Conor Mathews Appointed Dragons Youth League Men Head Coach

The Camberwell Dragons are excited to announce the appointment of Conor Mathews as our Youth League Men Head Coach.

Conor's appointment is a perfect example of the Dragons pathway in action. Beginning as a bottom-age Under 14 player, he proudly played his entire junior career with the Dragons while simultaneously beginning his coaching journey within the club.

At just 15 years of age, following several seasons coaching with the Koonung Comets, Conor was appointed Assistant Coach of our 12/1 Boys team. It quickly became evident that he possessed a passion for player development and a deep understanding of the game. He would later become our Under 12 Boys Age Group Head Coach, helping establish a strong foundation that has benefited the entire Dragons program.

Across eleven seasons of coaching at Camberwell, Conor has enjoyed significant success at multiple age groups. His achievements include qualifying several teams for the National Junior Classic and leading the first Dragons team in club history to the Under 14 Club National Championships, a milestone achievement for both Conor and the club.

More recently, Conor has served as Assistant Coach of our Youth League Men program, working closely alongside Fraser Kennedy, while also leading our Under 18/1 Boys team, including another National Junior Classic appearance. His work across both programs has helped strengthen the pathway for our male athletes, creating a seamless transition from junior representative basketball through to Youth League competition.

Camberwell Dragons CEO Ross Wignell said:

We are incredibly proud of Conor and the journey he has taken through the Dragons program. From junior player to Youth League Men Head Coach, his story reflects the values, culture and development opportunities that exist within our club.

Conor's appointment was a natural choice, and we are excited to see him lead our Youth League Men through the upcoming Youth Qualification Series as they look to establish themselves at the Victorian Youth Championship (VYC) level following their Championship-winning season.

Congratulations, Conor, and best of luck in your new role.

If you are interested in trialling for our Youth League Men, the dates for trials are:

Sunday 20^th September – 12.00pm – 1.30pm Kew High School

Thursday 8^th October – 8.00pm – 9.30pm Camberwell Grammar School

Thursday 15^th October – 8.00pm – 9.30pm Camberwell Grammar School