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Basketball game from Luke Girke’s playing journey

BUILD YOUR GAME. BACK YOUR AMBITION.

MELBOURNE BASKETBALL COACHING

WITH LUKE GIRKE

Victorian Schoolboys — Luke Girke selected to represent Victoria. Edited archival photo.

FROM PLAYER TO COACH. EVERY REP HAS A PURPOSE.

Melbourne Tigers — 2011 National Junior Classic Under 18 champions. Luke Girke’s playing journey. Edited archival photo.

I’m Luke Girke. My basketball journey took me from Melbourne Tigers state and National Classic titles and Victorian Schoolboys selection to a CIS scholarship at the University of Regina in Canada.

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With the Tigers, I was coached by Lindsay Gaze and later Andrew Gaze. Through AUBD, I learned from Sedale Threatt, Sedale Threatt Jr., Lanard Copeland, Mark Bradtke, Darryl McDonald and Adonis Jordan. Skills coach Nick Abdicevic helped refine my individual game.

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At the Andrew Bogut Post-Graduate Academy, I trained under Luke Sunderland. In Canada, strength coach Dan Farthing at Level 10 broadened my understanding of athletic development.

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I built my game through deliberate practice: breaking skills down, working on weaknesses and learning to compete with confidence. Those experiences shape how I coach today—clear feedback, purposeful repetitions and skills that transfer into games.

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​Skills & Drills brings that approach to individual coaching, small groups and holiday camps. For student athletes looking beyond the court, academic pathway preparation supports the next part of the journey.

COACHING & PATHWAYS

University of Regina Cougars, 2013–14 — Luke Girke’s CIS scholarship pathway. AI-assisted edit. Photo: University of Regina Athletics.

Individual Coaching

Focused 1-on-1 sessions built around your game. Develop shooting, ball handling, footwork and decisions with direct feedback from Luke. Tell us your goals and preferred area; we’ll confirm a suitable court, availability and pricing.

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Small Group Training

Develop skills with others through purposeful drills and competitive game situations. Register your interest in a small group, or enquire with friends. Group size, venue and session times are confirmed after enquiry.

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Holiday Camps

Basketball skills, games and team challenges for the school holidays. Build fundamentals and confidence in a supportive setting. Register your interest; age groups, dates and venues will be confirmed before bookings open.

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Academic Pathways

Support for student athletes exploring overseas study: organise transcripts, navigate SAT options and plan application steps. We’ll agree the scope before you commit. Admission, eligibility and scholarship decisions remain with the relevant institutions.

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Elite development — Luke Girke with Andrew Bogut. Post-Graduate Academy experience. AI-assisted archival photo edit.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR GAME

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