JackJumpers coach Scott Roth signs two-year extension, declares it final
Scott Roth, 63, extended his contract as JackJumpers coach through NBL29 but said it's his final chapter.
Scott Roth signed a contract extension to remain coach of the Tasmania JackJumpers through the end of NBL29 season, two more years. Scott Roth has made clear behind the scenes that this is his final chapter.
Roth has been the JackJumpers' coach since 2021, when he was appointed as the inaugural head coach for the team's NBL debut. Scott Roth led the team to a championship in its third year of existence.
Roth said he doesn't have much "time-wealth" left in his lifetime and has been thoughtful about how he uses his remaining years. He described the extension as honouring his deep connection with the Tasmanian community and his family's welcome there.
The move gives the club longer to plan for his eventual successor.
- 63
- Roth's age
- 2021
- Coach since
- NBL29 season
- Extension through
- Third year of club existence
- Championship in
Why it mattersCoach's decision provides stability for the club while signalling the end of an era; gives Tasmania time to plan its basketball future.
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