When Santa brought a basketball ring to the Pauwels house in 2018, our lives changed forever. A couple months later, Brendanâs son Rhys played his first game for the Fielders and Brendan had no idea what he was doing as Team Manager. Fast forward 3 years and weâre Fielders through and through, with Brendan coaching and joining the Committee to âhelp outâ. That helping out sees Brendan in the President role where he is passionate about supporting this club continue to go from strength to strength whilst maintaining the family feel we are well known for.
I am the Rookie of the Committee, having only joined Fielders in August 2023.
I grew up playing basketball and now have the honour of coaching and developing the next generation of hoopers.
I am truly privileged and proud to be part of something so special and I get to walk/run/skip and jump the sidelines with my two teams each week.
In my âspare timeâ I am also the apprentice uniform co-ordinator.
If youâve ever thought about getting involved in kidsâ sport (whether itâs coaching or managing a team), I can hand on my heart tell you that is one of the most cup filling and rewarding experiences! Youâll be supported by an incredible Committee who have cultivated the most welcoming and supportive environment.
The committee works very hard to ensure that players are put into teams that will support their own growth and development. Some kids are very competitive and strive for A grade, some however, love to just play! From G grade to A grade we work with the kids to find the right place in the club for them at Fielders. We also provide opportunities for players to play ‘up’ in a higher age group. This allows them to develop their skills further in readiness for coming seasons.
We also encourage older players to start developing their ‘coaching’ skills. With many younger teams we provide a training program for older players to become Assistant Coaches with the view of becoming a Fielders Coach. â