// The Founders
Decades on the Bench.
Yours to Study.
Playbook Mentoring is the combined intelligence of two coaches who have lived the game at its sharpest — From Juniors to Seniors, NBL, WNBL, Collegiate basketball and the Australian professional pathway. Here's who's in your corner.
Founder · Strategic Development
Jason Chainey
NCAA D1 Intelligence, Translated for the Australian Game.
I have coached at every level of the game, from junior pathways through to the WNBL, WNBA, and NCAA. Over a 30-year career as a U.S. College (NCAA Division 1) Assistant Coach, Australian professional coach, and high-performance mentor, I bridge the tactical rigor of the American collegiate system with the realities of coaching in Australasia — helping coaches build sharper habits, master in-game adjustments, and think the game two plays ahead.
- Former NCAA Division 1 Assistant Coach
- Australian Professional & High-Performance Coach
- Specialist in offensive structure & read-and-react flow
- US college pathway & recruiting strategy advisor
Founder · Tactical & Player Development
Dave Derwin
NBL Bench IQ. Built From the Hardwood Up.
With 25 years of basketball experience, Dave has coached across the NBL, NBL1, and State Teams and served as a coach development manager — building player development pathways and game-management under pressure. Beyond the court, he brings a vast background in change leadership and business transformation, translating organisational strategy into the way teams are built and coaches are developed. Dave's breakdowns turn film study into repeatable, in-game decisions.
- NBL1 Head & Assistant Coach
- Professional-level player development pathways
- Defensive triggers & scout preparation specialist
- Game management & timeout decision-making coach
- NBL Assistant Coach
// The Philosophy
Modern Concepts. Repeatable Execution.
Phases of Play
Coach the game in offensive, defensive, and transition phases — and master the handoffs between them. Possession-by-possession thinking replaces random execution.
Read & React Flow
Offense built on principles, not set plays. Players learn to read the defence and react with purpose, unlocking flow that survives pressure.
Modern Defensive Triggers
A defined set of triggers your squad can execute under fatigue. Less to remember, more to trust — the foundation of elite defences.
Game Management
Timeout decisions, foul management, and momentum reads. The invisible 10% that decides close games at every level.