Wyndham will have some change in its Big V coaching ranks for next season, with two coaches moving on.
The club announced that men’s coach Stuart McMurray and youth league women’s coach Matt Stephens would continue on next season after their first seasons in charge this year.
Women’s coach Jason Bryant and youth league men’s coach Aaron Bensted though have made the decision to step away.
Bryant steps away after one season at the helm of the women’s side.
“I have enjoyed the challenge of coaching the team in 2025, however, with other areas of life becoming more of a focus and demanding, the commitment of coaching at a state championship level, and to the 2026 season, including pre-season, cannot fit within my schedule,” he said.
“I thank Wyndham Basketball for their understanding and wish the team every success in 2026” The club said they respect Bryant’s decisions and thanked him for his commitment.
Bensted has been part of the club for a number of years and won the 2023 Big V youth league men’s coach of the year.
He led the side to a historic promotion to the youth championship men’s division for the first time in WBA history.
Wyndham said it was exciting to have McMurray and Stephens back on board for next season.
“Despite a challenging 2025 season, there were great wins and clear signs of the teams’ potential.
“Coach McMurray is already in preparation for the 2026 season and we’re excited to see what he builds in 2026.
“For coach Stephens, after laying a solid foundation in 2025, he’ll continue to focus on the team’s development and improvement.”
