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Gerard Hillier

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Gerard Hillier
Gerard Hillier
Gerard Hillier, has been a long time Basketball Immersion member,

And a significant voice in sharing progressive coaching ideas around modern player development. He is currently the dedicated Coach Education Manager at Knox Basketball Incorporated in Melbourne, Australia. Passionate about fostering a love for the game from the ground up, Gerard expertly coordinates a range of vital programs. He spearheads Coach Education initiatives, nurtures the development of Junior Domestic leagues, and strengthens basketball's presence within the Schools Program. Furthermore, Gerard is the driving force behind the popular Mini Basketball Academy, Future Raiders Academy, along with delivering the Raiders Way curriculum across all 70+ representative teams, introducing young players to the core skills and fun of basketball. His commitment plays a crucial role in building a thriving basketball community at Knox.

Coach Hillier boasts an extensive and impactful coaching career deeply rooted in Australian basketball.

Renowned for his commitment to player and coach development, Coach Hillier has held key leadership roles, including Director of Coach, Player and Coach Development Manager and Coach Education and Pedagogy Manager.

Prior to Knox his tenure at the Wyndham Basketball Association was marked by a focus on developing young talent and building championship success via a gamified approach, underpinned by small sided games and a constraints led approach.

Prior to this, Coach Hillier dedicated nearly a decade to the Southern Peninsula Basketball Association as Director of Coaching and Pathways, alongside coaching numerous junior and senior teams. His achievements there include leading multiple junior teams to state and national titles, along with developing a host of players who secured NCAA D1 scholarships. Coach Hilliers expertise extends to high-performance pathways, having served as a High- Performance Hub Lead Coach for Basketball Victoria and as a Head Coach for Vic Country state teams, where he was the Head Coach of the National Championship winning U18 Victoria Country women’s team in 2018.

He has also represented Australia on the international stage as Head Coach for the Under 18 Women's 3x3 team at the Youth Olympic Games in 2018, where the team won a bronze medal. With experience spanning grassroots to national and international levels, including a role with the WNBL's Bendigo Spirit as Assistant Coach for multiple seasons, Coach Hillier has consistently demonstrated a passion for fostering growth and achieving excellence within the sport.

Coach Hillier is renowned for his progressive approach to player development, with his innovative coaching principles contributing to widespread success at the Southern Peninsula Basketball, Wyndham Basketball Association and now Knox Basketball Incorporate, where he currently works as the Coach Education and Pedagogy Manager.

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