Inspired by the legendary gryphon — fierce, wise, and soaring —
we create a space where every player is encouraged to spread their wings.
Whether it’s your first dribble or your hundredth game, you belong here.
This is more than basketball.
This is where young gryphons take flight.
Meet the team
Lachlan Coppick
Founder. Coaching Director. Basketball Enthusiast.
Hello,
Welcome to the newly formed Gryphons Basketball Academy.
Basketball has played such a large part of my life both personally and professionally and now I want to give back to the next generation of youth and talent coming through the ranks.
I have started this academy to provide a place for players to grow and develop. Whether that be individually with skills coaching or in team play competing apart of the Gryphon’s family.
I look forward to using my extensive experience as a coach and administrator at club, NBL1, state and national levels to assist the growth of our players in the academy.
Career Highlights
NBL1 Championships:
2017 - Assistant Coach, 2022 - Team Manager, 2023 - Operations Manager
Professional Experience
Participation Officer - Basketball SA
Operations Manager - Norwood Basketball Club
Interim CEO - Basketball NT
Commercial Operations Manager - West Adelaide Basketball Club
Level 2 - Association Coach
Certificate IV in Sports Coaching
