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A NEW basketball facility has thrown its doors open and is ready to offer a unique sporting experience for all.<\/p>\n

Surf Coast Hoops on Boneyards Drive in Torquay is a purpose-built basketball centre where both children and adults will be able to chase their basketball dreams.<\/p>\n

Max Zalakos is the passionate founder and head coach of Surf Coast Hoops.<\/p>\n

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Surf Coast Hoops is based in Torquay on Boneyards Avenue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Max has represented Victoria Metro and Victorian Country in basketball and spent a year playing college basketball in the United States.<\/p>\n

His coaching journey began at Hoop City Geelong, where he spent three years developing young athletes before embarking on this project.<\/p>\n

During that time, he was mentored by some of the most respected coaches in Australia, shaping his dynamic and player-focused approach to coaching.<\/p>\n

Zalakos said the new sporting hotspot has been born out of a desire to get more people playing on the Surf Coast.<\/p>\n

“With the shortage of courts around here, it will be amazing to give these kids a hub where they can play.<\/p>\n

“All my coaching sessions used to be outside at Wurdi Baierr and kids just kept coming. We thought ‘Why not try and bring our own Hoop City to Torquay?’<\/p>\n

“We just want every kid around the area to have the opportunity to get into a basketball stadium, improve their skills and get about it.”<\/p>\n

Surf Coast Hoops will offer something for everyone, including individual coaching, group programs, court hire, holiday camps, birthday parties and more.<\/p>\n

The facility will have a half size court with a ring, another ring with half a three-point line to use the corners to shoot from, as well as a Doctor Dish shooting machine.<\/p>\n

“During winter, we want parents, teams, coaches and players to be able to come in and use our facility,” he added.<\/p>\n

“We want it to be as accessible to the town as possible.<\/p>\n

“We will have the Doctor Dish able to be hired out whenever you want, as well at the same time having teams able to use the half court.<\/p>\n

“Whether they’re touching a basketball for the first time or an elite up and comer, we will suit all abilities.”<\/p>\n

For more information and to book, head to surfcoasthoops.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A NEW basketball facility has thrown its doors open and is ready to offer a unique sporting experience for all. Surf Coast Hoops on Boneyards Drive in Torquay is a purpose-built basketball centre where both children and adults will be able to chase their basketball dreams. Max Zalakos is the passionate founder and head coach […]<\/p>\n

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