Wyndham Basketball’s Basketball Development Officer (and former NBL1 ALL STAR) Emilee Harmon has produced a number of skill challenge videos perfect for any age and ability. These drills are perfect for athletes to do on their own at home. There’s a terrific mix of ball handling, passing and agility skills to practice and master!

Take the weekly challenge and see if you can complete each drill like Coach Emilee by the end of the week!

Aussie Hoops

CLICK HERE FOR AUSSIE HOOPS SKILLS

These videos are perfect for beginner basketballers aged 5-10 either participating in Aussie Hoops or U8s domestic basketball.

Domestic Level

CLICK HERE FOR DOMESTIC LEVEL SKILLS

These videos are perfect for any athletes competing in domestic basketball.

Rep Level

CLICK HERE FOR REP LEVEL SKILLS

These videos are made to challenge all players playing representative basketball.

At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday 8^th December 2019, the WBA membership voted to change our association name change to the Wyndham Basketball Association. This outcome is an exciting opportunity for the future of the association and for basketball throughout the rapidly growing Wyndham area.

The WBA is more than basketball, we are an important community organisation.

Wyndham Basketball Association is a name our entire membership can own and call their own. Today, 9 of our 13 affiliated clubs are based in suburbs other than Werribee, and more than 70% of our current players reside in suburbs other than Werribee. These figures are set to increase as the wider Wyndham region grows rapidly. The name will help attract more Wyndham residents to our sport.

The Werribee Basketball Association was established in 1972 and we have a long and proud history. We are committed to honouring and enhancing that history and always acknowledging the wonderful contributors that got us to this point. Whilst we are changing our name, we are retaining our traditional colours of gold, royal blue and red and we’ll continue to be known as the ‘WBA’.

This is not a change we have taken lightly and has been discussed at great length. Earlier this year, the name proposal was presented to, and supported by, Basketball Victoria. More recently, briefing sessions with our club presidents and WBA life members were conducted, and we were really encouraged by the support and positive feedback. This support was reaffirmed at the AGM.

In 2019 an impressive 7238 unique players played in our domestic competitions, we have a record 582 teams competing this season, there were a record 814 participants in Aussie Hoops (3^rd highest in Australia), and we reached more than 5000 students through Sporting Schools basketball clinics.

As the 2^nd largest community sports association in the western suburbs and the largest in Wyndham, changing our name will help to increase our profile as we become a leader in sport in Wyndham, the western suburbs and across the state.

Our VJBL Rep teams will complete the 2019/20 season as Werribee, while our Big V teams in 2020 will compete as Wyndham with our junior rep program following suit in 2020/21.

We are delighted with this development, and with the support of our membership, we look forward to our entire community embracing our new name, the Wyndham Basketball Association.

We would like thank all athletes for attending the 2019/20 Werribee Devils U21 VJBL tryouts. We would also like to thank all the coaches and volunteers who helped us during the tryouts.

Congratulations to all successful players and best of luck for the coming season. To the players who were unsuccessful in making a team, we sincerely thank you for your efforts and wish you the best of luck in your future basketball endeavors.

Head Coach: Yam Moreno
A/C: Paul Povh

Head Coach: Rob Swann

The start of the Big V season may still months away, but we’re excited to reveal our first big signing for the Champ Men this season is US pro Aaron Harrison.

Harrison has played professionally in Luxembourg, Argentina and Germany, as well as a previous stint here in Australia.

Prior to his professional career, Harrison was a college star with Lynn University in the US.

The left-hander is an athletic forward who is known for his versatility, athleticism and ability to score from the perimeter.
Harrison said he was excited about signing for Werribee and was ready for a huge 2020 Big V season.

“I’m excited to be part of a new Werribee side and I can’t wait to show the league that we are going to compete every night we touch the floor,” Harrison said.

“I was initially attracted to Werribee because of the appointment of John Dorge as head coach – he’s a legend!”

“After some research on the club I saw it has a rich history in the community and I thought the clubs’ core beliefs and my own fit perfectly together,” Harrison concluded.

Champ Men Head Coach John Dorge said Harrison was an excited prospect who would play a central role in the team next season.

“Aaron is a great early signing for us. He brings an athleticism and energy on court and will prove to be a very tough opponent next season,” Dorge explained.

“Aaron can play multiple positions offensively and defensively and is an exciting player to watch.”

Keep an eye out for more signings in the next couple of weeks!

Wyndham Basketball is thrilled to announce it has secured the hosting rights of the 2021 Australian U18 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup.

In a massive coup for the association, Basketball Australia’s prestigious U18 event will see elite junior basketballers come together in Wyndham to be crowned Australian champion. Alongside the Kevin Coombs Cup – Basketball Australia’s premier Wheelchair junior championship – the tournament is sure to be a highlight for local players, sports fans and the community.

Photo L-R: Tate Wheatland (Werribee referee), Reece Potter (Vic Metro U18G Head Coach), Peter Maynard (Wyndham City Councillor), Joanne Ryan (Federal MP for Lalor), Lauren Jones (Werribee SDP player), Robbie Coyle (Werribee Basketball GM), Paul Jones (Werribee Basketball President), Rod Gaut (Eagle Stadium Manager), Kane Hynes (Werribee SDP player), Alison Dixon (Western Leisure Services CEO), Jason Bryant (Kevin Coombs Cup Vic Metro A/Coach), Chithic Machar (Werribee & Victorian Wheelchair athlete)

Eagle Stadium will play host to both tournaments as Werribee ­­Basketball and Wyndham show off our ability to host events on a national scale.

Highlighting the significance of the event to our wider region, Werribee Basketball was joined by Joanne Ryan MP, Councillor Peter Maynard and Western Leisure Services CEO Alison Dixon in making the announcement.

Werribee Basketball’s General Manager Robbie Coyle outlined the exciting benefits of bringing a championship of this stature to Wyndham.

“For Werribee Basketball to be hosting the National Championships here in Wyndham is massive and the whole event is going to energise our entire community. We hope it serves to inspire the next generation of players, referees, coaches and volunteers,” Coyle said.

“It will provide a fantastic stimulus for the local business community too. Recent economic reports from previous hosts Townsville and Ballarat outline a direct economic impact of between $2 million and $4 million, and an indirect impact boosting the local economy even further.

“Werribee is a world class tourism destination and we want to encourage the visitors for these championships to get out and discover what we’ve got. With Avalon Airport on our doorstep, and wonderful attractions like the Werribee Open Range Zoo, Werribee Mansion, Pacific Werribee and Shadowfax Wines,” Coyle added.

“We know our local community will get behind the 2021 Australian U18 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup to ensure we show off our region and our ability to compete on the national stage.”

Basketball Australia Executive General Manager, Paul Maley, commented on the importance of the Australian Under-18 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup and acknowledged the excellent bid from Werribee Basketball.

“The championships are an integral part of Basketball Australia’s High Performance pathway, bringing together some of the nation’s top young talent, with many athletes potentially progressing through to NBL and WNBL ranks, before also vying for Australian national team representation, including at Olympic and Paralympic levels.

“The tender from Werribee Basketball was of a very high quality, and we know they will put together an excellent event. We’re excited about the prospect of hosting a major tournament at Eagle Stadium and in such a fast growing region of Melbourne,” Maley said.

The tournament will be held 10-17April 2021, further scheduling details will be released at a later date.

We would like thank all athletes for attending the 2019/20 Werribee Devils VJBL tryouts. We would also like to thank all the coaches and volunteers who helped us during the tryouts.

Congratulations to all successful players and best of luck for the coming season. To the players who were unsuccessful in making a team, we sincerely thank you for your efforts and wish you the best of luck in your future basketball endeavors.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. U16.4G seeking additional players to complete the team. Please email info@wyndhambasketball.com if you know someone interested in playing. If additional players can’t be sourced by 10am Friday 18th October, unfortunately the team will not be able go ahead.
2. Any team named without a head coach is not guaranteed to go ahead unless a suitable coach can be sourced by 10am on Friday 18th October. If you’re interested in being a head coach CLICK HERE.
3. Further assistant coaches will be confirmed after consultation with the head coaches. If you’re interested in being an assistant coach CLICK HERE.

Click on the age/gender to see full team lists:

U/12 Girls 

U/12 Boys

U/14 Girls

U/14 Boys

U/16 Girls 

U/16 Boys

U/18 Girls 

U/18 Boys

***IMPORTANT*** Please read the following information in relation to your selection in a team:

1. All athletes will receive an acceptance email from their appointed team coach. For teams listed without a head coach currently, you will receive your email from Werribee Basketball staff.
2. Athletes must reply and accept their position in the team before 5pm on Friday 18th October. Failure to accept your position by 5pm Friday 18th October may result in your position on the team being given to another athlete.
3. In addition, to secure your place in the team, a Commitment Fee of $80 is due to be paid by Friday 18th October 2019.  Please note the Commitment Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
   

   CLICK HERE TO PAY THE COMMITTMENT FEE

4. For the full fee structure for the 2019/20 season please CLICK HERE. Athletes and parents should consider the financial and time commitment required to play VJBL rep basketball before accepting their position.
5. Teams are not finalised until the start VJBL Grading Phase 2. Athletes may be moved between teams based on commitment, attitude, performance, attendance etc. OR if the selection panel deems it necessary due to issues with selections at the end of Grading Phase 1.
6. Teams that are yet to have a coach appointed are NOT guaranteed to play VJBL and will be withdrawn if a suitable coach cannot be sourced by 10am Friday 18th October.
7. Compulsory information Sessions will be held for all players and parents in coming weeks. These are important sessions that further explain the information in the handbook. Details will be confirmed shortly.
8. Uniform fit-out for new players will be held on Sunday October 20th during training times.

This season, we have split the Youth League and  U21s tryouts to allow for a less congested and confusing tryout process for players and coaches.

This structure allows ambitious athletes to tryout for YLM first and then if they miss out, still tryout for U21s.

Youth League Women: 

• Sunday 27th October (11:00am – 12:30pm) @ Eagle Stadium (Court TBC)
• Thursday 7th November (7:30pm – 9:00pm) @ Eagle Stadium (Court 7)

Please register by emailing YLW HC, Mason Rogers via mason.rogers@wyndhambasketball.com

U21 Girls

U21 GIRLS CAN CLICK HERE TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST IN PLAYING THIS SEASON

Youth League Men 

• 24th October (7:30pm – 9:00pm) @ Thomas Carr College
• 29th October (7:30pm – 9:00pm) @ Thomas Carr College

Please register by emailing YLM HC, Grant Duca via grant.duca@wyndhambasketball.com

U21 Boys

• Thursday 31st October (7:30pm – 9:00pm) @ Thomas Carr College
• Thursday 7th November (7:30pm – 9:00pm) @ Thomas Carr College
• Sunday 10th November (11:00am – 12:30pm) @ Eagle Stadium (Courts TBC)

Click HERE to register FOR U21 BOYS

If you have any questions about this process or the tryouts please feel free to give the office a call on 9742 5440 or email Jackie.gibson@wyndhambasketball.com

Following an extensive recruitment process, Werribee Basketball is pleased to announce Robbie Coyle as our new General Manager.

Coyle joins Werribee with 15+ years of sports industry experience including most recently as the Course Leader of two industry leading sports degrees at Holmesglen Institute, which included industry partnerships with Basketball Victoria, St Kilda Football Club, Fox Footy, Herald Sun, Croc Media, Melbourne Stars, AFL Victoria, Cricket Victoria and Tennis Victoria.

Coyle’s appointment follows other recent WBA appointments including Jackie Gibson (Coaching and Programs Coordinator) and Emilee Harmon (Basketball Development Officer), and hot on the heels of the Women’s Big V State Championship win.

Robbie said he is thrilled to join such an exciting and progressive sports association, led by an engaged, strategic and future scaping executive and staff.

“Werribee Basketball is more than a sports association. We are a large community organisation in terms of our membership, reach and inclusive nature; attributes which cannot be overstated particularly given we are one of, if not, the biggest community sports associations in the western suburbs,” Coyle said.

“We are growing exponentially in terms of our participation numbers and suite of programs, ensuring we are a sport for all, as basketball truly is everyone’s game. This is highlighted by being the 3rd highest Aussie Hoops participation numbers in Australia – and I hope we can drive towards number 1!”

“I look forward with great anticipation to working closely with our stakeholders including the clubs, coaches, players and our army of volunteers to continue to provide value.

“Additionally, I look forward to working with the Wyndham City Council, Western Leisure Services and the Wyndham business community as we can facilitate and provide unrivalled opportunities from a partnership perspective such is the scope of the association.”

Werribee Basketball President Paul Jones said the board were thrilled with the appointment of Coyle.

“Robbie is passionate about sport and has a particular affinity with basketball, so Werribee Basketball was really pleased to secure a candidate of his credentials,” Jones explained.

“Robbie’s sport business, marketing and partnership expertise coupled with his leadership experience will benefit, complement and enhance our staff profile.

“This appointment, alongside Jackie Gibson and Emilee Harmon solidify the strong position we are in as we continue to invest in our representative and participation programs, and by extension, the community in Wyndham and the western suburbs.”

Coyle has started with Werribee Basketball and is based from the Head Office at Eagle Stadium.

Werribee Basketball is delighted to reveal our new Basketball Development Officer (BDO) is NBL1 star Emilee Harmon.

Emilee comes to Werribee from the Wodonga Basketball Association where she was playing NBL1 for the Albury Wodonga Bandits and working as BDO for the association.

Prior to her office role at Wodonga, Emilee has always worked hard off the court throughout her successful playing career in Australia, coordinating Aussie Hoops programs, running school basketball clinics and working extensively with domestic teams.

On the court she has been a star in NBL1 and SEABL, playing for Albury Wodonga Bandits, Nunawading and Launceston. Prior to her professional career Emilee was a star college player with Ohio State University.

Emilee is excited to get into her work here at Werribee.

“I love the game, so to have the opportunity to work in basketball and help grow the game is a real privileged for me,” Emilee said.

“To come to a growing association like Werribee is really exciting. The grassroots programs here are well established and I can’t wait to drive further growth,” she added.

“I hope to continue to advance the quality of our programs, ensuring we are always developing our junior athletes.”

Werribee Basketball’s Player and Coach Development Manager Reece Potter said Emilee brought a wealth of experience to the table and would prove to be a great asset to our program.

“Emilee is a distinguished basketballer, but it was her experience working at junior levels that we think makes her the perfect fit for this role,” Potter explained.

“She’s an enthusiastic coach and I’ve got no doubt she will drive our grassroots programs to become even bigger and better,” he added.

“Emilee will provide a strong female role model around the association, which we hope will inspire both young girls and boys to take up our great game.”

Emilee replaces Jarrod Moore in the BDO role, who took up a role with Basketball NSW.

Werribee Basketball is pleased to announce our 2019/20 VJBL coaches for the Werribee Devils Junior Representative Program.

Werribee Basketball Association received 50 applications to coach in the program this year and we thank all who applied. WBA would like to congratulate all coaches on their appointments and thank them for their commitment to the Werribee Basketball Junior Representative Program.

Click the below links to see age-level and gender coaches:

U12 GIRLS

U12 BOYS

U14 GIRLS

U14 BOYS

U16 GIRLS

U16 BOYS

U18 GIRLS

U18 BOYS

U21 GIRLS

U21 BOYS

Please note: The WBA does not allocate coaches to specific teams (e.g. U12.3 boys) until the end of the Representative Tryout process. This is to ensure that we uphold the highest amount of integrity and transparency in our selection and tryout process. This method is also in place to protect coaches against scrutiny surrounding selection of teams being based on who they coached last year or players they have built relationships with. Finally it protects our parent coaches against accusations that their child only made the team because the parent is the coach.

Questions can be directed to the Player & Coach Development Manager, Reece Potter.

Phone: (03) 9742 5440    OR    Email: reece.potter@wyndhambasketball.com