A Filipino-Australian basketball player, coach and mentor who rose through Melbourne’s junior representative system (VJBL) and was inspired by the legendary ‘92 Dream Team.

As a senior, he competed in the VBL (Victorian Basketball League) and Big V, where he won the league’s ‘Golden Hands’ award (assists plus steals) and earned both nominations and selections for legaue’s Starting-5 honours.

He also participated in summer camps in the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association). Known for his calm, composed but explosive playing style—earning him the nickname “Iceman”.

He blends high-level experience with dedication and attention-to-detail to developing young players. A proud parent of two, Ivan is a Co-founder of the BizzyBallinApp™ and draws on both his elite basketball background and parenting journey to inspire and mentor the next generation through the BizzyBallin group of companies.