About us
WHO ARE WE?
Iron Tigers Basketball Club is a professionally structured youth basketball organisation based on the Central Coast, providing competition, training and development opportunities for athletes across multiple locations.
We operate teams and development programs from Terrigal, Bateau Bay, Lake Haven, Niagara Park and Woy Woy, creating clear entry points for young athletes to start playing, improve their skills and progress through the game.
Our focus is on quality coaching, structured development, positive team environments and making basketball easier for families to access and navigate.
Our Mission
To provide young athletes with accessible, professionally coached basketball environments where they can develop their skills, confidence and understanding of the game.
We aim to create clear pathways from first involvement in basketball through to competitive and representative opportunities, while building a strong club community where athletes are supported to keep playing and improving.
What Makes Us Unique
Iron Tigers combines the structure of a professionally run basketball organisation with the accessibility of local competition.
Families do not need to build their own teams, find coaches or manage competition administration. Iron Tigers coordinates the complete team environment, including coaching, training, competition entry, communication and athlete development.
Our model allows athletes to access consistent coaching and development across multiple Central Coast locations while still participating in competitions appropriate to their age and ability.
- Professionally Structured Teams – organised teams with dedicated coaches and clear communication.
- Weekly Development – structured training focused on individual and team improvement.
- Regular Competition – consistent opportunities to apply skills in games.
- Development Pathways – opportunities to progress through Iron Tigers programs and into representative basketball.
- Qualified Coaches – coaches supported through an organisation-wide coaching framework.
- Multiple Locations – basketball opportunities across the Central Coast.
- A Supportive Club Environment – a culture focused on development, participation and long-term retention.
Our Team
Iron Tigers is led by an experienced team of basketball coaches, operational staff and site leaders who oversee the delivery of our teams, programs and athlete development across the Central Coast.
Matt Shorrock
Founder | Director
Matt Shorrock is the Founder and Director of Iron Tigers Basketball Club and an experienced Basketball Australia Representative Coach.
His coaching experience spans junior and senior representative basketball, school basketball and state-level programs. Matt has coached with Central Coast Crusaders and Waves, Central Coast Grammar School and Basketball NSW, and currently serves as Head Coach of the NSW Ivor Burge Men’s state team.
Through Iron Tigers, Matt has focused on building a professionally structured development environment that provides young athletes with more opportunities to play, train and progress through basketball.
His coaching philosophy centres on skill development, player confidence, decision-making and creating environments where athletes are challenged while continuing to enjoy the game.
Leadership team
- Amanda McDonnell — Operations Manager
- Ed Forcadilla — Director of Coaching
- Anthony Broussard — Site Lead Terrigal
- Peter Maier — Site Lead Niagara Park
- Suzanne Shui-Haskins — Site Lead Bateau Bay
- Grant Cresswell — Site Lead Lake Haven
- Lachlan Hervay — Site Lead Woy Woy
Our Beginnings
Iron Tigers began with a small group of athletes who attended our earliest academy sessions and helped establish the culture of the club.
Many of those athletes continued into Iron Tigers teams and programs as the organisation grew. In recognition of their contribution to the earliest stages of the club, they are recognised as our Foundation Squad.
Let’s elevate the game together!
Our Beginnings
Iron Tigers started with a small group of athletes who joined our very first academy sessions and helped shape the culture of the club in its earliest days.
These players trained when the program was just getting started and are still representing Iron Tigers teams today. In recognition of their loyalty and contribution to the club’s journey, they have been recognised as our Foundation Squad.