Meet your Coaches
HEAD COACH CHRIS MWABA
Chris holds a Basketball Victoria accreditation as well as the relevant certificates to coach junior athletes. He has years of experience on the basketball court both as a player and a coach. Head Coach for VJBL and Assistant for Youth League in 2023 & 2024, he was the recipient of the "EXTRA MILE" award for his efforts and involvement in the Sabres program at Sandringham. Coach Chris has also received the "Judy Barlow" award for his contribution to the representative program across multiple teams.
Chris has been involved with VJBL, Youth League and NBL1 at the Sandringham Sabres and has spent time as the Coaching Coordinator at Mustangs Basketball Club. In 2025, he took over the Chelsea Gulls Youth League Women’s Team mid-season and will return as the Head Coach for the Chelsea Gulls BIG V season in 2026.
With a true passion for basketball and player development, Chris is dedicated to coaching and making this program have a lasting impact on your child’s journey.
COACH KYAN
Hi, my name is Kyan & I’m a Coach @CM BASKETBALL COACHING. I hold a BV coaching accreditation as well as first aid & CPR certificate. I have been playing basketball for over 12 years & coaching at Mustangs Basketball Club for the past 5 years. I am currently studying with SEDA & Melbourne United to obtain a dual Diploma & hopefully gain the skills I need to secure a job in the sporting industry. I have been involved in the Youth Coaching Program run by Head Coach, CHRIS MWABA & have learned invaluable lessons & skills during this time. I love coaching kids & being part of their growth & development on their basketball journey!
COACH B
"Hi, I'm COACH B!, or otherwise known as Bryan, and I'm a coach at CM Basketball Coaching. Formally, I studied Sport, Recreation & Excercise Science at Manukau Institute of Technology in NZ, as well as holding a Basketball Victoria coaching accreditaion. As a coach, basketball has provided me with opportunitites to coach various age groups both in Australia & New Zealand which included multiple tours of the US. As a Bayside local, I coach at Mentone Mustangs and Head coach for VJBL at Keysborough Cougars. I also played Division 2 representative basketball before migrating to Australia. Basketball has taught me many things, both on and off the court, and I find that supporting and encouraging the youth through the game of basketball as a coach is an extremely humbling & rewarding experience."