MEET BRETT MCKEAN
BUILDING PLAYERS. BUILDING PEOPLE
Basketball has been a part of my life for more than 30 years.
I began playing at the age of eight and started coaching at just fourteen. Since then, I've dedicated my career to developing athletes of all ages—from beginners taking their first steps onto the court to Victorian Championship, National Championship and NBL1-level programs.
BMB Basketball was created from a simple belief:
Every player deserves access to high-quality coaching, strong values and a pathway to become the best version of themselves—both on and off the court.
Our philosophy isn't built around chasing quick wins.
It's built around developing confident people through discipline, accountability, teamwork and relentless attention to the fundamentals.
We don't just coach basketball.
We build character.
Coaching Philosophy
Everything we do at BMB is built on five principles.
🏀 Fundamentals First.
Every great player starts with elite fundamentals.
🧠 Basketball IQ
Understanding the game is just as important as athletic ability.
💪 Discipline
Success is built through consistency, preparation and accountability.
🤝 Respect
Officials, teammates, coaches and opponents all deserve respect.
📈 Long-Term Development
We don't coach for this weekend.
We coach for the next ten years.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
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30+ years coaching experience
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13+ years Representative Basketball coaching
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Founder & President – BMB Basketball Club Ltd
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Victorian Championship Gold Medal Coach
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National Championship Gold Medal Coach
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National Junior Classic Gold Medal Coach
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Youth League Women's Championship Gold Medal
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NBL1 / SEABL Assistant Coach
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International coaching experience (USA)
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Coach of athletes progressing to NCAA, NBL1 and representative basketball
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Director of Coaching and Basketball Operations
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Player Development Specialist
COACHING JOURNEY
BMB Basketball Club Ltd
Founder • President • Director of Coaching
Established junior basketball club with a focus on long-term player development, coach education and community culture.
Officer Basketball Club
Head of Operations
Director of Coaching
Player Development
Dandenong Rangers
Representative Head Coach
Representative Assistant Coach
10+ years coaching across multiple Victorian Championship programs.
Frankston Blues
NBL1 / SEABL Assistant Coach
Youth League Women's Championship
Pakenham Warriors
Player
Coach
Development Programs
International Coaching Experience
United States
Fallbrook Classic Champions
Areas of Expertise
Player Development
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Individual Skill Development
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Shooting Mechanics
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Decision Making
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Basketball IQ
High Performance Coaching
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Game Planning
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Scouting
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Video Analysis
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Opposition Review
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Playbook Development
Leadership
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Coach Development
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Team Culture
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Program Design
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Club Operations
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Volunteer Management
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Basketball Australia
NCAS Level 1 Coach Current (Club level)
NCAS Level 2 Coach Current (Association level)
Working With Children Current
Police Check Current
First Aid & CPR Current
ASADA Education Completed
Match Fixing Awareness Completed
TESTIMONIALS
Georgia Taylor
Professional Basketballer
WNBL & NBL 1
I was lucky enough to be coached by Brett for several years throughout my junior career, both rep and domestic. His attention to detail, especially around the fundamentals of the game, is something that really stands out in his coaching.
The skills I learnt from Brett have stayed with me and continue to influence the way i play today. Beyond the skills and knowledge he shares on the court, his ability to build confidence, challenge athletes, and care for you both as a player and person is what makes him a great coach.
James Spencer
Professional athlete
Coach Brett was my first ever representative basketball coach when I started playing my juniors at Dandenong Basketball.
I was a raw player with much potential in need of guidance especially when transitioning into more organised/system-based basketball.
I remember Brett being stern but also encouraging - he helped plant the seeds for me to learn concepts such as proper spacing offensively and defensively, moving the ball, and creating advantages that could be scored on.
Some of the most basic and fundamental drills I remember learning how to do for the first time with Brett, I still do to this day as a professional playing overseas in Japan.
Above all else, when I look back through all the teams and coaches I’ve played for - it’s never really the X’s and O’s you remember, it’s the way they made you feel.
I remember many words of encouragement and guidance whenever I’d get too carried away.
Appreciate you always Brett!
Spence.
Stephen Blackley
High Performance Basketball Coach
I couldn't be any prouder of what Brett McKean and Craig McKean have done with the U/12 Blues Girls.
Your hard work and dedication have paid off with 3rd place at a National tournament.
The way your team played all weekend was special and backed up by a great parent group who supported everyone and whatever decisions Brett made. When asked by my son Callan who were the starting 5 and Brett's best players I said I was unsure because of the way they play and move the ball so well.
What makes Brett a great coach is he is prepared to keep asking questions and wants feedback from his peers.
His work ethic is outstanding and he goes beyond what most Rep coaches do.
His relationship with Mike Brookens has further enhanced his coaching through SEABL.
Patrick and April Darcy
Parents, Pakenham Melbourne
Thank you so much for putting so much time and effort over many years with Matthew's basketball and simply being a good role model and friend for him to look up to.
Matt certainly respects you Brett as an excellent basketball coach and he will always remember the excellent development at the ground level that put him in good stead for realizing his dream to play college basketball in America. Matthew has had a pretty good first year at Green Mountain College. He got some good minutes in some games and was starting 5 in a couple of them.
We also see you as a terrific role model for him and appreciate all your time and effort over many years of coaching Matt, you have shown support and encouragement of our son in not just playing basketball, but also as a positive role model of life in general. It has been people like yourself who have helped made Matthew's dream come true, as well as assisted with him having a successful career after hopefully gaining a College Degree.
You may not realize, but you are one of the links of the chain that have helped changed a person’s life for the better and those middle years with you certainly were all quality.
So, on behalf of Matthew, April and I, a big thank you Brett for all your support, encouragement and guidance over several years.