Announcement of New Head Coach Contract with Judd Flavell

Thank you for your continued support of the Shinshu Brave Warriors. We are pleased to announce that we have signed a new contract with Judd Flavell as Head Coach for the 2026-27 season.

[Profile] Judd Flavell Date of Birth: 1973/12/31 Place of Birth: New Zealand Coaching Career: [Club Career] 13 seasons with New Zealand Breakers (Australian NBL): Served as Assistant Coach, contributing to 4 league championships (2011, 2012, 2013, 2015). 2006-16: As Academy Director, developed 18 NBL players and 13 New Zealand national team players. 2012: Head Coach of Auckland Pirates (NZNBL), won the league championship. 2018: Head Coach of Southland Sharks (NZNBL), won the league championship. 2019-22: South East Melbourne Phoenix (Australian NBL): 2020-21 season semi-finalist. 2023-24: Canterbury Rams (NZNBL): Won back-to-back championships as Head Coach, awarded Coach of the Year in 2024.

[National Team Career] 2015: Assistant Coach, New Zealand Men's National Team (Tall Blacks). 2018-21: Assistant Coach, New Zealand Men's National Team (Tall Blacks). 2024-: Head Coach, New Zealand Men's National Team (Tall Blacks). New Zealand Junior Men's National Team Program: Served as Head Coach/Assistant Coach for U18/U19 teams.

[Comment from Head Coach Judd Flavell] "Hello everyone, this is Judd Flavell. I am truly excited and honored to work with the new Shinshu Brave Warriors. I know there is a lot of work to be done, but first and foremost, I want to enjoy this fun adventure, and I can't wait for it to start."