INDIVIDUALS COACHES
Tom Garrett (Basketball Individuals)
Preferred Method of Contact: Phone: 0448 588 292
Proposed Venues: Outdoor court behind Frankston stadium, Langwarrin Primary school outdoor court, Mornington Primary School outdoor court, or any outdoor basketball court that you prefer near you.
Available Days/Times:
- Mon/Tues/Thu/Fri: 6.30AM – 7.30AM, 4.15PM-5.15PM, 5.30PM-6.30PM
- Sunday: 10AM-11AM, 11.30AM-12.30PM
Bio: I played junior Frankston blues from bottom age u12’s to bottom age u18’s. I went from a player in domestic competition to having my first SEABL (NBL1) start in less than a year. I went from having no American interest to an NCAA Division 2 collegiate basketball scholarship. I have twice set goals I first thought were unthinkable and achieved them, both through consistent training with a ready-to-improve mindset. I can help you (your child) do the same. I can make you (your child) a happier, more skillful, and more dominant basketball player. I understand the subtle skill nuances of junior basketball and how to gradually teach and implement them into your (child’s) game. I know how to set goals and have a mindset to approach those goals whilst also enjoying the process of improving.
LACHLAN BARKER (BASKETBALL INDIVIDUALS)
Preferred Method of Contact: Phone: 0438722925 or email lachlan.barker23@gmail.com
Proposed Venues: Frankston Basketball Stadium
Available Days/Times:
- Most mornings and afternoons
Bio: Current Senior men’s Frankston blues player, also a former Development player for the Sydney Kings. Specialisers in shooting and shot creation off the dribble.
LIAM DOYLE-TOOMBS (BASKETBALL INDIVIDUALS)
Preferred Method of Contact: Phone: 0431 093 356 or Email: ldoyletoombs@gmail.com
Proposed Venues: Any outdoor courts near your location. Eg. Outdoor court behind Frankston Stadium, local high school outdoor courts
Available Days/Times:
- Monday: 7:00 am -3:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am – 11:00 am / 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Bio: Frankston Blues Youth League Captain and NBL1 Player. I’ve been coaching kids since 2015 with all abilities and at all ages. My aim is to improve your son/daughter in all areas of their game, we would start with an introduction session to figure out what we need to work on, as well as what they want to achieve. I pride myself on getting the best out of all my players and helping them improve themselves!
DANIEL TRIST (BASKETBALL INDIVIDUALS)
Preferred Method of Contact: Phone: 0410576903 or email: dtrist1992@gmail.com
Proposed Venues: Any outdoor courts near your location. Eg. Outdoor court behind Frankston Stadium, local high school outdoor courts
Available Days/Times: Most mornings or afternoons, flexible schedule
Bio:
Current professional player with over a decade of playing experience ranging from NCAA D1 to European Professional Basketball (Spain, Denmark) and NBL Professional basketball with Melbourne United, South East Melbourne Phoenix and New Zealand Breakers. Learn what it takes to make it to the next level, no matter where you are in your developmental pathway. Advance through comprehensive, skills-based individual sessions tailored to your playing style.
BEN PERRY (BASKETBALL INDIVIDUALS)
Preferred Method of Contact: Phone: 0413854690
Proposed Venues: Frankston Basketball Stadium
Available Days/Times:
Bio: I specialize in point guard skills, specifically ball handling, functional footwork, and shooting off the dribble. I would like to share my passion with others and develop as many junior blues as I can whilst allowing them to learn self-assessment and evaluation to allow them to train themselves during the times that a coach isn’t around.
ELIZA WEST
Preferred Method of Contact: Phone: 0410051192
Proposed Venues: Frankston Basketball Stadium
Available Days/Times: Available for one on ones all mornings before school, and other times as arranged.
Bio: Frankston Blues junior, represented Victoria Courtney, college at Utah State and Southeastern University, NBL1 player in 2021, football at Melbourne Football Club (AFLW). Coaching emphasis – Guard style of play: ball handling, footwork, moves to the basket.
JAKE MACAULAY
Preferred Method of Contact: Phone: 0439312155 or Email:Jake.Macaulay@education.vic.gov.au
Proposed Venues: Frankston Basketball Stadium
Available Days/Times:
- Monday: 6:30am
- Wednesday: 6:00am – 8:15am
- Thursday: 6:00am – 8:15am
Bio: I began as a young U/12 bottom age Blues Junior to captaining the SEABL/NBL1 Men’s Team 2017/18. I am currently a retired SEABL/NBL1 Frankston Blues player 2012-2018, Casey Cavaliers Big V Player in 2019. I have been coaching individuals/group sessions since 2009 and have continued coaching players of all abilities from Aussie Hoops, Domestic level and Representative/State level. I have a bachelors degree in Primary Education/Sport and Outdoor Recreation and currently a Sports Coordinator/Physical Education Teacher at Rowellyn Park Primary School. Teaching is my passion and I will do my best to ensure all individual sessions are purposeful, intent, differentiated to each athlete, and most importantly I will do my best to make it enjoyable.
KIRSTEN PORTER (RUNNING COACH)
Preferred Method of Contact: Phone: 0402 776 253 or Email: porter.kirsten@yahoo.com
Proposed Venue: Happy to work from whatever space I am allocated.
Available Days/Times:
- Monday: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00a m – 3:30 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
- Saturday & Sunday: By Appointment
Bio: Limited by a lack of co-ordination, Kirsten ran circles around athletics tracks as a junior. Medalling at state and national championships, holding a variety of records and being part of some fantastic clubs, Kirsten worked with a number of Australia’s most prestigious coaches. It pains Kirsten to see basketballers running on a court, as she knows under her car, they can develop a better technique. Having worked with children and adults, Kirsten’s methods of development do improve ability and fitness, which overshadows her terrible memory…. as sometimes, 4 reps become 6 reps and 6 reps become 8 reps. But it all works to benefit the athlete.