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Camberwell Dragons announced today Michael Dimattina is stepping down as the club’s Junior Girls Director of Coaching.

Michael is moving on after four memorable years of leading our girls program – during which time he also served as head coach of the Dragons’ Big V Championship Women’s team.

“I’ve enjoyed my time at Camberwell and am grateful to have had the opportunity to work in the Dragons’ program,” he said today.

“Camberwell Basketball has made great strides in recent years and is clearly on an upward trajectory. I’m proud to have played a role in helping to drive the program forward.

“I’m confident the foundations are in place for the Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons to continue to thrive, and I look forward to watching the next phase of the program’s development.”

Camberwell Basketball Chief Executive Officer Ross Wignell thanked Michael for his commitment to the Dragons program and noted his passion for developing young athletes and coaches.

“Michael has been a dedicated and valued Director of Coaching in our basketball program for the past four years. Under his guidance, the quality and competitiveness of our Dragons Girls program have improved dramatically,” he said.

“Heading into the 2026 VJBL season, our Dragons 1 teams are ranked third, second, 15th and seventh – an outstanding achievement that Michael has played a major role in. The progress our entire girls program has made in recent years is a testament to Michael’s knowledge, leadership, and commitment.

“Michael also served as head coach of our Senior Women’s team during the 2022 and 2023 Big V seasons, continuing his strong contribution to the broader Dragons program.

“On behalf of everyone at Camberwell, I congratulate Michael and sincerely thank him for his dedication and impact. We wish him all the very best in the endeavours that lie ahead.”

Michael will continue in the DOC role until a suitable replacement is in place. The search for his replacement will begin immediately.

For more information, contact Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.