Why I do What I Do

 I first went to Michael because I wanted him to fix my daughter's shooting form. Now she’s high rep level. It wasn’t until he started doing fundamental skills work I then realised she needed a lot of work in this area as well. I’m absolutely amazed at how he has transformed my daughter’s ball handling skills and her shooting form in a matter of months! My daughter blended in with every other player on her rep team and now she’s a stand out. Her stats have tripled and her ball handing skills are fantastic!

Michaels attention to detail is unbelievable and his hard work and determination in improving my daughter doesn’t go unnoticed and I’m so grateful! 

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I’m so impressed with Michael my other daughter now also gets lessons and he has also completely transformed her skills and shooting form significantly! She is now very confident on the court when she wasn’t before! 

My girls absolutely love there training session and count down the days until the next one! 

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Jess

I come from an extensive basketball background, having played at the top level and experienced many different programs. From that perspective, I can confidently say Coach Michael’s approach is fundamentally sound.

What stood out to me was his ability to read the situation with my son and adjust the program accordingly, with a strong focus on building the basics the right way. His communication with me has always been clear, ensuring that I fully understand the process and direction he’s taking.

Coach Michael has set clear expectations for my son and held him accountable, which I value highly. It’s obvious that he lives and breathes basketball, and with his long history in coaching, he brings an old-school approach while still staying very current in today’s game. I can see his passion for coaching, and it’s inspiring to witness. Most importantly, I trust his process and I’m excited to see where this journey takes my son.

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PJ

Coach Michael has made a huge difference in my son’s game. Before training with him, my son struggled with consistency in his shooting. His finishing at the rim was a hit and miss. Within just a few sessions, we started noticing major improvements—not just in his form and footwork, but in his overall ability to shoot and score.

Coach Michael has a gift for breaking down technique in a way that’s easy to understand and apply. He holds high standards but brings a positive, encouraging energy that makes kids want to push themselves. Thanks to his guidance, my son is converting a lot of the shots he used to miss.

Before, when my son tries to shoot, he appears to chuck the ball through the hoop. Now, his form looks a lot more like the best shooters in the NBA.

Beyond shooting, Coach Michael helps my son improve his baketball IQ by guiding their decision making and court awareness in game.

We’ve only worked with Coach Michael for 8 weeks, but I’m already excited to see how my son continues to develop under his guidance.

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Joel

I have been working with Constant3levation for the better part of 2 years. I am grateful for this program is an understatement. I started my training when I was 14, still growing and still maturing. At this time I was uncoordinated, my movements were rigid, and my skills needed refining in almost every way. But through Michael’s training, I have been able to transform my game to a new level in every way. 

But in my journey, Michael has been more than a trainer, he has been a mentor, reinforcing values that many other kids lack today: discipline, work ethic, and resilience. These are qualities that extend beyond just the game. The lessons I have learnt through his training have carried into my everyday life, not only helping me become a better athlete, but a better person. 

I have learnt that growth never stops. And that through persistence and hard work, nothing is impossible. I am eternally grateful to have the opportunity to train with Constant3levation.

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Zeik

Over the years my son Nate had the pleasure and opportunity to have the fundamental guidance from a skills work enthusiast.
In the early days, wanting my son’s skills to improve, Michael was able to transform Nate from an U12 D grade player to an U12 A grade player in just one season.
With Michael’s Training sessions he managed to iron out kinks Nate struggled with while teaching the importance of the mental game.
I’m always amazed with Michael’s patience and emphasis on fundamentals. His attention to detail and philosophy on hard work is unbelievable.
The dedication that is put into these sessions shows he’s not in it for a quick buck, he’s in it for the continuous development of our kids.

Thank you so very much Michael for guiding Nate all these years, you are an inspiration to me and my family, an amazing teacher and mentor of the game of BASKETBALL!!

Chuck

I have been training with Michael for a number of years now and his trainings are amazing. They are always focused on attention to detail, players having a good mindset and working hard for quick results. His enthusiasm and motivation towards our development is incredible. Michael has helped me build strong fundamentals. He encouraged and influenced me to start my rep journey. Michael’s trainings are truly outstanding, focusing heavily on every aspect of basketball, both offensive and defensively.

Charmaine

Since starting training with Michael, Hudson has gone to another level with his basketball. We are so grateful for such a personal experience and Michael's willingness to help Hudson reach his full potential.

It is great to see the attention to detail in this training program with

Fundamentals, Mechanics, Mindset and much more for all levels of athletes.

As a VJBL coach, we can't recommend C3T highly enough to take your game to the next level!

Paul

Michael Balaba is a coach and trainer with high attention to detail. He is an utmost professional who is positive, motivates and uplift players to their potential. He is fantastic with kids across all skill levels, ranging from fundamentals to advance skills. His unwavering commitment to their development is amazing where he would invest countless hours to help develop each individual athlete. Michael is always striving to get the best out of the athletes both physically and mentally.

George

It has been an absolute pleasure witnessing the transformative journey my son Eli embarked on under the guidance of Coach Michael. As a parent and coach of Eli's basketball team, I bring to the table over three decades of experience in the sport.  I recognized the need for Eli to receive mentorship and skill enhancement from a fresh perspective.

Coach Michael's methodology is both thoughtful and thorough, characterized by a steadfast refusal to cut corners. He meticulously honed Eli's shooting and dribbling capabilities while simultaneously nurturing a resilient mindset. Michael's strategy included assigning Eli post-training tasks aimed at continuous skill development and encouraging self-reflection to identify areas for improvement. All the while Eli had great fun. This practice of self-assessment, a valuable life skill, has transcended the basketball court, positively impacting Eli's approach to other sports and academic endeavours.
 
For anyone seeking to cultivate not only the contemporary basketball skills of dribbling and shooting but also a positive mentality founded on self-awareness and diligent effort, Coach Michael is the quintessential mentor. He is not one to offer shortcuts or sugarcoat feedback; his commitment is to the genuine development of his protégés.
 
The transformation in Eli's coachability and his newfound confidence is remarkable. I extend my deepest gratitude to Coach Michael for deeply establishing Eli's passion for basketball and equipping him with a growth mindset to navigate challenges. His influence has been invaluable, and I highly recommend his coaching to any parent eager to see their child excel both on and off the basketball court.

Dan

Michaels work is awesome. He has been so engaging for all three of our sons and has been able to work with each of them at their own different skills, pushing them to be better and do better. As parents we have seen their confidence in applying those skills to their games, improve greatly.

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Thankyou Michael for being a positive source of basketball encouragement for our boys. They love coming to work on their skills and build their confidence in the sport they all love and as their mother I can see their progress and passion improving each time. Your work is awesome keep it up!

Lina & Sid

I’ve been Playing Basketball for close to 8 years now and have always had unorthodox, ‘weird’ form and some strange habits that have developed playing the sport over time. When I first started training with constant3levation training I thought that these major problems were again going to go unnoticed as it has by previous private coaches. Within 1-2 sessions however, the problem was quickly identified and brought to my attention by Michael and after consistent work for 3-4 months more progress has been made toward improving my form than in the last few years. Approaching my final year of Rep Basketball, something that I’ve learned is that applying yourself and working with a dedicated coach is vitally important, toward the development of your game which is why I would recommend training with a dedicated coach like Michael as soon as possible for any player who is serious about improving their game.

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Adhvik: U18s Hawthorn Player

Michael encouraged my daughter to tryout for rep basketball two years ago. His encouragement and support motivated her to start the new path of basketball. Every training is well structured and effective. From fundamental skills to mental toughness, Michael has guided her all the way. I am grateful that my daughter can be trained by Michael, a great coach who pushes her beyond her limits and teaches her the true meaning of perseverance.
Thanks a lot Michael!

Peg

Since commencing training sessions with Michael we have seen a vast improvement in our son’s basketball skills but also his positive attitude. Michael has helped build his fundamental skills as well teach him about mental aspects of the game in terms of not giving up, remaining focussed and playing with passion and confidence.

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Marilyn