Sabres Small Group Training

SBA are now offering small group workouts.
We will be trialling formalised small group workouts for our Sabres players.

Below are some of our Sabres coaches/players who may be able to provide training sessions.

All matters must be discussed and organised directly with the coach of your choice.

If you are a coach at the SBA and wish to be added to this list, please email evan@southernbasketball.com.au

U12, U14, U16, U18 BOYS & GIRLS

Adam has been coaching various teams in the VJBL for the last few years whilst also working extensively in the player development/skills trainer landscape for various organisations such as Basketball Victoria and Hoop City/Melb UTD.  Adam’s enthusiasm and dedication to his coaching is his greatest asset and he works equally well across all ages and genders.

U16 & U18

Sammy Cartwright is an NBL1 and Youth League player who has played with Sandringham throughout his basketball career. He brings extensive coaching experience across school, representative, and domestic levels, including Mentone Grammar, Sabre Cubs, Domestic Academy, and domestic teams. As a big man, Sammy specialises in post play, footwork, finishing, screening, rebounding, and playing with physicality, while building confidence and strong fundamentals that translate to game situations.

U12, U14 & U16 GIRLS

Abbey brings over four years of representative head coaching experience. Her coaching highlights include grand final wins at the Eltham Dandenong and Adelaide Easter Classic tournaments.
 
She is passionate about skill development, backed by an 11-year playing career across VC and Youth League teams.
 
Most recently, Abbey was appointed Assistant Coach of the Basketball Victoria IB Women’s team, heading to Nationals this year, and will also serve as Head Coach of the Sandringham Sabres 12.1G in 2026.

U12, U14 & U16 BOYS (Domestic Players Welcome)

Mason has 10 years of playing experience at the Sandringham Sabres, plus 6 years coaching Sabres junior programs. He also spent 4 years coaching at Mentone Grammar, supporting athletes to build skills, confidence, and better their game.

U12 & U14 BOYS

Josh has progressed from a junior player, all the way from U12 to U20 and is now coaching our 14.2B team.  Josh has coached various teams across both Domestic and VJBL leagues as well as being involved in player development/skills coaching and is always present at our junior boys Rep Camps.

U12 & U14 GIRLS

Natalia has been part of the Sandringham Sabres family since Under 12s and has progressed all the way to the Youth League team, but has also been coaching for over 4 years, working with athletes across multiple age groups and skill levels. She is currently an assistant coach for the 16.1 Girls and previously coached the 14.1 Girls program last season. She also has extensive experience delivering group training sessions and individual skill development. With a deep understanding of the Sabres culture and pathway, Natalia is passionate about building fundamentals, confidence, and a strong work ethic in every player.