Perry Lakes Hawks Appoint Marcus Embury as Women’s Head Coach for 2026 & 2027

The Perry Lakes Hawks are excited to announce the appointment of Marcus Embury as the Women’s Head Coach for the upcoming 2026 and 2027 NBL1 West seasons.

Marcus brings a dynamic blend of elite-level coaching experience and a strong background in education and athlete development. He currently serves as an Assistant Coach with the Townsville Fire in the WNBL and as a Performance Analyst with the Australian Opals, where he contributed to the Opals 2025 Asia Cup gold medal campaign through advanced statistical analysis and opposition scouting.

Marcus has also been the Lead Assistant Coach for the Championship Women’s team at Bulleen Basketball since 2023, helping guide the team to two championships and a Grand Final appearance. His responsibilities have included opposition scouting, gameday preparation, player skill development, and advanced metric analysis.

With a teaching background and over a decade of coaching experience across junior and senior programs—including roles at Kilsyth, Waverley, and Solway Basketball—Marcus is known for his ability to build strong relationships with athletes and tailor his coaching approach to support both individual growth and team success.

“I’m incredibly excited to be joining the Perry Lakes Hawks for the 2026 NBL1 West season,” said Embury.
“I’m honoured to have the opportunity to be a part of such a professional and quality program. I’m looking forward to working with the athletes to continue building a strong and successful senior program – one that consistently competes at the highest level and represents the club and community with pride.
At the same time, I’m committed to helping create clear and sustainable pathways for our junior athletes, fostering a culture that supports their development and progression. Together, we’ll work to deliver a competitive, professional and enjoyable brand of basketball that all Hawks fans can get behind!”

Hawks General Manager, Jenny Purser said of the appointment: “Our Club is excited to see Marcus take on this role and lead our Women’s team bringing with him, a fresh outlook. Marcus is relocating to Perth with his wife Hayley, who is from WA & dog Casper. We look forward to welcoming Marcus, Hayley & Casper to Perth”

Marcus is working on his playing roster to prepare for the upcoming season.

Please join us in welcoming Coach Marcus Embury to the Nest!