Management & Coaching Staff

Caleb has overseen the program direction since 2014, assisted in the development of athletes, US College and international recruitment of numerous Eagles players.

Caleb leads the program with a wealth of experience including:

• Mainland Eagles coach & manager since 2014​
• FIBA Accredited Coach Developer ​
• 10 years US Collegiate coaching​
• Former BBNZ National Junior teams international coaching experience 

Mick oversees the technical direction of the program, provides US college and professional pathway advice, coaches athletes on the floor and supports coaching development. 

• FIBA Accredited Master Coach​
• Rio Olympics, World Cup, World University Games and international coach ​
• International Clinician, writer & consultant​
• Former Australian NBL, National Junior & Senior teams coach​
• Various High Performance Management and Coaching Director roles

Mel plays a pivotal role in linking the Eagles program with Basketball NZ‘s national programs. As well as focusing on talent identification, depth charts and athlete pathways

• FIBA Accredited Master Coach​
• International & National coaching experience Junior World Events​
• Former Head Coach Australian Centre of Excellence​
• State High Performance Manager​
• Former WNBL player

Mike is adapting and implementing Mainland Eagles programmes for the Top of the South, providing player and coach development, basketball pathway advice and providing coaching support at Mainland Eagles camps.

• Nelson Giants Head Coach
• Tall Blacks Assistant Coach
• Former NZ Breakers Assistant Coach
• Former Head Coach and Administrator of the NZ Breakers Academy
• Former Tall Black

• CBA Coach Development Manager​
• U15 BBNZ National Head Coach​
• Former WBC Championship coach​
• NCAA Athlete Butler University

• BBNZ National Assistant Coach​
• Former Eagles Head Coach​
• Former Rams Assistant Coach