Basketball Performance
Move Better. Function Better. Perform Better.
Merinda is a skilled basketball coach and a highly experienced Physiotherapist, with additional training in strength and conditioning. Athletes not only receive coaching of individualised basketball skills but also receive coaching on movement optimisation, injury management & prevention strategies and strength & conditioning training.
Basketball Skills Coaching
As a player Merinda was a highly skilled athlete who played for NSW Country and the University of Queensland. She trained under the NSW Intensive Training Centre Program and toured internationally with a representative team. She now loves passing on the skills she has learnt to younger athletes who have the desire to become the best athlete possible. As a coach Merinda is a representative head coach for Coffs Harbour and NSW Country and participates in various development programs across the state.
Movement Optimisation
As a Physiotherapist Merinda has the skills to provide expert movement analysis, injury management and injury prevention strategies. She has worked as a rehabilitation physiotherapist for the past 7 years. She has a love for optimising movement patterns in order to produce an improved functional outcome. She prides herself on providing athletes with the knowledge & skills to take care of their body at an elite level.
Strength & Conditioning
Merinda is ASCA-accredited as a level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach. She understands the physical needs of basketball and has the knowledge and experience to provide and coach athletes in individualised S&C training programs. Merinda's training programs target the specific physical components needed for each individual's unique movements and style of play.
