Using Basketball as a Vehicle for Change
Basketball is more than just wins & losses
I've always been a competitive person, and I definitely want to win. When I coach, we are working towards a common goal of being the best we can be. But basketball has become something bigger than just the game for me. I've seen how we can spread hope, joy, and opportunity through the game.
If you're interested in finding out more about my mission and future projects, hit the button below.
Alternatively, if you'd just like to find out about coaching offerings I'm currently running, check those here.
COACHING FOR ATHLETES AND COACHES IN BASKETBALL
Athlete Development Programme
The only programme of its kind anywhere in the World. A complete deep-dive into what it takes to be successful at the highest level. If you're an ambitious young basketball player, this is for you.
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Coach Mentoring
Especially for young coaches or those starting out. Do you want to be successful as a coach? Gain clarity, confidence, and control over your coaching process and help your teams reach new successes!
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VBET
Ready for the trip of your life?! Join us on a basketball adventure through Vietnam. An amazing cultural experience that combines basketball, food, language, charity, and adventure.
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The Academy of Infinite Possibilities -
Coaches Mentoring Programme
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That's why I designed the AIP Coaches Mentoring Programme. To help you gain clarity and confidence in your coaching, as well as your own life.
If you are not sure whether to stay where you are or move onto something new, this is for you.
If you know that your coaching could be better, but you're not getting the support you need, this is for you.
If you believe in yourself, but haven't quite been able to put it together yet, this is for you.
Tap the button to access the AIP Coaches Mentoring Programme invite.
The Academy of Inifinite Possibilities -
Athlete Development Challenge
This is no ordinary skill development programme.
One session with any coach can introduce you to new skills, or improve your existing ones. But you want transferable development. You want to be effective when it counts.
That takes consistency, accountability, practice.
Introducing The 6-Week Commitment Challenge
Work in-person with me. On your individual skills, your character, and your mindset. This work will bring you results. You will see a difference, because you will learn to train in a different way.
Become the person you know you can be. Take the 6-week challenge. How good can you get?
About Rob
I've travelled the World as a basketball coach. I've worked inside the NBA and coached at the professional level in 7 Countries. My passion is in helping people reach their full potential, be happy and successful. I've learnt a lot over the years, working with people from all levels of the game. It's time for me to share those learnings with you.
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Testimonials
What the players say
Rob helped me in many of the important areas of the game at a young age. I learned what it meant to train properly and Rob helped me develop my jump shot, one of my biggest strengths today.
Luke Nelson
Anwil Włocławek (Poland)
Rob helped me grow a strong belief in myself. I learned from him how to be a competitor. Through his methodical coaching, I learned the skills I needed to make it to the next level
Dan Akin
GB & Kolossos Rodou (Greece)
Rob is extremely passionate and is always aiming to learn so he can be better for his players. His focus on detail and fundamentals allowed me to be the player I became.
Kyla Nelson
Ex Div 1 Athlete
Head Coach of London Lions Women
what the coaches say
Rob has been a big influence on my coaching. He showed me the importance of planning and helped me understand both player development and in-game coaching.
Lan Nguyen
HCMC City Wings Asst. Coach
Working with Rob changed the way I understand the game. He helped shape my mindset as a coach and taught me how to teach, connect with players, and build a winning culture.
Man Tran
VungTau Head Coach,
& Galaxy Academy Founder
Rob was the one who taught me the fundamentals and what it means to be disciplined. Working with Rob was one of the most important experiences for me as a coach.
Cuong Nguyen
RMIT University Head Coach
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Spreading the joy of the game.
It may not be as sexy as a pro player workout, but I think it’s just as important (probably more so).
Working with the youngest age groups, inspiring in them a love for the game.
Getting kids started off on the right foot with sports. Working together with the right people.
You’ve never had as much fun coaching with the little ones as we have in places like @jumpshotbasketballcourt
Check the link in the bio for more info on this year’s trip
Make the game accessible so children experience success. Help to build confidence in children by creating an environment where they are safe, supported, and have opportunities to be creative.
Sometimes that means scaling back the rules and equipment. Don’t be afraid to go further than you might be comfortable when experimenting with this #basketball #basketball🏀 #basketballcoaching
VBET 2026. 13/7 - 3/8. Link in Bio
VBET Alumni coming together for a week of hoops during Feb Half term - a sign of things to come
My message to myself and any coaches of young athletes that are willing to listen and consider #basketball #basketballcoaching #mindset #coaching
Look at the athleticism! Guys, it’s not easy to build athletes like this, but this is what we do!
Just kidding - this is a fun warm-up that works at any level. We’re not trying to do too much here. Move the body, smile, raise the heart rate, some light-hearted competition. Give it a go #basketball #basketballcoaching #coaching
Get the energy right and the facts don’t matter.
They don’t teach this stuff on the coaching courses. I had to find this stuff out from outside the game #basketball #basketballcoaching #mindset
The intelligence of the body is real, but as athletes we tend to fall in love with “The Grind” mentality.
The great @samuelmeadarts once said “We grind and grind until we grind ourselves into dust..”
Toughness is a great skill, but it’s not what I’m seeing in the athletes I coach here in 2026. It looks less like toughness and more like distraction and disconnection. I don’t know if kids are training any more or less than in the past, but I do think that rest and recovery are being eaten into, by mobile devices and social media.
The actual learning and adaptation happens during rest, when the body is safe to heal. Without this restful state, the body cannot turn the stress of training into adaptation and improvement. Then it’s just wear and tear, which leads to injury.
What is your body trying to tell you?
A response to a reaction #basketball #basketballcoaching #coaching #athletedevelopment
VBET 2026 plans are in motion. Spots still available for the trip of a lifetime. Get in touch #vbet #vietnam #travel
#earthing👣
Quan Nem - one of the best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City. You know what I love about this place? Inside they have a poster that says "Why are we the most expensive Nem restaurant in the City?"
Then they explain why. If you want the best, you gotta pay for the best. There's a little lesson in there for all aspiring entrepreneur's (like me). Charge high prices, give high quality service. If you don't like it, you can go to some other cheaper, poorer quality provider, no problem.
VBET '26 is in the works...
#vbet #vietnam #travel
Stop playing the scoreboard and start playing the game.
#MindfulAthlete #MindfulnessInSports #MentalPerformance
#CalmUnderPressure #FocusAndFlow #PresentMoment
#Breathwork #EmotionalControl #InnerGame #YouthSports #PositiveCoaching #DevelopTheWholeAthlete
#CoachingYouth #SportsMentorship #ImpactBeyondTheGame
#CoachThePerson #BuildingChampions
Ball, You, Man, but in Vietnamese 🇻🇳 VBET ‘26 is only 6 months away! Looking forward to going back to my favourite City in the entire World and visiting @tonipham.nyx
When adversity hits, what are you going to do?
Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it. When the storm hits, we'll find out who is ready and who is not. Full youtube video live, go to profile to find it.
#YouthBasketball #BasketballTraining #BasketballCoach #HoopsLife #PlayerDevelopment
#BasketballSkills #HoopCulture #NextGenAthletes #TrainSmart #BasketballMindset #MindfulAthlete #MindfulnessInSports #MentalPerformance
#CalmUnderPressure #FocusAndFlow #PresentMoment
#Breathwork #EmotionalControl #InnerGame
Ropeflow & Vietnam 🇻🇳 #ropeflow #vbet P.s this is a nice Crusaders tee.. whoever I gave it to, make sure you share this reel 😁
Connection. VBET is about meeting & making new friends, sharing experiences, and working together.
That’s one thing I’ve definitely got from basketball, friends all over the World.
When we travel to Vietnam we meet players, coaches, parents, fans, and owners from so many countries and walks of life.
We’ve even had a participant get a job whilst on VBET and take their next flight to start that job!
VBET ‘26 is in the works
This is what we work on every day.
#mindset #athletedevelopment #basketball
Whatever your situation, whatever stage you are at in your basketball life, you will get an opportunity to be successful. Are you asking yourself this question? Are you preparing for the moment, or just waiting?
#mindset #basketball #athletedevelopment
I've been thinking about what it means to win for a long time. What do you think about this answer?
#mindset #winning
Calmness, clarity, concentration, confidence, creativity - 5 skills that will get you there.
#mindset #basketball #athletedevelopment
I've found that our U18 athletes have a struggle with taking responsibility for the direction of our team. It's almost like they are waiting for someone else to sort it out.
What are the problems your team faces? What are the challenges? Are you being active in trying to find solutions?
#mindset #basketball #basketballcoaching #coaching
Do you try to get rid of nerves when you feel them? Do you try to avoid being nervous?
Remember that nerves are a sign that you're doing something exciting. Welcome those feelings when they come, they are showing you what it is that you're interested in doing.
Don't fight them, embrace them.
#mindset #basketball #basketballCoaching #coaching #winning
As a player, are you waiting for the coach (or someone else) to solve the problems for you?
I recently read a powerful book called "The Energy Bus" which talks about taking responsibility for your future.
In the game, taking responsibility looks like:
- Connecting and communicating with team-mates about the problems that are coming up, and suggesting ways of solving those problems.
- Getting other people open
- Communicating on defense so that your team defense feels strong
Start driving the bus. Take responsibility for your own success.
#mindset #basketball #basketballcoaching #coaching
10 minutes. Each minute = 45 seconds light, 15 seconds all out x 10. You’re welcome
Do you rehearse the endings in your life?
Preparing for the biggest moments means experiencing them before they happen. This is where meditation can be a big help for aspiring athletes. It's possible to visit those moments in your mind, before they actually happen.
Then you won't be surprised by the intensity and difficulty when it actually arrives in front of your eyes.
#mindset #basketball #mindfulness #meditation
My job as a coach is to become useless. It's the players that we have to try and help be able to solve the problems on the court by themselves.
That doesn't mean that I am going anywhere anytime soon! But I'm always working hard to ensure that I encourage the voices of the athletes, and not just talking at them.
#coaching #basketball #mindset
Taking just a few moments each day, or before each basketball activity, to connect with the body, is something I recommend all athletes do.
Here's how to do it:
- Find a quiet spot, sit or lie down
- Place your hands on your abdomen
- Feel the expansion of your belly as you breathe in
- Squeeze the air out a little on the exhale
- Practice that for a few breaths
- Remind yourself that you are safe
- After a few moments, connect to your body, ask it how it feels
You might be surprised by the answer, but the answer will always be there.
#mindset #mindfulness #athletedevelopment #basketball
The amount of work needed is often underestimated by young athletes - here Coach Rikki breaks down what happens on a daily basis at Barking Abbey.
#athletedevelopment #basketball #coaching
What skills will you need in the pressure moments? Rehearsing them mentally before the fact can help you access them in the moments when you need them.
#mindset #mindfulness #basketball #coaching
Coach Rikki is doing it. Watch our full conversation on youtube and check out his content. What an honour it was to talk hoops with one of the best and brightest coaches in the our game today.
#coaching #basketballcoaching #mindset #mentalpreparation
An excerpt from a group meditation at our Academy.
Nothing worth having ever came easy. Don't wish for it to be easier, plan for you to be ready when the storm hits.
#mindset #mindfulness #basketball #athletedevelopment
Do you have a mechanism or a tactic you can rely on in stressful situations?
Here are two you can try:
When you find yourself reacting, or in a difficult moment, before you react:
Find a team-mate and ask them "What do you see?"
Or this one:
- Label something you can see
- Label something you can hear
- Label something you can touch (and touch it)
These techniques can help to bring you back to the moment, and out of your head.
#mindset #basketball #coaching
Throwback to the archives! 2021 VBA Bubble League in Nha Trang City. Teams were locked away in a hotel all together for 3 months during COVID, with the season ultimately being cancelled due to cases of the virus surfacing near the facility. A wild time, but one I have fond memories of.
I was a different coach then. It’s only 4 years ago but watching myself I cringe a little at some of the language I use and the way I can see myself acting. But we all go through different stages in our lives and our careers that make us who we are.
There are no mistakes. I needed to be that person doing that so that I could be this person now doing this.
Full video up on my youtube if you’re interested. @vba_officialvn @mvp.basketball2023 @chunjisme
#coaching #mindset #growth #vba #basketball
3-Minute Mobility routine from one of our Northfleet Basketball Individuals
Move the body, stay mobile.
#basketballdevelopment #athletedevelopment
Do you ever get overwhelmed with emotion? Do you ever feel like you lose control and don't know how to get it back?
Use this next time it happens:
- Name something you can see
- Name something you can hear
- Name something you can touch (and touch it)
This is a way of bringing you back into the present moment, leaving behind the story of the past and fear of the imagined future.
#mindset #athletedevelopment #basketballcoaching #coaching
Play the game, not the occasion.
How you do anything is how you do anything.
#mindset #coaching #basketball #basketballcoaching
Winning is a feeling, not an outcome.
You cannot chase it, because it is already in you.
It's not something you achieve, it's something you remember.
When you know information like this, you can never be defeated.
#mindset #coaching #cold
Seeing the bigger picture is a difficult skill for an athlete, but a necessary one. Many times you'll be asked to do things you may not want to do, or you may not see the value in.
I think it comes down to trust.
Do you trust your coaches?
Do you trust yourself?
If you trust that you're in the right environment, and your goal is to succeed, then you know that doing things you're not necessarily used to doing will help you grow.
It's all about intent.
#mindset #basketball #athletedevelopment
A clean jumper is built on rhythm, balance, and repeatable mechanics.
Master the foundation.
There’s no shortcut.
Only deliberate reps and patient correction.
#shooting #skills #playerdevelopment #basketball #fundamentals #craft
Players often their opportune moment
because they’re waiting for perfection.
But the moment rarely looks perfect.
It looks ordinary,
inconvenient,
or poorly timed.
The warrior is always ready,
and understands that how you do anything is how you do everything
#clarity #performance #resilience #awareness #growth #mindset
A message I recorded for a friend yesterday, just in case 😬 #seaswim #coldseaswimming #realhealth
Who you are matters more than anything else in the pursuit of your goals. You can be dedicated to the craft, outwork everyone, and have amazing on-court skills, but if people can't work with you then your future will be impacted by that. Be a force for good in the World and you will be rewarded.
#growthmindset #motivation #athletejourney #mindset #performance #resilience
The outcome is just the surface.
Everything meaningful happens underneath —
the reps, the consistency, the decisions no one celebrates.
Plant well. Water daily.
#growthmindset #athletejourney #discipline #trusttheprocess #workethic #playerdevelopment
Your value becomes clearer when you slow down and ask the harder questions:
What do I bring?
Where do I add?
What is uniquely mine to offer?
#selfreflection #performance #growth #clarity #mindset #personaldevelopment
Sometimes the most impactful thing a coach can do
is say less.
When athletes are given space to think, fail, adjust,
and solve problems themselves,
their understanding deepens.
Their confidence grows.
The game becomes theirs.
That’s the real goal.
#basketballcoach #teamculture #growth #coaching #playerdevelopment #leadership
Everyone wants a better jumper.
Not everyone wants the thousands of quiet reps it takes to build one.
An excerpt from my conversation with Head Coach of Barking Abbey, RIkki Broadmore. Full episode available on my youtube channel.
#shooting #skilldevelopment #fundamentals
@dejkoaf put his money where his mouth was and showed the guys at @northfleet_basketball that he still has it. Much respect 🫡
In competition, especially basketball, there will always be a winner and a loser. We have to be prepared to put forth our best effort, give our all to win the game, and accept that losing is a possibility. This frees you to play at your best, without fear of failure
#mindset #growth #performance #resilience #clarity #athletedevelopment
Today’s practice board
I learned something from the great @wayoftherope that he called “3D Teaching”. The premise is to have an anchor for the session where we come together at the beginning, in the middle, and the end of the session. For that he used the whiteboard as the meeting place.
So here is today’s, mostly for one of our junior sessions. We teach something, then go do it, come back & review, then continue. It helps players to focus when we’re talking, then they can go back to the court & practice.
#basketballcoaching #basketball #coaching @northfleet_basketball
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My Mission: To provide meaningful opportunities to children less fortunate - to bring a smile, food, clothing, knowledge, and inspiration to communities in Vietnam.
I’m planning more trips to Vietnam. Always we’ll work in basketball and try to help the level of coaching & playing to improve. I have so much to give here and look forward to the future.
But this year’s trip opened my eyes to a bigger mission. There are too many people in desperate situations that need help. I have been very fortunate in my life and have the opportunity to give, so I will.
I look forward to returning to Vietnam in 2026!!
Board for the day @northfleet_basketball
Setting the standard isn’t the hard part—maintaining it is. 🗣️ How do you handle this kind of thing? #CultureMatters #HardTalks #TeamExpectations #SportsLeadership
The Circle
The meeting place for all our teams
@northfleet_basketball
#basketball #basketballcoaching
Coaches, do you feel as if there’s no-one supporting you to get the skills you need to break into the job you deserve?
If you’re in this boat, you’ll be all too familiar with the struggle of working long hours for low pay, and feeling like you’re not getting the respect you deserve, or the opportunities that you know are out there.
You’ll also know that applying for better jobs, or going through online certification courses just doesn’t work.
Why? Because organisations only hire experienced coaches, or people they know already.
It wasn’t until I landed an associate job in Iceland that I finally got the mentorship I needed.
And moving to Iceland isn’t available to everyone.
That’s why I’m putting together a new programme to help basketball coaches master the art and science of professional coaching through my unique blend of online material and live mentoring.
So I’m looking for 6 people to act as beta-testers to go through the programme and give me feedback.
You’ll get a massive discount on what the programme will eventually cost.
If you or someone you know would be interested…
Message me and I’ll send over any details.
No full court? No problem. 🫡
This is our AFL Warm-up—a fun, competitive game that keeps every athlete engaged and develops key skills like coordination, teamwork, and strategy even in a tiny space.
🏈 The Rules (2v2 + Passer):
1. Offense: Tries to score a “touchdown” by catching a pass in the end zone.
2. Defense: Tries to stop the score by either intercepting the pass (which is an instant score/possession change) OR by stealing the tail (flag) on the catch to prevent the touchdown.
3. Passer (QB): Stays in a designated area and delivers the ball.
4. Gameplay: Play switches possessions after a score, interception, or flag pull. Play to a target score!
It’s a fantastic, high-energy way to warm up! Save this Reel for your next session! 📌
• #BasketballDrills
• #BasketballWarmup
• #CoachLife
• #YouthBasketball
• #SmallSpaceSolutions
• #SportsTraining
• #flagfootballdrills
“The Poseidon Project” will be my first fundraising project in Vietnam, aiming to complete in 2026. The aim of the project will be to renovate the basketball court in Ninh Thuan, providing a playable surface, a roof to protect from sun & rain, and 4 new baskets for the children who play there. During our next visit I plan to provide english learning classes for the children, and coach education clinics for the coaches. We need about £60,000 to complete the project. I have no idea how we’ll raise this, but achieving anything starts with a vision - you don’t need to know how to do it right from the beginning. If you can help right now, please get in touch. Otherwise keep following, the path will reveal itself as we go #basketball #vbet #basketballcoaching #vietnam #bongro #travel #basketballtraining #charity
Why do you play the game?
99.99% of young players say they love the game. Then I watch them practice, play, and compete and all I see is anger, disappointment, sadness, and frustration.
When I ask why this is, they will say: “I need to get better”, or “I’m not where I want to be”, or “I’m never satisfied with my performance”.
I think behind these statements is a mis-understanding and a mis-alignment.
The misunderstanding is that improvement comes from constantly fixing mistakes.
The misalignment is the hyper-focus on the product of the work instead of the work itself.
I believe the change we need to make is to rediscover our love and enjoyment of the game. Yes, there will be difficult times, and yes, sometimes you’ll have to push past your perceived limits. But if you’re to spend your life doing one thing, make sure you enjoy it.. all of it. #basketball #bongro #vbet #việtnam
Impacting Lives Through Basketball
I would like to thank @juliasicarovna @andreasbjack_5 @teresa.huong.tn @r0ry_burke
for helping me run a free basketball clinic for vulnerable children staying at the Sunshine Judo Centre, together with @cncfvn
This was our final clinic of VBET 2025 and the culmination of 2 years of work on this project. It is the end of VBET for this year, but also the beginning of my endeavour to impact more lives through basketball.
Through our travels in Vietnam we have seen that there are many people who don’t have the same advantages & opportunities we have. We have also seen the power of basketball to bring people together and offer a sense of hope. Movement & sports offer us the chance to connect with those in need. The first step is bringing smiles to children’s faces. Then we must consider what else we can do to help more children have a fair shot at life.
VBET 2026 will pick up where VBET 2025 Left off. Are you in? #basketball #vbet #basketballcoaching #vietnam #bongro #travel
This one is for the great @r0ry_burke
VBET is about embracing new things, new experiences, new places, food, languages, and people.
It is sometimes difficult. It is always hot. Our schedule is jam-packed because we want to maximise our time in this faraway land. Early mornings & hard work are a standard feature. If you’re going to join us for a trip like this you have to be prepared to be uncomfortable.
Rory was the embodiment of everything VBET is and could be. He was committed, open to exploring, honest, responsible, funny, and curious. It was an absolute pleasure to have him join us this year and he was undoubtedly this year’s VBET MVP! We may even see Rory back in Vietnam very soon! If you’re up for a challenge like no other, consider joining VBET 2026 for a new adventure! #basketball #vbet #bongro #việtnam
What is a man supposed to do when confronted with the unfairness of the World?
When it’s shown to you so blatantly that you can no longer look at your own life as you did before?
None of the complaints about my own situation could measure up to the difficulties faced by thousands, possibly millions of people, living in destitute poverty, cut off from civilisation. How could I possibly complain about traffic again or a lack of wifi, or losing a basketball game?
This is the real struggle.
For the last 2 years I’ve been coming to Vietnam and coaching youngsters free of charge all over the Country. Some of these young people are already in fairly privileged positions and the sessions were about improving basketball skills. I do consider myself to be a professional coach and I enjoy working with athletes and teams that are working to improve and reach new heights of performance on the court. Some of the sessions were more classically charitable, working with young children who would not ordinarily get the chance to learn from a foreign coach, or train in a structured way. It was here, in Khanh Vinh Province, that my purpose became clear to me.
This is what I need to do.
This is what I’d like VBET to be about at it’s core. True giving.
Providing what is needed to those in need, and opening opportunities to young people that would not be there if we didn’t do it. #vbet #basketball #việtnam #charity
Who’s coming to @poseidonbasketball85 to build a basketball court? #basketball #vbet #basketballcoaching #vietnam #bongro #travel
Building the Culture!
The one and only MVP! Matt Van Pelt has had a hugely positive impact on basketball in Vietnam over the last 5 years:
• Developing players
• Coaching the National Team
• Winning multiple domestic championships
It was such a privilege to have lunch with Matt and talk hoops. We talked a lot about culture and how he goes about building a positive environment that leads to success on the court. Matt shared a recent story about holding his top players accountable for the important stuff - if you can do that, then everybody knows the standard and that there are no exceptions!!
This one was particularly good for our younger VBET participants, hearing from a successful coach about the importance of being on time and bringing a positive energy to the team.
Thank you Matt!
Vietnam is not for everyone.
But if you’re up for experiencing how people live life in a completely different way, you might learn something that helps you in your own life.
One of the things Vietnam has taught me is that there are many ways to communicate and solve problems. It has helped me to be more compassionate when working with others and it has helped me find different ways of dealing with challenges in my own life.
VBET is not just about basketball. It’s about experiencing the World and learning new things.
Who’s up for VBET 2026? #basketball #vbet #basketballcoaching #vietnam #travel
The appetite for the game is here in Vietnam. Kids want to practice & play. The next step is to help educate coaches on how to help players turn ambition into success #basketball #vbet #basketballcoaching #vietnam #bongro
The future of Coaching in Vietnam!
Coach Nghia & Justin have recently taken over as the Coaching Staff for the Ho Chi Minh City Wings, winning their first game in charge.
Nghia and I met when I first came to Vietnam 14 years ago, playing against each other in a Ho Chi Minh City District tournament, both as young-faced players. Since then Nghia has become one of Vietnam’s top home-grown coaches.
Justin Young is a Vietnam National Team Legend and still going! As he transitions into coaching, he offered us a unique insight into the game in Vietnam.
We discussed the history of the game in Vietnam and the critical importance of upskilling coaches in the Country so that players may benefit and the level of the game can continue to improve. How can possibilities for Vietnamese coaches to travel overseas and learn from other expert coaches be made more accessible?
Thank you Nghia & Justin for taking the time to talk with us whilst on the road in Nha Trang!
Shoutout to @_vsbl.official for having us at the Top 100 Basketball Camps in Hanoi. Together with @r0ry_burke we ran 12 hours of hoops with 100 young make & female prospects aged 12-18 years. The future of Hanoi basketball is bright! #basketball #vbet #basketballcoaching #vietnam
With the Meastro himself!
We had the honour and pleasure to spend a couple of hours with Coach Todd Purves, currently at the helm of the Nha Trang Dolphins, during our visit last week.
Todd told great stories about how he came to be in Vietnam, taking the path less travelled. From Advanced Scout in the NBA, to Coaching in Indonesia, Phillippines, and Mongolia, to name a few. Todd has been around the World and was full of great insights into what it takes to have a successful, fulfilling career in the game.
My favourite take-away:
“The Head Coach is the Conductor of the Orchestra. At the pro level it’s not the head coaches job to teach you how to play your instrument.” A great insight into leadership and man-management, at the heart of Todd’s philosophy.
Thank you Todd!
This trip has opened my eyes. There are many people that need help. We are privileged as basketball players & coaches to be able to access facilities, equipment, coaching and support. So many people have little to nothing. We have a responsibility to help where we can and show gratitude for the advantages and opportunities we have received. Shoutout to @hoopitforward @juliasicarovna @andreasbjack_5 @r0ry_burke and the coaches at our camp in Nha Trang. There’s more to do #vbet #basketball #giving
Finding my purpose through doing what I enjoy.
Two projects that I will be pouring my energy into over the coming years.
1. True charity & giving. Creating opportunities for disadvantaged children in Vietnam, and giving to communities in need.
2. Coach education. Providing quality, accessible coaching support for Vietnamese coaches, in local language.
If you would like to be involved in this, or may be able to support, please get in touch!
#basketball #vbet #basketballcoaching #vietnam #bongro #basketballtraining
The Bigger Mission of VBET is to provide opportunities for young people in Vietnam who need it. If you’re inspired by what we’ve been doing and would like to be involved, please get in touch #vbet #vietnam #basketball #basketballcoaching #charity
Coming out of retirement to whip @thanhnguyen1299 one last time! Get to @poseidonbasketball85 to watch the show.. bring popcorn
Plan your travel before you go #basketball #basketballcoaching #travel #bongro
The @saigonheat.official has changed and evolved over the years since those early days more than 10 years ago. It’s wild to see a packed stadium to see a professional domestic game, complete with US & Asian imports, as well as polished Vietnamese players making significant contributions at a high level. During VBET it’s a privilege to take our participants to see the pro game here in Vietnam. I look forward to seeing how the future of the game evolves over the next few years #basketball #vbet #basketballcoaching
VBET 2024 was a Movie.. VBET 2025 Begins in 8 days.. @harley410r @henarjsm @danielhubbard_17 @amarvir.176 @t0mmyd0 @harr1son_turner @r0ry_burke
Huge thank you to Coach DG for taking time on a gameday to sit with us and share insights from 4 years in Vietnam with the Saigon Heat as well as many more years in Asia. We spoke about the cultural differences between basketball in Vietnam, Asia, and Europe. We talked about coaching at the professional level and the role of serendipity in the journey of the Coach. My biggest take-away from this was how inspiring and insightful a truly open and honest conversation can be. Coach DG was happy to discuss any and all aspects of his coaching and was simply hoping to be of service to @r0ry_burke @t0mmyd0 and @harr1son_turner. Thank you!
That time of year is nearly here again…!! Happy birthday to @danielhubbard_17, we will miss you at VBET this year.. @lovespringflowers18 @harley410r
The Mission: Create opportunities for children in need. I’m supporting @cncfvn this year by running a free basketball class at the new Sunshine Judo Centre in Ho Chi Minh City. We are also raising money to help support the children. If you’d like to help please get in touch #basketball #việtnam #basketballcoaching #charity
Basketball is a universal language. It’s amazing to be able to go almost anywhere in the World & hoop - last year we were on an off-day in Dalat City in the Mountains. We decided to go for a run (one of my favourite ways to get to know a new place) and stumbled across this little gem of a court.. We actually ran a session there for some kids, then the guys got some 2 on 2 in to finish the night! Ball is Life.. #vietnam #basketball #basketballcoaching #vietnamtravel @henarjsm @harley410r @amarvir.176 @danielhubbard_17
We’re coming back to @poseidonbasketball85 !!! By far our favourite stop last year and personally my 3rd year in a row visiting one of the most beautiful parts of the World. @thanhnguyen1299 is building a basketball academy for the future hoopers of Vietnam and we are honoured to be a part of it. Join us for VBET 2025 this July! #vbet #basketball #globalbasketball #basketballcoaching #việtnam #vietnam @shynbryant_34
Get ready for an adventure! Our unique UK-to-Vietnam Basketball & Culture experience is back for 2025! Last year was unforgettable, and this year promises even more incredible moments. Join us as we explore 5 cities, train with local talent, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant culture of Vietnam. More details coming soon, but for now, here’s a look back at the magic of 2024! #VietnamBasketballTrip #CultureAndHoops #GlobalBasketball #TravelVietnam #UKHoops
Warning: May cause extreme cravings! 😉 One of the absolute best parts of our Vietnam trip? The food, hands down! Our participants last year became certified Vietnamese foodies, discovering incredible dishes at every turn. Because what’s an international adventure without diving fork-first into delicious new flavours?
If you’re ready for amazing food, incredible basketball, and unforgettable culture, your adventure awaits! We’re down to our final spot for July. DM us before it’s gone!
#VietnameseDelights #FoodLover #TravelGoals #BasketballAndFood #AdventureTime #LastChance #TasteTheWorld
Vietnam
July 13th - August 7th
Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi - Nha Trang - Ninh Thuan - Da Lat - Da Nang - Hue
Players & Coaches.. Who’s in?
Coffee in Vietnam hits different! 😋 Last year, our crew got to experience the rich, vibrant coffee culture firsthand. Iced, hot, with condensed milk, or even egg – every cup was a revelation.
What’s your go-to coffee order? Maybe it’s time to add a Vietnamese twist! Special thanks to The Main Character aka Himothy aka Senior Salas Montero aka The Japanese Warrior @henarjsm
#VietnameseCoffee #CoffeeGram #TravelAndTaste #BucketList #BasketballAndCulture #FinalCall
VBET 2025 is coming!! Ho Chi Minh City > Hanoi > Nha Trang > Ninh Thuan > Dalat > Danang > Hue #basketball #travel #việtnam @tererahuongvn
VBA pro games were a big part of last year’s incredible trip! 🇻🇳🏀 We can’t wait to create more memories this July. Who’s ready for an adventure? #VietnamTrip #BasketballLife #TravelAndPlay #YouthBasketball #ExploreVietnam”
Becoming a Master Chef on the Court #basketballtraining #basketballcoaching
Better conversations. That’s what I need to engage in. Get in touch if you’d like to talk #coaching #teaching #parenting
Train. Different.
Set your intention. Connect your work with what you want in life #basketballcoaching
Chức vợ yêu ngày phụ nữ vui vẻ xxx Teresa Huongg
Treasure Hunt in the post @harley410r
Will we go back to The American Schoolthis Summer in Vietnam? Who’s in? Học Viện Giáo dục - Thể thao ASA Sài Gòn Harley Roots
Take a second before you workout. Enjoy the success that is coming to you. It might be the most important part of the workout…
Our basketball schedule is filling up. Any academies/clubs in Vietnam interested in partnering..
inbox me asap
Poseidon Ninh Thuan Basketball Summertime around the corner
What a day! Our first ever all girls basketball camp. So much fun to see all these young players from different clubs coming together to learn, compete, and improve! Excited for more of this in the future.. #healinghoopers #basketballtraining
We did it! Rising Stars All Girls Basketball Camp was a great success. Committed, hard working athletes, inspirational coaches, great facilities. An incredible day of basketball, learning, and competition. Watch this space for more development opportunities for girls in the South if England @jacoblloyd1994 @stanciuca84 @amarvir.176 @gxldiew_ @wwwdottherapy
Movement. Sunday. Ropeflow.
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