Phoenix Stars Give the Gift of Joy
2 Sep
1
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It’s been a long and testing off-season for the NBL world both within clubland and across local basketball communities.
That’s why South East Melbourne Phoenix is going the extra mile to stay connected with its passionate member base and reach out to those doing it tough in the Heartland and beyond.
Phoenix players have already spent countless hours making over 400 calls (with more to come) to have a chat and thank members for their commitment to the organisation through an incredibly challenging period.

(Phoenix members have showed their gratitude on social media)
Without the support of the Phoenix family, the growing community in the Heartland of basketball simply wouldn’t be possible.
Hometown hero Kyle Adnam relished the opportunity to represent South East Melbourne in its inaugural year and is loving the club’s continued support as we edge closer to NBL21.
“It’s been amazing to call our Phoenix members, the backbone of our club,” Adnam says.
“They have shown their support for us during a difficult time, and we have all enjoyed nothing more than thanking them and hearing all the positive messages of excitement and support from each and every one of them.
“It’s one of my favorite things about this club, it feels as if we are one big family, and you can really feel that on those phone calls. I’m looking forward to seeing them all at Phoenix games as soon as possible.”
While we all patiently wait for restrictions to ease as we get on top of the Victorian COVID-19 outbreak, the Phoenix plan to keep engaging with fans at home.
Yep big shouts to @CammyGliddon. Not easy running a virtual clinic and Q&A for hundreds of kids simultaneously and he managed it beautifully. Brought smiles to a bunch of youngsters - including my little man - who are trying to stay active and positive while in lockdown. https://t.co/7Fg2YxhyC7
— Liam Santamaria (@Liam_Santa) August 20, 2020
(Boom recruit Cam Gliddon has already made a meaningful impression on the Phoenix family)
The club will be running an online school holiday program later this month to keep kids at home entertained and have also been sharing training at home videos on social media.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE TRAINING SERIES EARLIER THIS YEAR WITH KYLE ADNAM
Some of our favourite reactions from the Phoenix family to our member calls...






Phoenix Media (2/09/2020)

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Glover, Foxwell kickstart Boomers in Trans-Tasman Series

29 Apr
Phoenix sign Daniel Foster as Development Player for NBL26

28 Apr
Off-season Player Wrap: Sobey puts on show in Puerto Rico

23 Apr
Next Star Malique Lewis takes step towards NBA goal

22 Apr
Off-Season Player Wrap: Foxwell stars in Airs one-point victory

14 Apr
Off-Season Player Wrap: 39-point Weekend for Akech Aliir

10 Apr
Phoenix sign Akech Aliir to one-year deal

9 Apr
Owen Foxwell wins Inaugural Clubman Award

8 Apr
Phoenix launch 'I'd Like to See That' Membership Campaign

7 Apr
Off-Season Player Wrap: Foxwell continues double-double run in New Zealand

1 Apr
Matt Hurt claims Phoenix Most Valuable Player

31 Mar
Sobey locked in for NBL26
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