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Fastbreak Basketball Academy is founded by Jarryd Hoppo, USA Div 1 College Basketball player from the Southern Utah Thunderbirds! Jarryd has represented the state of South Australia at National Championships four times and is a current NBL1 player for the South Adelaide Panthers.
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Fastbreak aims to provide an intensive training solution for players wanting to push themselves to the next level in their basketball skills and IQ. We provide a wholistic approach to player development with a focus on skills all while having fun.
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Fastbreak also have teams playing in both the Southern District Junior Basketball League and SA Church Basketball Association. We are always looking for more players. If you are interested in finding out more click HERE >
MEET THE COACHES
Jarryd Hoppo: Fastbreak Head Coach
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Jarryd is a former USA Div 1 College Basketball player from the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. Jarryd has represented the state of South Australia at National Championships four times and is a current NBL1 player for the South Adelaide Panthers. He prides himself on his passion for player development and looks forward to working with every Fastbreak player to help them develop their game in a positive, family environment.
David Gill
Fastbreak Coach of the Year for 2022-23 and Co-Coach of the Year for 2020-21, David’s passion for basketball began when he started playing as a kid. He played in numerous competitions/ grades up until he was 20. From the moment he started playing, David was hooked on the game & when his son Harley started playing, he jumped at the opportunity to coach. David was one of our first coaches and brings to Fastbreak a commitment to developing players’ skills & approach resulting in a confident and rewarding team culture. He also brings a great balance of hard work and fun to the teams he coaches, bringing a smile to the faces of everyone around him.
Nathan Pleavin
Nathan has been playing basketball since he was 6yrs old and played Div1/2 at South Adelaide until U23s and represented SA in a school team in U16s. He has been refereeing basketball for over 10yrs. His goal is to help the team gain new skills and knowledge to help them succeed in basketball and take it out into everyday life. He hopes the players all have a good time and can develop as players and as a group.
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Oscar Turnbull
Oscar started coaching football at age 17 & has been coaching ever since. He enjoys both teaching & learning from the players and is looking forward to a fun season. He believes that teams need to play both good team and 1:1 defence as well as fast, exciting offence.
Ben Hoppo
Ben has been playing district basketball since age 11, starting in Div 3 & working his way up to Div 1 at Forestville. He started basketball coaching in 2022 and is looking forward to passing on his growing knowledge to ensure all players develop their game and have some success along the way as a result.
Darryl Totaro
Darryl is both a coach and Fastbreak's specialist skills coach. He has 17 years experience as a basketball coach in both SA & NSW and has been a player and referee for over 40 years. He has a strong passion for the game and a desire to pass on his experience and passion to the next generation of young men and women. He believes that basketball is a road to learning about life’s skills through teamwork, dedication, hard work and effort and likes to guide players to strive for their best and to enjoy the journey of basketball at any and all levels of the sport.
Jamie Nancarrow
Jamie has played both district junior and senior basketball and has more recently coached juniors at a range of levels. He grew up in the country when basketball wasn’t mainstream, and he relied on his family’s commitment to enable him to play. He is very team focused and passionate about players growing on and off the court. He loves introducing techniques, training, and in-game scenarios to challenge the team, players and opponents.
Adam Williams
Adam has coached UniSA senior men's district teams and more recently district basketball at South Adelaide coaching girls and boys in U10 up to U18 age levels. He has also coached many domestic teams over the past 5 years. Adam has assisted the Adelaide 36ers with their school holiday basketball camps in recent years, as well as being a coach at the Maher/Ninnis basketball camps. In recent years his focus has been to cultivate, encourage and provide guidance to young people starting their basketball journey hoping to inspire their passion for the game so they too might also provide guidance to those that follow them in the future. He coaches with an emphasis on fun, friendships, family and fitness.
Larry Clarke
Larry started playing basketball as a schoolboy in WA. When he moved to SA, he played lower grade district for South Adelaide and Sturt. Larry coached juniors at South for 10 years including all age groups from U12s to U18s. He was rewarded with Life Membership to South Adelaide Basketball Club. He has also coached district reserve women and has been an assistant coach to senior women at Sturt. Larry enjoys teaching and developing young people's skills and believes team sports builds character with a team first approach.
James Brooks
James joined Fastbreak in 2024 and has previously coached an U14 domestic basketball team and worked as a Kelly sports coach. James is currently playing basketball for the South NBL1 squad and was previously a Fastbreak player. He is excited to pass on his basketball knowledge and create a good team environment resulting in success throughout the season.
Ross Coleman
Ross joined Fastbreak as the coach in 2024. He is a basketballer and footballer and played district basketball from age 12-18 after which time he stopped playing basketball to focus on his football career which he played semi-professionally. He has played football from age 7 to 30 and has coached both football and basketball at the Under 12 and Under 14 level. He believes that it is important for kids to learn how to be team players. Learning to play for the team, not just for individual glory, helps them to grow into better players and more importantly, better people.
Marcus Baker-Kang
Marcus is back to coach at Fastbreak for the Summer season 2024-25. He has coached a local social team and Southern Tigers domestic team. He strongly believes in networking, community and respect for oneself and others. He is looking to provide consistency, core skills, fundamentals, and mental support because every player brings something unique to a team. He is excited for the upcoming season.
Gareth Thomas
Gareth is back to coach at Fastbreak for the summer season 2024-25. Gareth plays football for Scotch College. Jarryd saw huge potential in Gareth when he coached him at Scotch College in 2022, not only as a basketball player but as a coach as well and we are thrilled to have him back again at Fastbreak! He believes that it is important to learn how to play as a team and to play hard but with good sportsmanship.
Jess Ellis
Jess joins us for the first time for the summer season 2024-25. Her basketball journey began 8 years ago, and it has shaped who she is both on and off the court. Two years ago, she stepped into coaching, and it’s been one of the most rewarding experiences of her life. She is passionate about helping players grow—both as athletes and as individuals. Her coaching philosophy focuses on creating a positive and inclusive environment where everyone feels supported to reach their potential. She believes in building strong fundamentals, encouraging a love for the game, and fostering a growth mindset that goes beyond basketball. As a coach, she feels her goal is to guide players to develop their skills, embrace teamwork, and build resilience in the face of challenges. She strives to instil respect, accountability, and sportsmanship in everything we do, because she believes these qualities are as important as the points we score on the court. Basketball has given her so much, and she's committed to giving back by inspiring the next generation of players to find their own passion and success in the sport. Welcome to Fastbreak Jess!
Will Totaro
William joins us for the first time for the summer season 2024-25! He has played basketball all his life because Dad (Darryl) taught their family. He has played for the Wagga rep team and South Adelaide. He started coaching this season to follow in his dad’s footsteps. He believes that players need to work as a team and have some fun along the way! Welcome to Fastbreak Will!
Jack Ellison
Jack joins us for the first time for the summer season 24-25. He has been coaching basketball and volleyball for one year and got into coaching because of the positive experiences he had with his own coaches and how they were able to develop me as an athlete and an individual. Jack hopes to teach athletes to approach everything with 100% whether this in on the basketball court or in other areas of life. Welcome to Fastbreak Jack!
Evan Abbott
Evan joins Fastbreak for the first time for the summer season 2024-25. Evan has been playing basketball for as long as he can remember and is one of the OG players for Fastbreak. The game has been a big part of his life, teaching him things like hard work, teamwork, and how to bounce back from challenges. That’s what got him into coaching, he wanted to share what he’s learnt and help others grow as players and as people while having fun with the game he loves.
As a coach, Evan really values letting players have input on the game. He makes sure they’re part of the conversation when it comes to adjustments and decisions because he thinks it’s important for them to understand the "why" behind the changes. This helps them learn, build confidence, and grow not just as players but also as leaders on and off the court. Welcome to Fastbreak as a coach Evan!
Dylan Hicks
Dylan joins us for the first time in the summer season 2024-25. He has played junior basketball at South Adelaide & Sturt and senior basketball at South. He won the 2000/01 club MVP in the ABL (now NBL1). He has coached since the early 2000’s at South & over the last decade has spent time in athletics, coaching SA’s fastest senior male sprinters. Dylan currently works at Flinders University lecturing in skills acquisition, sports biomechanics & sport coaching. He is very excited to begin working with the Fastbreak community and assisting those players starting their basketball journey. Welcome to Fastbreak Dylan!
Natalie Golding
Nat joins us for the first time for the summer season 2024-25. She started playing for South in U12’s and still plays to this day! She started coaching at South when she was still in high school over 20 years ago and coached both girls’ and boys’ teams. She had a 10-year break and then came back to coaching when her daughter started playing. She loves to see the development in players as it gives her great joy seeing them have fun making new friends and working together as a team to achieve their goals. She admits she is a little old school and believes you should train harder than you play so you are ready come game day. If you deposit the effort in training, you withdraw the benefits in the game. Welcome to Fastbreak Nat!
Boris Bosatlija
Boris joins us for the first time for the summer season 2024-25. Boris brings to Fastbreak an extensive wealth of basketball knowledge. He played Div1/2 Juniors for South until U21’s before taking up coaching where he has thrived. He currently heads up the successful U21 program for South Adelaide and was previously their U16 & U18 Div 2 coach. Boris also heads up Hustle Performance which delivers individual and group training and offers USA playing tours for U18 plus players. We feel privileged and lucky to have Boris on board working with our older players. Welcome to Fastbreak Boris!
Anna Ranaldo
Anna is currently taking a break from coaching at Fastbreak but was excited to return to coaching after a 20-year break having played high level basketball in New Zealand and coached an U14 girls’ team and the NZ Men’s Special Olympics team. She is equal parts excited and nervous to return to coaching! She has 5 children ranging in age from 13-24 with one still playing basketball. Her passion is for fostering a sense of self, love and willingness to fail, learn and succeed together as people first and basketballers second! Welcome to Fastbreak Anna!
Steph Wheatland
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Steph is currently taking a break from coaching. She started playing basketball at the age of 9 and played Div 1 district at both Sturt and South Adelaide. She has coached at Nationals with an U14 team, multiple domestic teams and an U12 district boys’ team. She enjoys providing players with a rewarding environment where they are excited to come together, learn and be better both individually and as a team. She loves sharing her knowledge and watching players grow and improve.
Bailey Gilbert
Bailey is currently taking a break from coaching at Fastbreak but looks forward to working with players and parents when he returns. Bailey has played basketball for many years and was in the NBL1 squad for South Adelaide and is currently playing in the NBL1 Mavericks team. He brings a wealth of knowledge in basketball and, while he has had limited coaching experience, he has a passion for the kids and their development. He is excited to pass on his knowledge to make them better players.