ABOUT US
Mountain Tigers Basketball Club is one of the largest and most progressive junior basketball clubs in the Knox Association. We cater for boys and girls across all age groups from Under 8 to Under 23.
Age groups from Under 8 up to and including Under 16 play on Saturdays whilst Under 19 and 23 play on Sunday evenings.
The club has a sound administrative and coaching structure. We have a Basketball Development Officer and a development program to ensure consistency in the way in which the children are taught the basics of the game. Each season a number of coaches are funded through the Basketball Victoria Level 1 coaching course and there are several experienced coaches available to help those who are taking it on for the first time.
If you are looking for somewhere for you child to learn to play basketball then speak to one of our age group co-ordinators and come along to a training session. You will be made most welcome and will see for yourself why we believe we are one of the most progressive and best run clubs around.
LIFE MEMBERS
LAURIE
JOYCE
Laurie was the founder and first President of Tecoma Basketball Club, and became a life member at Tecoma. Laurie also served as CEO of Knox Basketball at the time of the merger.. A leader in the basketball community, he initiated the merger of the clubs to ensure a strong basketball presence in the hills continued.
BRIAN
SMITH
Life member of Belgrave. Long time secretary of Belgrave Basketball Club and considered by many as the face of the club. During his time as secretary he also served on the Knox Junior Committee. Brian used to coach multiple teams in any given season, usually in the lower grades where they might have been struggling to find a coach. He was noted for the amount of time and effort he put in to Belgrave. He was previously the president of Belgrave Basketball Club.
DENNIS
YEATS
Dennis was a committee member at both Tecoma and Mountain Tigers Basketball. He had many roes at Mountain Tigers including drafting the constitution of the club which forms our constitutional structure to today. He also served on the Junior Domestic Committee at KBI, representing as a Mountain Tigers volunteer.
LIFE MEMEBERS
TRISH
YEATS
Trish had served as the secretary of Tecoma and following the merger was the Secretary of Mountain Tigers for the first three years, a very busy time in the new club. Her experience was invaluable in ensuring the requirements of Knox Basketball were attended to on time, and in establishing the processes of the newly established club.
JOHN
PEARCE
John was the final President of Belgrave and then served as the President of Mountain Tigers for the first three years. Along with the presidents of Tecoma and St. Thomas Moores, he oversaw the merger and setting up the structure of the new club. He stepped down as President when his youngest children were in under 20 but remained as Vice President for another term or two. John continued to coach for several years, showing a true grassroots commitment to the development of junior players at the club. After stepping down as President he was approached by Andy Trott (Chairman of Knox Junior Committee at the time) and asked to take up a position on Junior Domestic Committee, where he served five years as a Mountain Tigers volunteer.
ROBYN
WEBSTER
Robyn served so many roles over the first 18 years of Mountain Tigers, having been involved in Tecoma Basketball. She was a Team Manager so many times for her boys teams, age group coordinator, served on the committee in a number of roles and represented the club on the Knox Junior Domestic Committee. Robyn was Mountain Tigers, a face that everyone knew and loved around the club. She remained involved with the club up to her early passing, a sad moment for our club and all those who knew her.
DEAN
MILLS
Dean served 17 years across many roles at Mountain Tigers including coach (for the entire 17 years for his daughter who played until aging out at U23). He volunteered as a committee member, President and Volunteer in many roles. Dean has a passion for player development that drove his involvement for many years as a coach and was always on hand to support coaches and players.
KERRYN
WESTCOTT
Kerryn has been with Mountain Tigers for over 16 years serving as coach, development officer, VP, official grant application officer, Tiger cubs founder & coordinator and now President. Hard to put into words the drive, passion and leadership Kerryn has. Kerryn has taken the club from strength to strength. As the club had exploded to over 70 teams, Kerryn has been paramount in the current size and strength of the club and in aligning club policy values with community expectations. Kerryn also serves as a long term KBI age group secretary and Knox Raiders coach.
ADAM
PREECE
Adam has been a member of the club committee for many years, serving as the manager of all things training and courts. This is a massive job each season, working with our court availability and coaches to ensure that every team has the training spot required. Adam’s impact on the development of our girls program has been paramount to the success that it now is, increasing femal participation in the club from ~24% to ~40% female participation. Adam’s dedication to the club is second to none. Adam is a constant for the club being present and available on many training days, skills sessions and even around the courts on the weekends. The insight he offers to the committee on his learning from member interaction is invaluable.
CLUB VALUES
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Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
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Encourage children to participate - Do not force participation.
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Focus on the child’s efforts and self-esteem rather than whether they win or lose.
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Encourage children to always participate according to the rules.
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NEVER ridicule or yell at your own or any other child for making a mistake or for losing a game.
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Remember always that children learn best by example - applaud the efforts of ALL players in both teams.
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Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from all sports.
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Show appreciation of all volunteer coaches, officials and administrators, without whom your child could not participate.
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Respect the Referees decisions and teach children to do likewise.
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Always remember that we are not playing for sheep stations, rather a child’s enjoyment.
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THE COACHES
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