HEAD COACH & FOUNDER
Kia ora,
I’m Troy.
I'm a former Tall Black, four-time NBL champion, and proud dad. Now I train kids. Getting a nervous 9 year old to back themselves is more satisfying than anything I did as a professional player.
320
4x
NBL Games
NBL Championships
NZ
25+
Tall Blacks
Years Experience
MEET YOUR COACH
What matters most.
I've played more than 300 NBL games, won four championships with the Wellington Saints, represented New Zealand as a Tall Black, and coached at every level of the game in this country.
I coach the way I'd want someone to coach my own kids. With patience, with honesty, and the right challenge at the right time.
Every player is seen, and every session has a reason. Come and check it out.
In Troy's words
"I grew up with a ball under my arm. I’d always be at the old Newtown Basketball Stadium with my mates. No drills, just hooping.”
Start with a free session
Your child trains with the group. You watch. No commitment needed.
TROY’S RECORD
Playing & coaching career.
Playing Career
National Basketball League
Debuted for the Wellington Saints at 17 (1996)
320 NBL games, including 258 consecutive appearances
Four NBL championships (2003, 2010, 2011, 2021)
New Zealand Tall Blacks
International debut: 2004
Silver medal: 2006 Commonwealth Games
Coaching Career
Wellington Saints
Assistant Coach (2019)
Head Coach (2022-2023)
Lead Assistant Coach (2024)
MOVE Basketball
Founder & Head Coach
Strathmore Ballers community club coach
25+ years of playing & coaching experience
320
258
4x
🥈
NBL Championships
Commonwealth Games
Consecutive Appearances
NBL Games
HOW TROY COACHES
What every player gets.
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Training that's too easy builds complacency. Training that's too hard builds frustration. Troy adjusts the difficulty to each player so they're always working at the edge of their ability.
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Every task is connected to something that happens in a real game.
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Troy coaches each player individually. Parents notice the difference. So do the players.