TONY WEBSTER TOUCHES DOWN AS NEW JETS HEAD COACH
24th October 2024
The Property Brokers Jets are thrilled to announce that Tony Webster will be piloting the team as Head Coach for the 2025 Sal's NBL season!
“I’m excited to join the Property Brokers Jets as Head Coach. It’s a fantastic opportunity to bring my passion for basketball to this team, and I’m ready to hit the ground running. Our goal is to build a competitive and dynamic squad that our fans will be proud to support,” says Coach Webster.
Webster, a former New Yorker and basketball star, relocated to New Zealand in 1986 and has made plenty of noise in the basketball community since he landed.
He played in the NBL for North Shore, where he was in the League All-Star 5 twice. During this time, he also won Most Outstanding Guard, Assists Champion, and Scoring Champion. Webster has previously coached in the NBL during 2008 & 2009 with the Harbour Heat and, more recently, was assistant coach at the Franklin Bulls. He has also held the head coach position at a national age group level, coaching the NZ U17 2010/11. Most recently, Webster has been director of basketball at Westlake College and is involved with skill development programmes for school-age children.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Tony Webster as the new Head Coach of the Property Brokers Jets. His wealth of experience, both locally and internationally, makes him a perfect fit for our vision of building a competitive and community-focused team. We believe Tony’s leadership will inspire our players and bring a new level of excitement to our fans.Webster is excited to lead the Jets and is determined to create a highly competitive squad for the upcoming season. Using his years of experience at both a high-performance and grassroots level, Webster plans to take the team from strength to strength by bringing top-tier players to the city and further developing the team's local talent pool,” says Tim Mordaunt, principal of the Jets.
“The Jets have a lot of potential, and I see a great opportunity to take this team from the bottom of the table to the top. I will focus on developing local talent, attracting high-calibre players, and creating a culture of excellence both on and off the court. We’re going to work hard, play hard, and make our mark this season,” says Coach Webster.
Jets Chair, Craig Nash says, “Tony brings a winning mindset and a track record of success, and we’re confident he will be instrumental in helping us turn the Jets into a formidable force in the league. Our fans deserve a team that competes at the highest level, and Tony’s expertise will be crucial in making that a reality.”
Free agency for the 2025 Sal's NBL season opens next month. Keep up to date with all the latest Jets news by following us on our socials @jetsbasketballnz on Instagram, Facebook, and X.
About Property Brokers Jets:
At the heart of Jets Basketball is community. As one of the eight founding teams of the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1982, the Jets have proudly represented the Manawatū region. Over the years, the team has reached two NBL finals, in 1992 and 2020. Originally known as the Palmerston North Jets, the team expanded its regional focus and rebranded to the Manawatū Jets in 2002. Despite a brief hiatus in 2015, the Jets made a successful return to the league in 2018, reigniting their commitment to the sport and the community.
Today, the Jets’ vision extends beyond the court. It's about fostering a love for basketball and providing opportunities for kids across Manawatū. Whether they're playing in schoolyards, local playgrounds, or competitions at the Arena, our mission is to open doors for every child who dreams of reaching the highest level of the sport. At the Property Brokers Jets, we’re not just building a team; we’re building a future for the next generation of basketball players.