Probably needs to be someone experienced and well respected. The above three are good suggestions but would that mean they have to give up their local jobs with Sturt, Norwood, Woodville?

Ninnis was perfect for the job and finding a replacement to fill his shoes will be very hard.

Al Green

I would think KB would be a great asset to the team as he can give them experience from the NBA and what it takes to play at the ultimate level in the world.

I think Rick will do it. Ninnis isn't leaving for a while, and the ABL season finishes in a few months, so I think the timing will be OK.

The Academy was Rick's brainchild anyway (I think), so he would jump at the chance.

Couldn't he coach both ABL and Academy, or is it too much of a conflict of interest?

He also coaches a school team and besides trying to win his dunk bet, surely there's something else he gets up to.

Finding new Dennis Rodman jerseys to display in his house..

Maybe that Damien guy from centals, bugger the centrals JDO position he can go to the basketball academy.

How about K. Goodenough. Now he's left mavs wouldn't he be in the running. Didn't he used to have alot to do with the state program?
He has a tonne of expereince, both with juniors and seniors.

mark davis? can he coach? would he wanna coach?

how could he get there, he can't drive! you'd need a coach that could a) be able to get to trainings etc and b) provide as a responsivle role model to these up-and-commers

MD coaches an Indigenous side from a northern area school

Curious Monkey they are not ten years old. If MD was coach do you really think they would all go out drink driving everywhere you fool!

Quite an exaggeration Black Cat.

Are you enjoying your school holidays? Don't miss your teachers yet?

I am not suggesting anything of the sort, but if he is the coach/role model would some of his "laws dont apply to me" rub off on these players? He didn't drink drive once, he was CAUGHT drink driving, how many...three times?

For the record,

I think you will find that Mark Davis lost his licence from driving whilst his licence was disqualified he did not loss his licence because he was court over the limit and it was not repeated drink driving offences

He originally lost his licence because he didn't pay outstanding speeding fines and parking tickets, nothing to do with DUI (driving under the influence). And then he was court driving with a disqualified licence. Cannot stress it any more, not drink driving

my mistake, i apoligise, netheless you've only enhanced the point i am trying to make, driving while disqualified - what message does that give?? The laws apply to everyone, even the chairman of the boards.

Actually - after some research he has been done DUI twice

Mark Davis fined (#16126) - yogee

turns out i wasn't far off,

your mistake.

Scott Whitmore for Academy Coach

Satish Dogra for Academy coach. That man is intense!

Coach Casella

He's too intense!

"Let's run the pop and shot for Bear in the corner". Look out Goorj, Casella is on your tail.

Coach Bear should get a crack, he is liked by all at sasi and would be working with that age group, so that has to be a positive! Still young but would do well. Go bear.

Anybody think Mark Lampshire?

Sure, most of you only know him as Scott's Dad, but he used to be the Head Coach of the Mt Gambier Pioneers!

What about Steve Brehney??

Would he have enough time to take on this role?

he'd certainly be qualified, but do you think sturt would allow him.

Probably one of the most realistic suggetions so far, anon.

More importantly, it is who Scott and/or Paul want to take the helm, and who they employ. Rick has a say maybe? Will the major sponsor stay on and/or can another one be found to fund the wages etc?

If Norwood dont get some wins soon Norwood might need a new aba coach in 06 anyway.

I think Sappa should get the nod if he wants it...he is a great comunicator of skills. Some players are guns on the court but cant explain to a youngster how to perform or imrove, Sappa wasn't a gun but he is much more clearer on the fundamentals

maybe the Don, after he's finished the season in under 14's?

What about Brooksy as I think someone said above - he has NBA experience which he can pass on and boy he knows how to play.

Rick Castle is the obvious choice.
It was his brain child, he has the passion, the knowledge and the experience ... ask the players.
Kevin and Rupert lack coaching experience.

Yes I agree, Rick Castle is the man for the job. He has experience, knowledge and what it takes to move the Academy to the next phase.

Yes, he has got my vote. With Rick as coach the Academy would certainly move forward in the right direction. He is a great coach.

Vote 1 for Rick Castle
All the players are with you, Rick

Rick is a doctor of psych isnt he??

Ha Ha Sappa as coach. 1-5 result so far, No coaching experience, players do not have confidence, and he listens to no one. Definitely not the credentials needed for the new Academy coach

You are right there Sigmund.
Besides Rick's coaching experience, no other senior coach in Australia is a qualified Sports Psychologist.

Rupert: 1-6 now. Yes rick would be good!

Come on you punks. Quit changing names to support your own points. RickyC can't be coach until he gets that elusive dunk!

I know of an U/18 div.1 coach who has a sports psychology qualification and he isn't even involved with Sturt. What is your point "Yeah Man"?

Coach Bear. What that man doesn't know about hoops isn't worth knowing. Failing that, what about Solid G????????/

i know this is digging up an old thread, but has there been anyone appointed yet? Do we know the squad either?