The ProBall Team
Over 100 years of combined basketball experience. Built in Sydney. Devoted to developing the next generation.
Ben
Osborne
Founder
Ben Osborne
Founder
Ben has worked in basketball for the last 30 years. A career defined by a love for the game and a commitment to growing it from the ground up. As General Manager of the City of Sydney Basketball Association, Ben built one of the most active grassroots basketball networks in NSW.
A decorated competitor himself, Ben claimed a silver medal at the 2012 London Paralympics — bringing elite performance experience into everything he builds at ProBall. His coaching philosophy is personal, hands-on, and deeply invested in each athlete's long-term growth.
Mike Osborne
Coaching Director
Mike is one of Australia's early basketball influences — a former NBL coach with the Adelaide 36ers and the West Sydney Weststars, and a founding figure in the sport's development across the country.
Having served as South Australia's State Coaching Director, Mike has shaped the careers of countless players and coaches over decades. His greatest achievement? Founding ProBall in 1982 — a club that has been developing Sydney's young basketball talent ever since.
Mike
Osborne
Coaching Director
Rex
Nottage
Technical Adviser
Rex Nottage
Technical Adviser
With over 40 years coaching basketball, Rex Nottage is widely regarded as the GOAT of shooting in NSW. His résumé spans the highest levels of the game — NSW Director of Coaching, NSW ITC Coach, SEABL Coach, NBL Coach, and representative coach for NSW State and Australian national teams.
As Director of Basketball at Newington College, Rex built one of the most decorated school basketball programs in the country — 624–148 win-loss record, 6 state championships, 10 GPS titles, and top-three finishes in 11 of the last 16 Australian School Championships. Dozens of his players went on to US college programs.
Sam Clemens
Operations Manager & Coach
A lifetime basketball junkie obsessed with technical detail. Sam captained Basketball at Newington College in 2019 and co-captained the NSW Basketball team in 2017 — developing the competitive pedigree he now brings to every ProBall session.
Currently studying at the University of Sydney, Sam is driven by a desire to pay forward the guidance he received from his own mentors — helping young athletes grow the same way he did. He keeps operations sharp and the coaching standards high.
Sam
Clemens
Operations Manager & Coach
Alex
Cantori
Program Director, Coach
Alex Cantori
Program Director, Coach
Alex is a passionate junior basketball coach based in Sydney, dedicated to developing young athletes both on and off the court. With a background in community sport and a degree in physical education, Alex focuses on fundamentals, teamwork, and confidence building. Known for high energy training sessions and a supportive coaching style, he helps players grow their skills while fostering a love for the game.
Alex has coached under 12 and under 14 teams to representative finals and takes pride in creating inclusive environments where every player feels valued and motivated to improve. He mentors aspiring assistant coaches.
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