Meet the Coaches
behind our Academy & teams
We aim to provide the best experience for all our athletes and that means having professional coaching staff and a high coach to student ratio. Our coaches are passionate teachers of the game who won't stop at anything to inspire and equip dedicated athletes. We'd love to introduce them to you ...
Andre
Founder & Head Coach
"Something I am big on when it comes to basketball is hard work and dedication. Not only does it help you become a great basketballer but also develops necessary life skills (leadership, discipline and teamwork) to succeed in any goal you wish to achieve. All our athletes will be challenged but also supported to help push them to greatness."
Pure Sweat Licensed Skills Coach - first in Australia
Played professional basketball for Chile
Ryan
Head Coach
"Always come prepared to work hard. Regardless of your skill level, if you're willing to put in the work and be attentive, you are guaranteed to improve. At Kingston you have access to incredible coaches and their wealth of knowledge. Don't take it for granted, always ask questions!"
Level 1 Sports Trainer
Basketball Australia Club Coach
Ray
Head Coach
"Being a part of Kingston, you're surrounded by coaches and athletes who have the desire to grow. Growing up in the US and traveling the world for basketball, I have been in the company of many amazing coaches. I love passing on all that wisdom to Kingston ballers. Look at your basketball journey as a marathon and not a sprint."
Played professional basketball for Dubai
Played for Blackburn Vikings, Dandenong Rangers, Nunawading Spectres​
Leeson
Coach
"The best part of coaching is to be given the opportunity to be part of an athlete's development and to go on that journey together. It's important to remember to enjoy the ride and try to turn frustration and bad games into a learning lesson. I think half the basketball battle is a mental game. So be positive and be confident!"
Sport & Recreation Certificate 3
Level 1 Referee Qualified
VJBL Coach Knox
Lee
Coach
"My specialty is teaching beginner and base foundations skills. Being a parent myself I know creating an engaging environment keeps athletes loving the game. I love opening up their basketball world, helping to grow their basketball wings and getting them flying on the court. Remember to keep digging and let's get it!"
Diploma of Sport Development (Coaching)
Representative Coach and Referee
Kyle
Coach
My passion is coaching high-level basketball, showing athletes how to reach their full potential. I love to get the most out of every single Kingston baller - show that I take them seriously, that I have high expectations and that I will be watching as they train. I like to keep it real too because becoming successful in basketball doesn’t happen overnight. It takes dedication, a strong work ethic and most importantly discipline."
Sports Psychology
Ben
Coach
"Being a former Kingston Academy athlete, it gives me great satisfaction to give back the same opportunities that I had. My goal is to guide current Kingston ballers to a path greater than I ever achieved. I believe in putting in the work, having the right attitude and a growth mindset."
Currently studying Sports Management/Business
Representative Coach Mckinnon
Referee
Former Kingston athlete
Josh
Coach
"My aim as a coach is to put the goals and needs of Kingston athletes first and provide them with the tools they need to succeed. I believe that consistency is key, the harder your work the further you'll go. The best part of being a coach is seeing athletes that have put in the work improve and seeing them enjoy it."
Currently studying Bachelors Degree in Accounting
Representative Coach VJBL - Chelsea Gulls
Plays Youth & Mens league Chelsea Big V