14/08/2026
⭐️🏀Coach's Highlight🏀⭐️
This week the spotlight is on one of our newest coaches this season, Coach Paul! Paul has embraced the opportunity to step into his role as Co-Coach of our U10B team with enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a passion for helping our young players grow.
We’re excited to have Coach Paul as part of the Crusaders family and look forward to seeing the positive impact he’ll have both on and off the court. 💙🏀
1️⃣ How long have you been involved in basketball, and what made you want to become a coach?
🏀4 years as a parent , spectator. 1st year as a 🏀 coach. I got involved because I enjoy contributing to a team & club culture.
2️⃣ What's your favourite thing about coaching at Crusaders?
🏀I love watching the kids use skills they learn at training in games on a Saturday morning. I also love how Crusaders players from different teams & age groups all support eachother.
3️⃣ What is one lesson you hope every player learns from being on your team?
🏀That scoring points is only one part of the game. The less celebrated skills like defensive positioning, early passing & moving without the ball are just as important.
4️⃣ What was your most memorable basketball moment as a player or coach?
🏀Stepping in as assistant coach for a few games at U12 State Champs a few years ago was pretty cool. Also doing some off the court mindset & resilience coaching with a Red City U16 team this year was very rewarding.
5️⃣ If your players could describe you in three words, what would they be?
🏀Encouraging. Fun. Old 😂
6️⃣ Who is your basketball idol, and why?
🏀Too hard to pick 1. Being a teenager in the 90’s Michael Jordan was unbelievable with his freakish drive, determination & ability. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s story inspired me with his rise from poverty to NBA Championship & MVP. I also can’t help but be impressed by Le Bron’s longevity & the way he looks after himself on & off the court.
7️⃣ What do you enjoy doing when you're not on the basketball court?
🏀Staying active, running, hiking spending time outside. Watching sports (Basketball, Football, AFL) Basically if there is a ball involved I’ll watch it!
8️⃣ Finish this sentence:
💙 "Being a Crusader means..." Being a Crusader means learning & growing together so we can make a valuable contribution to our team, club & community both on & off the court 💪
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