MACKAY, QUEENSLAND – Mackay Basketball is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamiey Doevendans as Head Coach of the McDonald’s Mackay Meteorettes for the next two NBL1 seasons.

Doevendans is no stranger to the Mackay Basketball NBL1 program, having been involved in various coaching roles over the last decade. Doevendans was an assistant coach with the Meteors men’s team for three years, where he was a part of two QBL championship winning campaigns, before switching over to the Meteorettes program as an assistant coach for seven seasons, where he won another QBL title and helped guide the side to two more grand final appearances.

In addition, the local Mackay mentor also spent seven years on the sidelines as an assistant coach with the Queensland North under 16 and under 18 girls state representative teams.

Mackay Basketball President Tara Smyth said the club was excited about Doevendans transition into the Meteorettes NBL1 Head Coach position.

“Jamiey has been heavily invested in our Mackay Basketball QBL and NBL1 programs for a long period of time, so it’s great to see his commitment, dedication and efforts be rewarded with this opportunity to take the reins of our women’s squad,” Smyth said.

“While it’s his first season as a head coach at this level, he brings extensive experience to the role.”

“We’ve seen over many years his exceptional ability to build and drive team culture and I have no doubt he’ll do great things with our McDonalds Mackay Meteorettes program in 2023 and 2024.”

Doevendans spoke proudly when asked about the challenge of stepping up into the top job.

“Being a prestigious position and the program having a rich history of success, I am honoured in leading the McDonald’s Mackay Meteorettes for the next two seasons,” he said.

“My focus is to continue to create a culture and style of play built around working hard and competing with pride and passion. A team the local basketball community can be excited about coming to support.”

“I’m certainly looking forward to getting started with the players this week and laying the foundation for a successful season ahead.”

With Doevendans now locked in as coach, the club plans to announce Meteorettes player signings in the coming weeks.