Basketball

Mr Andrew Osnain Head of Basketball 1st V Basketball Coach

The 2013-14 season proved to be a very successful season for Trinity basketball. A renewed sense of dedication to fundamentals and playing the game according to the true TC Spirit has helped transform a number of results from the previous season, culminating in the Blackwood Cup returning to Trinity College in 2014.

Term 4 results for all teams indicated that development had taken place over the course of the season, and Term 4 was going to be the launching pad that propelled Trinity to success in Term 1 2014. Credit must be afforded to the students for wholeheartedly embracing the various changes, and in particular, the coaches who had previously participated in a pre-season skills development program, designed at strengthening the knowledge and skill base that the players require in order to reach their potential on the court.

Ideally, the Middle School teams would be able to train indoors for two sessions a week. However, with resources scarce and the new gym a few years away it is a blessing in disguise that our boys braved the outdoor courts to hone their skills in tougher conditions, which provided them with a competitive and mental edge when the game is close and the toughness of players is called into question. Trinity men are born from these days of challenging training sessions, and I am sure previous Blackwood Cup victories come from such days on our beloved outdoor courts.

The 1st V season began during the Term 3 holidays of 2013. With a number of students returning from the previous Blackwood Cup season, there was stability within the squad and a belief that reaching their potential was enough to win back the Blackwood Cup.

During the Shortland-Jones Term 4 Competition the 1st V lost a number of games; however, were steadfast in the belief that on ‘our’ day the boys could beat any team with our best effort. Over the Christmas holidays a number of the 1st V players travelled to the USA on the Trinity basketball tour and learned valuable lessons that reiterated the importance of being fundamental and resolute in their pursuit for success. This was to filter through to the entire squad.

From the January camp it was obvious this team was driven to succeed. The student leaders were driving the training sessions with no compromises on the basic fundamentals, as well as fostering the belief that the most important player on the team was their teammate.

The result was a squad that was ready to play each game with Trinity Spirit – ‘In Nomine Domini’.

The first game was a grudge match against Aquinas College. With the Term 4 and previous results fresh in their minds, each player was charged with the role of ‘jumping into the truck’ and controlling the game on our terms. The boys played a fantastic game and overpowered the PSA favorites to win convincingly, potentially setting up the Blackwood Cup. This proved to be the game that sparked the team into reaching their potential, with resulting wins against Scotch College, Guildford Grammar School, Christ Church Grammar School and Wesley College.

The season fittingly came down to Hale School at Hale, where a victory would secure the Blackwood Cup outright and a loss would result in a possible three-way tie. It was only a year ago that Hale defeated Trinity in overtime, which ultimately led to a devastating lost Blackwood Cup campaign. In front of a packed gym, and due to injury, without our inspirational captain, the boys played the most gritty and disciplined game of the season. Outsized, they stuck to the game plan and fought out a victory to claim the Blackwood Cup. Every player held true to the motto – the most important person on the team is your teammate.

This game also marks the last Blackwood Cup campaign for me as Coach and as Head of Basketball at Trinity, with Mr Brett Silver taking the reigns and ready to raise the bar. I personally thank all the parents and players for their dedication and enthusiasm. They have helped raise the profile of the sport at the College and in the community.

1st V Basketball Team proudly hold the Blackwood Cup Back Row: Assistant Coach Mr Brett Silver, Matthew Houwen, Jack Wagner (Vice Captain), Mitchell Hampson (Captain), Bailey ColeHeath (Vice Captain), Tyson Lee, Sebastien Pijls, Coached by Mr Andrew Osnain Front Row: Stephen Pover, Samuel Jayden Gerrand, Nathan Sparks, Nicholas Moulton Absent: Jhonny Lutula and Sam Cannell

Congratulations to all players and supporters on a successful season, with special thanks to Mr Brett Silver (1st V Assistant Coach) and Mr Russell Hinks (2nd V Coach) for their assistance in preparing the 1st V squad with an intensive program. I also acknowledge all Trinity basketball coaches, including an influx of Trinity Old Boys, for their hard work and dedication throughout the season. Thank you for your efforts, experience and enthusiasm in making the season an enjoyable one for the students.

Trinity basketball has had a number of gifted and talented students display their talents throughout the years, and currently there are a number of Old Boys who are playing in the WA State Basketball League (WASBL) or have achieved notable success in the sport. Matthew Allen (’13) – Willetton Tigers, Jake Cannell (’11) State U/20s Captain and represented UWA at the University Games, Nikolas Iliadis (’11) – Stirling Senators, WASBL Most Improved Player 2013, Trian Iliadis (’06) – Wanneroo Wolves, leader in steals per game 2014, Jarrad Prior (’04) – Perth Redbacks, Jacob Reed (’07) – Willetton Tigers (Class 07), Oliver Sherratt (’11) – East Perth Eagles, WASBL Champions 2014, Joel Wagner (’04) – Perth Redbacks, Jake Withers (’09) – Kalamunda Suns.

Mr Andrew Osnain Head of Basketball 1st V Basketball Coach

1st V Basketball Back Row: Mr Brett Silver (Assistant Coach), Jack Wagner (Vice Captain), Tyson Lee, Bailey Cole (Vice Captain), Jayden Gerrand, Mr Andrew Osnain (Coach) Front Row: Nicholas Moulton, Nathan Sparks, Sebastien Pijls, Mitchell Hampson (Captain), Matthew Houwen, Jhonny Lutula, Stephen Pover

2nd V Basketball Back Row: Montell Aquino, Andrew Florido, Tyler Viskovich, Mr Russell Hinks Front Row: Hayden Da Rui, Alex Mancini, Joshua Houwen, Jayden Balestra, Adam Parora

3rd V Basketball Back Row: Yiming Dong, Nelson Waite, Mason Anderson, Nicholas Bonomelli, Mark Pavisich, Mr Adrian Good Front Row: Liam Fernandes, Isaiah Walley-Stack, Zen Best, Joseph Borowiec, Luke Pereira, Beau Salvia 4th V Basketball Back Row: Jose-Marid Mwipatayi, Daniel Maher (Captain), Jarrad Black, Mr Jonathan Brown, Curtis Reid, Louis Everall (Vice Captain), Bayley Smith (Vice Captain) Front Row: Harrison Turley, Jonathan Persich, Zen Best, Callum Radecki, William Langdon, Adrian Carusi

5th V Basketball Back Row: Isaac Curtis, Jack Dew, Brayden Murphy, James Price, Tyler Bormolini, Reece Drudi, Mr Gerard Theseira (Coach) Front Row: Joshua De Souza, Christopher Goi, Daniel Marsala, Zen Best, Thomas Salleo, Sheldon Dias

10A Basketball Back Row: Tamba Lebbie, Christian Martin, Fraser Barns, Mark Allen, Mr Patrick Banks (Coach) Front Row: Jesse Pigram, Kyle Cionci, Samuel Cannell (Captain), Jacob Houwen, Fintan O’Hurley

10B Basketball Left to Right: Nathan Huntley, Simon Tong, Leo Milazzo, Mr Michael Murphy, Nicholas Fanchi, Matthew Majewski, Andrei Lacsamana Absent: Jared Cole, Damon Marciano, Harrison Rhodes

10C Basketball Back Row: Scott Reid, Andrew Wittensleger, Henry Malkovic, Daniel Carter, Timothy Davidson, Ms Sarah Pontre Front Row: Michael Ferrari, Francis Calabro, Mitchell Aspinall, Trent Piccicacco, Luis Pinto

10D Basketball Back Row: Kieran McGovern, Liam Heald, Samual Hobbs, Benjamin Salerno, Jonah Saliba, Jordan Martin Front Row: Ben Pizzuto, Lachlan Carvey, André Roberts, Zac Riggio, Nicholas Bracone, Oscar Pecorari Absent: James Hoare, Miss Lisa Mack (Coach) 9A Basketball Back Row: Matthew Green, Oliver Spitteler, Liam Spadoni, Jake O’Brien, Benjamin McGuire, d’Artagnan Boylan, Thomas Coleman Front Row: Dominic Driscoll, Finn Allen, Alexander Coleman, Ethan Hansen, Jack Cox Absent: Mr Michael Roche (Coach)

9B Basketball Back Row: Taj Evans, Aron Morris-Black, James Caspersz-Loney, Nicholas Abrahams, Sebastian Bargmann, Mr Michael Brook Front Row: Matthew Rapkoch, Tyron Torre, Amos Lako, Luke Pearce, Georgios Palassis

9C Basketball Back Row: Kelston Councillor, Jedd Egan, Jack Canning, James Myers, Anthony Dang, Levi Councillor Absent: George Burke, Matthew Vereker, Mr Matthew Allen (Coach)

9D Basketball Back Row: Aiden Ong, Kevin Khuu, Samuel Thornley, Harrison Lockley, Jordan Hooper, Hieu Dong, Miss Rebekah Harris-Miller Front Row: Samuel Cotterill, David Strever, Joshua Croll, Matthew Pavisich, Jacob Cowan, Hector Divinagracia

8A Basketball Back Row: Joshua Boylen, Jai Davis, Steele Cahill, Connor McDonald, Oscar Bettini Front Row: Nicholas Martin, Zack Lane, Luke Pellegrini, Michael Le Absent: Mr Jake Cannell ( Coach)

8B Basketball Back Row: Kelly Schneider, Brock Marrapodi, Mr Rohan Van Dongen, Dylan Tierney, Roman Nicolaou Front Row: William Parkin, Matteo Primerano, Nicholas Druzianich, Zachary Robinson, Isaiah Reuben Absent: Steele Cahill 8C Basketball Back Row: Thomas Menaglio, Owen Milburn, Lucas Munoz, Lorenzo Maio, Anthony Carbone, Ms Lisa Laurino Front Row: Hacca Psaila, Benjamin Tricoli, Jordan Brown, Thomas Fable, Blake George, Ethan Roux Absent: Muhau Maliti, Matthew Hobbs

7A Basketball Back Row: Jacob Spitteler, Connor Seve, Mr Peter Oliver, Benjamin Pears, Luke Ottobrino Front Row: Lachlan Bertram, Luke Cotton, James Hardy, Xavier Carrabba, Lachlan Brennan, Kobe Bagshaw

8D Basketball Back Row: Louis Schelfhout, Reilly McClure, James Tong, James Henshall, Charles Clark Middle Row: Joshua Colton, Kosta Paraskov, Shawn Tai, Christian Rosso, Joseph Eng, Mr Martin Guest Front Row: Lam-Anh Nguyen, Joel Taylor, Samuel Allen, William Dickinson, Lex Agate, Tiernan Brahim

7B Basketball Back Row: Samuel Pesce, Matthew Della Gatta, Simon Fernandes, Benjamin Hanvey, James Della Gatta, Riley Boyd Front Row: Jake Pizzuto, Benjamin Allen, Timothy Forrest, Joshua Ford, Leroy Pigram Absent: Mr Jake Cannell (Coach)

7C Basketball Back Row: Jerome Iaconi, Jack Rhodes, Jack Lightfoot, Hugh Hogan, Geordie Atherton Middle Row: Kin Ting Poon, Anthony Atlas, Michael Todaro, Thomas Langdon, Harrison Scott-Rogan, Jarrod Jeremiah Front Row: Trey Dawson, Rory McElwee, Tomas Despotovski, Jacob D’Castro, Gaudi Robbins, Thairon Jansen Absent: Luke Cannell (Coach)

7D Basketball Back Row: Declan Farrell, Aaron Moore, Semisi Amato, Kael Everett, Angelo Carbone, Max Blair Front Row: Dylan Blaskovic, Davidson Canning, Isaac DelCasale, Lachlan Loveridge, Nicholas Cattalini Absent: Mr Corey Houwen (Coach) Development Basketball Back Row: Jeremy Clarke, Jack Thomson, Joshua Candeloro, Oliver Pabbruwe, Ethan Hornibrook Front Row: Jacques Mafrica, Tim Kelly, Luke Veersma, Ethan Marrapodi, Alexander Santoro Absent: Mr Andrew Jenkins (Coach)