The Western Port Steelers has teams from U12 to U20 that compete in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL)
Team Information
HEAD COACH – Joel Williams
ASST COACH – Jack Adams
ASST COACH – Evan Johnson
ASST COACH – Jake Sanders
TEAM MANAGER – Krystal Johnson
2011 saw the Steelers enter a Youth Mens side. In their 2nd year they walked away Youth 2 Champions before again making another finals appearance in Youth One during 2013. In 2015 the team dropped back to division 2 to where they currently sit today.
• Youth League 2 2012 Champions
Meet the Team and Coach
Joel Williams
Coach
About Joel
It’s been a tough couple of years for everyone and being able to put COVID behind us by getting out on the basketball court is something I cannot wait for. We have an exciting and talented group of young men coming through the Westernport junior ranks And I am extremely honoured to be their Head Coach. As YL coach, I am looking forward to being the Link between the Senior and junior program and developing as many players as possible to play at The highest level. Start preparing for a big season boys and “I am extremely excited to be appointed the men’s Youth League Head Coach for the 2022 season.
Max McInnes
Guard
About Max
Number – 1
Height –
Age –
Position – Guard
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Gymapps Australia
Noah Barnes
Guard
About Noah
Number – 3
Height – 180cm
Age – 19
Position – Guard
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Pro Pit South East
Luke Pusey
Guard
About Luke
Number – 4
Height – 176cm
Age – 20
Position – Guard
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Patto Pet Sitting
Kurt Alaimo
Centre / Forward
About Kurt
Number – 5
Height – 194cm
Age – 22
Position – Centre / Forward
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Nasi P/L
Liam Atkinson
Forward
About Liam
Number – 6
Height – 196cm
Age – 19
Position – Forward
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Melbourne Fencing Specialists
Justin Stahl
Guard
About Justin
Number – 7
Height – 189cm
Age – 19
Position – Guard
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Asphalt Paving Company
Oscar Williams
Guard
About Oscar
Number – 8
Height – 179cm
Age – 19
Position – Guard
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Williams Farm
Toby Williams
Guard
About Toby
Number – 9
Height – 173cm
Age – 19
Position – Guard
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Peninsula Foot Clinic
Daniel Stepanovic
Guard
About Daniel
Number – 15
Height – 183cm
Age – 19
Position – Guard
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Dunav Catering
Tyler Simpson
Guard / Forward
About Tyler
Number – 22
Height – 196cm
Age – 19
Position – Forward
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United Access
Matt Standish
Centre / Forward
About Matt
Number – 23
Height – 191cm
Age – 22
Position – Centre / Forward
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Ben Mahy Carpentry
Dillon Howick
Forward
About Dillon
Number – 25
Height – 201cm
Age – 20
Position – Forward
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Rapid Tune
Cooper Lovelace
Forward
About Cooper
Number – 40
Height – 196cm
Age – 20
Position – Forward
Player Sponsor
Quickway Cabinets
Team News
Andrew Gaze’s Tigers face Steelers on 5th of March
The Somerville Recreation Centre will host Australian Basketball royalty on Saturday Afternoon as the NBL1 Melbourne Tigers coached by Australian Basketball legend Andrew Gaze will face our Youth League and State Championship Men.
2022 Big V Coaches announced
The Western Port Steelers are excited to announce their Big V coaching line up for the 2022 Big V season.
2022 VJBL Steelers Coach Expression of Interest
The WPBA are pleased to open Coaching Expression of Interest for the upcoming 2021/22 VJBL Season.
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Office Address:
14 Edward Street, Somerville, VIC, 3912
PO Box 501, Somerville 3912
General email:
office@wpba.com.au
Tel: 5977 7533