About Us
Community Sports Mentoring and Coaching actively strives to empower youth to cultivate their dreams and achieve their full potential in life. We utilise sport as a vessel for change by engaging and connecting with young people using sport and leading towards mentorship, community, education, and employment pathways. Our team, led by 2-time Olympian and Hall of Fame inductee Brian Kerle, has over 40 years of experience working with at-risk, in-detention, transitioning, disengaged, regional, First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, and vulnerable youth all over Queensland. Our mission is to give all young people the opportunity to reach their potential.
We believe that every young person deserves a positive role model and the chance to succeed regardless of their circumstances. By meeting youth where they are and guiding them toward where they want to be, we help turn potential into achievement and challenges into opportunities for growth. Through sport, mentorship, and community connection, we aim to inspire the next generation to lead healthy, purposeful, and empowered lives
About Brian Kerle
Brian Kerle is a 2-time Olympian, 4-time NBL Champion, Hall of Famer, Australian Sports Medallist, and founder of Community Sports Mentoring and Coaching. Brian is passionate about helping young people from all walks of life and believes that every young person deserves a chance to better themselves.
“I believe every young person deserves a chance to reach their potential” - Brian Kerle
Brian Kerle is a 2-time Olympian, 4-time NBL Champion, Hall of Famer, Australian Sports Medal recipient, and the founder of Community Sports Mentoring and Coaching. Throughout his career in Australian basketball, Brian has been recognised not only for his success as a player and coach but also for his commitment to developing people through sport.
After representing Australia at the Olympic Games, Brian went on to become one of the most respected coaches in the National Basketball League, leading teams to multiple championships and mentoring many athletes throughout his decades-long career.
