Doug Kramer, napaisip sa pag-uwi matapos ang makabuluhang pananatili sa Melbourne

Published 7 Apr 2026 at 10:13 AM

by Rose Dabu

4 min read

Doug Kramer shared an emotional update about their family’s three-month stay in Melbourne, which is set to end soon
The celebrity dad reflected on how their time abroad helped improve his children’s skills in sports and build better habits
He also opened up about feeling torn about going home after witnessing their growth, family bonding, and spiritual journey
The former athlete expressed gratitude for the experience and said they still have one week left before returning home.

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Doug Kramer recently gave followers a glimpse into his family’s life in Australia as their extended stay in Melbourne approaches its final days.

In an Instagram post, the former basketball player shared that their three-month stay is almost over, with only one week left before they head back home. The celebrity dad admitted that he finds it hard to believe how quickly time has passed, especially after seeing how much his family has gained from the experience.

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"Life in Melbourne. Can't believe our 3-month stay in Melbourne is coming to an end soon. From establishing a new daily routine and watching the kids grow and improve in their respective sports. It's been nothing short of amazing! The goal on the first month was to remove bad habits and improve techniques. The second month was about getting stronger and getting used to their new techniques. The third month was seeing if their new techniques become second nature. The kids are still a work in progress but they've improved leaps and bounds. This is but a first big step towards the bigger goals. A bit torn about heading home because we've witnessed how much they've improved in their sports, our family time, and their spiritual walk, which we've also reinforced here. I even got to hit the basketball court again and compete with my friends! Thank you, Melbourne! Thank you Lord for making this trip possible! One week to go!"

The athlete-turned-content creator explained that their stay in Melbourne had a clear purpose, particularly when it comes to their children’s development in sports. According to him, each month focuses on a specific goal. The first month was dedicated to removing bad habits and improving techniques. The second month centered on building strength and adjusting to those new techniques. By the third month, the goal was to make these improvements feel natural for the kids.

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He noted that while his children are still a work in progress, their improvement has been significant. The proud father shared that this milestone is only the beginning of what they hope to achieve in the future.

Despite the positive experience, the star admitted feeling torn about returning home. He shared that seeing his children’s progress and enjoying uninterrupted family time made their stay even more meaningful, making it harder to leave.

Doug also took the opportunity to enjoy basketball again during the trip. He revealed that he was able to play and compete with friends, something he clearly appreciated as a former professional athlete.

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Toward the end of his post, the celebrity dad expressed gratitude for the opportunity to spend time in Melbourne. He thanked the city for the experience and acknowledged his faith, saying he is thankful to God for making the trip possible.

See Doug's post below:

Doug Kramer is a former professional basketball player in the Philippines. He played college basketball for the Ateneo Blue Eagles before being drafted into the PBA in 2007. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, including Air21 Express and Ginebra. Kramer was admired for his hard work until he retired from basketball in 2019. Outside the court, Doug is famous as the head of "Team Kramer," a social media-famous family with his wife, Cheska Garcia, and their three children, Kendra, Scarlett, and Gavin. Through their family vlogs, photos, and endorsements, Team Kramer eventually became one of the most followed celebrity families in the Philippines.

As previously reported by KAMI, Doug Kramer revealed that his family has temporarily moved to Melbourne, Australia, for three months. The move aims to support their children in their respective athletic pursuits. In his post, Doug praised Melbourne’s world-class facilities and the convenience of having everything within a 10-20 minute drive. Their children are now balancing their intensive training with online classes while bonding in a new environment that is currently in Australia.