At Triumph Sports Academy, coaching goes beyond drills and game plans. We mentor, guide, and invest in the person as much as the player. Our environment is built on accountability, confidence, and belief, where athletes are challenged to grow, supported through failure, and empowered to chase their highest level.

TSA was officially launched in 2024 by Aher Diing, a well-known figure in the Sydney basketball scene. What began as a group of brothers training together with a shared purpose has grown into a culture-driven program built on brotherhood, discipline, and a genuine love for the game.

Aher’s basketball journey spans both junior and senior levels. He played his junior basketball with the Parramatta Wildcats and Bathurst Goldminers before competing in Youth League Division 1 and Waratah League Men’s 1 with the Blacktown Storm and Hills Hornets. While still an active player, he shifted his focus toward coaching, driven by a passion to give back and develop the next generation, including his younger brother Bol Diing.

That path led him to the Savannah Pride program, a South Sudanese basketball community initiative based in Western Sydney, where he began making a strong impact as a coach and mentor.

He later moved into representative coaching with the Norths Bears, helping guide both U16 and U18 JPL teams to multiple state championships. During this period, he also assisted the Saint Ignatius’ College First V program under Tom Garlepp.

Many athletes from these programs have since progressed to state/national team pathways, college programs and professional opportunities. Aher’s coaching style is disciplined and detail-focused, yet personal and energetic. He builds trust, sets high standards, and creates an environment where athletes enjoy the work and embrace the process.