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Be Ballers Basketball Academy

About & coaches

Coaches who played for their country

Be Ballers is run by three former Sri Lankan national players. Based in Clyde North, coaching kids across South-East Melbourne.

Be Ballers coaches Diyuni, Premila and Jagath in academy jackets

The coaches

Premila Fernando, Be Ballers head coach, wearing the academy jacket

Premila Fernando

CEO, Co-Founder & Head Coach

FIBA Level 1 & 2 accredited coach, FIBA referee and NCAA Gold licensed coach. Former Sri Lankan national player and captain. Coaching since 2009.

Jagath Kulathunga, Be Ballers coach, wearing the academy jacket

Jagath Kulathunga

Director & Coach

Former assistant coach of the Sri Lankan men's national team. Former national player and captain. Coaching since 2009.

Diyuni Abeysinghe, Be Ballers coach, wearing the academy jacket

Diyuni Abeysinghe

Director & Coach

Former Sri Lankan national player. Coaching since 2015.

What we teach

  • Fundamentals
  • Footwork
  • Movement
  • Passing
  • Defence
  • Shooting form
  • Post moves
  • Basketball IQ

What we stand for

  • Teamwork
  • Discipline
  • Perseverance
  • Confidence
  • A safe and inclusive environment

Get them on court

Register online or call us. All skill levels, from age 4.

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