WANT TO BE A SENIOR HORNET IN 2027?

If you`re ready to step up and represent the Hills Hornets in our Senior Waratah League, check out our upcoming trial dates below:

Youth League Women | Trials begin from Wed 28 October

Waratah Men | Trials begin from Tues 3 November

Youth League Men Trials have already begun.

Learn more: https://hillshornets.com.au/seniortrials/ ...

2027 NBL1 WOMEN HEAD COACH | ROBERT MEYRICK

Hills Hornets are thrilled to announce that Robert Meyrick is returning to lead the NBL1 Women`s team as Head Coach for the 2027 season.

With years of dedication, deep-rooted club values, and a continued commitment to developing our homegrown talent, Rob`s leadership remains a cornerstone of our Senior Women`s program. Building on a fantastic campaign last year that saw the team advance to the quarterfinals, we are excited to see Rob continue driving the team forward.

View our website for more trial information or to submit an expression of interest for NBL1.
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2027 NBL1 MEN HEAD COACH | REECE POTTER

Hills Basketball is thrilled to announce that Reece Potter will return as Head Coach of the Hills Hornets NBL1 Men’s team for the 2027 season.

Entering his seventh year at the helm, Reece has been the driving force behind the growth and competitiveness of our NBL1 program, continually championing the development of elite pathways across our association as our High Performance Manager.

Reece is committed to building a culture of excellence, developing our talent, and ultimately bringing home an NBL1 championship for the Hills community.

Visit our website for trial & NBL1 EOI information. ...

HARRISON FOTOPOULOS | WARATAH MEN HEAD COACH

Hills Basketball is thrilled to announce the appointment of Harrison Fotopoulos as our Waratah Men`s Head Coach for the 2027 season!

Harrison brings an incredible wealth of experience and leadership to the program, having served as the Director of Basketball at Knox Grammar School since 2021 (and Head of Basketball Development & S&C Coach from 2012 to 2021). Alongside his extensive school coaching background, he has served as a CAS Representative Coach and Junior Representative Head Coach, with further experience as a former dual-sport US College Athlete and Waratah League Player.

Upon stepping into the role, Harrison shared his clear vision and standard for the group: "I am not here to tick a box, I want to help bring a title for this club and I will ensure that each individual selected understands the commitment, effort and coachability needed to achieve this."

We can`t wait to see the impact Harrison`s culture, commitment, and leadership will bring to the floor in 2027!

Keep your eyes on our socials as we continue to announce our 2027 representative coaches, and view our website to register for trials information. ...

JORDAN ZENERE | YOUTH LEAGUE WOMEN 2 HEAD COACH

Hills Basketball is thrilled to announce that Jordan Zenere will be stepping up as our Youth League Women 2 Head Coach for the 2027 season!

A true Hornet through and through, Jordan has risen through the ranks as a representative player, development & Junior rep coach, and served as an NBL1 Women`s Assistant Coach in 2026. Now, she’s ready to make the leap into leading senior basketball, and she is more than prepared for the challenge.

We can`t wait to see what this incredible group of athletes can achieve under her leadership in 2027!

Keep your eyes on our socials as we continue to announce our 2027 representative coaches, and view our website to register for trials information. Our Youth Women 1 trials start as soon as Wed 28 Oct, with registrations available at the front desk or online. ...

LACHLAN HUDSON | YOUTH LEAGUE WOMEN 1 HEAD COACH

Hills Basketball is thrilled to announce that Lachlan Hudson will be back as the Youth League Women 1 coach for the 2027 season. Lachlan brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and experience to the role, having been involved in the Hills women’s program for several years. With a Youth Women 2 banner under his belt, and a grand final appearance in his first year with the Youth Women 1, he`s ready to take on 2027.

We look forward to an incredible 2027 under his leadership and can’t wait to see the continued growth and success of our women’s program.

Keep your eyes on our socials as we continue to announce our 2027 representative coaches, and view our website to register for trials information. Our Youth Women 1 trials start as soon as Wed 28 Oct, with registrations available at the front desk or online. ...

DARREN MARSHALL | YOUTH MEN 2 HEAD COACH

HBA is thrilled to announce that Darren Marshall will be returning as the Head Coach of our Youth League Men 2 in 2027. Darren has been a part of the Hornets Representative Program for a long time, bringing a wealth of experience and leadership to the role. We’re looking forward to an exciting season ahead and can’t wait to see what this team will achieve.

Keep your eyes on our socials as we continue to announce our 2027 representative coaches, and view our website to register for trials information. Our Youth Men 1 trials start as soon as Saturday, with registrations available at the front desk. ...

DANIEL TRIKILIS | YOUTH LEAGUE MEN 1 HEAD COACH

Hills Basketball are excited to announce the return of Daniel Trikilis as Head Coach of the Youth League Men 1 program for 2027. After a finals run in 2025 & 2026, which saw the boys finish in 2nd place, Dan & the team are back for more in 2027. Daniel brings back the same energy, passion, and experience that made last season such a success. Here`s to another big year ahead!

Keep your eyes on our socials as we continue to announce our 2027 representative coaches, and view our website to register for trials information. Our Youth Men 1 trials start as soon as Saturday, with registrations available at the front desk. ...