Karl Noyer
General Manager - Head Coach

Specialisations
Shooting - Sports Conditioning - Strength Training

Karl is a passionate and enthusiastic coach with a strong focus on youth athlete development. Karl’s philosophy is very much athlete centric, which includes an understanding of an athlete’s psychological needs as well as an alternate skill acquisition approach to learning a new skill.

NZ’s number 1 rated 3x3 basketball player, Karl is known as a phenomenal shooter and is always looking to pass on his knowledge and experience to the athletes he works with.

Come and say hi to Karl at The Swish Factory and ask him what you need to do to become a great shooter!

Coaching
Head Coach - Takapuna College Premier Basketball Team
Head Coach – Auckland University 3x3 Mens and Women’s Basketball teams
Head Coach – Auckland University 5x5 Mens and Women’s Basketball team
Player Coach – NZ Senior Men’s 3x3 Basketball Coach 2019.
Head Coach – NZ Under 18 Men’s 3x3 Basketball Team (Gold at the Asia Cup in 2018).
Head Coach – NZ Under 19 Men’s 3x3 Basketball Team (Youth Olympics, Bueno Aires, 2018).
Head Coach - NZ 3x3 Basketball University Men’s team

Playing
New Zealand’s number 1 Ranked 3x3 Player from 2015 to 2020.
National 3x3 Men’s basketball team from 2014 to 2019.
Five seasons in the NZ NBL - Auckland Stars, Harbour Heat and Waikato Pistons.
Two seasons in the British Basketball League with the Worcester Wolves.

Our coaches have decades of experience coaching basketball to all age groups and skill levels - from beginners to pros. They understand that no two athletes are alike and will work with you to improve your game at your pace.

Rashid Al-Kaleem

Specialisations
Everything!

Florida Gator, Rashid has played basketball around the globe. His most recent role was as a skills and player development coach at the Breakers.

A talented guard, Rashid loves working with all athletes, sharing his knowledge and helping everyone improve.

To find out more about playing College Basketball in America or what it takes to compete on the international level, have a chat to Rashid next time you are at the Swish Factory for a training session.

Coaching

Head Coach - Long Bay College
Breakers player development

Playing

University of Florida
Auckland Huskies 

Steph Mak

Specialisations
Children’s Coaching - Birthday Parties!!!

Steph is a dedicated, driven and reliable Coach who is athlete focused with proven expertise in motivating youth. During the day Steph is an early childhood educator and specialises in working with and keeping young children entertained.

Coaching Experience  

2020 Head coach @ Birkenhead College Senior A boys 
2019 Head coach @ Takapuna Grammer School U17B boys. 
2019 Head coach @ Takapuna Grammer School Senior B boys. 
2018 Basketball coach/ skills trainer @ GMF Sports Academy Hong Kong (Nike sports camp).
2017 Assistant coach @ North Shore YMCA basketball academy.
2017 Assistant coach @ Sacred Heart College U15 Boys.

Tom Allen

Specialisations
Shooting, finishing, strength training, defence and post play

Coaching Experience

• Head coach of Birkenhead college basketball program 2013- present

• Strength and conditioning coach for NZ men's 3x3 basketball team 2019

Playing Experience

• Otago nuggets NBL team 2008-2012

• National men's 3x3 basketball team 2018-19

Tom loves the game of basketball and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others. He combines his skill of teaching with his knowledge and experience from playing at the highest level to help each athlete improve.

Tom adapts his coaching to suit each athlete and their goals. He loves working with athletes who want to learn and work hard! 

 His favourite quote is "The day you stop learning is the day you start going backwards"!

Roger Lewis

Specialisations
Fundamentals - Preparation

Roger has a passion for basketball and for helping players achieve their goals. He shares his positive energy willingly bringing out the best in the athletes he works with.

Coaching

2019 Assistant coach Avondale High school premiers Boys
2019 head coach North Harbour 19C Boys
2018 Assistant coach Avondale High school premiers Boys A. Appointed with Coach Halfway through the year
2018 head coach North harbour U17B Boys Qualified for NZ U17 Nationals
2017 Assistant Coach Westlake Boys High School Premiers
2017 Assistant North Harbour U16 Boys Qualified for Nationals
2016 Head Coach North Harbour U15B Boys Qualified for NZ U15 Nationals
2015 Head Coach North Harbour U14B
2015 Head Coach North Harbour U14 Team To Dandedong Melbourne Winter Tournament