Basketball Australia is hosting free Hoop Insight Sessions on 1–2 December at the Foot Locker Australian School Championships on the Gold Coast.
These sessions give athletes, coaches, parents and fans the chance to learn from some of the most respected figures in Australian basketball.
Hear directly from Opals & Toronto Tempo Head Coach Sandy Brondello, former Opals Captain and current She Hoops lead Tess Madgen, NBL1 athlete and creator Nelson Kahler, plus a strong lineup of experts in coaching, officiating, performance and sports careers.
These sessions offer practical takeaways, fresh ideas and a closer look at what drives success on and off the court.
Gold Coast Sport & Leisure centre, Currumbin Room.
Session Times
Monday 1 December
- What’s Your Call? at 10am and 1pm
- Careers in Sport at 11am and 2pm
- The Opals Mindset at 12pm and 3pm
Tuesday 2 December
- The Opals Mindset at 10am
- What’s Your Call? at 11am
- The Modern Athlete at 12pm
- Coaching Insights with Sandy Brondello at 1pm
- Careers in Sport at 2pm
Across both days, participants can explore leadership, athlete identity, coaching strategies, officiating clarity and real sports career pathways.
The sessions are engaging, welcoming and designed to lift your basketball knowledge, no matter your background.
The Hoop Insight Sessions are free, but spots will fill quickly.
