Professional Wheelchair Basketball Coaching
About Us
WE HELP OUR CLIENTS MAXIMISE THEIR SPORTING POTENTIAL THROUGH ONE ON ONE COACHING AND STRATEGIC GOAL SETTING.
A LITTLE ABOUT OUR OWNER
Michael Oxley
Michael specializes in helping people achieve their sports, fitness and recreation goals.
Michael has over 20 years’ experience of mentoring and assisting people with disabilities achieve their goals from beginner level right through to the elite level.
His blend of unique qualifications and experiences provides his clients with first class service, incredible experiences and exceptional value.
Michael has received several awards that recognize his coaching and mentoring abilities as well as advocating for people with disabilities and building inclusive communities.
Awards Received
Sports Person of the Year Award – Fraser Coast Regional Council Australia Day Awards – 2021
Community Champion Award – Fraser Coast Regional Council All Abilities Awards – 2021
Mandy Fooks Sportsmanship Award – Suncoast Spinners Wheelchair Basketball Carnival
Michael Oxley
The winner of the Community Champion Award
Michael has been a member of Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Sport and Recreation Association since 2003. He has helped many people with a disability work towards their sports, fitness, health and mobility goals.
He has led the introduction of wheelchair basketball to the Fraser Coast, helping people with a disability wanting to play a team sport.
His passion and commitment to overcome the challenges of providing Wheelchair Basketball programs on the Fraser Coast is an example of his persistence.
Michael has a tendency of not taking no for an answer, when challenges with the lack of access and suitable facilities saw the program begin on a squash court.
Michael takes a lead role in improving awareness and advocating for inclusive communities.
Qualifications and Licenses
Diploma Community Services
Certificate 4 in Fitness
Certificate 4 in Workplace Training and Assessment
Certificate 3 in Individual Support Disability
Level 2 Association Coach
Working with Children Card
NDIS Workers Screening Card
Senior First Aid/CPR
Make a Change
Real People. Real Results
Wide Bay Wheelchair Basketball offers professional coaching in an inclusive environment right here on the Fraser Coast of Queensland Australia. Our clients have achieved amazing results with local, state and national achievemnets. We provide the skills and dedication to help our clients overcome barriers and maximise their athletic potential.
