Coach Sami

Coach Sami specialises in tailored training programs and individual workouts structured to the athletes skill level, age and player development.

Currently Sami is the Head Coach of Marrickville Spirit Under 18’s Men’s Representative Team (Div 1), UNSW Men’s Team Head Coach, Head Coach/Trainer AUSA Tour & Academy Teams 2023/2024/2025/2026 (also previously Head Coach for U16 Sydney Comets Gold) and multiple teams for both Trinity Grammar School and Sydney Boys High School.
Most recently Coach Sami led Marrickville Spirit U18 Boys Div 1 Representative Team to 2nd place for NSW Metro.

Coach has spent twenty years within Australian basketball at every level and with this experience and passion for the game he has accumulated vast knowledge of not just the game Itself but also how to facilitate successful player and skill development.

Sami is dedicated to his community and making difference spending over 5 years working as a Team Leader in Children’s Services for the City of Sydney Council and as a Sports & Recreation Officer before dedicating himself to full time coaching and mentoring Sydney’s young basketball players.

Ideal for representative players, individuals looking to play at a higher level nand developing their skills, confidence and body management/conditioning.

Achievements as a Player:

Played in the NSW School Boys team.

Won NSW Youth League with Sydney Comets two years in a row and Co-captaining the side during the 2nd year.