2019/20 VJBL 1st Coaches

Diamond Valley Basketball Association are pleased to announce the 1st coaching appointments for the 2019/20 Eagles VJBL program. We’re pleased to see so many returning faces to the program in 2020 and new coaches stepping up as their age group leaders. Further coaching announcements will be made in the coming weeks in relations to our other VJBL teams for 2020. Congratulations to the following coaches:
 

 

2019/20 VJBL Eagles Girls

 

Deb Keogh – Under 12s

Deb Keogh has a long history of developing junior teams and has had an ongoing impact on our junior program over many years, and continues through both the domestic and representative program. Not only stepping in to coach the 3-Point Program, Deb will be stepping into the role as Head Coach for the upcoming season. Deb will be a key asset to the future development of the program and is well equipped to continue to increase the level of development in the U/12 Girls program.

 

Dean Plummer – Under 14s

Dean will bring a high level of intensity and understanding of what it takes to compete at a high level to the U/14 age group. Dean’s association with Diamond Valley stretches over 30 years both as a player and coach, and through his involvement with the Greenhills domestic basketball club.

 

Paris Joannides – Under 16s

Paris will again head the U/16 age group after taking the reins for the first time in season 2018 / 19. Paris’ development through the Youth League and junior program has seen a significant growth in his coaching and is currently in pursuit of the VC title with the 16/1 girls.

 

Angelka Coter – Under 18s

Gel has worked hard since joining the DVBA and has worked closely with Simon Hickey (18.1 Girls coach) this year. Along with Dee Butler & Brendan Jackson in previous years through the senior championship program. Taking the necessary steps to continue her progress as the Head Coach for the upcoming season will be exciting to see.

Under 21s TBC

 

2019/20 VJBL Eagles Boys

 

Mark Girolami – Under 12s

Mark has been a fixture at Diamond Valley for many years through the families association both at St Mary’s and at Diamond Valley’s representative program. Mark has mentored many young athletes through the U/12 & U/14 age groups. We are pleased to see Mark take on this vital role and continue to build a strong culture through the 12’s age group in the upcoming season.

 

Jack Fleming – Under 14s

Having Jack involved in the U/14 age group is a boon for the club. Jack has proven experience through both playing and coaching at Diamond Valley & VIC Metro, coaching & winning back to back National Championships with the U/16 age group. Jacks’ ability to develop players is at a high level which will be fantastic for the future of Diamond Valley.

 

Daniel Girolami – Under 16s

Daniel has a wealth of playing and coaching experience through his time at Diamond Valley and Basketball Victoria working with the Vic Metro program. Daniel brings high IQ with regards to decision making on court and knowledge of what is required to play and develop skills to compete and play at a high level in Victoria. His ability to work and understand young athletes has seen him step into the U/16 Head Coaching role for the upcoming season.

 

Marcus Todd – Under 18s

Marcus has had a lifetime of involvement at Diamond Valley both as a player & coach, competing at a high level and bringing an expectation of high intensity to everything his teams do. Having coached in the NBL1, VC and at National championships, he is well equipped and driven to see the program succeed. His ability to work with all aspects of the program and develop players for the transition into senior level basketball, will be of great benefit to the program moving forward.

 

Paul Borg – Under 21s

An incredibly passionate and experienced coach who was involved with our Youth League Men in the 2019 season, will be a vital link for those players transitioning into senior basketball. Paul’s knowledge of the age group and players coming through the program will see a continuous flow on from the junior to senior program. We are excited to have Paul back on board for the upcoming season.

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