Game Plan 2025 is a one-day event packed with engaging sessions, valuable education, and collaborative opportunities. We'll be delving into the inner workings of basketball and community sport systems and uncovering the key ingredients for success in our sport.
Who Should Attend?
Whether you're aiming to develop your expertise, grow your impact, or simply connect with others who share a passion for basketball and community sport, Game Plan is for you. The event welcomes a wide range of attendees including Basketball Victoria member association staff, committee and board members, domestic club representatives, and professionals from the broader sports industry.
If you're invested in the future of basketball or grassroots sport, this is your event!
Streams & Topics
We've tailored the content to directly benefit associations, clubs and the community sport industry, with field experts presenting the following:
Evolving Our Relationships With Fear, Failure & Success - Chelsea Lane
Everyone's experiences in life are different but there are some common characteristics for high performing individuals. In this session our keynote will explore how to create high performing relationships with fear, failure, success. Not always a straight line to achieve excellence, they will share some practical concepts and models that any leader can apply.
Developing A Culture Of Innovation - Rob Findlay & Ahbi Arunachalam
Demonstrating one approach to innovation our keynote will detail how to bring the resultant ideas to life and enable everyone to innovate no matter what their role. Putting intent into action and bringing fresh ideas and innovative approaches to sports administration issues and problems, everyday is 'Day 1'.
Leveraging Council Connections - Allison Beckwith & Ben White
Discover the power of building strong relationships with local councils. Hear from associations who have successfully partnered with council to develop facilities, grow programs, and deliver greater benefits to their communities.
Activate Your Strategy - Lisa Hasker, Darren Anderson & Patrick Di Lizio
A clear strategy is vital for every association, no matter its size. This session explores why strategic planning matters, how to turn priorities into action, and the benefits of keeping your association focused on long-term goals.
Facilities Case Study - Andrea Szymanski & Ben Tatterson
Learn what it takes to plan a successful facility project, meet council and stakeholder expectations, and position your association to gain support and create lasting community benefits.
Alternative Revenue - Erica Randle & David Elliott
Sustainable growth requires more than relying on traditional funding. This session will explore the “why” behind diversifying income in community sport, the broader trends and challenges impacting grassroots funding, and case studies from both sport and non-sport sectors that showcase creative revenue models. You’ll also gain insights into how clubs and associations can assess their readiness and capacity to successfully pursue new revenue pathways.
Know Your Community - The Power Of Local Data - David Roberts & Jackson Taylor
Knowing your members is key to growth and influence. This session highlights the value of understanding your membership database, where participants live, which LGAs they represent, and where gaps exist. Basketball Victoria will showcase available data and how associations can use these insights to strengthen engagement, demonstrate community impact, and build stronger connections with external stakeholders.
Advancing Women & Girls - Sharin Milner & Kate Thomas
Hear about the importance of gender equity in sport and celebrate the programs and pathways available for women and girls. Hear from experts in advancing gender equity through sport and learn how Basketball Victoria’s initiatives are creating more opportunities, participation, and leadership for women and girls across the game.
Volunteer & Staff Engagement - Scott Tutton
Engaged staff and volunteers create stronger, more connected communities. This session will explore how effective recruitment, retention, and recognition not only support the people giving their time but also enhance the experience for all participants the wider community of our sport.
Autism Awareness - Bo Johnson & Matt Oastler
A session tailored for clubs and coaches. This education session includes an introduction to Autism and other hidden disabilities, as well as practical tools and resources for running an autism-friendly Basketball program. This training is designed and delivered by Autistic presenters who share their personal insights and professional expertise.
Australian Basketball In The Digital Age - Grant McCabe & Neil Mackay
How digital platforms are driving the growth of leagues, competitions, and programs and what you can do to connect with players and the wider community.
AI in Community Sport - Isaac Drury
AI isn’t magic - it’s management. In this session, we will unpack how AI is reshaping sport’s governance, operations, and participation roles faster than anyone expects. You’ll see how common admin tasks - like reports, grant applications, or meetings - can be reduced from weeks to minutes, and why the real shift is less about technology and more about leadership mindset. Attendees will leave with practical ways to begin using AI to run their basketball association simpler, smarter, and with greater impact.
Child Safety - Dr Mary Woessner
Understand why child safety must come first, discover the benefits of getting it right, and gain practical tools to help you communicate the importance of safe sport to your community
Secure The Game: Data Protection In Community Sport - Nik Devidas
This session covers the importance of data security, what constitutes a breach, steps to take if a breach occurs, and practical strategies to safeguard your programs.
State Basketball Centre Tour
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at Victoria’s premier basketball facility. Featuring 18 courts, including a show court with 3,100 retractable seats, the centre is also home to a high-performance gym, hot and cold recovery pools, and a dedicated media room for elite teams. This guided tour will showcase how the venue supports grassroots participation through to high-performance basketball.
Wheelchair Basketball Activation
This interactive session introduces attendees to the exciting world of wheelchair basketball. Learn about the programs available to associations, understand how the game differs from able-bodied basketball, and take part in a short on-court experience to see the sport in action.
Keynote Speakers
Chelsea Lane is best known for breaking new ground in the NBA. As the first woman appointed Director of Performance & Sports Medicine, she helped lead the Golden State Warriors to securing back-to-back championships in 2017 and 2018. She then became Vice President of Performance & Sports Medicine at the Atlanta Hawks, playing a key role in the Hawks’ transformation into a playoff contender.
With more than two decades’ experience in elite sport, Chelsea has worked with Olympians and professional athletes around the world with a unique perspective which bridges the gap between cutting-edge sports science and compassionate leadership.
Chelsea will bring powerful insights to the stage at Game Plan and will explore how to create high performing relationships with fear, failure and success. Not always a straight line to achieve excellence, Chelsea will share some practical concepts and models that any leader can apply at every level of community basketball.
Rob helps organisations of all sizes unlock Amazon’s culture of experimentation and apply design thinking to real-world challenges. With a career spanning design, customer experience and digital transformation, Rob has held leadership roles at Accenture, NAB, OCBC Bank and DBS Bank, as well as tech firms and agencies across Australia, Singapore and Europe!
Abhi combines business insight with a deep love of grassroots sport. With a decade of experience in sports administration across numerous business functions, he has worked to help sports commercially grow while continuing to provide value to grassroots participants, fans and players. Abhi now leads sports enterprise for AWS in Australia, helping customers embed technology in sustainable ways while generating growth, activating innovative ideas and unlocking new benefits for fans.
Speakers
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Tickets
Individual and group tickets are on sale for both members and the general public. With four dynamic content streams, there’s lots to explore, so why not bring your colleagues along? Learn more, cover more sessions, and make it a shared experience.
Need Assistance?
If your club or association requires support to register for Game Plan or cannot complete the transaction online and will require alternative payment methods, please contact us at marcomms@basketballvictoria.com.au and our team will be happy to assist.
2025 Basketball Victoria Awards Night
The 2025 Basketball Victoria Awards will also be held at the State Basketball Centre on the 29th November 2025 following the conference. Book your conference and awards ticket now to secure your spot at both events.
Venue
State Basketball Centre
291 George Street, Wantirna South, Victoria, 3152
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