ABOUT

“Basketball is not life. it is a teacher of life.”

marvin fidel

  • M. teaching (secondary)

  • B. Applied science (exercise & sports science)

  • australian strength & conditioning association (ASCA) — level 2

  • basketball australia association coach — level 2

  • certificate 3 & 4 fitness

background + experience

Having played basketball at a representative level for over 16 years and now competing at a semi-professional level, my coaching philosophy and mission has been heavily influenced by the experience of pushing myself to my limits. I was not blessed with elite physical attributes nor natural talent, and in my junior years I did not have access to high-level coaching or skill and athletic development programs that are more prevalent nowadays. But what I did have – was a genuine love and passion for the game which spurred me to develop a strong work ethic and a curiosity of finding ways to improve my game with the resources I did have. 

Now, having completed a degree in Exercise & Sports Science and in Education/Teaching, combined with my experience playing basketball competitively, I have developed the skills to help dedicated basketball players improve their athleticism, so that they can maximise their on-court performance and give them the best chance to achieve their long-term goals. Unlike many coaches who focus on short-term gains, I am passionate about helping basketball players understand basic applied strength & conditioning principles to give them the tools to be proactive about their long-term athletic development – so that they understand some of the “why” behind “what” they are doing and use that knowledge throughout their playing career and beyond.

I pride myself on being an athlete first – which has provided me with the invaluable experience of pushing myself to my limits, before pushing others to theirs.

philosophy

I believe we can go a lot further on our athletic journey when we move towards a process-focused mindset and away from an outcome-focused one which is overly concerned about “achieving, becoming, winning”. Instead, by accepting our unique story, talents and limitations, and putting our energies towards what we CAN control, we become more equipped to handle the many ups and downs of the athlete journey with more perspective, peace and fun. It is from this mindset that we can remain constant amidst the challenges, failures, setbacks and develop the character to thrive well beyond our basketball career.

CONSTANCY IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE.

CONSTANCY IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE.

let’s get to work

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