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WHO IS COACH CONNOLLY?

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For over 15 years, Sean Connolly has been at the forefront of athletic development and has built a reputation as one of Australia’s leading basketball strength and conditioning coaches.

Sean’s expertise in unlocking peak performance has made him the trusted coach for those chasing greatness. With athletes competing in almost every major league around the world to Olympic and Commonwealth games medalists, the goal remains the same to elevate everyone he works with.

Known for his ability to solve complex athletic challenges and enhance human performance, Sean isn’t just coaching athletes, he’s transforming careers.

MY PORTFOLIO

Positions Held

Head of Strength & Conditioning - Indonesian Men's National Basketball Team

Head of Strength & Conditioning & Sport Nutritionist - Pelita Jaya (Indonesian Basketball League)

Lead Strength and Conditioning (Western Australia) - American Football Australia

Consultant To Semi-Professional Sporting Teams (AFL, WNBL, NBL1) 2008-Present

Strength and Conditioning Coach - West Coast Eagles (AFLW) 2023-2024

Head Of High Performance – East Perth Football Club (WAFL) 2021-2023

High Performance Director – AAU Australia / Australia Elite - 2020-2023

Head of Strength & Conditioning - Perth Redbacks (NBL1/SBL) 2017-2020

Athlete Accomplishments

Grand Final Appearance (First Year) (Pelita Jaya Basketball Club, Indonesia)

2025 SEA Games Bronze Medal (Indonesia Men's National Basketball Team)

2024 Paris Olympics - Bronze Medal

FIBA World Cup 2022 – Australia Opals - Bronze Medal

FIBA World Cup 2022 – Australian Boomers selection

7x Athletes Making International Selection (Australia & New Zealand, England, Sweden, Cyprus)

2x WNBA Championships (Seattle Storm)

4x NBL Championships (Perth Wildcats)

1x WNBL Championship (Bendigo Spirit)

1x WNBL Finals MVP

1x WNBL Championship

12x NBL1 Championships (Men and Women)

2x NBL1 Finals MVP

4x NBL1 League MVP’s

1x WAFL Sandover Medalist

3x Athletes Drafted To The AFL

3x Australian National Athletics Finals – Long Jump

Australian Boxing Champion (53kg Class)

4x Athletes Signed to AFL and AFLW (First Round Picks)

Over 35 Division 1 & 2 Scholorships to Universities in the NCAA and Canada

Honourable Mentions

Developed over 35 athletes to be selected for national competition (WNBA, NBL, WNBL, NBLNZ, AFL, AFLW, Gymnastics, Track & Field)

Over 2000 professional and semi-professional athletes training, developed and mentored since 2008.

Developed over 35 athletes currently playing Div. 1 & 2 College sport in the USA and Canada

Created an educational platform that has taught over 120 coaches worldwide.

Partner and advisor for brands that range of media, supplement, equipment & educational providers

Current Ambassadorships:

High Performance Sport - Allied Magazine
High Performance Advisor - Purelyte

Head of Strength & Conditioning - Indonesian Men's National Basketball Team

Head of Strength & Conditioning & Sport Nutritionist - Pelita Jaya (Indonesian Basketball League)

Lead Strength and Conditioning (Western Australia) - American Football Australia

Consultant To Semi-Professional Sporting Teams (AFL, WNBL, NBL1) 2008-Present

Strength and Conditioning Coach - West Coast Eagles (AFLW) 2023-2024

Head Of High Performance – East Perth Football Club (WAFL) 2021-2023

High Performance Director – AAU Australia / Australia Elite - 2020-2023

Head of Strength & Conditioning - Perth Redbacks (NBL1/SBL) 2017-2020

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You're The Best Of The Best!

There is no one that can do what you do! I'm stronger than ever before. There is no one that can do what you do! I'm stronger than ever before. There is no one that can do what you do! I'm stronger than ever before.

Devondrick Walker

My guy! I won't work with anyone else but you!

Sean the best at his job! I’ve never felt more robust ahead of a season and I will never stop working with Sean. He is my guy !! Sean the best at his job! I’ve never felt more robust ahead of a season and I will never stop... Sean the best at his job! I’ve never felt more robust ahead of a season and I will never stop working with Sean. He is my guy !!

Emma Clarke

I wanted results and that's what I got!!

Everyone has heard of Coach Connolly, but I had no idea of the results that were possible. If there is a guy who knows how to create elite ballers, it's you!! Everyone has heard of Coach Connolly, but I had no idea of the results that were possible. If there is... Everyone has heard of Coach Connolly, but I had no idea of the results that were possible. If there is a guy who knows how to create elite ballers, it's you!!

Lochlan Cummings

I've trained with a lot of people but I've never been this strong!

When goodbyes are difficult, that's when you know it's real. Miss ya Sean but luckily for you we're locked in forever now. When goodbyes are difficult, that's when you know it's real. Miss ya Sean but luckily for you we're locked in... When goodbyes are difficult, that's when you know it's real. Miss ya Sean but luckily for you we're locked in forever now.

Mehryn Kraker

Thank you everything you did for me. I'm so grateful

A huge part of getting into the New Zealand national team was the work that I did with you. You knew what was needed and we made it happen. You're the best! A huge part of getting into the New Zealand national team was the work that I did with you. You... A huge part of getting into the New Zealand national team was the work that I did with you. You knew what was needed and we made it happen. You're the best!

Mary Goulding

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OVER 2000

PROFESSIONAL & SEMI-PRO ATHLETES TRAINED, DEVELOPED AND MENTORED SINCE 2008.