16/06/2026
π As part of the Whai's commitment to coach development, this workshop provides a unique opportunity to learn directly from one of New Zealand's leading coaches and gain insight into the offensive concepts, decision-making principles, and player development ideas seen on the global stage.
Matt will also discuss how these lessons can be applied within New Zealand coaching environments, helping coaches connect international best practice to their own school, club, representative, and community programmes.
WHAT YOU WILL TAKE AWAY FROM THE WORKSHOP:
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NZ Strengths in a Global Context
Why NZ is competing on the global stage and how we can be even better
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How grass-roots coaching impacts winning on the world stage
What you can do in your local environments to align your athletes to Junior National teams and being prepared to perform internationally
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Defining a Great Shot & Creating a Shot Spectrum
Understanding how shot quality is determined through contest, balance, player range, and offensive context β not just whether the shot goes in.
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National Style of Play & International Takeaways
Insight into offensive concepts, spacing, reads, and decision-making principles seen within the Junior Tall Blacks World Cup environment.
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Insight, Discussion & Live Coaching Environment
Hear live teaching language, ask questions, and be part of high-level basketball discussions within an authentic practice setting. This applies to you if you are coaching at school, rep, club are any type of development level.
Register below to reserve your space!
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Tuesday June 30
β° 6:30pm β 8:00pm
π Whai HQ
$25 per person (you will be issued with an invoice upon registration).
Register now π https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tqRD57RkT6