Ginger Meggs
Years ago
Great basketball caoch from Vic.
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/emergency-crews-rush-to-bells-beach-after-reports-five-schoolgirls-caught-in-rip-and-swept-to-sea/story-e6frea8c-1226015530969
Last vain attempt
Years ago
How sad to learn of the passing of Paul - our deepest condolences to Nicky. Paul's coaching and teaching were always driven by a team spirit that he passed on to all those who had the privilege of being taught or coached by him. His last actions in this world shows again that he put those around him first and, sadly, even if it meant losing his own life. Paul stuck by his principles even when those 'basketball legends' refused to acknowledge his contribution to the game of basketball.
Paul is a true warrior spirit and will live on in the memories of those that he devoted his life to.
Until next lifetime, when we will all catch up again.
So sorry Nicky for your loss but know that a little of it is shared by those who truly knew Paul.
Kath and Kate Silva
Great Human Being. Very, very sad what happened. Great Basketball man. Will be sorely missed. Really influenced the lives of so many people.
Page
Years ago
He was a great man of Victorian basketball and will be missed by many.
Have a read of the tributes to him on the Herald Sun website to get a better picture of what kind of bloke Paul was. What a champion.
LC
Years ago
Wow...tragic to say the least.
RIP to a great basketball bloke.
John
Years ago
wow im in shock.. i read about that accident on the herald sun website yesterday but they didn't say his name.
he was a great man, sorely missed. thoughts go out to his wife nikky
Jack
Years ago
Paul played for Norwood in the early 90s and was a fabulous bloke, as the tragic circumstances of his death would show. A great coach, teacher, parent and husband, he will be greatly missed.
Greg Fox
Years ago
Had the opprtunity to meet and discuss basketball with Paul many times - there are few coaches in Australia that could match him in combination of coaching ability and passion to see his players improve. I would like to see the powers to be who run basketball in Victoria and BA put something in place to honour this man to ensure his legacy is remembered by those who follow - Melbourne Tigers must take up this challenge and run with it to ensure Paul's committment to our game is held up as a example to those who will follow.
Phizzer
Years ago
Awesome guy, top bloke, will be sorely missed mate
Anonymous
Years ago
I echo Gary Fox, Basketball authorities need to recognise Paul in some way.
On any training night if there was a break for the girls he would find some younger player on the sidelines and start passing with them, always teaching and challenging the girls both physically and mentally
condolonces
Years ago
clearly a annual trophy or reward for junior female player/s in VJBL or Melbourne tigers is a must.
Qlder
Years ago
such a sad thing to happen to a lovely man. We met Paul in 2007 at the 12s Schoolgirls nationals in Cairns. Although we were competing against his Vic girls team he was such a competitor and great coach to watch. Since that year and at every nationals he has always remembered my daughter from the nationals and come over and said hello. Such a tragic accident and our thoughts and condolonces go to his family.
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