OUR Board

The Boards Purpose

Is to provide strategic leadership to drive the club’s progress through our values and mission to become an elite pathway for our junior to senior athletes which is underpinned by continuous development of our coaches, players and administrators 

Chair

Sean is the current Chairperson, a position he has held since 2020.

Sean owns and operates a business and holds an MBA is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

He has been Involved with Slammers from the time his two boys played WABL16s and 18s and became a Silver Sponsor in 2013 when Ty Harrelson was Men’s SBL coach and the ladies’ team were riding high from the 2012 Premiership

Sean Coached WABL for two seasons in 18’s Men’s and then was a bench assistant coach to SBL head coach Charles Nix in 2017 when the Slammers made finals and had a tight series against eventual champions in Perth Redbacks

Sean was major sponsor through his business Printsync and CSG for the 2016 to 2022 seasons.

Joining the board as a director in 2019 Sean took on the role of Chair in 2020 and has overseen the Board since then.

NBL1 DIRECTOR

Hi I’m Paul Craig
 
I am the NBL1 Director. I have been involved with the South West Slammers for around 3 decades now. I played 152 games and am an inaugural member of our very first SBL team. I was a part of our second Championship in 1996 and the two following Championships
 
I was an Assistant Coach of the Men’s NBL1 program under 4 different coaches, as well as a season with the Women’s program
 
I also Coached for BWA at a National level with Western Australian Men’s State Teams
 
I am now proud to have take on the role of NBL1 Director to continue my commitment to the club

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Simon is Deputy Chairperson of the Board and Chair of the Finance Committee. He is the principal of Geographe Law and brings experience as a legal practitioner, CEO and company director.
 
Simon has held board positions — including as chairperson — across a range of local organisations and brings to South West Slammers a particular focus on governance, risk management and strategic planning.
 
Simon and his wife Marilyn have been closely involved with the Slammers WABL program through their two sons, including participation in the BWA high performance program. That experience has given Simon a firsthand appreciation of the importance of strong basketball pathways in regional WA, and a genuine commitment to the Slammers’ role in connecting communities across the South West.
 

WABL CHAIR

Chris has been involved with the Australind Basketball Association and is now the WABL director at the Slammers. He has a strong passion to help develop the South West’s next generation of basketball players.

manager of basketball operations

Dan, a South West local, from Margaret River and now based in Australind, is the Manager of Basketball Operations at the Slammers.
 

Alongside his role at the club, Dan works as an NBA scout and has worked with the Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz. He has also worked in Strategy & Analytics with the Perth Wildcats and spent time running Auckland in the New Zealand National Basketball League, where he served as President.

Before basketball took him around the world, Dan worked as a winemaker in Margaret River and completed a degree in Astrophysics.

Passionate about developing local talent and strengthening community connections, Dan is focused on helping the club grow and creating a positive environment for basketball in the South West.

BOARD MEMBER

Mark Harslett is a long‑standing contributor to basketball in the South West and a committed member of the South West Slammers community. Elected to the Slammers Board in 2026, Mark brings more than 15 years of leadership experience across operations, project management, and community sport, along with a deep understanding of the club’s culture and day-to-day needs.
Mark has been involved with the Slammers for the past seven years in multiple capacities including WABL coaching, game‑night operations, committee roles, and most recently as Team Manager for the Men’s NBL1 program alongside his wife, Renee. Both of Mark’s children have also come through the Slammers’ WABL program, giving him a strong personal connection to the club’s junior development pathway. This hands‑on involvement provides him with a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities across junior and senior programs.
Mark supports the club’s marketing and community engagement activities, helping maintain positive relationships with local businesses and groups across the South West. He is focused on contributing to a welcoming, team‑first environment across all levels of the club.
Professionally, Mark works in project management and operational leadership within the resources sector, specialising in team coordination, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. He brings a practical, people focused approach to governance, with a strong emphasis on communication, accountability, and building sustainable systems.
Mark is driven by a simple goal: to help the South West Slammers grow into a successful, sustainable, community‑driven club that represents the region with pride on and off the court.

BOARD MEMBER

Ryan started with the Slammers in 2021 as Chaplain to the NBL1 squad and player in the Division 1 Championship Men’s team, he then transitioned to the Board and has been serving in this capacity since 2023.
 
Ryan has served in various leadership positions in the education sector for over 15 years, largely in the Southwest Region. He has been instrumental in pioneering sporting programs both in educational settings and in the broader community. 
 
His contributions to the Slammers include strategic planning, networking and representation to the education sector and faith-based communities.

BOARD MEMBER

Rebecca currently serves as the Leeuwin Naturaliste Coordinator on the South West Slammers board. 

Rebecca has been involved with the South West Slammers for 4 years and with the Busselton Basketball Association for 6 years, including Busselton Blazers representative basketball. Her involvement spans multiple roles, including parent, team manager and now board member.

Rebecca has held managerial positions since 2006 and is employed in a global organisation. Since 2011 she has contributed to a range of local committees and boards, across sporting, school, & community groups. 

Rebecca is passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all players seeking to develop their skills, and is committed to supporting South West Slammers in building and strengthening competitive teams across the South West region. Rebecca is an active and engaged member of her local community, regularly volunteering with various clubs and organisations, and brings a strong sense of loyalty, dedication, care and drive to all her endeavours.

Key Responsibilities

The board of the SW Slammers is tasked with the key responsibilities of:

  • Good governance to ensure all processes adhere to rigorous standards and are updated regularly so that the future members have these key steps to follow
  • Strategic Direction: Collaborating with BWA, our associations, sponsors and community stakeholders to define, approve, and monitor the organization’s long-term strategy of promoting development of basketball at the elite, professional level.

responsibilities:

  • Risk Management: Identifying principal risks and ensuring robust internal controls and compliance systems are in place to ensure the safety of our members and the continuation the club through succession planning.

responsibilities:

  • Financial Stewardship: Reviewing and approving WABL and NBL1 budgets, major capital expenditures, and financial reports to ensure accountability
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NBL1 COACHING STAFF
WABL COACHING STAFF

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