Watched half of Saturdays game.Yes it was painful to watch but they've got some kids coming through and unfortunately its going to take time.

There probably another 3-4 years away as they got pushed around by the bigger bodies of Casey.I'd like to see Hankin take over the gig next year and maybe he can bring some experienced heads with him to get through this transition period.

Hard to judge Mornington by Casey as Casey are going to be exceptionally good this year

i reckon you nailed it Happy Days Hankin is the Key to Morningtons future, Berry has had it don't why he's going around again its obvious by saturday nights game he can't keep up.

OK so Mornington are rebuilding, when did they ever peak? If they were serious and had any balls about them they would have placed Dave straight in to the senior role, more fluffing around and wasting time IMO.

Didn't speak to Dave as had to get home for the soccer.Maybe he couldnt make the commitment because of work but he would be the right person to build around.Need to review the whole Big V program.

I spoke to several board members over 2 years ago about getting Dave on board as head coach.Told them what i thought it would cost but the board end up resigning so it never went aware.The club needs stability at board level and get the right people in the head coaching roles. Also need to do independant review of there programs as they have a number of non basketball people on the board.

Happy Days, would it be fair to say that the club simply doesn't have any current/active members that are involved with basketball at the higher levels, therefore they simply miss out on a lot of good opportunities or simply just don't know what a good opportunity is?

Totally agree.There flying blind to a degree and dont really know who to speak to.Impact are only in it for a $$$ which is fair enough but some parents are sceptical of the direction of the club.

Happy Days, educate me please. Why would the club ask players to pay for an external company to come in and run their development programs when they have a full time Director of Coaching??? How can you then justify the DOC's pay when he doesn't run their development programs?

Surely someone at board level has thought "shit, what are we doing here?". IMO he should be out on the court running programs non-stop, sure he can employ a few casual coaches to come in and help but he should be driving all of the programs. It would increase revenue, and maybe, just maybe develop an elite level player somewhere down the track.

Ashke stop being logical!!! Don't worry some of the parents have caught on to it and are asking questions.There are so many good coaches out there they could utilise for 20% of the cost of bringing these people out from the states. These guys in one session aren't going to magically turn your son into an NBA player.
The club is heading in the right direction from where they were but now is the time to do an independant review to straighten up the program as its veering off the road...

Hankin apparently did apply for the mens gig but for some reason they went for Berry as coach
My kid went to the impact camp, nothing special, for what you pay its a waste of time, you are right its there coz someoneones getting a kickback i would suggest.
i think morno with Bresnan coaching the women,Hankin YL and Wansbrough YLWomen they are finally moving in the right direction, coaches wise, but the men they just keep stuffing up

Been around Bball for 40+ yrs and Berry is a good man and knows his stuff; perhaps he is past playing but he certainly can coach. Those who don't like his coaching methods or possible cursing of players or talking about players etc. should harden up or leave.
He is trying to make calls on basketball matters but you can't run with your legs tied. The right people are on the committee they just need to allow an employee to do his job unhindered, they know business, Berry knows basketball, I don't think Bery has told them where to spend money or what to budget for. It's very clear that certain people are not supporting him or allowing him to make basketball decisions, these people who are failing to support him are abusing their power at the club and thinking of themselves and not the association.
Let Berry do his job, unhindered then judge him. As for juniors the club has never had this many quality junior coaches, when you have 170 NEW junior players come you must be doing something right and heading in the right direction, so jump onboard and enjoy the ride or get off at the next station either way the future is bright for Breakers.

In all fairness to Demarcus the playing roster he has to work with is very average.Until they can give him some decent players to work with we dont really know how good a coach he is if he is one at all.After watching what i saw last week i wont be back to watch that.I'd probably prefer to watch the improvement in the womens team.Hopefully they wont get a womens import as they have been no better than the locals.

Haters are gonna hate no matter what but it's important if your part of the Breakers program to get behind the position/s that Demarcus or any of our junior or senior coaches hold. I have heard he is doing it for free, not sure you'll find anyone else to do that if it's true. Anyone outside will continue to fabricate lies in an attempt to justify their themselves in an attempt to undermine him, others and the program. As long as the committee are seeking Demarcus's input and knowledge on Basketball matters it should run smoothly; it's when people who don't know the game start telling him (or anyone who holds his position) to do it their way without first obtaining his input and allowing him to have final say on Basketball matters you start to dig holes. By not supporting him your not supporting the Breakers.

Is Tindal playing at Morno

Am I to assume anonymous that the DB comment was in my direction? If so your not even close :-D An avid supporter of Demacus & the Breakers program; try again though cause it's amusing me ;-)

I totally agree with quality over quantity but basketball associations have two main streams of revenue: Domestic and Rep Ball and when your making repayments on your stadium it ends up the opposite.(quantity over quality)

Your points are all valid. Just getting people wanting to choose to play at Breakers is important when you are flagged by Sth Pen and Frankston. I agree the level you play at is a major factor in the measure for success but so is having people wanting to be part of your program; i think it's not just success you measure your program by although it is a major factor. Every program from Melbourne, Bulleen, Dandenong, Frankston etc. Have parent coaches, every program woild prefer not to but the clubs success is dependent upon them as it is with any volunteer. As for Demarcus all I want is for him not to be hindered in his job; is he the man to take it forward? I'm not sure but he is currently there so i was merely hoping he would get support from people in the program. It is easier to take pot shots at peoples failings when their hands are tied. If he is allowed to run the program as he sees fit (as most DOC are) and fails then I will be the first to say well he wasn't the he right one for the job. DOC's are hit and miss; you need the right one at the right time and that can sometimes prove difficult to find, Bill Raunchy is a great example right man right time.
I would like DeMarcus to get supported until the end of his contact and see if he succeeds or fails; as I said it's easy sitting back in the stands taking pot shots at someone than to approach them and talk to them.
I like you anonymous i think your a club person who is passionate for the games growth; I just hope you support your DOC and allow them to do their job; if that means they fail than so be it.

What time Saturday?

Mornington Vs Altona? Can't wait, are they selling popcorn at the game?

I think i'll pass on this weeks game...will wander down to Southern Pen before football starts for a bo peep.Do they still have the meat tray raffle?

lol I don't think so Happy Days

Vs Altona Saturday
Vs Melb Uni Sunday

The men have two more games this weekend?
Didn't they have quite a few practice matches before last Christmas as well ?
Happy Days or Paulie V, can someone tell me how many practice matches they've played for the lead up to this season ?

Off the top of my head 6 or 7,Will of played a season before the season starts.....

talking to acouple of the players the other night Berry has booked a total of 16 or 17 practice games before the Big V tourny and they are doing that as well they will all be well and truly buggered before the season even starts

Wont be much juice in the tank once the season starts...

Really - Steve - there is a touring group of US players in Melbourne at the moment. They will play 12 games in 12 days - Mornington will be fine - they might even improve!!!!! At least the coaching staff doing what they can to improve the team in gameplay.

There playing 12 games in 12 days to get maximum exposure to as many clubs. I think this is Chris Warrens group as Adam Prossin has a team coming over later in the month.

Chris Anstey...