BASKETBALL STAR ACADEMY

My basketball journey began at Åbyhøj Basketball. A pivotal high school stint in Fremont, California, earned me the Northern Californian Division III championship. After playing for Viby, I contributed to Skovbakken’s transition into the Bakken Bears, helping secure three Danish championships. Toward the end of my playing career, I returned to Åbyhøj. As a player, I participated in four senior national team tournaments and one youth championship. I’ve also coached various men’s teams, including Odder Basket, Åbyhøj’s 2nd Division team, and the AUS 2nd Division team. Holding a master’s degree from Aarhus University, I currently teach history, social science, and Global Politics at IBG.

I received my basketball upbringing at Skovbakken Basketball and later joined the elite department of Bakken Bears. I played there from the mid-1990s until the 2002/2003 season. After that, I was recruited to Aabyhøj Basketball, where I also competed in the Basketligaen until the 2005/2006 season. During the 2004/2005 and 2005/2006 seasons, I was selected for the Basketligaen All-Star team. I have coaching experience with various youth teams and have been responsible for basketball instruction in the sports education program at Aarhus University for several years. I’m also a certified fitness trainer with extensive experience in the physical training of elite athletes.

Originally from South Africa, I have spent most of my life travelling between Africa, Europe and Australia for educational reasons first, and professional ones leater on. I have been involved in basketball activities - as a player, coach, organizer, and as a referee – for over 30 years. Specifically, I am able to point to my work with young players, mentoring them to be the best athletes and individuals they can be. I have been able to apply my pedagogical skills gained from teaching at universities and schools to the basketball court. I am patient by nature, but also understand that as a coach it is my job to animate and share my love for the sport. In addition to being a great communicator, I have found that my international background allows me to feel comfortable – and makes others comfortable – in various environments. Since 2023, I’ve been coaching at Herning Basketball Club in Denmark, working with Division 3 and 4 teams. We train three times a week, and I coach a diverse group of players aged 14 to 35, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and competitive play. From 2012 to 2016, I worked full-time at CILS Excellencia in Reims, France, where I trained youth players aged 12 to 18. This role emphasized long-term development, both athletically and personally, in a structured academic and athletic environment. Earlier, from 2007 to 2010, I coached at UniSA Basketball Club in Adelaide, Australia, leading teams in Divisions 2, 3, and 4. Practices were held three times weekly, and I worked with players aged 17 to 35, focusing on performance, consistency, and game preparation.

With a love for basketball cultivated over four decades, my journey has taken me from the courts of Italy to the dynamic basketball scene in Denmark. From player in Italy to head coach in the Billund Basketball Club, through the playing and coaching experience in Vejle, l have contributed to nurturing talent and leading teams into official tournament under the Danish Federation (DBBF). When I'm not immersed in the world of basketball, I channel my 25 years of experience into my role as Head of Digital Workplace. Additionally, I enjoy the thrill of public speaking, having had the privilege of presenting at TEDx events and various esteemed conferences. At BSA, I'm on a mission to unleash the full potential of every player, shaping resilient individuals both on and off the court. Join me at the Basketball Star Academy as we chase hoop dreams together!