WESTERN PORT BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION NEWS:

VOS NEW STEELERS DOC!

Western Port Basketball Association is pleased to announce that Rick Vos has been appointed as our new Director of Coaching.

Rick is a highly credentialed and successful coach and brings with him some pretty impressive experience on and off the court. Some notable highlights include:

Dandenong Rangers – VJBL:

Head Coach Boys 14-1 | Sept 2023 – Oct 2024

*Victorian Championship

Head Coach Boys 14-1 | Sept 2022 – Oct 2023

*Gold Medal – National Under 14 Club Championships 2023

*Gold Medal – Victorian Championship (VJBL) 2023

*Gold Medal – National Junior Classic 2023

Nunawading Spectres – VJBL/Big V:

Head Coach Boys 14-1 | Sept 2021 – Sept 2022

*Gold Medal – National Under 14 Club Championships 2022

*Gold Medal – Victorian Championship (VJBL) 2022

*Gold Medal – National Junior Classic 2022

Accreditations:

*Level 2 NCAS Basketball Coaching – Basketball Victoria (2011)

*Level 1 NCAS Basketball Coaching – Basketball Victoria (2008)

*Train the Trainer – Australian Institute of Management (2007)

Basketball Victoria Coaching:

*Coach Southern Cross Challenge | 2016, 2018 & 2024

*FDP & SDP Hub Coach | 2022 – 2025

*Camp Coach | 2015 – 2025

Vos has also attended 26+ high level coaching development courses since 2018, facilitated by notables including NBA/FIBA/WAOC Clinics, Basketball Victoria NITP Sessions, Tom Maher, Brian Goorjian, Lindsay Gaze, Trevor Gleeson,

Terry Battenberg, Scott Fisher, Bruce Palmer, and more.

On his appointed, Vos commented: “I’m excited to step into the Director of Coaching role at Western Port, with a clear focus on embedding our Steelers Style of Play across every team in the program. It’s about creating a consistent identity—how we train, how we compete, and how we represent the club—so our players can transition confidently through each level.” Vos stated.

“Of equal importance is our commitment to coach development. We want to build a strong, connected coaching group that shares knowledge, challenges each other, and continues to grow. By investing in our coaches, we directly impact the experience and development of every player in the program. I’m looking forward to working closely with our coaches to bring this to life.”

Apart from the time spent in basketball stadiums , Rick is also Officiates at Motorsport and spends as much time as possible with his two Grandchildren. Sadly also supports Carlton in the AFL!

Please join us in welcoming Rick and please make him feel at home when you see him around the courts.

Nathan Sewell
WPBA General Manager

 

We’re looking for members of the Steelers community to help shape an exciting step forward for the Western Port Basketball Association.

 

We’re forming a small working group to help guide our look & feel of a ONE ASSOCIATION identity, that represent the broader Steelers community.

 

We’re inviting players, parents, and members who are interested in contributing ideas, feedback, and perspectives to help ensure the transition reflects the values and pride of the wider Steelers family.

 

A few important notes:

• The group will be small, so unfortunately we won’t be able to include everyone who expresses interest

• Our goal is to bring together a diverse mix of voices from across the Association

• This will be a short-term working group focused on thought creation, through to rollout, launch & embedment.

 

If you’re interested in being involved, please send us a message or email:

 

 

with:

 

Your name

Your connection to the Association player/parent/team etc.)

 

A short note on why you’d like to be involved

 

We’re excited to continue building a One Association identity together and appreciate the passion and support from our entire Steelers community.