Kelvin Taylor

Owner - Showtime Basketball

Graduated in:

1999

Course completed:

Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in sports coaching and administration

Currently working for:

Showtime Basketball

How long have you been working for this organisation?

7 years

Position title and short job description:

Owner / Operator. Talent scout agency for US colleges looking to find Australian basketball players. Co-oordinate basketball tours of the US for players of all levels from across Australia.

Working highlight so far:

• traveling to the USA,
• coaching elite level teams against US colleges,
• working with some of the worlds top coaches.

What are the things you enjoy most about your job?

Being involved in a sport you love, being able to help aspiring you players achieve their dream of playing college basketball in the USA.

An area in which you have needed assistance:

Developing networks, streamline procedures, developing new skills.

What do you intend to do in the future?

• Broaden to offer a similar service to other sports
• Increase delivery of our service to more players and tour groups

#1 tip for current students studying your course:

• Get hands-on experience when and where you can while you study
• Make as many contacts as you can in the industry you are involved with