Confused .... Why would this statement be made weeks after he left? Why are people who thank or credit Luke with improving their child being block ed or deleted? It's not normal in thanking someone for their work to put such a focus on the new job unless you where making a big point?

Hence why I'm confused.

Maybe they just hadn't got around to making the resignation public?

Isaac, Luke finished on the 5th of September, they announced the Academy closed on the 8th and I'm fairly sure his leaving was announced earlier. Then people comment on how good Luke was for their kids and how pivotal he was with the success of the Academy - he was the Academy realistically! So they get blocked with the comments removed.

Plus, as I understand, people attending the Academy were emailed earlier that the Academy was closing down!

So why the blocking, why the extra messages and why state public ally what someone is doing?

Honestly, there is more to this and I'm not sure the whole story is out?

Luke has left to pursue new career opportunities.

What looked achievable with the coaching and guidance of Luke now seems to be again just a pipe dream for some of these dedicated Kids :-(

Not sure what has transpired here, but I have found Luke and Andrew to be most competent and knowledgeable on coaching basketball athletes who want to improve their skills.

Good luck to them, hope they are able to continue to help kids improve and get better in the sport, wherever it may be...

Funny how Bogut used Twitter/Facebook to call the parents of kids, who highlighted and appreciated the good work that Luke did, MINIONS.

Seems Bogut isn't getting all the love on Twitter? Few people asking him to put up what he believes is the truth.

There must be more to this than is being openly stated.....

He isn't the sharpest tool in the shed.

Yeah this is all a bit weird, and I'm sure there's more to it.

Good luck to Luke wherever he ends up.

Job Advertisement in Seek.com AND post on Andrew Bogut Basketball Facebook.

Facebook post a bit childish and unprofessional.
IMHO.


Andrew Bogut Basketball, is an elite basketball academy based in Melbourne's South East suburbs. It is designed to provide athletes with access to state-of-the-art training and rehabilitation facilities, to give them the greatest opportunity to develop both personally and professionally.

An exciting role is available for the appropriate candidate to take Andrew Bogut Basketball to the next level.

The Coaching / Basketball Operations role will support Andrew Bogut Basketball through the following:

• Basketball related skill & technique development
• Individualised strength & conditioning programs
• Overall management of the Andrew Bogut Basketball facility

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have the following :

A university qualification in Sports Science or equivalent
Coaching Accreditation
Coaching/Playing experience at an elite level
Current and accredited Level 2 First Aid
Current drivers license
Current Working with Children certification

We are searching for a professional and personable individual who genuinely enjoys and is enthusiastic about assisting others. The candidate will possess a high level of personal presentation and represent the interests of Andrew Bogut Basketball at a local and national level.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter (essential) to [email protected] outlining why you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role.

Applications close Monday 12th November, 12PM AEDST.

Andrew Bogut Basketball
10 hrs ·
A few keys to the role
1.Looking presentable and not coaching/managing in the same unironed wrinkly shirt for every session
2. Communication with players and parents is key: Canceling sessions without everyone knowing is a big no no.
3.You are currently not suspended or have been previously suspended by Basketball Australia/Basketball Victoria from coaching at any level
4. Keeping all management tasks up to date. Not having outstanding invoices that are 3-6 months behind in payment.
5.Have a GENUINE passion for coaching athletes who are not all in their respective 1st teams or state teams.
6. Finally, no excuses. Be organized, be efficient, be intense and most of all bring enjoyment!
Good luck to all who apply.

I just read those six "keys" to the role on Twitter. Sounds like a very specific dig at former staff. Totally unprofessional. If Bogut endorses those sorts of comments, he's a bigger dickhead than what I first thought.

Why 6 weeks for applications and why publish the KSC's on Twitter. Puzzling to say the least....

Even if the former coach Luke or whoever was bad at the job, you don't use the ensuing job advertisement to slag him off with passive aggressive attacks.

And you'd want to make requests about their dress/conduct to improve their performance rather than have a dig later. Pretty harsh.

Who would be handling Bogut's affairs in Australia and surely he would know about the Facebook/Twitter post?

Bogut retweeted two of the less harsh expectations, so he knows they were tweeted. He wisely has a handle on his financial affairs - needs some guidance on PR, I think.

I don't know, you're telling the story.

Will the academy be opening up again? Or does anyone know if Luke is still coaching kids? My son is 10 and would really benefit from some extra coaching outside of his current teams