Participation Coach Course

Upcoming Coach Education Events

Sept

Tuesday 8 September 2026
6:30 pm 8:30 pm
Bentleigh Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=4 Vivien Street Bentleigh East, Victoria, 3165 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Participation Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a two hour practical session.

Cost: $20

How to Register

Register and pay the $20 course fee here.
You will then receive access to the online training portal delivered by eTrainU.
Enrol into this scheduled practical session under “Training Event” in the eTrainU portal.

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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July

Wednesday 8 July 2026
7:00 pm 9:00 pm
Brighton Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=82 to 122 Marriage Road Brighton East, VIC, 3187 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Participation Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a two hour practical session.

Cost: $20

How to Register

Register and pay the $20 course fee here.
You will then receive access to the online training portal delivered by eTrainU.
Enrol into this scheduled practical session under “Training Event” in the eTrainU portal.

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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July

to 10 July

Competition Coach Course

Fri, 3 July 2026 6:00 pm Fri, 10 July 2026 9:00 pm
Bentleigh Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=Vivien Street Bentleigh East, Victoria, 3165 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Competition Coach accreditation (formerly Club Coach) by completing this course, made up of an online education component and 2 x 3 hour practical sessions.

NOTE: This session is held across two sessions at two venues:

Friday 3rd July, 6 to 9pm at Bentleigh Secondary College
Friday 10th July, 6 to 9pm at Brighton Secondary College

Cost: $150

How to Register

Register and pay the $150 course fee here .
You will then receive access to the online training portal delivered by eTrainU.
Enrol into this scheduled practical session under “Training Event” in the eTrainU portal.

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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June

Teaching Skills for Under 14 Athletes

Tuesday 30 June 2026
5:45 pm 7:00 pm
Bentleigh Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=Vivien Street Bentleigh East, Victoria, 3165 Australia} (map)
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This is a once off opportunity for domestic coaches to be exposed to great grassroots coaching, drills, and much more. Have access to a list of new drills for practice and see their benefits live, new skill development techniques, skill cue words and a booklet of resources to take home and use at your practices to further develop your players.

Cost: $10

How to Register

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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June

Teaching Skills for Under 12 Athletes

Tuesday 30 June 2026
4:30 pm 5:45 pm
Bentleigh Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=Vivien Street Bentleigh East, Victoria, 3165 Australia} (map)
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Cost: $10

How to Register

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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Apr

Participation Coach Course

Monday 13 April 2026
7:00 pm 9:00 pm
Brighton Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=82 to 122 Marriage Road Brighton East, VIC, 3187 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Participation Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a two hour practical session.

Cost: $20

How to Register

Register and pay the $20 course fee here .
You will then receive access to the online training portal delivered by eTrainU.
Enrol into this scheduled practical session under “Training Event” in the eTrainU portal.

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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Dec

Community Coach Course

Monday 15 December 2025
7:00 pm 9:00 pm
Bentleigh Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=Vivien Street Bentleigh East, VIC, 3165 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Community Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a two hour practical session.

Cost: $20

How to Register

Register and pay the $20 course fee here .
You will then receive access to the online training portal delivered by eTrainU.
Enrol into this scheduled practical session under “Training Event” in the eTrainU portal.

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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Sept

Emerging Coach Program

Wednesday 24 September 2025
3:30 pm 5:30 pm
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The Emerging Coach Program (ECP) is a two hour workshop for coaches aged 14 to 16 within the MBA domestic program, developing their leadership skills for trainings and game day. There will then be follow up opportunities for coaches to receive mentoring during the Summer Season.

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Sept

Community Coach Course

Thursday 11 September 2025
7:00 pm 9:00 pm
Bentleigh Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=Vivien Street Bentleigh East, VIC, 3165 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Community Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a two hour practical session.

Cost: $20

How to Register

Register and pay the $20 course fee here .
You will then receive access to the online training portal delivered by eTrainU.
Enrol into this scheduled practical session under “Training Event” in the eTrainU portal.

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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Sept

Coaching Clinic: Training For Player Development

Tuesday 2 September 2025
7:00 pm 8:00 pm
Bentleigh Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=Vivien Street Bentleigh East, VIC, 3165 Australia} (map)
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McKinnon Basketball is hosting a coaching clinic presented by MBA Director of Coaching, Darren Anderson, targeted at VJBL and Domestic coaches of U12 and above.

In this one hour clinic, Darren will lead a team through a training session whilst giving coaches tools on:

Creating an energised learning environment with “high standards and high fun”,
Designing purposeful activities that link to game day situations,
Conditioning athletes, and
Giving player feedback.

The clinic is free to attend, but registrations are essential.

DETAILS

When: Tuesday 2 September, 7pm to 8pm
Where: Bentleigh Secondary
Cost: Free

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July

Club Coach Course

Saturday 19 July 2025
10:00 am 4:00 pm
McKinnon Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=291a McKinnon Road McKinnon, VIC, 3204 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Club Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a six hour practical session. The practical session covers topics including:

How to structure a training session
Teaching skill development (shooting, passing, dribbling, footwork, defence)
Teaching team offence, team defence, offensive transition and defensive transition
Zone offence and defence
Basic ‘actions’ including cuts, hand offs and screens
Dos and Don’t of coaching youth basketball
Delivering an engaging and safe training session
Managing game day

Cost: $150*

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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July

Community Coach Course

Wednesday 9 July 2025
6:30 pm 8:30 pm
Brighton Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=Marriage Road Brighton East, VIC, 3187 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Community Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a two hour practical session. The practical session covers topics such as:

How to structure a training session
Teaching skill development (shooting, passing, dribbling, footwork, defence)
Dos and Don’t of coaching youth basketball
Delivering an engaging and safe training session
Managing game day

Cost: $20

How to Register

Register and pay the $20 course fee here.
You will then receive access to the online training portal delivered by eTrainU.
Enrol into this scheduled practical session under “Training Event” in the eTrainU portal.

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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May

Community Coach Course

Thursday 1 May 2025
7:00 pm 9:00 pm
McKinnon Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=291a McKinnon Road McKinnon, VIC, 3204 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Community Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a two hour practical session.

Cost: $20

How to Register

Register and pay the $20 course fee here.
You will then receive access to the online training portal delivered by eTrainU.
Enrol into this scheduled practical session under “Training Event” in the eTrainU portal.

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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Apr

Community Coach Course

Monday 7 April 2025
6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Brighton Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=Marriage Road Brighton East, VIC, 3187 Australia} (map)
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How to structure a training session
Teaching skill development (shooting, passing, dribbling, footwork, defence)
Dos and Don’t of coaching youth basketball
Delivering an engaging and safe training session
Managing game day

Cost: $20

How to Register

Register and pay the $20 course fee here.
You will then receive access to the online training portal delivered by eTrainU.
Enrol into this scheduled practical session under “Training Event” in the eTrainU portal.

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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Jan

Community Coach Course

Thursday 30 January 2025
7:00 pm 9:00 pm
McKinnon Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=291a McKinnon Road McKinnon, VIC, 3204 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Community Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a two hour practical session.

Cost: $20

How to Register

Register and pay the $20 course fee here.
You will then receive access to the online training portal delivered by eTrainU.
Enrol into this scheduled practical session under “Training Event” in the eTrainU portal.

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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Jan

Coaching Clinic: Jarrod Moore (BNSW)

Tuesday 21 January 2025
6:00 pm 7:00 pm
McKinnon Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=291 McKinnon Road McKinnon, VIC, 3204 Australia} (map)
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McKinnon Basketball is excited to host one of Australian basketball's leading coach educators Jarrod Moore for a coaching clinic on Tuesday 21 January. Jarrod is the Coach Development Manager for Basketball NSW and the Men's Head Coach for Penrith Basketball in the NBL1 East.

In this one hour clinic, Jarrod will provide tools and activities to help coaches deliver effective training sessions and teach fundamental skills for 10 to 14 year olds. The session is targeted at coaches of U12 U14 athletes, but there will be nuggets of information to help coaches of all levels.

The clinic is free to attend, but registrations are essential.

DETAILS

When: Tuesday 21 January, 6pm to 7pm
Where: McKinnon Secondary College (291a McKinnon Road, McKinnon)
Cost: Free

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Dec

to 10 Dec

Club Coach Course

Mon, 9 Dec 2024 6:00 pm Tue, 10 Dec 2024 9:00 pm
Bentleigh Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=4 Vivien Street Bentleigh East, VIC, 3165 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Club Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a six hour practical session.

Cost: $150*

Enquiries: nick.mihai@basketballvictoria.com.au

* Note prices in 2023 were cheaper due to a 50% discount offered by BV: In 2024 price has reverted to traditional fee.

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Nov

Community Coach Course

Thursday 28 November 2024
7:00 pm 9:00 pm
McKinnon Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=291a McKinnon Road McKinnon, VIC, 3204 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Community Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a two hour practical session.

Cost: $20

How to Register

Register and pay the $20 course fee here.
You will then receive access to the online training portal delivered by eTrainU.
Enrol into this scheduled practical session under “Training Event” in the eTrainU portal.

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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Oct

Community Coach Course

Tuesday 1 October 2024
7:00 pm 9:00 pm
Brighton Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=Marriage Road Brighton East, VIC, 3187 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Community Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a two hour practical session.

Cost: $20

Note: This course was originally advertised as being at Bentleigh Secondary, but has moved to Brighton Secondary.

How to Register

Register and pay the $20 course fee here.
You will then receive access to the online training portal delivered by eTrainU.
Enrol into this scheduled practical session under “Training Event” in the eTrainU portal.

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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July

Club Coach Course

Sunday 7 July 2024
10:00 am 4:00 pm
McKinnon Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=291a McKinnon Road McKinnon, VIC, 3204 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Club Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a six hour practical session.

Cost: $150*

Enquiries: rob.coulter@basketballvictoria.com.au

* Note prices in 2023 were cheaper due to a 50% discount offered by BV: In 2024 price has reverted to traditional fee.

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July

Community Coach Course

Monday 1 July 2024
6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Bentleigh Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=4 Vivien Street Bentleigh East, VIC, 3165 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Community Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a two hour practical session.

Cost: $20

How to Register

Register and pay the $20 course fee here.
You will then receive access to the online training portal delivered by eTrainU.
Enrol into this scheduled practical session under “Training Event” in the portal here.

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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Mar

Community Coach Course

Thursday 7 March 2024
7:45 pm 9:45 pm
McKinnon Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=291a McKinnon Rd McKinnon, VIC, 3204 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Community Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a two hour practical session.

Cost: $20

How to Register

Register and pay the $20 course fee here.
You will then receive access to the online training portal delivered by eTrainU.
Enrol into the practical session here.

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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Dec

Community Coach Course

Tuesday 12 December 2023
7:00 pm 9:00 pm
Bentleigh Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=4 Vivien Street Bentleigh East, VIC, 3165 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Community Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a two hour practical session.

Cost: $10

How to Register

Register and pay the $10 course fee here.
You will then receive access to the online training portal delivered by eTrainU.
Enrol into this practical session using the “Training Event” section in your online learning portal.

Enquiries: doc@mckinnonbasketball.org

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Dec

Advanced TEAM OFFENCE (Domestic Coaches CLINIC)

Monday 11 December 2023
6:00 pm 7:00 pm
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Presented by McKinnon’s Director of Coaching Darren Anderson, this one hour workshop will focus on advanced offensive concepts, and is suitable for Division 1 and 2 coaches in U16 and above.

The workshop is strictly limited to 10 spots, registration is essential.

Date: Monday 11 December

Time: 6 to 7pm

Location: MBA Boardroom, Clik Collective (15 Cochranes Rd, Moorabbin)

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Oct

Community Coach Course

Thursday 5 October 2023
7:00 pm 9:00 pm
McKinnon Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=291a McKinnon Road McKinnon, VIC, 3204 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Community Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a two hour practical session.

Cost: $10

Enquiries: rob.coulter@basketballvictoria.com.au

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Sept

Webinar: New Domestic Coaches

Thursday 28 September 2023
7:00 pm 8:00 pm
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Live session cancelled, Watch the Pre Recorded Webinar Now

A webinar for new coaches within the MBA’s Domestic Competition, delivered by the MBA’s Director of Coaching Darren Anderson. The session will include Q&A opportunities and topics including:

Starting the season on a positive note
Planning and delivering training sessions
Basics of skill, player and team development
Tips for coaching on game day

Enquiries: Darren Anderson (doc@mckinnonbasketball.org)

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Sept

Club Coach Course

Sunday 24 September 2023
10:00 am 4:00 pm
Bentleigh Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=4 Vivien Street Bentleigh East, VIC, 3165 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Club Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a six hour practical session.

Cost: $75

Enquiries: rob.coulter@basketballvictoria.com.au

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Sept

Community Coach Course

Monday 18 September 2023
7:00 pm 9:00 pm
Bentleigh Secondary College {A http://maps.google.com?q=4 Vivien Street Bentleigh East, VIC, 3165 Australia} (map)
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Participants receive Basketball Australia’s Community Coach accreditation by completing this course, made up of an online education component and a two hour practical session.

Cost: $10

Enquiries: rob.coulter@basketballvictoria.com.au

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