Coach & Team Manager

These key roles are required for a team to be able to play and are filled by the parents of the team.

The Coach

The Coach plays an integral role in building a players skills, love for basketball and enjoyment of team sports. This is a highly rewarding role that requires some basketball knowledge, or a willingness to learn!  Coaching clinics are offered by the FDBA, and there are a multitude of resources available on YouTube.  

Commitments of a Coach

  • Present at 1 training session and 1 game per week
  • Equal court time for all players to build skills 
  • Positive reinforcement and messaging to all players

Coaches Attributes

  • A team-oriented focus, be approachable, positive and enthusiastic.
  • A current Working With Children Check
  • A signed & witnessed Member Protection Declaration (form will be made available to you)

The Team Manager (TM)

The TM is the vital link between the club, players, the players’ parents/guardians and coaches.  How the TM develops and maintains these relationships can be critical to a successful season.

Commitments of a Team Manager

  • Have a team-oriented focus, be approachable, considerate, positive and enthusiastic.
  • Pass on relevant information in a timely manner to team members, coaches, parents and Overport Allstars Basketball Club administration, where applicable. 
  • Be able to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality, where required.
  • Be available via email and phone, where required.
  • Create and maintain a parent roster for scoring.
  • Liaise and communicate all weekly game information and any club correspondence.

The Club will provide the TM with relevant contact details for all team members.

Team Manager Attributes

  • A team-oriented focus, be approachable, positive and enthusiastic.
  • A current Working With Children Check
  • A signed & witnessed Member Protection Declaration (form will be made available to you)