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.

Aik Ho

Aik has an exceptional coaching pedigree. Comfortable coaching elite level athletes at the highest level, or beginners just starting out. Aik brings his passion, energy and knowledge to every session. Legend Status!

Coaching Highlights

2005 - 2021 NZ Tall Ferns Assistant Coach – Silver Medal (2006) & Bronze Medal (2018) at Commonwealth Games
2020 Otago Nuggets Assistant Coach – Sal’s NBL Showdown Champions
2019 NZ WBC Dream – Head Coach – WBC Champions
2018 NZ U17 Womens team Assistant Coach to World Championships
2011 – 2013 NZ Breakers Development coach
2000 – 2021 BBNZ High Performance Coach

Academic, Professional or Trade Qualifications, Awards

2019 – WBC Coach of the Year
2018 – FIBA Coach Developers Accreditation – Level 1
2016 – BBNZ Coach Developers Accreditation
2006 – Prime Minister scholarship – FIBA World Champs 2006 in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Katelin Noyer

Specialisations
Post-up - Defence

Katelin recently returned to NZ from 4 years of college basketball in the US. Go Fresno!

A talented big, Katelin loves working with all athletes, sharing her 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 Katelin next time you are at the Swish Factory for a training session.

Coaching

Head Coach - Takapuna College Girls Premier Basketball Team

Playing

Waitakere/ Auckland Dream 2013-present 
Under 16 New Zealand team 2013
Junior tall ferns 2014
Tall ferns 2016
Fresno State 2016-2020
Tall ferns squad 2020

Steph Mak

Specialisations
Shooting - Confidence

Steph is a dedicated, driven and reliable Coach who is articulate and athlete focused with proven expertise in motivating youth. Steph will make you work in every session, instilling in you the confidence to always back your skill set and take that shot!

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.

Matt Lynch

Specialisations
Ball Handling - Finishing

Matt loves the game of basketball and enjoys sharing this passion with all athletes he coaches. Matt brings a friendly smile to all coaching session but will push players to achieve real developments in their game while also highlighting the importance of the game’s fundamentals - dribbling, passing, finishing and shooting. An adamant 5v5 player in high school, Matt has since turned his focus towards improving his 3x3 game.

Coaching

Rosmini College Basketball - Under 17 A's Assistant Coach.

Playing

3x3.EXE - Wave.exe
2020 Swish Factory - HoopNation
Rosmini College Basketball - Open Grade A's

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