Coach Sidney Mines was elected to pursue his professional basketball career in Australia. He was a part of the Australian education system for 30+ years. During this time some of his achievements were playing professionally for the state basketball league (SBL) in Queensland, the continental basketball league (CBA) and the Australian basketball Association (ABA), now recognized as the (QABL).
Coach Mines played for 30+ years and at the age of 41, he became the oldest Continental Basketball League player to record a triple-double and made history in basketball circles as being the oldest player to have played in the league.
At age 43 Mines played his last game as a Spartan when they won the State Championship. Another achievement by Mines was being the 1985 “Runner Up” for the “NBL Allstar Dunk” competition.
In 2005, Coach Mines was inducted into Concordia University Basketball Hall of Fame for his service as a basketball player and an athlete. Coach Mines has worked professionally, both as an educator and a basketball player in Australia for over 30+ years. Coach mines hold two major records with 76 points and 37 rebounds in a single game, breaking his own rebounding record by collecting 49 rebounds in a single game against the Australian National Team Center.
Coach Mines is the recipient of the Jack Ross Memorial award, Club Basketball Coach of the year award, recognition for the 25-year educational service award, back to back NEita teaching excellence award (2008,2009), and Runcorn state high school basketball coach of the decade award, Metropolitan West basketball outstanding service award, and in 2014, Coach Mines was inducted into the Runcorn State High School Coaches Hall of Fame.
Due to his dedication and coaching achievements, Runcorn State High School named one of the basketball courts in Coach Mines honour (Sid Mines Court).
Coach Mines has won numerous junior state championships both in high school and club ball. Many of his students are currently playing basketball in local, national leagues throughout Australia and internationally overseas. Currently, many of them are attending the University in the USA and professionally overseas.
Knowledge & Experience
Proper Instruction & Solid Foundation
Culture & Character
Players who attend my basketball camps will leave with some amazing training experience. Each year I want to host a camp for all levels of athletes, including the elite and professional players.
Also, players who attend my camp can expect an intense combination of on-court skill development, movement specific performance, as well as nutrition recommendations throughout training camp. My training at the Institute will focus on improving players weaknesses, honing in on their strength and conditioning so that the athletes can perform at their peak throughout their season.
My primary goal is to fully prepare each athlete for basketball, as well as build a solid foundation for elite level players. I have collegiate and professional experience. This wealth of experience and knowledge offers players a unique and comprehensive perspective. My main focus will be on footwork recognition, advanced ball control, game simulated conditioning, shot technique correction and shot form throughout the duration of the camp.
A bit of historical short stories about Sidney Mines
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Hall of Fame Coach
Sidney Mines
2017
- Head Coach Southern Districts U/18 Boys Spartans
- U/18 Boys Classics Championship runners up
- Impact International Basketball Coach
2016
- Assistant Coach Southern Districts SEABL Men Team
- Head Coach Southern Districts U/18 Boys Spartans
- Impact International Basketball Coach
2015
- Head Coach Southern Districts U/18 Boys Spartans
- Assistant Coach Southern Districts SEABL Men Team
- Impact International Basketball Coach
- Head of Australian Basketball Services Elite Training Southeast Queensland
- Head Coach SDBAL U/18 Boys Ups Developmental Program
2014
- Head Coach U/16 Boys Brisbane Spartans Representative Team
- Head Coach SBL Brisbane Development Team (Championship Winners)
- Guest International Coach at Alabama Youth Clinics USA
- Individual Skills Coach for SEABL Men and WNBL Players
- Coach Individual Post Footwork workshop New Mexico Highlands University USA
2013
- Basketball Coach
- Runcorn State High
- Head Coach Runcorn State High Year 9 Boys Metropolitan Champions
- Head Coach Runcorn State High Year 10 Boys Metropolitan Champions
- Head Coach Runcorn State High Open Boys Metropolitan Champions
- Head Coach Runcorn State High Year 9 Boys BBI Silver
- Head Coach Runcorn Open Boys Champ Schools Competition Division 1 (5th place)
- Coach Individual Skills Development Workshop WWCC Juco College USA
- Head Coach U/16 Boys Brisbane Spartans Representative Team
- Head Coach SBL Brisbane Spartans Development Team
2012
- Head Basketball Coach Runcorn High
- Head Coach Runcorn State High Year 9 Boys Metropolitan Champions
- Head Coach Runcorn State High Year 10 Boys Metropolitan Champions
- Head Coach Runcorn State High Open Boys Metropolitan Champions
- Head Coach Runcon State High Year 9 Boys BBI Silver
- Head Development Coach SDBAL U/18 Boys UPS Program
- Head Coach Open Champ Schools Competition Division 11 (Winners)
2011
- Head Basketball Coach
- Runcorn State High School
- Head coach Runcorn State High Year 9 Boys Metropolitan Champions
- Head Coach Runcorn State High Year 10 Boys Metropolitan Champions
- Head Coach Runcorn State High Open Boys Metropolitan Champions
- Head Coach Runcorn State High Year 9 Boys BBI Silver
- Head Coach Open Boys Champ School Competition Division 11 (Winners)