Social Media Reacts to New Coach Mike Kelly

We’re bringing some Magic back to the South East 🪄✨

The new head coach of the Phoenix is SE Melbourne Magic Championship player and former NBL Coach of the Year, Mike Kelly. 💚

— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) March 29, 2023

The @SEMelbPhoenix have their man.https://t.co/N5vtAIFtAO

— ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) March 29, 2023

South East Melbourne Phoenix has turned to an NBL Coach of the Year and championship winner to lead its next era.

He discusses his plan, free agency targets and more: https://t.co/lFQajsVFqw @MickRandallHS pic.twitter.com/8UpRLimReB

— Herald Sun Sport (@heraldsunsport) March 29, 2023

The South East Melbourne Phoenix have finished their search for a new head coach, and have named former NBL Coach of the Year Mike Kelly as their new figurehead.

Read more: https://t.co/TEwi37HIak pic.twitter.com/FNzbsSzFbU

— NBL (@NBL) March 29, 2023

“If I have a couple of beers, I think I can do the Australian accent a little better, but this is what it is, for better or worse.”
You had me at “couple of beers” @MCKelly44 🍻 🤣
Go well at @SEMelbPhoenix 👌 https://t.co/QAi95H60Vq

— Michael Randall (@MickRandallHS) March 29, 2023

Coach Kelly can’t wait to get started! 💪 pic.twitter.com/yuvIrrpZb0

— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) March 29, 2023

Great hire. Mike has a ton of experience, is a proven Head Coach and understands the Melbourne landscape. Congratulations @MCKelly44 👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/6JYtRgQMVH

— Tom Hersz (@tomhersz) March 29, 2023

.@SEMelbPhoenix has turned to an #NBL Coach of the Year and championship winner to lead its next era — he discusses his plan, free agency targets and more.

✍️ @MickRandallHS https://t.co/DeUHuI30jF

— CODE Basketball (@codebballau) March 29, 2023

There’s something very cool about Mike Kelly returning to South East Melbourne. https://t.co/M1wNg6yJSP pic.twitter.com/oNboovgxPJ

— Liam Santamaria (@Liam_Santa) March 29, 2023

The South East Melbourne Phoenix have hired Mike Kelly to fill their vacant head coach position, the team announced this morning. New story on @ESPNAusNZ, w/ @KanePitman.https://t.co/8V4bLZQeDQ

— Olgun Uluc (@OlgunUluc) March 29, 2023

New for @ESPNAusNZ w/@OlgunUluc: The 2020 NBL Coach of the Year is back in a head coach role, with the South East Melbourne hiring Mike Kelly.

"It still gives me butterflies. I have the excitement to compete every day."https://t.co/EzzLmxr1lE

— Kane Pitman (@KanePitman) March 30, 2023

Newly appointed head coach Mike Kelly has deep roots to the South East and will be looking to bring a bit of that championship Magic to the Phoenix. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/zSzIsvCImj

— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) March 29, 2023

The SEM Phoenix have added Mike Kelly as their new head coach on a two-year deal#NBL24 pic.twitter.com/WdVNiXQpZ4

— NBL News (@NBL_News) March 29, 2023

Magic Mike to wave the big stick at @SEMelbPhoenix - https://t.co/elyC9uY65P pic.twitter.com/oV48RWBE3J

— Boti Nagy (@boti_nagy) March 30, 2023

🎙 Mike Kelly speaks about his plans for the team after being appointed South East Melbourne Phoenix's new head coach. 💚

🎥 Extended interview: https://t.co/vAMT7Bsjlc pic.twitter.com/yu0UuRgc7c

— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) March 30, 2023

New @SEMelbPhoenix head coach Mike Kelly is going back to where it all began 🙏

The South East Melbourne Magic legend is back in the Heartland, and he's joined @Liam_Santa on The Huddle 💚

Watch the full video now: https://t.co/0SyJViAxFB pic.twitter.com/MdPiNdirAb

— NBL (@NBL) March 29, 2023

Mike “Green” Kelly… let’s get it! 💚🔥 @SEMelbPhoenix #NBL24 https://t.co/NLNcWRwp5w

— Sean Mapleback (@maples50) March 29, 2023

Congratulations to @tommygreer10 and the team at @SEMelbPhoenix. Mike Kelly projects a calm confidence that naturally passes on to his players. High quality signing. https://t.co/6BfMkjonoi

— Andrew Clark (@Clarky1002) March 29, 2023

“𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉, 𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒍𝒆.” 💚

Newly appointed coach, Mike Kelly spoke to @heraldsunsport @MickRandallHS about coming back to the Heartland. 📰

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— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) March 30, 2023

I really like the Mike Kelly hiring for SEM. IMO, he's too good for an AC role so glad to see him back in as a head coach.

Bring on free agency! #NBL24 #NewHashtag

— Andrew French (@AFrenchy91) March 29, 2023

Fantastic news! Welcome back to South East Melbourne Mike, wishing you every success with us. Go Phoenix! #RiseUpPhoenix #NBL24

— Alex Sar #DonTheSash (@alexmatthewsar) March 30, 2023

Great to have new @SEMelbPhoenix coach Mike Kelly on the showhttps://t.co/9xFf8D6puh

— Andy & Gazey (@TheRunHomeSEN) March 30, 2023

A massive Creeky welcome to the new coach all the way from Puerto Rico. ☀️ pic.twitter.com/XG4oV7psTb

— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) March 30, 2023