Here are all the grand final’s clips I could find between 1979-1989. Interesting to see some of the personalities in the early years and their transition to administration and coaching roles in today’s NBL. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qj3i9VSIVM[/youtube] 1979 – St Kilda vrs Canberra [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmbXC4L0otE[/youtube] 1980 – St Kilda vrs West Adelaide [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unV8N257X68[/youtube] 1981 – Launceston vrs Nunawading […]
How to Establish Rapport With Your Athletic Child
When I started coaching junior basketball in the early 1970’s I discovered this great article on how parents can support their athletic child in positive ways. It was written by then Canadian hockey coach, Lloyd Percival (1913-1974). Every time I coached a new junior team during that time I made sure every parent received a […]
Mike Wrubleski – “I’m Not Frighten Of Dying”
Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given 3-6 months to live, 63 year old Mike Wrubleski, Australian basketball identity, gives an emotional speech. He talks about his passion for basketball, his family and life. Some of the sound and camera work are average but the four clips below are definitely worth seeing. It’s not a farewell […]
NBL Grand Final – 1979
The first National Basketball League grand final was played at Albert Park stadium here in Melbourne Australia in 1979. It was between St Kilda and Canberra and the stadium was packed. It was an exciting time and the NBL became very popular with increased sponsorship deals, television coverage and a huge following. The NBL’s populartity […]
