Lock in a) Mesecke please Curious.

yeh hes probably the pick but he hasnt been around these boys as much as say the likes of loveday and schueller... Those two would do the best job i recon.!

Schueller would be my pick.

Gliddon and Meschke proved over the classics what top quality coaches they are, i think we need to blood the next wave of supercoach.

Would prefer to see the results of all teams competing in the upcoming round of Nationals (16&18s) before deciding. Maybe a female coach is worthy; someone with WNBL experience? Has to be male? (await replies on this idea!!...:P:P)

Perhaps, also, players/parents of the past 1/3 years in U16/18/20 State Teams be interviewed for feedback on all the coaches they have had. It is no different to Work Performance Evaluation that is done in some companies today and/or for Belpin testing. Trust an application and panel interview process is used, and maybe have applicants provide a Future Directions & Strategy document at interview!! Too an important position, any State Coaching role, imho for quick decisions.

Schueller would be my pick, he is the reigning under 20's state champ coach and knows how to manage talent. He has a great repore with the guys who would be likely to make the team and is a great motivator. His experience with the 18's group last year and this year would benefit his role and i personaly feel from experience he would be the best fit for this role.

He would do better than anyone older just needs the chance to show what he can do, he did wonders with the north 20's this year and many a person speaks highly of what he can achieve given the chance

What the.... Indeed. Ummm you might want to check your facts. Mesecke coached this State team when they were in u18's. You think he might know them a bit in a similar situation.

Pete, yes we do need new blood, but is Nationals really the time to give an unproven coach a chance?

Mescke coached when all those kids were first years you tard, he coached me as a second year so he didnt coach this group he was at the tute...you tard

how many years has Schuller been at SASI?
He has coached div 1 teams (quite a few different clubs and grades), and has been state assistant coach.

What more must a coach do?

How long is long enough being the bridesmaid?

I am not simply advocating my vote for him, but i think we mustn't rely on a select few (good) coaches to take on all the responsibilities, simply because they have been there the longest.

I think there is a quote about eggs and a basket that would fit the point i am trying to make.

If he isn't Nationals ready, what is left for Schuller that he hasn't done?

(They were all honest questions, not rhetorical.)

Mescke coached me in 2003, schueller has been assistant 18's coach last year and this year with loveday and has done well with north 20's this year as well as mens!

My apologies, I forgot that it is 2006 that we are talking about. It is still a little presumtious to say that he doesn't know them well. Any State Coach worth their salt is familiar with much more than just the age they currently coach.

and thats why i think schueller is the most likely and best candidate for the job since he has the experience with the group and is a proven worth while coach!

Schueller for U20 Bys State

Schueller for Most Valuable Coach

Schueller for Mayor

Schueller for Prime Minister

Schueller for President

Whoa got a bit out of hand there.

Either the way the guy can coach and should be given the chance.

I think if Kingsman doesn't coach, then Sweens should be upgraded from manager to coach!

I would like to back Dougie's opinion of Sweens as the new coach. He has been with Dean for years now.

what about David Brent, he is an enterainer and motivator.

Coach Knight, well said for someone hiding behind an anomynous post. I would dare say there are many good coaches going around that have not played at the top level. That does not make them any less a coach. Coach Knight you are pathetic.

Pathetic... big call for some true honesty
- spoken in a true defensive manner by one of those Paper coaches just like JS.

Name an NBL coach who has not played at that level....?

The top coaches are those who feel the game... and feeling a division 4 game at pasadena is not what im talking about clown. To be a top coach and demand the results from your players means that you have demanded said results from yourself.

name those coaches bro....?

I'd go for Terry Pascoe. Fire the troops up a bit and get some venom back into the games. Might see a few Woodville guys get picked too!

Well you better tell us your stunning qualification Coach Knight. I dont remember JS playing div 4. He played at an ABL level. But ofcourse we "paper pushing coaches", I'm guessing your also calling Scott Butler, Liam Flynn, Paul Arnott, Carlo Benetic, Steve Brehney, Mark Wallis paper pushing coaches who are not good enough. Like A said before, coach knight you have no clue.

Err, didn't Breheny play for the Boomers once upon a time in a little old event called the 1980 Moscow Olympics?

Alongside no-namers like Peter Ali, Gordie McLeod, Larry Sengstock, Phil Smyth, etc?

Really and truly i havent heard of any one on that list bar schueller and he is seriously a gun coach. it doesnt really matter that he wasnt that good a player, he really is an awesome coach! He coached me this yr and he seriously made a difference on my game. my vote...entirely with Schueller

Paul Arnott used to play ABL for Forestville back in the day, Carlo played for the Mt Gambier Pioneers or was at least in the ABL squad. Breheny played Boomers at some Olympics. I'm sure the others all played div 1 bball or were up there in their heyday!

Scott Butler won a Reserve State Championship MVP,I think? Please clarify, giving you plenty of room to talk it up. Orlick Reserves, same with Franky Fire Truck. Carlo won the door prize at an ABA game in Mick Cobbings last year. The promo was "Bring a pair of shoes, get a game"(true story). Along with myself, Liam past playing ability only gets better every year he is retired. No real point to this but to give Scotty a chance to talk about his playing days.

Sorry one more point. Past history has shown most new coaches start at U/16 then get bumped up.
So my 2 cents is :
JS U/16
Arnott U/18
Loveday U/20#

That process has been good enough for great coaches like Ryan, Aresego and Orlick.

Some people on this site dont know anything...Justin is so well versed in coaching top level basketball and has made some real inroads through his participation in SASI and being affiliated with Basketball Australia. Age should have nothing to do with it and neither should whether he has played before, often you will find players who understand and read the game as well as anyone but could not transfer this into their own games. I know he is respected amongst the top coaches in SA and he puts all of his focus and effot into his coaching. I don't know any other 24yo coach who would spend as much time on developing coaching strategies, planning trainings and scouting teams, both at junior and ABL level, most other 24yo do it half-arsed and go out and get pissed on a sat'day nite. If not this yr, although it will be, he will definitely be in one of the top jobs at SA basketball...everyone must start somewhere...bring on the Bear

Hey Doddobird, i didnt even bring a pair of shoes, i had to drive home and get them!!!!!

Schueller is a great basketball mind and sexy too! I just love the way he walks up and down the sidelines makes me warm inside. Good Luck Justin you sexy boy ;-)

May the Force Be with You!

positive and passionate.....that is a good start in my book. go for it justin, there will always be the doubters....hard work will win the games!!

I could always see Justin being a great coach. Should he be offered this position, without a doubt he will succeed. I hear shc 99's comments, you wouldn't find a more positive and passionate bloke or coach.
Go the Raptors.

Justin looks so damn fine in that S.A. Letterman jacket... you would be stupid NOT to give him the job!

One of the ABL coaches would be an interesting choice. Richard Hill maybe?

Otherwise Mesecke would be a lock, one would think. This job is the premier state coaching job in the state (IMO) - as you are coaching men, and against AIS, NBL, and other amazing athletes who would rip up ABL in other states. He has the credentials.

Richard Hill is the 20 Mens State coach for 2006. End of story ...