About Us / Coaches

What Is Next Level Hoops?

Next Level Hoops is a basketball training facility in South Morang, Melbourne.
We specialise in skill development for athletes of all levels - from beginners learning the fundamentals to elite players preparing for rep and beyond. At Next Level Hoops, develpoment is more than just drills. It's about building confidence, discipline, and a love for the game that lasts.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

What We Believe

At Next Level Hoops, we believe in:
1. Building strong relationships with our athletes to foster trust and motivation.
2. Tailoring our approach to each individual's needs and learning style.
3. Focusing on both short-term improvements and long-term goals.
4. Providing continuous support both on and off the court.

COACHES

MEET YOUR COACHES

Bringing NBA-Level Expertise to Melbourne

COACH RILEY

Riley Parkinson is the founder of Next Level Hoops and the face behindone of Australia's fastest growing basketball training brands. After playing College Basketball in the United States and training under NBA level coaches, Riley returned to Melbourne with one goal - to build the best player development program in the country. He has trained NBA, NBL, WNBL, College, NBL1, National, and Rep players, as well as complete beginners. Bringing the same intensity and attention to detail to every single session. With over 60,000 followers across social media and 3000+ athletes developed, Riley's reputation speaks for itself.

COACH JACK

Coach Jack brings a high-level basketball IQ and a calm, detail oriented coaching style to our training environment. Currently playing U18s in the 1s ( top division ). He competes against some of the best young athletes in the state and understands the demands of performing at an elite level. Though early in his coaching journey, Jack has already shown a strong ability to break down skills, teach fundamentals clearly, and help players understand the why behind what they're doing. His strength lies in his precision, he sees the small details in footwork, angles, pace changes, and shot mechanics that many players overlook. At 16, Jack is one of the most promising young coaches in Melbourne's basketball community.

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"Training with Riley is the best. My skills have skyrocketed ever since I started training with him. He has given m ego many moves to add to my bag to make me unguardable while also boosting my confidence. Riley is amazing to train with and I highly recommend it."

Logan Oldmeadow

ParkoBallTraining Athlete

"Working out with Riley during my first few games in my rep season has improved my game in many different aspects, such as shooting and ball handling. Riley's training translated to my game successfully as I use the skills we've developed during the sessions in my rep games. Riley also helped me with the mental side of basketball and really improved my confidence."

Marvin

ParkoBallTraining Athlete

"Once I got in with Riley I knew I had to keep coming to him, he would always push me to my limits and he always wants to see me succeed. He has helped me with my bag extremely and using it confidently. I have averaged way more points using the moves, and skills he has taught me after going to him. He has also taught me how to have fun off the court, and have fun with the grind. He taught me it's a game and you can have fun with it also. I have seen so many improvements with the small amount of workouts I have had with him. I think hoopers that are actually trying to improve in their game should definitely train with Riley."

Keoni Anderson

ParkoBallTraining Athlete

"I only got to train with Riley for a couple of days while visiting a teammate, and I was highly impressed by how organized and well-prepared he was. He is also a great mentor and an excellent example of dedication. He will push you to your limits and wants the best for you on and off the court. Riley was also highly in-depth with the drills he taught and I was very pleased with how well he knew what he was teaching. While training with Riley, I learned different techniques and aspects of my game that I never thought to consider when playing. Riley has his mind set on becoming a trainer worldwide, and I recommend giving him a chance and allow him to help you get to the next step in your basketball journey. A 10/10 and would most definitely train with Riley again."

Ben Johnson

NCAA Athlete

"Since my return to Australia in 2021, Riley and I have been working out together. I have never seen someone who is willing to absorb so much information and stop at nothing to reach their full potential. He's been my full-time trainer since the beginning of the year, and he just knows what I need to do to be the best player I can be. Whether it's slowing down film to refine a move or pushing me during drills to make them as close to a game as possible. Riley and I have a close friendship off the court but on the court , and we both are obsessed with basketball."

Robbie Heath

NBL1 Athlete, former NBL and NCAA Athlete

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