BRIAN KERLE BASKETBALL ACADEMY
BK Basketball Academy is a full-time basketball academy that allows students to study, train, and play. Academy athletes complete a diploma of sport, train on court, do strength and conditioning, and play high level games. Our mission is to develop well rounded basketball players and human beings, whilst providing athletes with an education and a career after basketball.
Our full time program runs over 12 months and is suitable for females and males aged 16-30 years of age. The diploma is delivered by qualified educators from Fit Education. The Academy is coached by a team of professional and experienced coaches led by 2-time Olympian, 4-time NBL Champion, and NBL Hall of Fame Coach Brian Kerle.
Schedule a meeting today by emailing info@briankerlebasketball.com
BK ACADEMY SUCCESS STORIES
Darcy Ryder
Mount Isa, QLD.
BK Academy 2022
QSL2 Champion 2023
NBL1 Champion 2025
Christian Pang
Papua New Guinea.
BK Academy 2016
Roxas City Invitational Champ 2026
PNG National Team 2019
Harry Armstrong
Emerald, QLD.
BK Academy 2023
BLIA Cup 2024, 2025, 2026
QSL 2 Champion 2025
Evander Ghee
Torres Strait, QLD.
BK Academy 2026
BLIA Cup, 2026
QSLYL1 Spartans MVP
Evander Ghee
Torres Strait, QLD.
BK Academy 2026
BLIA Cup, 2026
QSLYL1 Spartans MVP
BK Academy x Nike x 6th Man Basketball
We are excited to announce that thanks to 6th Man Basketball, BK Academy athletes will be wearing Nike gear.
BK ACADEMY COACHES
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Bruce Palmer
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NBL Coach of the Year & Champion
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NBA Global Academy Coach
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7th Winningest Coach in NBL History
Max Kerle
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NBL1 Champion
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Adelaide 36ers Training Player
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Roxas City Invitational All Star 5 2026
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Brian Kerle
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2x Olympian
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Multiple Hall of Fames
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NBL Championship Coach
Christian Pang
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Papua New Guinea Men's National Team
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Brisbane Bullets DAT Squad
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SWM Pirates NBL1
Toby Kerle
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BK Academy International Coach
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QSL2 Champion Coach
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NBL1 Assistant Coach
Darcy Ryder
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NBL1 Champion
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NBl1 Community Impact Award Winner
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Back to Back U12 State Champion
WHAT DOES BK ACADEMY OFFER?
HIGH LEVEL GAMES
Games against teams from all over the world. Last year, we played interstate and international touring teams, local teams, and state teams. We also regularly have the opportunity to travel for games.
ON COURT TRAINING
Train on court 3 times per week with our team of professional coaches. Your on court training will consist of pro-level skills drills, technical breakdowns, live gameplay, and much more!
PROFESSIONAL COACHING
Our coaches have experience at the NBL1, NBL, & NBA level. We are lead by hall of famers Brian Kerle and Bruce Palmer who are assisted by a group of experienced assistants.
INTERNATIONAL TOURS
Due to our relationships with basketball programs all over the world, we have the opportunity to go on interstate and international basketball tours. We also host international touring teams throughout the year..
STUDY A DIPLOMA
Study either a diploma of sport or certificate III & IV in Fitness with Fit Education. This will give you an automatic ATAR and help you get jobs in the sporting industry. We can also help you find a job after studying.
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LEARN TO COACH
Become a BK accredited coach with our learn to coach program. This program is taught by professional and hall of fame level coaches. We also have paid coaching opportunities once you have completed the program.
VIDEO ANALYSIS
WE breakdown game film to prepare you to play at the next level. Seeing yourself play and analysing the game will also help you improve your knowledge of the game and yourself as a player.
REPORTS & PLANS
We create reports and plans for our athletes to track their progress and ensure that they are improving. This professional approach allows us to identify areas for improvement and work on them.
MENTORSHIP
Our team of coaches and mentors will provide guidance and support. We want to make sure you are maximising your potential, and we will help you along the way.
FAMILY ENVIRONMENT
We are often refered to as the bk family. We treat all our academy students as though they are family. They will also build bonds that will last a lifetime. Come join the bk family!
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
We provide tailored strength and conditioning programs crafted by industry professionals. These programs will help you become stronger, fast, fitter, and more athletic.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Once your are equipped with a diploma or certificate, We, along with fit education can help you find a job after the academy. We have an extensive network of companies within the sports industry and beyond.
A WEEK AT THE ACADEMY
THE ACADEMY RUNS DURING THE SCHOOL TERM WITH HOLIDAYS THE SAME AS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.
MONDAY
9:00AM-11:00PM
ON COURT TRAINING WITH COACHES TOBY KERLE AND BRUCE PALMER
TUESDAY
9:00AM-11:00AM
ON COURT TRAINING WITH COACH CHRISTIAN PANG AND DARCY RYDER
THURSDAY
9:00AM-11:00AM
ON COURT TRAINING WITH COACHES BRUCE PALMER AND MAX KERLE
12:00PM-2:00PM
CLASS SESSION WITH FIT EDUCATION
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
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OPTIONAL SKILL SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)
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MINIMUM OF 40 GAMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
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TOURNAMENTS PLAYED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
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GYM WORK WITH FIT EDUCATION
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BK OWLS CLUB COACHING - COACH A YOUTH TEAM
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BRIAN KERLE BASKETBALL COACHING - LEARN FROM HEAD COACHES
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PREPARATION FOR REPRESENTATIVE BASKETBALL
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INTERNATIONAL TOURS
NOTE: THERE IS NO GUARANTEED SELECTION IN GAMES, TOURNAMENTS AND TOURS. THIS IS ALL SUBJECT TO THE COACHES DECISION.
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56 Zahel St. Carina
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