University
Basketball League

My background started in Atlanta, Georgia, back in the States. I initially coached high school basketball, which is where I really got my start, and from there I began training college athletes. Over the years, I’ve worked with players across all levels — high school, collegiate, and even professional. Those experiences fuelled my passion for coaching and led me to pursue opportunities at this level.

My coaching style is very much player-first. I’m focused on developing athletes both on and off the court, working on their mental and physical growth. I believe in a process-focused approach where we don’t just fixate on wins and losses but instead concentrate on daily improvement and getting better every day.

Staying true to that process-focused philosophy, our goal is to keep progressing every day. We’re currently preparing for our first game on August 5th against Adelaide, and I feel like we’re making great strides as a team. Of course, we want to win games, but equally important is representing the University well and building strong connections within our group.

One of the highlights of my career has been helping players reach the collegiate level back in the States. Attending their signing days as they prepare to head off to college on scholarships is incredibly meaningful to me. It’s special to know I played even a small part in helping them achieve such significant goals. Celebrating those milestones alongside them has been one of my biggest accomplishments.

I love to travel and ride my bike. Newcastle is such a beautiful place, and I often spend time up at Bar Beach, just relaxing when I can. Although I don’t get a lot of downtime, I’m usually in the gym. I’d say cycling along the beach is one of my favourite ways to unwind.