2027 inaugural season · Expressions of interest
The MPBL is recruiting coaches & general managers
The Maritime Professional Basketball League (MPBL) is preparing for the 2027 season, and we are seeking qualified, motivated basketball professionals interested in helping build professional basketball across the Maritimes.
We are currently accepting expressions of interest for:
Head coaches & assistant coaches
We are looking for coaches who can build competitive teams, develop players, establish a strong team culture and represent their organization professionally both on and off the court.
Ideal candidates may have experience at the professional, university, college, senior men’s, provincial, high school or other competitive basketball levels.
Coaching candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong basketball knowledge and leadership ability
- Experience developing and managing players
- Ability to build a positive, disciplined team culture
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of the Maritime and Atlantic Canadian basketball community considered an asset
- Coaching certification considered an asset
- Ability to recruit and evaluate talent
- Availability for practices, games and team activities during the MPBL season
General managers
The MPBL is also seeking General Manager candidates interested in helping lead individual franchises.
General Managers will play an important role in building their team’s basketball operations and establishing a successful organization within their community.
Potential responsibilities include:
- Player recruitment and roster development
- Working with coaching staff on basketball operations
- Identifying local and regional basketball talent
- Building relationships within the basketball community
- Assisting with team operations and game-day planning
- Supporting community appearances and promotional initiatives
- Working with league and team leadership
- Helping establish the culture and identity of a new professional basketball organization
We are particularly interested in individuals who understand their local basketball community and want to help create new opportunities for players, coaches and basketball professionals throughout Atlantic Canada.
2027 MPBL season
The MPBL is building toward its inaugural 2027 season, with franchises being developed in communities across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
This is an opportunity to become involved at the ground level and help shape a new professional basketball league created for the Maritimes.
Interested candidates
Please submit:
- Name and contact information
- Position of interest — Head Coach, Assistant Coach or General Manager
- Basketball résumé or summary of experience
- Coaching certifications, if applicable
- Current city/province
- Preferred MPBL market(s), if applicable
- Brief explanation of why you would like to become involved with the MPBL
- References, if available
Applications and expressions of interest can be sent to: Info@thempbl.com
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