What Gausa enjoys most about being part of CBI is the game itself, and the life skills, friendships, and personal growth it offers young players, including his own children. He values seeing how basketball has evolved over the years and playing a role in shaping where it goes next.
In his role on the board, Gausa values understanding the business side, how different people with different backgrounds collaborate to support the betterment of Cairns Basketball and its members, and the work and vision employed to ensure young basketballers get to play, feel included, feel safe and have fun.
Gausa is motivated by a long-term vision of a basketball-specific facility and association that continues to grow and provide pathways for future generations. For now, he finds the greatest reward in coaching and being a small part of each player’s journey, having witnessed firsthand the transformation of basketball facilities in Cairns from the late 1980s to today.
Outside of basketball, Gausa enjoys mountain bike riding when the weather allows, white-water kayaking when it doesn’t, and, if the opportunity ever arises, jet skiing.
