Hoop City Cheltenham

Ryan Rapp is an Australian basketball player with six years of NCAA Division I experience in the United States. He spent three years at Washington State University competing in the prestigious Pac-12 Conference, followed by three years at the University of Hawaii in the Big West, where he served as team captain in his final season. Returning home to Australia, Ryan now plays in the NBL1 for the Dandenong Rangers — the same club where he developed his game as a junior. A proven leader both on and off the court, he currently captains the Dandenong Basketball program, continuing to bring his experience, competitiveness, and leadership to Australian basketball.

Ciro Barilla brings over 14 years of coaching experience across junior and senior elite levels. He currently serves as the Victoria Country U18 Men’s Assistant Coach, NBL1 Men’s Assistant Coach at Keilor, and Intern Coach with Melbourne United in the NBL. Ciro has a proven record of player development and success at the state’s highest levels, including gold medals at the National Junior Classic and the Victorian Championship. His coaching journey reflects a strong commitment to developing athletes through detail, discipline, and a genuine passion for performance excellence.

Callum has been immersed in basketball for most of his life as both a player and coach, with junior representative experience at Melbourne Tigers before transitioning into coaching. After more than 20 years in banking, the pandemic inspired him to pursue his passion for developing young athletes. Focused on grassroots player development, he has held coaching roles in youth academies and representative teams, including Assistant Coach of Sandringham Sabres Men’s YL and former Head Coach of their VJBL team. Before relocating from Sydney, he led Manly’s U18 Boys Premier team and contributed to Basketball NSW’s elite youth development pathways.

Jen has been a strength and conditioning coach for three years and has experience working in NBL1 with the Frankston Blues. She is passionate about helping players get stronger, more fit and be able to stay injury free and on the court. Whether it be taking your game to the next level, returning from injury or just general health and fitness goals Jen is here to help.

Josh is a former McKinnon Cougars junior that currently coaches at Hoop City Cheltenham and plays for McKinnon Cougars in the Big V.

Tom represents the Netherlands U20 National team and currently plays with the McKinnon Cougars.

Jay is S&C coach for Melbourne United in the NBL and has plenty of experience training the most talented Aussie stars in the NBA. If you want to know what it takes, step into the gym with Jay and book in for some Strength & Conditioning session to help raise your game!