South Adelaide Basketball District Coaching application 2026/27

Enter your email address*

First Name*

Last Name*

Home Address or Postcode*

Mobile Number*

Are you currently coaching?*

If so, where are you coaching?

(Include; Club, Level, Team)

Provide a summary of your coaching history over the past three years*

Coaching History*

(Additional Information)

Provide details of any Basketball Australia, Basketball SA or FIBA coaching accreditations*

Provide details of any other relevant coaching, teaching, education, mentoring or leadership experience*

What is the most important part of coaching junior basketball?*

Why do you want to coach at South Adelaide Basketball Club?*

Describe your coaching philosophy*

What do you believe success looks like for a junior basketball team?*

How do you balance player development and winning?*

How do you support players with different skill levels, confidence levels and development needs?*

How would you create a positive and inclusive team culture?*

What standards and behaviours do you expect from your players?*

Describe a situation where you helped a player improve both on and off the court*

How do you communicate with parents throughout a season?*

How would you handle a parent who disagrees with your coaching decisions or playing rotations?*

How would you contribute to a positive coaching environment across the entire age group?*

Are you willing to work collaboratively with other coaches and support a club-wide development framework?*

Rank the following from most important to least important:*

Winning Games, Player Development, Team Culture, Retention of Players, Long-term Athlete Development, Enjoyment of the Game

First Preference – Role, Age Group and Division*

Second Preference – Role, Age Group and Division*

Third Preference – Role, Age Group and Division*

Available Training Nights*

Are there any periods during the season where your availability may be limited?*

Are you available to attend tournaments and championship events if required?*

Please declare any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest.*

This includes family members in age groups you are applying for, relationships with players or families, coaching roles at other clubs, or other commitments that may impact your role.

Do you understand that Division 1 coaching involves responsibility for the development of an entire age group and not just a single team?*

Yes

Do you understand that Division 1 coaching positions require attendance at compulsory club events, tournaments and development activities?*

Yes

Do you understand that interstate travel may be required?*

Yes

I understand a District coaching appointment is a 12-month commitment.*

Yes

I understand coaches are required to comply with all South Adelaide Basketball Club policies.*

Yes

I understand coaches must complete Basketball SA registration requirements.*

Yes

I understand coaches may be required to attend coach education and development programs.*

Yes

I understand coaches may be required to attend South City Challenge, Eltham Tournament, Junior State Championships, National Junior Classics and Australian Club Championships where applicable.*

Yes

If appointed as a South Adelaide coach, what impact would you like to have on the players, families and club over the next 12 months?*

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