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Issue 32, October , 2015 going, We know you will do State Cup and Sate Shield. NSW proud! Happenings in October We have also welcomed to the Congratulations to all those (check out www.bnsw.com.au who took part. BNSW family, Nathan Kirwan (working in our High Perfor- for more details) 28t Sep - 3rd October I also feel very proud at the mance team as our new Devel- moment. Every weekend for opment Officer) and also current 14 Girls Nationals - Gosford the last few months, our Uni Flames and U17 14 Boys Nationals - Perth , WA From the Desk of Danny our amazing BNSW Staff were at National Team Head Coach 10th October Shannon Seebohm as our new Senior League Annual Meeting, CEO… Hello Everyone, a different venue every week to ensure, that no matter the NITP Head Coach. With these Figtree Conference Centre There is always mixed event, it ran smoothly and two quality individuals on board, 18th October emotions at this time of was a success. So a huge it will be exciting times ahead! Southern Junior League Annual Meet- year. September saw the heartfelt thank you! ing - Yass Soldiers Club conclusion to the Molten As you can read, its been a Western Junior League Annual Meet- Waratah League across our October sees the U14 Na- busy period here at BNSW and ing - Young Services Club with 2016 fast approaching, it junior leagues. Knowing tional Club Championships 23rd October that the 2015 season is take place. This year the 14 does not look like we will be slowing down anytime soon. Eastern Junior League Annual Meet- over is always a little sad Boys will be travelling to ing - Morisset Country Club but the excitement for 2016 Perth and the Under 14Girls never sleeps! is already building! will be hosted by Gosford 24th October Basketball right here in our Northern Junior League Annual Meet- It was great to get out there great state. Good luck to all Until next time, keep safe! ing - Grafton District Club and watch teams from all the teams and referees Does your Association have over the state battle it out in an event coming up during the State Championships, the offseason? Let us know and we can have it placed BNSW AUSSIE HOOPS right here on our monthly calendar

Inside this issue:

CEO Wrap 1

Doing this right 2- 3 or doing the right thing

Congratulations 4 Albert Joseph on his appointment

Climb on board 5 with the NBL

Aussie Hoops 6 Insight

Halloween DIY 7 Costumes 7 BNSW Contact

Page 1 Doing things Right OR Doing the to effectively cover both operational and strategic issues. But as your organisation grows this RIGHT things??? clearly has to also alter.

Over the last few months I have been involved So when I use the term strategic vs. tactical with many Associations who are asking for some thinking, it’s not to imply that they are at odds guidance and feedback with their Strategic with one another; rather it’s to contrast the Planning process and how they could more difference between the two, so you can begin to effectively run their Associations, and even their distinguish and appreciate those differences. It’s Clubs. also critical to recognize when you are applying tactical thinking to an issue when strategic It struck me that there is a common theme that thinking is what is needed. many Boards seem to struggle with, and that is the difference between tactical thinking and Difficulties arise when one or the other, rather strategic thinking. than both, is used to tackle a problem. Strategic thinkers tend to analyze the situation but often Basically, Tactical thinking is “doing things right,” fail to take action. “Paralysis by analysis” is their while Strategic thinking is “doing the right things.” downfall. Tactical thinkers are all about “doing Strategic thinking is typically leadership: creating something,” and doing it now…… but they often the vision. Whereas Tactical thinking is don’t think before springing into action; so management: implementing the vision. oftentimes, their action is ineffective, and perhaps unnecessary. If only they’d taken the I often check Minutes of Meetings and calculate time to step back and analyze the situation how much of the meeting is spent “in the beforehand. past” (ie reporting about past events, past financials, past appointments, ratifying past The difference between strategic and tactical decisions, etc) and how much time is spent on thinking is seen in the title of this article, “Doing “the future”. It remains much skewed towards Things Right vs. Doing the Right Things.” spending time “in the past”. Tactical thinkers tend to focus on “doing things right,” and strategic thinkers are concerned with When it comes to strategic vs. tactical planning, “doing the right things.” But let’s consider that many Board and committee members come in statement for just a moment. If you do something as either / or. That is, their DNA is already wired “right,” but it’s the wrong thing to do, your efforts as a “tactical” thinker or their DNA is already will be futile. Conversely, if you do the “right wired as being a “strategic thinker”. The thing,” but you do it wrong, you’ll also fail challenge then becomes for those who are miserably. operational (tactical) in their nature, to go against their own nature (DNA) and join the ranks of the strategic thinkers. This DNA is strong and powerful and makes us believe that our type of thinking must be superior. But regardless of whether you are a strategic or a tactical thinker, you must come to realize that both types are critical to success; and you must learn to appreciate your job as a Board member is to be strategic and in this, your General Manager (or CEO) also needs to be strategic and the Association with “the future” whereas the staff need to be tactical. Also, the size of your Association must be taken into account because with small local associations, Boards may need to be both operational and strategic, simply because they may have not have sufficient staff Doing the Wrong Thing, but Doing it Right Continued…. A month ago I was working with another Association whose Board felt that the primary way of getting more members/players is through “Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to attending local sporting events and spreading victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise the word about joining basketball. Belonging to before the defeat” – Sun Tzu groups such as chambers of commerce, establishing relationships with people that could become new members or who know others who could become members.

The problem was that, this sort of “meet and greet” approach could at best reach a few people and was not able to penetrate a large slab of people in the town. What this Association needed was a website to expose basketball to the public. Networking meetings were getting them one or two members, at best, a month. The Board felt they were on the right path but were just “doing the thing wrong” and so, had to try harder—more networking meetings, talk to more people, and so on. Fortunately, they realized that, although they were “doing the thing right,” it was “the wrong thing” to do for their association.

In another association, the Board decided that Let me give you a couple of examples. membership was falling because they had no proper structure and so decided to attend to Doing the Right Thing, but Doing it Wrong revitalizing their Constitutions, By-Laws, Competition rules etc. It was only when a parent A certain Association (shall remain nameless) got on the Board that they realized that none of wanted to get more members and decided to those things mattered to the consumer and that cold call families in their town. Without a script or what was driving people to other sports was the much of plan, they opened the phone book and lack of coaches and referees at the domestic started calling. level.

As you can imagine, they were less than Again, another example of “doing things right, successful. They got about 5 new members, so instead of doing the right things” they decided that cold calling wasn’t the way to find new members. It wasn’t until a few years So next time you are in a Committee meeting or later that they heard of another association in a a Board meeting or a Club meeting, just quietly similar-sized town who were having great figure out how much time is spent discussing success with cold calling because they had a “the past”, how much time is allocated “for the well prepared script and friendlier callers. Thus future” and whether the discussion is strategic or when the original association we are talking tactical (operational) in nature and double – about failed, they concluded that they were check, no, triple-check that you are all not just “doing the wrong thing,” when in reality, we were doing things right, but actually doing the right “doing the thing wrong.” things. Danny Martinez - CEO BNSW Congratulations Albert Joseph on his ap- pointment– Source NBL.com.au BNSW Would like to congratulate Albert Joseph on his appointment as the Senior Referee Manager for the upcoming 2015/16 NBL seasonThe National Basketball League (NBL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Albert Joseph as the Senior Referee Manager for the upcoming 2015/16 NBL season, effective immediately.

Joseph joins the NBL with an impressive basketball background and has been involved with a number of programs at state, national and internation- al level. As a FIBA Technical Commissioner, Joseph recently attended the FIBA World Champi- onships as a Referee Supervisor and is now looking forward to his new role with the NBL“ After traversing the different levels of officiating and referee coaching, I’m excited to make the NBL my core focus. There is a lot to be done in a short amount of time, including mentally preparing all our referees for season tip-off, which is just around the corner,” said Joseph. “That said, it’s a privilege to be able to join a program that already has such a strong foundation. Those involved in the previous administration are highly experienced, are elite in their field and what they did was fantastic. “We certainly won’t be throwing out what they have already achieved, we will build on their foundations and we’re going to continue to grow.”

After working extensively at the national level with the NBL, WNBL and in- cluding the National Junior Championships, Joseph says a critical part of the program will be the integration and alignment with Basketball Australia and Basketball New Zealand’s referee devel- opment and pathways. “We want to be involved with the identification and nurturing of talent, with the state programs, Basketball Australia and Basketball New Zealand to produce the best and most elite referees in both countries,” he said. “Enhancing the skills of referees will be a key focus and we will be working widely with respected national and international educators to en- sure officials receive the highest level of training and development.

“We will be working closely and cooperatively with BA, BBNZ and FIBA to ensure that NBL refer- ees are also prepared for international events, so if they get the call up from FIBA then they are ready. It is important for the NBL and FIBA to have these referees performing at the highest lev- els at all times.” Joining Joseph in his appointment is Sean Gottliebsen who takes on the role of Referee Coordinator. Gottliebsen boasts a wealth of experience having worked with both Bas- ketball Australia and the NBL continuously over a number of years, and will work closely with Jo- seph throughout the season.

NBL Head of Operations Bret Mactavish is pleased with the appointments. “We are thrilled to welcome Albert into the NBL family, and we look forward to his contribution to our competition. He brings proven leadership skills and has a strong passion for excellence, which will undoubt- edly resonate with all of our referees,” said Mactavish. “Similarly, we welcome Sean back again this season. Sean’s commitment is undeniable and we are grateful we will be able to continue to leverage his referee industry experience. “Both Albert and Sean are well respected by all of our referees and we will continue to add com- plementary roles as we develop the NBL’s referee leadership team.

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CLIMB ON BOARD THE NBL - Steve Carinfo

I have been involved in the National Basketball League since 1986, when I suited up for the Hobart Tassie Devils. I have seen the highs and the lows of this great game coming up on 30 years. I've heard all criticism that has been thrown from every angle, from the game being changed to summer, the salary cap, no free to air, pay TV, scheduling times, promote the young Australian players, promote the marquee Ameri- can imports. Many have pointed out the hurdles the NBL has to overcome and how the league has gone about it, but I can't recall anybody putting their money where their mouth is, until now. So stop your whinging about the way it was in the 90's and climb on board! I've met the NBL's new top guy Larry Kestelman, I don't know him well but I do know he is making his vision happen in a hurry. Let's just have a look at what he has done in a short period of time. He stated telecommunications company Dodo who sponsored the Mel- bourne Tigers. Eventually he took over the ownership of the club, and in a bold move rebranded the rich in history Melbourne Tigers to . His biggest move came after Melbourne United's first year in the league, when Kestelman bought a majority share in the NBL. Since that day the league has stacked on some much needed changes, even his critics can't make light of the boxes he has ticked in one off season. Starting with the greatest TV deal in the history of the NBL! ALL games are live in HD on Fox Sports. A new NBL logo and new major sponsorship deals with Chemist Warehouse, Virgin Airlines, Champion , McDavid and Shock to name a few. NBA champion is an Australian Ambassador. The Bris- bane Bullets will be re-joining the league in 2016/17 NBL season, after being out of the competition since 2008. The credentialed imports the league has seen, with Josh Childress coming back for a second season. If the NBL can keep the interest of the 2004 sixth pick in the NBA draft and lure back eight year international veteran , I like where the league is going. The presence in social media has never been so visible then it has been this past off season. So let's all hop on and ride the NBL to new heights!

Page 5 AUSSIE HOOPS WHAT ?? AUSSIE HOOPS WOW !!! Want to learn how to play basketball - get on board the Aussie Hoops express. Aussie Hoops is Basketball Australia’s official junior game development program for 5-10 year old kids. It is a national program which provides an environment where kids of all abilities can achieve on the court – and reap the rewards of skill development, enhanced self- esteem, social co-operation and grassroots sports participation. Aussie Hoops introduces kids to basketball in a structured and accredited environment with the new Aussie Hoops Community Coach course available online. This course ensures coaches are aware and able to engage all participants in each session, from those who will be the next Lauren Jackson & Patty Mills, to those who just want to have fun & learn new skills for the term. NSW has had 2135 new children participate in Aussie Hoops programs in 2015.

Girl’s participation is on the rise with an increase of 18% just from Term 2 to Term 3 in NSW. The Australian Sports Commission, in partnership with Basketball Australia also has the re- sources available to support Aussie Hoops Associations to run Aussie Hoops programs as a part of Sporting Schools through primary schools across the country.

100 Primary schools will have experienced an Aussie Hoops program by the end of term 4 & look out for an explosion of basketball in the schools in 2016. Congratulations to all our Aussie Hoops Associations who are reaping the benefits of the Sporting Schools program. These Associations have joined up to Aussie Hoops & the kids are loving it Armidale Ballina Batemans Bay Bathurst Blue Mountains Byron Bay Camden Valley Macarthur Central Coast Waves Cessnock City of Sydney Coffs Harbour Denman Gilgandra Glebe Grafton Griffith Hawkesbury Illawarra Junee Leeton Lismore Lithgow Liverpool Maitland Milton Ul- ladulla Moss Vale Mudgee Muswellbrook Narrandera Narromine Newcastle Orange Penrith Port Macquarie Queanbeyan Shoalhaven Springwood St George Sutherland Tamworth Taree Tenterfield Wagga Wagga West Wyalong Yamba

Want to find out more - contact Esther Maling or Rick Bywater on (02) 8765 8555 or for more information please visit www.bnsw.com.au

Page 6 '80s Rocker Smarty-Pants

1. Search the Internet to find an image or 1.With a hot-glue gun, glue 30 to 35 rolls logo of an '80s band (think Poison, Bon Jovi, of Smarties candies to the front of a pair Guns N' Roses). Print onto a sheet of iron-on of solid-color dark pants. You can place printer paper specifically for dark fabrics. Iron them in rows or randomly. (If you decide onto front of a plain black T-shirt per manufac- to glue the candy rolls in the back of the turer's instructions. pants as well, avoid the top section so 2. Wear rocker wig and jeans (ideally, acid- that your child can sit down comfortably.) wash). Accessorize with plastic-cord necklace, black eyeliner and black nail polish, if desired. 2.Glue individual Smarties candies to Grab a guitar (or a blow-up one). an inexpensive headband or cap.

3.Wear with a bright top and bright shoes.

Rubik's Cube Jellyfish 1.Cut holes for the head and arms in 1. Arrange half a bag of polyfill stuff- a square box (we used a 16 by 16-inch). ing around the brim of a straw sombrero. Cut the flaps off the open end so that

child can pull the finished cube over 2.Cut circle of blue satin 10 inches larger than head. brim. With a hot-glue gun, glue it under hat bit by bit. Alternate sides as you go to make it 2.With craft glue, glue four 8 1/2 by 11- even. inch sheets of green paper to one side. Repeat with blue, orange, yellow and red 3.Repeat with same-size circle of sheer, shim- paper on other sides. (You may need mery fabric, covering the satin. Smooth top more if you use a larger box than we did.) into dome shape. Then create the squares with black elec- trical tape.

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