Andrew Harms Re-Signs for Three More Seasons

Frankston Basketball is proud to announce that 2026 NBL1 South Championship Head Coach Andrew Harms has re-signed with the Blues for a further three seasons.

Since his appointment in 2017, Harms has played a major role in shaping the identity, culture and direction of Frankston’s senior men’s program.

That journey reached a major milestone in 2026, when Harms guided the Blues to their first NBL1 South Championship with a Grand Final triumph in August.

It was a fitting reward for the program’s consistency, with Harms and the Blues finishing inside the top four in five of the past seven seasons before finally breaking through to claim the championship.

Harms said he was grateful for the opportunity to continue leading the program.

“I’m incredibly excited and honoured to re-sign with the Frankston Blues for a further three years,” Harms said.

“I’m sincerely grateful to Wayne and the Board for their ongoing trust, belief and support of both myself and our program.”

FDBA CEO Wayne Holdsworth said securing Harms for a further three seasons was an important outcome for the association.

“Andrew Harms is a true visionary, expert tactician and outstanding player manager,” Holdsworth said.

“We are buoyed that he has decided to remain with Frankston, as our Association will benefit significantly from his continued tenure over the next three years.

“Andrew has continued to demonstrate over the past nine years that he is clearly an outstanding coach in the NBL1 competition. We are not surprised that many associations have courted him, but true to one of his many values — loyalty — he remains at Frankston.

“We are so very fortunate.”

Harms’ latest three-year commitment continues a long relationship with Frankston Basketball, having previously represented the Blues as both a junior and senior player before returning to lead the senior men’s program.

He will again be joined by assistant coaches Adam Jackson and Adam Walsh, along with team manager Paul Groat, while Wazza will continue his administrative behind-the-scenes contributions with the program.

For Harms, that continuity is a major part of what makes the program special.

“What makes Frankston special has never been about one individual. It’s about the people, the relationships and a shared belief in what we can achieve together,” he said.

“Having Jacko and Paulie commit long-term alongside me is something I’m particularly proud of, because we’ve built this program together.

“Equally, having Wazza and Walshy commit to the journey reinforces the continuity, loyalty and collective belief that underpin our program.”

Harms said the sense of family within the staff and playing group remained central to the culture the Blues had built.

“One of the things we value most about Frankston is the sense of family we’ve built within our staff and playing group,” he said.

“It’s central to our culture and the way we support each other.”

While the championship was a major milestone, Harms said continuing to create opportunities for the next generation of Blues remained a key focus.

“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together and excited to continue building on those standards, while providing genuine pathways for our Junior Blues through Youth League, college basketball, NBL1 and ultimately the NBL,” he said.

“Ensuring the next generation has those same opportunities remains a key priority for our program.”