BNF Coaching, which stands for “Basketball N Fitness,” was founded by Ben Crowe with a simple goal: to help people successfully reach their goals, whether in the gym or on the basketball court. Ben completed his secondary education at De La Salle College and earned a Bachelor of Fitness from Victoria University, where he majored in Sports Coaching. BNF Coaching offers a unique combination of expertise in both basketball and fitness, allowing clients to receive accurate, up-to-date feedback in these fields. With years of practical experience and formal education, BNF Coaching is committed to helping clients become the best version of themselves.

Head Coach

Ben Crowe

Ben Crowe is the head coach and founder of BNF Coaching. He has over 15 years of basketball experience, playing for Solway Basketball Club at the domestic level, Waverley Falcons in the VJBL from U12 to U21, and currently for the Camberwell Dragons in Big V. During his time with the Falcons, Ben played three seasons in the Victorian Championship division and captained the Camberwell Youth League team to a runner-up finish, including a historic 22-0 season in 2022.

As a coach, Ben has been helping players improve their basketball skills for over a year and served as the assistant coach for the U18.1 Boys Team at the Dragons. His coaching philosophy is straightforward—there are no secrets or tricks, just a commitment to sharing all the learnings from his career to help clients achieve their goals. Ben specializes in shooting coaching, general skill development, offensive gameplay, and mindset training.

In addition to his basketball expertise, Ben has been a Personal Trainer for four years, helping hundreds of clients become healthier and stronger. He currently works at Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre as a Personal Trainer and Strength Coach, leading group fitness classes and offering one-on-one sessions. Ben applies not only his educational knowledge but also his own training experience to his sessions.

BNF Coaching was founded to merge Ben’s expertise in both basketball and fitness, providing clients with a rare combination of skills. Ben Crowe looks forward to working with clients and helping them become better versions of themselves.