Basketball New Zealand

U17 Women trialists, with coaches Aik Ho (left) and Rachel Gwerder (right)

Age-group athletes had their chance to compete for selection to next year’s national junior teams at Counties-Manukau over the weekend.

Newly appointed coaches and assistants for the men and women conducted the selection camp, as they prepare for world championship qualifying (U17) and Australian state championships (U18 & U20).

It was also a chance for the new staff to get acquainted, with several head coaches making their debut at this level.

Basketball is lucky to have former Tall Blacks Pero Cameron, Paul Henare, Judd Flavell and Mike Fitchett available for coaching roles for next year, along with an experienced line-up of assistants. Most have guided national teams previously.

It’s a great combination of international playing experience, successful NBL coaching records and dedicated service in the player development programme.

U20 Men
Head coach – Pero Cameron
Assistant coach – Anthony Corban
Manager – Dave Murray

U20 Women
Head coach – Sean Fuller
Assistant coach – Michelle Swain
Manager – Sarah Waldron

U18 Men
Head coach – Judd Flavell
Assistant coach – Darron Larsen
Manager – James Ballinger

U18 Women
Head coach – Brent Matehaere
Assistant coach – Mel Bennett
Manager – Shona Miller

U17 Boys
Head coach – Paul Henare
Assistant coach – Seth Weakley
Manager – Jill Bolger

U17 Girls
Head coach – Aik Ho
Assistant coach – Rachel Gwerder
Manager – Sharon Kelly

U16 Boys
Head coach – Mike Fitchett
Assistant coach – Doug Courtney
Manager – Andrew Mackay

U16 Girls
Head coach – James McGilvary
Assistant coach – Mata Cameron
Manager TBC

U18 Men 3×3
Head coach – Anthony Corban
Manager – Philomena Terei

U18 Women 3×3
Head coach – Tania Hunter
Manager – Philomena Terei