Basketball SA is pleased to announce the support staff selected to represent South Australia with the SA Metro Under 16 and Under 18 teams at the 2027 Foot Locker National Championships.
Following the earlier announcement of the four SA Metro Head Coaches, the latest appointments complete the coaching and team staff currently confirmed across the Boys and Girls programs.
The Under 18 Foot Locker National Championships will be held in Brisbane, Queensland from 4–11 April 2027, while the Under 16 Championships will take place in Bendigo, Victoria from 4–11 July 2027.
Under 18 Boys – SA Metro
Assistant Coach: Chad Friend – South Adelaide
Assistant Coach: Ryan Morris – Forestville
Development Coach: Matthew Mills – West Adelaide
Team Manager: Tania Turnbull – Sturt
Under 18 Girls – SA Metro
Assistant Coach: Carla Saponari – Norwood
Assistant Coach: Rory Craddock – West Adelaide
Development Coach: Mackenzie Hill – West Adelaide
Team Manager: TBA
Under 16 Boys – SA Metro
Assistant Coach: Darren Martin – South Adelaide
Assistant Coach: Jeremy Ramintas – Basketball SA
Development Coach: Noah Dunsmore – Southern Tigers
Team Manager: TBA
Under 16 Girls – SA Metro
Assistant Coach: Grace Clark – Forestville
Assistant Coach: Rob West-McInnes – Southern
Development Coach: Peter Maddern – Southern
Team Manager: Jodie Bell – Forestville
Basketball SA congratulates all coaches and team staff on their appointments and looks forward to seeing them work alongside our athletes throughout the 2027 Performance Pathway program.
Further team and pathway announcements will be shared as preparations continue for the 2027 national championships.
