Hoop City Cheltenham

Having participated in basketball as a coach and player most of his life, Callum is a self-confessed student of the game. Callum played VJBL representative basketball throughout his junior years, predominantly with Melbourne Tigers before switching to coaching. With more than 20 years' experience working successfully in a variety of roles within the banking industry, the global pandemic gave Callum an opportunity to step away from corporate life and pursue his real passion - motivating, educating and coaching junior basketball and working more broadly within the sporting industry. His most recent contributions towards basketball have been focused on grass-roots development of players with the goal of enhancing skills of athletes to compete at the representative level. With various coaching roles in youth academies and teams, Callum is a coaching member of the Melbourne United academy and Assistant Coach of Sandringham Sabres Mens YL, previously Head Coach of their 1st VJBL representative team. Prior to his relocation from Sydney at the beginning of the year, he was also the Head Coach of Manly’s U18 Boys Premier representative team while also coaching academies. Callum volunteered his time with Basketball NSW in their elite youth development pathways.

Ida, an international basketball player from Sweden, represented her country at the European Championships in 2012 before spending four years playing collegiate basketball in Florida. She then embarked on a professional career in Europe, highlighted by a championship title in Spain. Then arriving in Australia, she spent five seasons across the Big V league, signed as a WNBL training player with Southside Flyers and Bendigo Spirit, and most recently competed in the NBL1 Central. Ida is now focused on sharing her experience, inspiring and developing the next generation of players at Hoop City. With limited availability left, please contact us via email or call us to book a spot in one of Ida's group or individual sessions.

Reece has an impressive playing career both in Aus and College and is now focused on building a career in coaching while he continues to play NBL1 at the Melbourne Tigers. With over 5 years experience in both individuals skills training and team coaching Reece is a great addition to the team. An assistant for Melbourne Tigers U14.1’s last year and now head coach of the U16.2’s Reece is passionate about coaching the next generation.

Andy's role is to work with our athletes to ensure we are offering elite programs and on court sessions that are targeted towards both individual skill + holistic development. He is currently the VYCM Youth League coach at Sandringham Sabres, and has recently held positions as U18s Assistant Coach for Victoria Metro and is currently the Video Coordinator/Development Coach for Melbourne United in the NBL.

Livai has played NBL1 and Big V for the last several years. Most recently he has found his way onto the 3x3 international circuit and is currently working at making into the FIBA World Tour. His passion for coaching and development stems from his love of the game. Currently he is Head of Basketball Development at Melbourne Grammar School. He's also a Coach and Regional Coordinator for the Victorian segment of the Indigenous Basketball Association and is currently the third best ranked 3x3 player in the country.

Jen has been a strength and conditioning coach for three years and has experience working in NBL1 with the Frankston Blues. She is passionate about helping players get stronger, more fit and be able to stay injury free and on the court. Whether it be taking your game to the next level, returning from injury or just general health and fitness goals Jen is here to help.

Josh is a former McKinnon Cougars junior that currently coaches at Hoop City Cheltenham and plays for McKinnon Cougars in the Big V.

Tom represents the Netherlands U20 National team and currently plays with the McKinnon Cougars.

Jay is S&C coach for Melbourne United in the NBL and has plenty of experience training the most talented Aussie stars in the NBA. If you want to know what it takes, step into the gym with Jay and book in for some Strength & Conditioning session to help raise your game!