Nick Abdicevic
Nick’s achievements in basketball are simply unparalleled. Throughout 20+ years of coaching in Australia (originally from Europe) Nick has played a major part in the pathways of many young basketballers going to the AIS, NBL, College, etc. Nick has been a full time basketball coach over such a long period of time and has such a great knowledge of the youth of today. He has worked at domestic, club, state and national levels and over that time has built a level of respect across the entire basketball fraternity for his knowledge and love for the game. He is especially known for his ability to develop and support talent.
Below is a snapshot of Nick’s achievement over this time:
- Melbourne Tigers Junior Boys Director of coaching 14 years
- 15 years of involvement with different BV and BA programs (including head coach of ITC, NITP, SDP, NPP programs)
- U17 Australian Satellite Coach – 3 years
- U17 Australian Assistant Coach – 1 year
- 4 times U18 Vic Metro Head Coach
- 1 time U16 Vic Metro Head Coach
- 2014 Basketball Victoria Coach of the Year
- BIG V Youth League Coach
- SEABL / NBL1 Head Coach
- Nick has won many titles with his teams such as national championships gold and silver medals, several youth league titles, many VJBL and national classic titles
- Over a long period of time Nick has built many relationships with overseas coaches that has assisted athletes in securing there next opportunity