Coach McQualter trains with Kerr and Ott at NBA teams
West Coast's McQualter spent time with Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Phoenix Suns coach Jordan Ott in late September and early October.
West Coast Eagles coach Andrew McQualter travelled to the United States in late September and early October to learn from two of basketball's top coaches. McQualter spent a day with Steve Kerr, who coaches the Golden State Warriors and the US national team.
McQualter then spent four days embedded with the Phoenix Suns under coach Jordan Ott, attending planning meetings and working with analysts. The two coaches connected through Luke Darcy's connection group Aleda.
Ott is a rising NBA coach appointed mid-2025 after years as an assistant. McQualter is preparing for his third season coaching West Coast after the Eagles landed Melbourne's Jack Viney and Trent Rivers in recent trades.
- Four days embedded with team
- Suns visit length
- Jack Viney and Trent Rivers from Melbourne
- Players acquired
- Named Phoenix Suns coach mid-2025
- Ott's appointment
Why it mattersCross-sport coaching exchanges help AFL coaches refine strategy at the highest level.
AustraliaWest Coast Eagles may benefit from NBA coaching techniques as they rebuild under McQualter.
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