Approved Development Coaches
Individual Training
Looking for additional support outside of team training?
Iron Tigers Approved Development Coaches provide individual and small group coaching for athletes looking to accelerate their development, build confidence and work on specific areas of their game.
Unlike many private training services, our Approved Development Coaches follow a structured development process. Each athlete begins with a Performance Consult to identify strengths, development priorities and clear areas of focus before progressing into ongoing coaching.
Whether an athlete is preparing for representative basketball, working towards increased confidence, improving specific skills or simply looking for additional support, our coaches can help create a clear pathway for improvement.
How It Works
Step 1 – Choose a Coach
Browse our Approved Development Coaches and select the coach who best aligns with your athlete’s goals.
Step 2 – Performance Consult
Your coach will complete an initial assessment to identify current strengths, development priorities and recommended focus areas.
Step 3 – Ongoing Development
Training sessions are tailored to the athlete’s individual needs and linked directly to their development goals.
Step 4 – Progress Review
Athletes and parents receive ongoing feedback and guidance to ensure progress remains aligned with their objectives.
What is an Approved Development Coach?
Our Approved Development Coaches are current Iron Tigers coaches who have demonstrated strong coaching standards and are trusted to represent the club’s player development philosophy.
Each coach operates independently and manages their own:
- Coaching fees
- Scheduling
- Venue arrangements
- Session delivery
Iron Tigers provides the endorsement and referral pathway only.
Browse the coach profiles below to learn more and submit an enquiry directly to your preferred coach.
Current Approved Development Coaches
Grant Cresswell
Grant is a long-time basketball player and coach who enjoys working with athletes of all ages and ability levels.
His sessions focus on practical skill development, helping players improve their shooting, movement, dribbling and spatial awareness.
Athletes working with Grant can expect detailed, effective training that helps them become smarter, more confident players.
Grant believes individual development is where players build the skills they bring back to their team.
Areas of expertise
Shooting
Body movement
Dribbling
Spatial awareness
Game understanding
Georgia Bickhoff
Georgia is a current Youth League player and basketball coach who is passionate about helping athletes build confidence, develop their skills and enjoy the game.
Her coaching approach focuses on understanding each athlete’s strengths and building from them. Georgia believes every player develops differently and works to create an environment where athletes feel supported, challenged and motivated to improve.
Athletes working with Georgia can expect clear communication, a positive learning environment and individualised coaching designed to help them grow both on and off the court.
Areas of expertise
Confidence building
Skill development
Athlete mentoring
Communication and teamwork
Representative preparation
Female athlete development
