Welcome Gabe Hadley – Director of Coaching & Player Development
The Lara Giants are super excited to have signed Geelong Supercat Gabe Hadley as our new Director of Coaching & Player Development. Gabe will also suit up for the Lara Giants as part of our Lara Hotel Championship men.
Gabe is currently in his second year with the NBL1 Geelong Supercats, Before coming to Geelong he played Collage basketball in America for New Mexico State University as a freshman before transferring to University of California San Diego for 3 years where in his final year the team was ranked 2nd in the country in Division 2 but unfortunately the season was cut short by COVID. Gabe also represented Tasmania and later Victoria in the Australian National Junior Championships and was fortunate enough to represent Australia in the U19 Emus team at the Oceania qualifiers.Gabe is a well established player with some amazing experiences & is keen to help the players & coaches in Lara take our game to the next level. Gabe will be working closely with our coaches & help develop, teach & share his experiences & techniques he has learnt over his journey to help our juniors learn the basics as well as the next level skills.
Gabe is also offering one on one & group training session for all our Lara Juniors right here in Lara at a reduced price. To express interest in these sessions fill in your details on the link here https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfK5zJpXJKT…/viewform
We also want to take this opportunity to thank the amazing Joel McFall for all he has done for the Lara Giants over the past many years. Joel is stepping away from basketball all together to follow his other passions where we know he will be amazing & have just as much of an impact on many lives like he did ours. Thank you Joel.
Welcome Gabe, we can’t wait to see you in Lara blue & helping our juniors & the coaches. For more information on any of this please feel free to contact president Jason at [email protected] Giants!
Upcoming Events
Oct
The Lara Giants wish to advise that the 2024 AGM will be held on Sunday October 27 at 7pm at the Bisinella Centre on Buckingham St Lara. All positions will be vacated & a new committee will be elected. All members (including parents of junior members) are invited to attend. We are always looking for new […]
Oct
Lara Giants Austin Lara Uniform day on Sunday October 6th at Beckley Park from 2pm.All new players or those needing a bigger size need to reserve a time to try on & collect your uniform in preparation for our upcoming summer seasonBook: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1293372
Sep
The day starts at 10am on Sunday September 15 at the wonderful Beckley Park function room which was a great venue last summer presentation day. Times for each age group– 10am Programs – Mini, Giants, Little Giants, Shooting Stars, Mighty Giants– 10:30 Under 10 boys & girls– 11am U16, U18, U19 & Club Champs & […]
Jun
Free Hoop City Clinic for our U12 & U14 players. Register here https://forms.gle/EtpEfAyuyHh49Dvi7
Apr
Uniform Day is today at Lara Community Centre on Waverly Road Lara between 4pm to 6pm If you are a new player or needing a new Austin Lara uniform you can come along & collect your uniform today. First games are this week so make sure you are ready. To help ensure speedy service for […]
Mar
Sunday March 24 – Details TBC
Feb
Free Clinic for all in our community. More info www.laragiants.org.au/giantclinic24/
Jul
Sunday August 27 Lara Primary School 1pm U10s, 2pm U12s 3pm Programs – Shooting Starts, Little Giants, Mighty Giants & Pipsqueaks 3:30pm U14s, 4:30pm U16s, u18s & u19s
Jun
Join us for a fun night of Trivia…. But with a twist. There will be a strong emphasis on TV, Movies, Sport & Music as well as other crazy fun games & activities for all to enjoy
Jun
The Lara Giants are off to watch the NBL1 action with the Geelong United Supercats on Saturday June 3rd at the Geelong Arena. More info Lara Giants – Geelong Supercats Club Night