Thoughts for young coaches - Coach YOUR team - in game, avoid talking to opposition players or coaches Fine line between energy & distraction on the sideline Stay off the officials Instruction not commentary Let the players play - it’s their game Attitude reflects leadership

An exciting summer ahead with this group.

Best of luck to all, their commitment to the academy programmes and the players they coach has always been of the highest standards 🏀🏀🏀

Seeing the sad news that Tony Burke has passed away. Last year Tony was inducted into the Basketball Ireland for his contributions to refereeing & the game. He always had a warm smile and loved chats about the game. A true gentleman. RIP

All at Basketball Ireland wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Basketball Ireland Hall of Famer, Tony Burke, who has passed away. Tony was known as one of the most respected and outstanding referees and personalities in Irish basketball. Ar dheis

Rest easy Tony Thank you for everything over the years

Thank you, coach! ☘️👊 Mark Keenan is departing his role as Ireland men’s head coach after six years in charge. Keenan was appointed in 2019, winning a FIBA European Championship for Small Countries title on home court in 2021, before leading us in our return to FIBA

There's only two weeks until Basketball Irleand's 3rd Women in Coaching Conference on Saturday, May 17th at the National Basketball Arena 🏟️ 🎤 Speakers include Spanish Super Cup winning coach Silvia Font, current Ireland U16 men's head coach Emer Howard and Ireland U18 women's

The Basketball Ireland Academy and International Pathway Programme have announced a number of selections to take part in the upcoming U14, U15 and U17 Four Nations Tournaments. The U17 International Pathway Programme will also take part in the Belfast Invitational. Read the

James Weldon will continue as Ireland senior women's head coach for the upcoming FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers ⚡️ Here we go, confirmed ✅ Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4dNLwxL #Greenmeansgo ☘️ | #IrishBasketball

Please share to help spread the word! New Weekly Podcast Series - Episode 1 goes live Thursday the 12th June at 4pm UK time! A new series on all things Needs Centred coaching for sports, business & life. Alan Keane Simon Turner from MVMT sports & I will be exploring

Grace Prenter C/O2025 🇮🇪🏀 has narrowed down her recruiting list to the following 3 Universities Notre Dame Duke University University of Texas Everyone at NABA is extremely proud of Grace and wishes her the best of luck with her final decision. #NABA #thenabaway

This weekend's schedule for our teams competing at the U17 Four Nations 👊 📆| Saturday, Jun 28th & Sunday, Jun 29th 📌 | Cardiff, Wales Live Stats 📲 | bit.ly/4lmGnPE Watch Live ➡️ | bit.ly/4lmGnPE #Greenmeansgo ☘️ | #IrishBasketball

U17 Four Nations over and out for 2025 🫡 Congratulations to both our U17 teams who finished 2nd at the tournament in Wales. #GreenMeansGo || #IrishBasketball

4 nations Cardiff 2025

The Ireland U16 WNT en-route to compete in the Dussman Trophy in Luxembourg this weekend 🛫 Preparations for FIBA Youth EuroBasket in August continue✅ #Greenmeansgo ☘️ | #IrishBasketball

New beginnings

Another fantastic result from the Europeans, great start for the U16M, well done to Emer, Maeve, Jason and the players 🏀👏🇮🇪

All these years on from our first one, it's amazing the childlike wonder seeing a national league basketball game upclose can stir. Today's column on the best secret and sport there was in Ireland last Sat night. irishexaminer.com/sport-columnis…

Very excited to get up and running again.