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
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
Mar
Our summer presentation day is Sunday April 2
Mar
Free Clinic / Come & Try Session Sunday March 19 Lara Lake Primary
Nov
7pm Sunday Nov 20 Lara Community Centre – Youth Room All positions will be declared vacant & a new committee will be elected. If you are passionate about helping our club as we head into the most important time in our 30 year history we would love for you to come along.
Sep
Uniform day is on Thursday 15th September at the St Anthony’s Church on Kees Road. All new players from u10s to seniors will require a Lara Giants reversible uniform. For those of you who tried on and ordered a uniform at try outs, please come along to collect your uniform between 5.30 and 8pm. You […]
Sep
Junior Presentation Day 12:30pm Little, Pipsqueaks & Mighty Giants 1pm U12 Girls 1:30pm U14s 2:30pm U10 3:30pm U16s & u18s 4pm Club Champs 4:30pm U12 Boys
Sep
Saturday & Sunday September 10th & 11th. Corio Leisuretime Centre – Anakie Road
Aug
Join us for our free clinic on Sunday August 28 at Corio Leisure Centre. For more information visit www.laragiants.org.au/giantclinic22