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
Assistant Coach- Jack Adams
Assistant Coach- Evan Johnson
Team Manager- Kimberley Benson
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.
Shannon Yearsley
Forward
About Shannon
Number – 1
Height – 188cm
Age – 19
Position – Forward
Player Sponsor
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Tyler Simpson
Forward
About Tyler
Number – 3
Height – 196cm
Age – 18
Position – Forward
Player Sponsor
United Access
Justin Stahl
Guard
About Justin
Number – 4
Height – 189cm
Age – 19
Position – Guard
Player Sponsor
Justin is currently looking for a sponsor. CONTACT US if you wish to become a player sponsor.
Ayden Dignan
Guard
About Ayden
Number – 7
Height – 178cm
Age – 20
Position – Guard
Player Sponsor
Aiden is currently looking for a sponsor. CONTACT US if you wish to become a player sponsor.
Noah Barnes
Guard
About Noah
Number – 9
Height – 180cm
Age – 18
Position – Guard
Player Sponsor
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Tom Bahen
Guard
About Tom
Number – 10
Height – 186cm
Age – 21
Position – Guard
Player Sponsor
Tom is currently looking for a sponsor. CONTACT US if you wish to become a player sponsor.
Daniel Whitfield
Centre
About Daniel
Number – 11
Height – 181cm
Age – 19
Position – Guard
Player Sponsor
Daniel is currently looking for a sponsor. CONTACT US if you wish to become a player sponsor.
Jack De Vito
Centre
About Jack
Number – 12
Height – 195cm
Age – 20
Position – Forward
Player Sponsor
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Toby Williams
Guard
About Toby
Number – 23
Height – 173cm
Age – 18
Position – Guard
Player Sponsor
Peninsula Foot Clinic
Harry Jenner
Forward
About Harry
Number – 24
Height – 198cm
Age – 18
Position – Forward
Player Sponsor
Jenmech Group
Liam Atkinson
Forward
About Liam
Number – 28
Height – 196cm
Age – 18
Position – Forward
Player Sponsor
Liam is currently looking for a sponsor. CONTACT US if you wish to become a player sponsor.
Zane El-Afifi
Forward
About Zane
Number – 32
Height – 194cm
Age – 19
Position – Forward
Player Sponsor
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Matt Standish
Centre
About Matt
Number – 43
Height – 193cm
Age – 21
Position – Centre
Player Sponsor
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Kurt Alaimo
Forward
About Kurt
Number – 70
Height – 194cm
Age – 21
Position – Forward
Player Sponsor
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Daniel Stepanovic
Guard
About Daniel
Number – 91
Height – 183cm
Age – 19
Position – Guard
Player Sponsor
Daniel is currently looking for a sponsor. CONTACT US if you wish to become a player sponsor.
Wayan Davies
Centre
About Wayan
Number –
Height – 195cm
Age – 21
Position – Centre
Player Sponsor
Ashen Oak
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