The Hallam Secondary College Sports Academy: Basketball is a unique program that offers a wide range ofelite industry pathways for students in Years 10-12.
It is designed for those who are committed and talented in Basketball and their education. It also provides unique opportunities to complete a Vocational Education and Training qualification, e.g., sports coaching, fitness or a trade qualification without leaving the college.
The Basketball program has strong connections with a range of elite athlete and pathway programs. This includes access to a range of industry leaders and experts in Basketball.
The program also provides interstate opportunities and its involvement at School Sport Victoria and invitation only competitions.
Aims
- To develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the game of Basketball through an education program that utilises the latest technology, processes and systems including GPS, video analysis, fitness testing and sports science
- To implement high performance conditioning and injury prevention programs for participants
- To develop individual long term athlete training programs focused on skill acquisition
- To develop leadership skills and leaders on and off the court
- To allow students to choose from a range of educational pathways that contribute to the new VCE
- To learn from a range of external coaching staff and strength and conditioning coaches which are supported by Deakin University sports science interns
- To participate in elite school based competitions run across the school year
Weekly Program Can Include
- Before school, strength and conditioning
- Lunchtime strength and conditioning
- Before school running club
- Injury prevention programs and rehabilitation programs
- Recovery sessions
- Video review sessions
- Specific education, e.g. nutrition, GPS, recovery, load management
- Competitions
- Fitness testing
- Review of individual development plans
- Main training sessions are on Wednesday afternoon and period 1 Thursdays
Playing Opportunities
Athletes have multiple opportunities to apply their skills and knowledge through a range of competitions:
- BV 3 on 3 Competition
- Victorian College Championships
- Champions Cup Tournament
- National Championships
- Practice matches are arranged against other schools
Coaches, Program Highlights & Honour Roll
For more information, coahcing profiles and program highlights please download the following pdf:
Basketball Academy Program Flyer (PDF)
You can also follow our Basketball Academy through the:
Enrolments
For more information and application forms, please contact the College or click here.