Coach’s Purpose
Our goal is to develop young people who love basketball, improve at the game and grow into better adults.
Every Stormers coach plays a part in creating that experience. Coaching is not only about teaching skills or preparing teams for games. It is about helping every player feel welcome, challenged, supported and excited to return.
Put the child before the result.
Reflect After Every Practice
Did they have fun?
Players should leave enjoying basketball and looking forward to coming back.
Did they feel they belonged?
Every player should feel welcomed, noticed and involved.
Did they improve?
Every session should help players develop attitude, effort or ability.
If the answer is yes, you have delivered a successful Stormers practice.
Every Stormers Coach Is Expected To
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Put the child before the result.
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Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
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Encourage positive attitudes, great effort and resilience.
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Help every player feel valued, included and involved.
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Challenge players appropriately for their stage of development.
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Prepare players for the next stage of the Stormers pathway.
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Represent the club with integrity, respect and enthusiasm.
Our responsibility is not only to teach basketball, but to shape how children experience the game.
Every Session Should Develop
Attitude
Help players enjoy basketball, respect others, support teammates and approach challenges positively.
Effort
Encourage players to try hard, keep going when things are difficult and understand that improvement comes through practice.
Ability
Help players improve movement, basketball skills, decision-making and understanding of the game.