December 2009
Welcome to the Ballarat Representative Program for 2009/10, we are looking forward to another year of success both on and off the court. There are some exciting new additions to the program, with the team blue / team gold format and the appointment of Guy Molloy to the Ballarat Basketball Association (more on Guy later in the newsletter). We hope you learn new skills, gain new friends and most importantly enjoy your participation in this very special basketball program.
Before we get into the new season, we must congratulate the exceptional efforts of the under 14 girls squad who qualified for the 2009 National Club Championships in Perth in September 2009. The girls qualified for the National Championship through their results in the Victorian Junior Basketball League and along with Traralgon were the only country teams eligible.
The coaches Jill Appleton and Darren Thomas trained the girls intensively leading up to the weeklong event and headed to the west prepared for this fantastic experience. Jill put in some extensive research on the opposition teams and was pleased that the hard work all round paid off, with an impressive result making it to 6th position. This result makes the U14 girls the number three team in Victoria (number one country team) behind Diamond Valley and the winners Dandenong. To see our Ballarat girls up against the best players in the country and performing so well was a definite highlight.
The parents must also be congratulated for their efforts in helping to fund the tour, they worked as hard as the players running fundraising activities over many months leading up to the event.
Recent activities
Grading phase one of the VJBL is complete and the results for the Ballarat teams are:
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U/14 Girls
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U/16 Girls
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U/18 Girls
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R 1
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Ballarat
44 - Altona 8
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Ballarat
23 – Knox 20
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Ballarat 60 – Dandenong (2) 33 |
R 2
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Ballarat
34 - Knox 40
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Ballarat
51 – Knox (2) 21
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Ballarat 27 – Dandenong 58 |
R 3
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Ballarat
26 - Nunawading 27
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Ballarat
67 – Chelsea 33
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Ballarat 47 – Waverley 41 |
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U/14 Boys
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U/16 Boys
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U/18 Boys
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R 1
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Ballarat
32 – Frankston (2) 27
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Ballarat
48 –Craigieburn 16
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Ballarat 57 – Sunbury 29 |
R 2
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Ballarat
38 - Nunawading (2) 30
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Ballarat
31 – Dandenong 34
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Ballarat 49 - Kilsyth 43 |
R 3
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Ballarat
26 -Whittlesea 28
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Ballarat
52 – Mornington 19
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Ballarat 50 - Frankston 37 |
The results see the teams securing the following positions for VJBL 2010:
U14 girls – will have a cross over game to secure Division one before Christmas.
U14 boys - will have a cross over game and need to win in phase two to get to Championship or Division one
U16 girls – Championship Division
U16 boys - will have a cross over game and need to win in phase two to get to Division one
U18 girls – will have a cross over game to secure Division one before Christmas.
U18 boys - Championship Division
Second Phase grading commences 29 January 2010.
Tournaments / Super Sundays
Tournaments – there have been a number of Tournaments/Super Sundays already and there will be more in the New Year. Coaches will determine which events each squad will participate in.
Maryborough 31 October – 1st November - The under 12 boys and girls full squads went to Maryborough and came away with some good results with the two boys teams playing off in the final. The coaches had the opportunity to try players in game situations and identify areas for development.
Whittlesea Super Sunday 22nd November – the full squads went to Mill Park and played against Whittlesea and Craigieburn with Diamond Valley also in the U18 boys. This was a successful day and helped squads to prepare for the VJBL grading phase.
Geelong Tournament 28th – 29th November – There were eight Ballarat teams competing in the Geelong tournament with the U12s taking both teams, the girls section was reduced to one day due to shortage of teams which allowed only limited opportunities. The other age groups provided players and coaches with the chance to test the skills and team dynamics of each group. Overall Ballarat teams performed very well and had an enjoyable weekend in Geelong.
Geelong Results
12 Girls Gold
Ballarat 8 def by Geelong 41
Ballarat 30 def Colac 8
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12 Boys Gold
Ballarat 14 def by Sandringham (2) 46
Ballarat 8 def by Geelong 68
Ballarat 20 def by Warrnambool 42
Ballarat 15 def by Geelong (2) 21
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12 Girls Blue
Ballarat 76 def Colac 2
Ballarat 23 Def Geelong 22
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12 Boys Blue
Ballarat 40 def Colac 35
Ballarat 56 def Geelong (2) 17
Ballarat 27 def by Sandringham 36
Ballarat 47 def Warrnambool 40
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14 Girls Gold
Ballarat 9 def by Geelong 48
Ballarat 38 def Geelong (3) 24
Ballarat 51 def Bellarine 30
Ballarat 12 def by Colac 25
Ballarat 22 def by Geelong (2) 44
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14 Boys Gold
Ballarat 63 def Castlemaine 18
Ballarat 14 def by Warrnambool 31
Ballarat 15 def by Geelong 66
Ballarat 41 def Geelong (2) 32
Ballarat 52 def Colac 32
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16 Girls Gold
Ballarat 44 def Geelong (2) 20
Ballarat 27 def by Geelong 30
Ballarat 41 def Maryborough 34
Ballarat 38 def Corio Bay 29
Ballarat 54 def Colac 36
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16 Boys Blue
Ballarat 32 def by Geelong (2) 41
Ballarat 35 def by Geelong 78
Ballarat 46 def Geelong (3) 45
Ballarat 39 def Colac 35
Ballarat 44 def Westernport 40
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Coming up
Training – Squads training will take a break from mid December and resume late in January2010, some teams will commence on Sunday 24 January, some during the week, please check with your coach to confirm your training dates and times.
February
2010
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20th -21st Under 18 Country Championships (BENDIGO)
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March
2010
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20th -21st Under 16
Country Championships (BENDIGO)
27th –29th Future
Stars Under 12 (BENDIGO)
27th – 30th Under 18 State Camp (BALLARAT)
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April
2010
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9th – 11th Gold
Star Classic Under 14 (BENDIGO)
10th 17th Under 18
National Championships (NSW)
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Keeping fit during the break – It is your responsibility to make sure you keep fit during the break and spend some time with a basketball when you can. Ask your coach for some tips on what you can do and areas you can work on while you enjoy your holidays. Stay fit, healthy and safe we want to see you all in peak condition at the first training session.
Ballarat Representative Program Squads 2010
U12 Boys
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U14 Boys
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U16 Boys
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U18 Boys
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Amos
Brooks
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Bailey
Guinea
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Ben
Martin
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Anthony
Fisher
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Ash
Gray
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Ged
Shearer
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Brett
Cook
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Ash
Constable
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Fletcher
Loader
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Harrison
Loader
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Daniel
Bennle
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Eddie
Neblett
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Fraser
Robertson
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Jack
Hills
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Harrison
Robertson
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Jack
Bennet
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Jack
Simpson
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Jack
Walter
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Jaykeb
Lench
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Jack
Sullivan
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Jackson
Duffy
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Kelsey
Gannon
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Jesse
Malone
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James
McMaster
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Jordan
Johnston
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Matthew
Geary
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Joel
Anstis
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Jarrod
Fryar
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Matthew
Aikman
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Mitch
Quiddington
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Matthew
Davidson
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Joshua
Grover
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Max
Edwards
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Samuel
Gray
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Mitchell
Gilbert
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Joshua
Mallet
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Max
Lawless
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Samuel
McMaster
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Mitchell
O'Keefe
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Scott
Hughes
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Nicholas
Canny
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Samuel
Short
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Nicholas
McMaster
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Thomas
Downie
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Reece
Martin
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Todd
Douglass
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Tanner
Hamilton
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Willem
Naber
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Samuel
Duffy
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Tom
Williamson
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Tom
Sullivan
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Tom
Hotchin
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Tristan
Fisher
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Tyler
Constable
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Tyron
Blake
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Will
McCuskey
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Zac
White
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Thomas
Hynes
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Zachary
Carthew
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Coach Michael Agnew
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Coach Travish Hewish
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Coach Darren Thomas
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Coach Daniel Sutton
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Asst. Trent Piera
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Asst. Dennis Foley
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Asst. Chris Thornton
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U12 Girls
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U14 Girls
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U16 Girls
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U18 Girls
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Anna
Klopak
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Alizah
Osborne
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Abigail
Wehrung
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Amy
White
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Annie
Hills
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Amelia
Jarvis
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Claire
Constable
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Anna
Coote
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Caitlyn
Stepnell
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Amy
Mc Donald
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Elizabeth
Werry
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Ella
Burton
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Ebony
Grace
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Elonie
Hooper
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Emma
Hills
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Grace
Bibby
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Grace
O'Dwyer
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Emily
Brugman
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Emma
Parr
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Jane
Douglass
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Hayley
Dummett
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Georgia
Fleming
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Emma
White
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Kayla
Woods
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Iesha
Smith
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Hannah
Gluyas
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Jane
Swift
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Krista
Hay
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Indya
Hayes
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Holly
Hynes
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Kasey
Burton
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Madison
Davis
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Isabel
Fraser
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Kathryn
O'Dwyer
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Lauren
Jew
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Melita
Reid
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Jessica
Tempany
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Kayla
Mallett
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Lydia
Brooks
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Rachel
McNaughton
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Keele
Hillas
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Madeline
Fratin
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Lydia
Edwards
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Sophie
Alexander
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Keely
Bengston
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Morgan
Muir
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Maddison
Sharp
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Shannen
Everett
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Olivia
Aringo
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Molly
Mathews
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Sophie
Gluyas
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Talya
Nulty
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Quetta
Holloway -Jinks
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Tayla
Wynne
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Tegan
Avery
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Ryleigh
Haire
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Zara
Nevett
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Zoe
Nevett
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Tegan
Hynes
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Coach Kristy Jose
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Coach Jill Appleton
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Coach Glenn White
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Coach Eric Hayes
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Asst. Di Nevett
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Asst. Andrew Mallett
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Asst. Kelly Richardson
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To ensure we all get the most out of the program, it is very important that all players and parents have read and understood the requirements and expectations of players and their families entering into this program. Please make yourself familiar with the codes of conduct and the rules and regulations as set out in the Guidelines, General Rules and Conditions for Players and Parents distributed to all members of the program. (This information is also available on the Ballarat Basketball website).
Congratulations to all squad members representing Ballarat in Port Macquarie and Albury.
Pacific Coast Slam Port Macquarie
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Albury Cup
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U15 Girls: Casey Burton, Jane Swift,
Elizabeth Werry
U15 Boys: Tyler Constable.
U17 Girls: Ella Burton, Madison Davis,
Jane Douglass
U17 Boys: Jack Sullivan
Coaching: Darren Thomas
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U14 Girls: Kayla Mallett, Morgan Muir.
U14 Boys: Kelsey Gannon
U16 Girls: Emma White, Emma Hills, Molly Mathews, U18 Women: Sophie Alexander. Melita
Reid.
U18 Men: Anthony Fisher, Jarrod Fryar, Joshua Grover, Coaching: Rob Baker
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Guy Molloy - Elite Program Manager
In August, Guy Molloy was appointed as Elite Program Manager for Ballarat Basketball, which includes the position of head coach of the Ballarat Miners for seasons 2010 to 2012. In his role as Elite Program Manager, Guy will oversee the integration of Ballarat basketball’s Representative Program from under 12 to senior level, for both players and coaches and he will have overall responsibility for setting the culture and disciplines of the Ballarat Basketball coaching program.
Molloy joins Ballarat with an impeccable coaching pedigree. Most recently he served as Brian Goorjian’s assistant coach for the NBL Championship winning South Dragons and comes to the Ballart with Goorjian’s high recommendation.
Molloy’s coaching resume is extensive and includes:
- 2009-10 Head Coach, Australian U/18 Men for 2010 World Champs in Germany.
- 2008 Australian Junior Coach of the Year
- 2007-09 Head Coach, Vic Metro U/18 Men (3 consecutive Aust. Championships)
- 2006-09 Assistant Coach, South Dragons, NBL (08-09 NBL Champions).
- 2004-05 Head Coach, “The Crocs” U/23 Men (World Champs 2004)
- 2001-05 Head Coach, Cairns Taipan, NBL.
- 1997-00 Assistant Coach, SE Melb Magic / Vic Titans, NBL.
- 1993-96 Head Coach and Program Administrator, Perth Breakers, WNBL (1995 WNBL Coach of the Year)
- 1992 Assistant Coach, Canberra Cannons, NBL.
- 1991-92 Head Coach, Canberra Gunners, SEABL.
- 1990-94 Assistant Coach, “The Opals” (World Champs 1990, 1994)
- 1989 Head Coach, Canberra Capitals, WNBL
We are looking forward to an exciting time over the next two years with Guy Molloy guiding our program.
The BRP Committee encourages open communication and welcomes constructive program feedback delivered through
the appropriate channels at anytime.
BRP Committee members are:
Rhonda Cleveland, Glenn White, Andrew McMaster, Tanya Bennett, Robyn Reid, Marion Findlay, and Jason Haire.
Season’s greetings to you and your family and best wishes for a happy New Year.
The Ballarat Representative Program would like to thank the following sponsors for their support:
Gemmola’s Lunch Box & Gemmola’s Bakery Minerdome Bistro
City of Ballarat - come to life – Ballarat Bendigo Bank
