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 Information PDF

BK ACADEMY SUCCESS STORIES

We are incredibly proud of all our academy students and the dedication they bring to their education. Over the years, we have witnessed numerous success stories from students who have excelled beyond their expectations. With the support and resources provided by the academy, they have been able to reach their goals and pursue dreams they once thought were impossible. We celebrate these achievements and look forward to many more inspiring journeys ahead

Darcy Ryder

Mount Isa, QLD.
BK Academy 2022
QSL2 Champion 2023
NBL1 Champion 2025

BK ACADEMY COACHES

Bruce Palmer

NBL Coach of the Year & Champion
NBA Global Academy Coach
7th Winningest Coach in NBL History

Max Kerle

NBL1 Champion
Adelaide 36ers Training Player
Roxas City Invitational All Star 5 2026

Brian Kerle

2x Olympian
Multiple Hall of Fames
NBL Championship Coach

Christian Pang

Papua New Guinea Men's National Team
Brisbane Bullets DAT Squad
SWM Pirates NBL1

Toby Kerle

BK Academy International Coach
QSL2 Champion Coach
NBL1 Assistant Coach

Darcy Ryder

NBL1 Champion
NBl1 Community Impact Award Winner
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.

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 AND 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 & 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

OPTIONAL SKILL SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)
MINIMUM OF 40 GAMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
TOURNAMENTS PLAYED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
GYM WORK WITH FIT EDUCATION
BK OWLS CLUB COACHING - COACH A YOUTH TEAM
BRIAN KERLE BASKETBALL COACHING - LEARN FROM HEAD COACHES
PREPARATION FOR REPRESENTATIVE BASKETBALL
INTERNATIONAL TOURS

NOTE: THERE IS NO GUARANTEED SELECTION IN GAMES, TOURNAMENTS AND TOURS. THIS IS ALL SUBJECT TO THE COACHES DECISION.

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.

Khamis Akoubeny, Brisbane

Since being with Brian Kerle academy I’ve learned so much on and off the court. Things like how to become a better, smarter and disciplined player, getting better everyday. One of my favourite things about the academy is how welcoming and supportive Brian, Bruce and all the other coaches are to the players and family’s in the bk family. Really shows that it’s more than a training academy, it’s a family. If you’re looking to join, I would strongly recommend. Here at the academy it’s been the best experience in my life basketball wise.