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Basketball New Zealand invites expressions of interest for the position of head coach for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, August 14-26.

New Zealand has been invited to enter a men’s team for the event to be contested in a FIBA 33 format, formerly three-on-three half court. The FIBA Central Board will finalise the field of 20 teams at its December meeting.

BBNZ has also secured Olympic Solidarity Funding to select and prepare a team to consist of four players and one coach.

To qualify for the YOG, athletes must be born between January 1, 1993 and December 31, 1994. Coaches should be no older than 35 years.

All candidates must possess the following general attributes:

• Committed and enthusiastic to be involved in BBNZ programmes, displaying loyalty to BBNZ, the Performance Group Programme and personnel

• Will act as a positive ambassador and spokesperson for BBNZ

• Demonstrated commitment to a long-term athlete centered development

• Excellent communication and team-building skills

• A willingness to share information and experiences with other members of the basketball community

• A willingness to contribute to Basketball New Zealand Development initiatives and underpinning programmes (clinics, workshops, camps)

• Actively pursuing other opportunities for professional development

• A member in good standing of their respective association/school

Coaches must possess the following basketball attributes:

• Advanced level of coaching certification

• Superior knowledge of technical and tactical aspects of basketball

• Understanding of international basketball and demands placed on athletes, coaches and teams at the international level

• Knowledge of the required skill and training levels for elite athletes at the junior level (under 19)

• Familiarity with the talent pool in New Zealand would be advantageous

• Experience dealing with elite athletes and coaching at the national or international level

• Demonstrated history of coaching success at the highest levels of competition

• Willingness to assist the Performance Group in implementing a national philosophy and common playing outcomes

• Actively coaching within association/school programmes

Please send expressions of interest to BBNZ before COB, Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Expression of Interest MUST contain the following information:

• Current contact details

• Current coaching/manager activities (last two years)

• Coaching/manager CV (no more than one page)

• Letter of endorsement from local association

For further information please contact Basketball New Zealand Performance Administrator Jemma Prescott (jemma@basketball.org.nz) ph 04 498 5950.