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Basketball Mentors

Daytime Private & Group Coaching with Cal

Daytime Private & Group Coaching with Cal

Founder & Head Coach of Basketball Mentors pictures with Athlete Lily Carmody after her first WNBL game at 16 years old. Cal began training lily at 10.

Private training now runs during the day, built for VYCW athletes, NBL1 athletes, parents, and adult learners who can't make the early morning slots.

Sessions are 55 minutes, split into two blocks. Block 1 is 40 minutes of skill work with Cal, tailored to what you need — ball handling, shooting, footwork, game IQ, or position-specific work. Block 2 is 15 minutes on the shooting machine. Block to is Optional.

Private sessions with Cal are $90 for 55 minutes. Groups of 2-3 are $60 each.

Daytime slots suit VYCW and NBL1 athletes training around games and off-season, adults wanting to learn new moves, how to extend their range and more, and learners starting from scratch.

Held at Bayside Basketball Headquarters, 2 Hewitt St, Cheltenham.

After the first booking. Bookings are made in weeks of 4 with payments taken at the start of the 4-week block

Cal has 15+ years of coaching experience across VJBL, senior rep, and now NBL1 and VYCW level athletes.


Please read and understand our terms and conditions of our trainings before purchasing HERE

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Reaching your goals is almost guaranteed
   
Cal has coached players to state teams and to college
 
 
   
   
We Teach Relevant Skills
   
Cal has 15 years of VJBL & Senior Basketball Coaching Experience
 
 
   
   
Our Experience is Un-matched
   
Cal has coached over 1,000+ Athletes Privately/div>  

What Bayside parents are saying

★★★★★

"My daughter was ready to quit basketball but after being coached by Cal, she has not only improved to the point where she has made the state program, she has also fallen in love with the game. He is a very encouraging person (sometimes maybe too much :) but this encouragement is highly effective at motivation which leads to improvement and most importantly; fun."

— Mike, Ex-U14 Rep Girls VC Parent (now 18.1s)

★★★★★

"My 11 yr old daughter has recently started doing 1 on 1 training sessions with Cal. She is obsessed with basketball and wanted to take her skills and game play to a new level. Cal has been working to further develop her pre-existing skills as well as provide her with a more advanced skill set to help her perform to a higher level as a bottom age player in U14s. The 1 on 1 sessions have been incredible, Cal has a natural ability as a coach and educator to teach, inspire and develop confidence, all the while making it fun. My daughter absolutely loves these 1 on 1 trainings with Cal. She spends the week talking about everything she has learnt and practicing it over and over again, counting down the days till she can show Cal at the next 1 on 1. Cal is an amazing mentor and I highly recommend his coaching to all."

— Wendy, 4 years with Cal - Parent

★★★★★

"Cal has coached both my kids for a number of years. He puts a high priority on developing individual skills as an athlete and in the psychological aspects of sports performance. Cal has real experience of elite sports performance through his own basketball career and brings a unique set of both coaching and mentoring skills because of it. He also relates incredibly well to kids of all ages which can’t be said for all basketball coaches. "

— Sam, Parent of 2 kids trained by Cal

Whats Included in Training with Cal

  • Weekly Session with Cal that goes for 40 Minutes and an additional 15 minutes on a shooting machine
  • Focused skill progression in ball handling, shooting, scoring, and game IQ
  • Level 2 - Basketball Victoria Association level accreditation
  • All equipment provided — just bring a drink bottle and good shoes
  • Held at the Bayside Basketball HQ, Cheltenham
  • Additional 1 free session per week on a shooting machine

Meet your coach

Cal Charge
Cal Charge
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH

After a Junior and Senior playing career that included college in America, Cal turned his love of basketball towards coaching in 2016. Since then Cal has coached over 5000+ kids across private sessions, group sessions and holiday clinics. Some if Cals' highlights include being the first girls coach at Mckinnon to make the National Junior Clasic, Coaching to a top half finish at U14 Club Nationals and helping multiple athletes from U12s make Division 1 College Basketball

  • Proven to get kids from U12 to NCAA Division 1
  • 15 years rep coaching experience
  • Has coached athletes from 2/3 teams to state teams
  • U16 Girls VC Championship head coach
Got questions?
Frequently asked questions
Club and school training focuses on the team. We focus entirely on the individual player — their specific weaknesses, their confidence, their game. That's why players who train with us consistently outperform their peers at rep trials. Small groups, expert coaches, and a structured plan that actually progresses week to week.
Most parents notice real changes in ball handling and confidence within 3–4 sessions. Our structured 8-week progression plan means every session builds on the last — so improvement compounds the longer they're with us. It's not random drills, it's a system that works.
Not at all. We welcome players at every level — from complete beginners to those chasing rep selection. We never put a child in a situation where they feel embarrassed or left behind. Small group sizes mean our coaches can always adjust the session to suit who's in the room.
That's exactly why we offer a free trial first — zero risk, zero pressure. Come in, give it a go, and see how your child responds. If it's not the right fit we'll tell you honestly rather than take your money. We're more interested in the right match than a quick sale.
Book a free trial and we'll take care of the rest. Cal will assess your child's current level in person and recommend the best program for their age, ability, and goals. There's no obligation and no pressure — just an honest conversation about what will help your child the most.

Still have questions? We're happy to help.

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