Scotch College

Basketball

Teacher in Charge:	Mrs Grace Cardaci
Director of Coaching:	Mr Lukas Carey

Welcome to the basketball pages of the Scotch website. These pages contain information for the Scotch basketball community and those wishing to become involved in the Scotch basketball community, either as players, parents of players, or coaches.

Scotch has an enjoyable, quality, team oriented Basketball sporting program. Students and coaches interact to assist the boys' physical and emotional development within the Associated Public Schools and wider sporting community.

Both Mrs Grace Cardaci, Teacher in Charge of Basketball and members of Scotch's basketball support group, The Slam Dunk Club, will be updating these pages with news, events, the newsletter 'Great Shot!' and more. So please keep visiting!

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Parents Handbook 2008

The 2008 Handbook is available in a 'pdf' version. Information about the season for parents' and players.

News and Events

2008 Scotch Basketball Coaches announced

Building on the success of the 2007 Scotch basketball development program, this year sees the further enhancement of the program with the continued appointment of external coaches to the coaching line up, as well as basketball enthusiasts from the academic staff.

After two seasons in the Firsts coaching position, Mr. Lukas Carey will move back to the role of Director of Coaching to provide leadership and direction of the Scotch Basketball program. Mr. Randy Shanklin has been involved in the Scotch program for several years and will take up the Firsts head coaching mantle for season 2008. His direction and motivational skills are second to none and his coaching of the teams on the 2007 USA tour proved this. We look forward to seeing Randy take the Firsts to great heights.

Working with Randy will be Mr. Andrew Harms who has taken up the Seconds coaching position in 2008. His work in the younger age groups was amazing last year and he will continue to bring his professional approach to each training session.

In a coaching coup for Scotch Basketball, the coaching services of Mr. Nick Austin have been secured at the Year 10 level. Nick currently operates a well respected coaching and development business and has worked with many of Victoria’s best junior players. His experience adds to the already impressive Scotch coaching roster.

Matt Shanahan adds to the overall development of our senior program and rejoins the coaching staff focusing on the development of the Year 9’s. Matt brings to the program extensive experience as a current NBL player having played over 350 NBL games, and a former SEABL coach.

Returning to the program to continue their great work is Mr. Adam Nener (Year 8) and Mr. Mike Runchey (Year 7). Adam and Mike worked tirelessly with the boys last year to improve the intensity and quality of the game. Joining the junior ranks is old boy Mr. Nick Allen who brings playing and coaching experience to the Scotch coaching panel. Nick was a long time player in the program (2006 Firsts) and now gets his chance on the other side of the bench. He will join Scotch stalwart and coaching guru Mr. Rob Hortin, shaping the new Scotch basketballers and forming the base for years of success ahead.

Lukas Carey
Director of Coaching, Basketball

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Slam Dunk Club Annual Breakfast

This year’s breakfast will star special guest speaker John Silvester, co-author of the book on which the Underbelly TV series is based. John will share his insights on Melbourne's notorious gangland war. Seats are limited so book early.

Details are:

Date: Friday, 23 May 2008
Time: 6.45am for 7.00am
Venue: The Cardinal Pavilion
Cost: $30.00 per person br>

RSVP Friday, 16 May 2008 via the reply slip
Enquiries Sue Lowe 9818 1212 or lowejs@bigpond.com

Old Boys - Found! A piece of your history.

The Slam Dunk Club has had produced top quality replicas of the badges worn on Scotch school caps from 1925 until 1968. The badges are for sale for only $20.00 each, including postage. 10% of sales will be donated to OSCA. Enquiries and orders to Graeme Allison ('72). graeme_allison@bigpond.com or 0419 562 050.

New Zealand Basketball Tour for Yrs 8 and 9

Students in Yrs 8 and 9 are invited to participate in the second Basketball tour of NZ scheduled for 19-30 September 2008. The tour will run for eleven days, with five games of basketball against NZ teams plus sightseeing and attractions throughout Auckland and Rotorua. Approximate cost is $2500. For further information, please contact Mrs Grace Cardaci, Teacher in Charge - Basketball, email grace.cardaci@scotch.vic.edu.au.

Diary dates

Date	Event	Venue and Time
MARCH Wed 26th- Sat 29th	First Team Basketball Tour - Gold Coast	Southport College, Gold Coast
APRIL Thur 3rd April Fri 4th April Sat 12th April Tue 15th April	Yr 7 pre-season Glenn Centre Yr 7 pre-season Glenn Centre Yr 7 selection morning and bbq 2008 Firsts Singlet presentation ceremony and introduction of coaches. All players required. Flyer (52k pdf)	10am - 3pm Upper Gym Glenn Centre 9.00 - 11am GMT 3.30 - 5.00pm
MAY Fri 23rd May	Annual Breakfast Special Guest speaker: John Silvester, co-author of the book on which the 'Underbelly' series is based.   Flyer 'pdf' (388k) Reply slip, 'pdf' (124k)	Boykett Room Cardinal Pavilion 6.45 for 7.00 am - 8.30am
JUNE Fri 27th June - Sun 29th June	Yr 7/8 skills camp	Scotch @ Cowes
AUGUST Tue 5th August	3 on 3 competition Old boys match Presentation night Flyer and reply slip, 'pdf	Upper Gym Glenn Centre 4.00 - 6.00pm 7.00 - 10.00pm
SEPTEMBER Fri 19th - Tue 30h September (in school holidays)	Yr 8/9 New Zealand tour

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The Slam Dunk Club

A parent support Group for Basketball at Scotch "The Slam Dunk Club" was founded in July 2003. More ...

"Great Shot!"

Download this week's newsletter. More information about "Great Shot!" and past newsletters are available from the archives.

Contact Information

Teacher in Charge:	Mrs Grace Cardaci
	Grace.Cardaci@scotch.vic.edu.au
Director of Coaching:	Mr Lukas Carey
General Enquiries:	scotch.basketball@scotch.vic.edu.au

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