2027 QSL and QSLYL | COACHING APPLICATION FORM

QSL & QSLYL HEAD COACH – MEN’S & WOMEN’S PROGRAMS

The 2026 season was a great year for Sunshine Coast Basketball Association. We saw strong growth across our senior program and were incredibly proud to celebrate three Grand Final wins across our teams.

Now, we want to build on that momentum.

Our focus for 2027 is to continue developing a strong player and coach pathway across SCBA, with a connected approach from QSLYL through QSL and into NBL1. We want our players to understand what the Phoenix style of basketball looks like as they progress, while also giving our coaches the opportunity to grow, learn and work together within that same framework.

We are looking for qualified and committed coaches who want to be part of our continued growth and development. Coaches who are passionate about helping players reach their potential, building positive and connected teams, and working alongside our senior coaching group to strengthen the Phoenix pathway.

Being part of our representative program also means being committed to the full season, including travel for competition in Brisbane, Toowoomba and the Gold Coast, with potential travel to Bundaberg and Gladstone depending on competition schedules.

We want to support our coaches to grow in their own coaching journey while working together within a consistent approach across SCBA.

We’ve got some great momentum behind us, and we’re excited to see what we can achieve together in 2027.

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What is your current Coaching Accreditation?

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Which team are you applying for

1. Culture & Leadership: How would you describe the team culture you aim to build, and what strategies do you use to maintain it throughout a season? How do you create buy-in from the playing group? How do you communicate and work with your leadership core or captains? How do you deal with conflict or challenges to team culture?

2. Vision & Development: What is your long-term vision for a program at this level, and how do you balance winning with developing athletes for the next stage of their basketball careers? How do you structure development opportunities within a high-performance environment? How do you manage minutes and roles for emerging players while still competing for wins? How do you track or measure athlete growth across a season?

3. Standards & Non-Negotiables: What are your non-negotiables as a coach (on and off the court), and how do you communicate and uphold them with players and staff? How do you hold players accountable to these standards? How do you balance discipline with maintaining relationships? Can you give an example of a situation where you had to enforce a non-negotiable?

4. Pre-Season Approach: What does an ideal pre-season look like under your leadership, and how do you prepare players physically, mentally, and culturally for the demands of the season? How do you structure training blocks and practice intensity? How do you build team cohesion before the first game? What expectations do you set for player commitment during pre-season (strength & conditioning, film, team events, etc.)?

5. Alignment & Expectations: How do you ensure your coaching philosophy and expectations align with the club’s values and the wider #PhoenixFamily culture? How do you adapt your style to the identity of the program you’re leading? How do you work collaboratively with administration, other coaches, and volunteers? What does success look like to you beyond the win-loss record?

6. Feedback, Challenges & Cohesion: How do you deal with player feedback, and what would your approach be to work through challenges throughout the season to create cohesion and unity within the team? How do you ensure players feel heard while maintaining authority within the scope of your role? What processes do you use to address internal conflict or dips in morale? How do you keep the group connected and motivated during adversity (e.g. losing streaks, injuries, off-court issues)?

7. Game Plan & Style of Play: What is your approach to building a game plan that suits your roster, and how do you adapt your style of play throughout a season? What are your offensive and defensive philosophies? How do you adjust strategies for different opponents? How do you involve your staff and players in the tactical process?

Please upload your Coaches resume with two contactable references

Applications close at 5:00pm, Friday 18 September 2026.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and for your interest in being part of the SCBA senior coaching group in 2027.

Once applications have closed, the SCBA Board will review all submissions and consider applicants against the needs of each program. All applicants will be contacted following the review process.

We look forward to reviewing your application and hopefully welcoming you to the SCBA coaching group as we continue to build on the success of 2026 and make 2027 another strong year for the Phoenix program.

2027 QSL and QSLYL | WOMEN & MEN'S