Small Group Training Sessions
Term 4 2025 Group Training Sessions
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We’re excited to offer Small group training sessions in Term 1 at Mansfield State School.
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Here’s what you need to know:
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Structure and Goal: Small group sessions are designed for players to access high-level coaching with a low coach-to-athlete ratio, focusing on individual skill development which ultimately supports the player’s performance within a team.
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Session Times: Athletes will be allocated a time slot at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm based on their age and ability (male and female athletes may be grouped together where appropriate)
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Group Size: Maximum of 6 athletes per session to ensure quality coaching and individual attention.
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Total Spaces Available: 60 spots—don’t wait to secure yours!
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Session Dates:
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Begin 1st February and run every Sunday for 8 weeks
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Cost:
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Payment: $375 for 8 sessions
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Your child will be allocated a specific session time and venue for Term 1, which will remain the same each week.
All sessions will be fully booked, and unfortunately, we will be unable to accommodate any requests for session swaps each week. ​
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Missed Sessions & Makeup Policy
While we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, we kindly inform you that we are unable to offer compensation or rescheduling for any missed sessions. However, in Week 9 we will be offering a makeup session that your child may attend should they miss any regular sessions during the term.
We look forward to supporting your child’s individual development throughout the program.
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Coaches: WNBL & NBL & Our Men’s & Women’s NBL1 – Players & coaches 
Potential coaches depending on availability - 
Jack Salt – Ex NBL player and NCAA Champion 
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Professional Career Duration: Played senior pro basketball from 2013–2022, retiring in Dec 2022 at age 26.
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NBL Experience: Debuted in the Australian NBL as a Breakers Development Player (2013–14), then later signed with the Brisbane Bullets for the 2021–22 NBL season.
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NBL1 Experience: Played in NBL1 North with the Northside Wizards (1 game, 2021).
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New Zealand NBL: Competed in the NZ NBL with Super City Rangers (2013), Waikato Pistons (2014), Canterbury Rams (2020–21), and Hawke’s Bay Hawks (2022).
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College Basketball: Played four years at University of Virginia (2015–2019), including as a starting centre and co‑captain, and won the 2019 NCAA Championship — the first New Zealander to do so.
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Representative Basketball: Represented New Zealand’s Tall Blacks on the international stage from junior through senior levels.
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Josh Derksen 
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· College Basketball: Forward (6′9″) who played U.S. college basketball, graduating from Kentucky Wesleyan College (Class of 2017) after a multi‑year career.
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· Domestic League Experience: Competed in state and national leagues with the Southern Districts Spartans in NBL1 North.
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Returned to the Spartans program following a strong 2020 Queensland State League (QSL) season, where he averaged 9.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists.
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· Playing Style & Impact: Known for physical play, tenacious energy, and inside‑out scoring ability; valued as a seasoned frontcourt contributor in NBL1 competition.
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Brad Kann- Spartans NBL1 Women’s Head Coach
Maxi Kerle 
Nick Fee 
Jarrod Bairstow 
Kalani Purcell 
Jake Allen