Camberwell Dragons are excited to announce Mitch Bacon as Head Coach of our Under 20.1 Men’s team.

A true Dragons success story, Mitch progressed through our junior pathway before going on to play and captain our Youth League Men’s team. Following his playing career, he joined the coaching ranks and was an assistant coach of our championship-winning Youth League Men’s program last season.

Mitch will continue in his role as Assistant Coach of the Youth League Men team, further strengthening the connection between our junior and senior programs and providing a clear development pathway for aspiring Dragons athletes.

We are proud to see one of our own continue to grow within the club and look forward to the leadership and passion Mitch will bring to our Under 20 Men program.

Tryout Information

Sunday, October 11                      10.30am-12pm             Balwyn High School

Tuesday, October 13                  8pm-9.30pm                Balwyn High School

Register Here: https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/20cc63

Dear CDBA Members,

I hope this message finds you well.

I’m writing today with an important update on our committee, along with a heartfelt thank you to two members of our board who will be stepping down.

A Sincere Thank You

After many years of dedicated service to the Camberwell District Basketball Association, Craig Shearer and Sarah Liao will be retiring from the committee. Both have given generously of their time, energy and expertise to support our community, and much of CDBA’s growth and success over the years is owed to their contributions.

On behalf of the association and our 5,000+ participants across the community, thank you both for your commitment, leadership, and the countless hours you’ve invested in making CDBA what it is today. You’ll be greatly missed around the committee table, and we’re grateful for everything you’ve done.

Committee Vacancies

With these departures, we’re now seeking to fill two important positions on the committee: Vice President and Treasurer. If you or someone you know within our community might be interested, we’d love to hear from you.

Vice President – The Vice President supports the President in the overall leadership and strategic direction of the Association, stepping in where needed to ensure continuity of governance. The role typically involves assisting with key decision-making, representing CDBA at events and in discussions with external stakeholders, and helping guide the committee toward the Association’s long-term goals. We are ideally seeking someone with strategic

Treasurer – The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing the Association’s finance, risk and governance position, working closely with the President, CEO and Finance Manager, providing oversight, scrutiny and strategic financial guidance. We’re ideally seeking someone with relevant finance experience — a qualified accountant would be well suited to the role — who is comfortable governing and questioning financial performance rather than preparing it.

Both roles are a fantastic opportunity to contribute directly to the future of basketball in our community, and full support and handover will be provided to whoever steps into these positions.

Looking to Give Back?

If either of these roles sounds like a fit, please forward your CV to [email protected] and the [email protected] by Friday the 9th October 2026.

Train with Stephen Curry’s College Coach!

Camberwell District Basketball Association is excited to welcome legendary Davidson College Head Coach Bob McKillop for a special development clinic.

Across 33 seasons at Davidson, McKillop recorded 634 NCAA Division I wins, led his teams to 10 NCAA Tournament appearances, and coached Stephen Curry throughout his college career, including Davidson’s famous run to the 2008 NCAA Elite Eight. Players will experience a high-level, competitive clinic focused on skill development, decision-making, and game concepts from one of college basketball’s most respected coaches. This is a rare opportunity for young players to get on court and learn directly from Stephen Curry’s college coach.

Clinic Details

Date: Thursday 1st October
Venue: Kew High School

Session 1 – U14
9:30am – 12:00pm
Girls & Boys born in 2014 & 2015

Session 2 – U16
12:30pm – 3:00pm
Girls & Boys born in 2012 & 2013

Cost: $77

Don’t Miss Out!

Places are limited for this unique opportunity to learn from one of the most accomplished coaches in college basketball history. Join Bob McKillop on court and develop the skills, decision-making, and basketball IQ that have inspired generations of players, including Stephen Curry.

TO REGISTER: https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/c4a7b5

Camberwell Basketball is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and engaging head coach to lead the Camberwell Dragons VBL (formerly Big V) Championship Men’s team.

For more information about this position please click HERE or email [email protected]

TO APPLY:

Please email your application (cover letter and detailed resume) to:

Ross Wignell

Chief Executive Officer

[email protected]

Applications close Wednesday 23rd September 2026.

Camberwell Dragons would like to announce that Shawn King has made the decision to step down as Head Coach of our Championship Men’s program.

Over the past two seasons, Shawn has been an outstanding leader, helping drive the continued growth and success of the program. Most notably, he guided the team to its best season on record in 2026, finishing in the top four of the Big V Championship Division.

Shawn’s efforts were also recognised across the league, earning him a nomination for the 2026 Big V Coach of the Year Award.

CDBA’s CEO Ross Wignell said:

“Shawn has made a significant contribution to our Championship Men’s program over the past two seasons. Finishing in the top four this year was a fantastic achievement and a new benchmark for our Championship Men’s program. Shawn should be extremely proud of what he has helped build and we are incredibly grateful for his contribution to Camberwell Dragons.

On behalf of everyone at Camberwell, I thank Shawn for his dedication and leadership and wish him every success for the future.”

We thank Shawn for his dedication, professionalism, and contribution to the club over the past two seasons and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

Thank you Shawn, for everything you have given to our program.