NBL Now: New Melbourne coach Jacob Chance

01 Jul 2026

Jacob Chance discusses his coaching journey, Spurs experience and vision for Melbourne United in an in-depth chat with Pete Hooley.

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NBL.com.au

Pete Hooley sits down with Jacob Chance, the newly appointed Head Coach & Head of Basketball Operations for Melbourne United.

From starting out in physiotherapy to rising through the ranks to become one of Australia’s most respected basketball minds, Jacob shares his incredible journey, opens up about his time working inside the San Antonio Spurs organisation, what separates elite programs from the rest, and how those lessons will shape the future of Melbourne United.

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Key talking points

02:56 - Coaching transition
06:04 - Reflections on the San Antonio Spurs experience
08:51 - Lessons learned from the Spurs culture
11:41 - The journey to becoming a Head Coach
14:53 - Building the Melbourne United roster
17:51 - The vision for Melbourne United's future
20:57 - Advice for aspiring coaches