Michael Edwards - Managing Director ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business degree

Past Experience

• 5 years experience in conducting sporting group tours
• 3 years experience with Basketball NSW - Marketing Manager
• 2 years experience as Executive Director of State Sporting Body

Chris McCoy - Director of Basketball ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business degree
• Diploma in Travel and Tourism

Past Experience

• 13 years experience in conducting basketball tours – both inbound to Australia and outbound from Australia.  
• Tour Leader on 9 tour groups to the USA. Vast experience in working with the schools in the USA over 9 years with Horizons.
• 4 years experience with Basketball NSW - Marketing and Events Manager
• 4 years experience in advertising, 1 year experience in business planning
• Played basketball at a SEABL, ABA and State League level.
• Currently still playing basketball in a weekly competition and also in an annual Masters tournament.
• Coached at a variety of levels over the years.
• Played at National Junior Championships for Basketball and Australian Rules Football.
• Currently playing competition tennis and also enjoy keeping fit and playing golf.

Marty Hanson - Tour Coordinator ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electroplating & Metal Finishing
• NCAS Level 2 Coach – Basketball Specific
• NCAS Accredited Course presenter

Past Experience

• 25 years as Tradesman and small business operator
• 2 Years as Aussie Hoops Manager – Basketball Victoria Country Council
• 6 Years as National Intensive Training Program Head Coach and Victoria Country Basketball  Coaching Director (Player and Coach Development)
• Head Coach positions include SEABL, VBL, State Representative Teams
• 32 Years experience in Basketball  administration and coaching

Emma Clarence - Travel Manger ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business, Majoring in Sports Management
• Certificate III – Sports (Athlete Support Services)
• Certificate IV – Sports (Coaching) (2004)
• Certificate III – Fitness (Gym Instructor)

Tania McCoy - Administrative Assistant ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

 Experience

• Have worked at Horizons Sporting Events since its inception in 2001
• Experience at basketball association Board level
• Competed in basketball at regional and state level competitions in New Zealand and Australia
• Have coached junior girls at representative level for 7 years
• Played State League/ABA in New South Wales

Lloyd Valentine - Tour Coordinator ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

 Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Certificate IV - Personal Trainer

Experience

• 4 years Business and Corporate Consulting (Australia and UK)
• 2 years Legal Experience in Commercial Law
• 1 year Sport Adventure Tour Coordinator (Canada)