Director of Coaching Annoucements

July 18, 2025

Wyndham Basketball Association Welcomes New Coaching Directors

Wyndham Basketball Association (WBA) is proud to announce the appointment of two outstanding individuals to key leadership roles within our coaching team. Please join us in welcoming Tom Latus as our new Director of Coaching – Domestic, and Matt Stephens as our new Director of Coaching – Representative.

These appointments mark a significant step forward in WBA’s commitment to elevating basketball development at both grassroots and representative levels.

Tom Latus brings with him extensive knowledge and experience in community and domestic basketball. A passionate advocate for participation and inclusion, Tom will work closely with James Welsh (WBA Participation Coordinator) and Kylie Bozanic (WBA Inclusion Officer) to deliver inclusive and engaging programs such as Aussie Hoops, the Domestic Development Academy, Wyndham School Clinics, and Inclusion Programs.

Tom will also play a key role in supporting WBA’s Club Coaching Coordinators, helping to build consistency and confidence across coaching standards. His ability to engage with both coaches and players makes him an exciting addition to the domestic basketball space at WBA.

Matt Stephens is no stranger to the Wyndham basketball community. With over 15 years of coaching experience in the VJBL, 10 years in the Big V, and his current role as a Basketball Victoria High Performance Coach, Matt brings a wealth of expertise and a deep connection to the local basketball scene.

As Director of Coaching – Representative, Matt will lead the development of a progressive and high-impact curriculum for all representative levels, from Under 12s through to Under 20s. He will oversee programs including Rising Stars, Representative Holiday Camps, and our elite High-Performance pathways, while also mentoring our junior representative coaches.

Together, Tom and Matt will provide strong leadership, education, and mentoring to players and coaches alike, supporting them in their development and helping them thrive within their chosen basketball pathways at Wyndham Basketball.

We are excited for the future and confident that their combined experience and vision will help take WBA to the next level.