Athlete Spotlight
AIS Basketball - Stephanie Collins
Biography
Born: September 1995
Melbourne, VIC
Australia
Melbourne, VIC
Australia
HEIGHT: 195cm
POSITION: Centre
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Melbourne Tigers/Bulleen
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2012/2013
WNBL CLUBS: Bulleen Boomers
INTERNATIONAL GAMES: 2012 U17 World Championships; 2012 Australian U17 - international tournament in China; 10 Games – AIS Vs USA college teams (winning 9-1); 2010 Oceania youth tournament.
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: 2012 U18 state nationals (VIC -bronze); 2011 U18 state nationals (VIC -gold); 2012 U16 state nationals (VIC -Gold); 2012 U17 World Championship team member.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Steph was raised in Melbourne Victoria. She has one younger sister, Sophie, two half sisters and one half brother. Stephanie enjoys watching the ALF and follows Essendon. Her favourite food is strawberries and any type of lolly. She loves animals and the colour pink.
COACH’S COMMENTS: Steph’s strengths are her ability to run the floor with her mobility and length. Steph also has a great work ethic and is very coachable. In 2013, Steph will need to focus on her shooting technique and range, back to basket proficiency and her one-on-one skill both offensively and defensively.
POSITION: Centre
JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Melbourne Tigers/Bulleen
FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 2012/2013
WNBL CLUBS: Bulleen Boomers
INTERNATIONAL GAMES: 2012 U17 World Championships; 2012 Australian U17 - international tournament in China; 10 Games – AIS Vs USA college teams (winning 9-1); 2010 Oceania youth tournament.
GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: 2012 U18 state nationals (VIC -bronze); 2011 U18 state nationals (VIC -gold); 2012 U16 state nationals (VIC -Gold); 2012 U17 World Championship team member.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Steph was raised in Melbourne Victoria. She has one younger sister, Sophie, two half sisters and one half brother. Stephanie enjoys watching the ALF and follows Essendon. Her favourite food is strawberries and any type of lolly. She loves animals and the colour pink.
COACH’S COMMENTS: Steph’s strengths are her ability to run the floor with her mobility and length. Steph also has a great work ethic and is very coachable. In 2013, Steph will need to focus on her shooting technique and range, back to basket proficiency and her one-on-one skill both offensively and defensively.
Questions & Answers
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1
What is your most significant achievement in sport?
Representing Australia at the 2011 FIBA U17 World Championships
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2
What is your major sporting goal?
To play at the olympics
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3
What keeps you busy outside sport?
Family, friends and shopping
