• Create an environment where athletes can develop the necessary tactical, technical, physiological and psychological skill competencies to aid progression through their sports Athlete high Performance Pathway.
• Develop athletes to be competitive, with a fundamentally sound base.
  Provide fundamental individual skill development and leadership sessions for athletes during traditional representative off-season programs, to participate within the NBL Hustle and FIBA 3x3 High Performance Pathways.
• Compliment athletes local Representative team training and encourage athletes to be leaders within those teams.
• Prepare athletes for 3x3 High Performance trials and pathway programs, such as the 3x3 Pro Hustle tours, CLB 3x3 Leagues or future National representation.

The program provides access to pathway performance coaching, analysis of individual skill and development within a squad structure, sports science testing, and access to high performance strength and conditioning programs.

A large range of athlete appropriate education workshops such as sport psychology, nutrition, drugs in sport awareness, public speaking, resilience, media training, sports medicine and injury prevention are also undertaken as a part of the regular training program.

The South West Sydney Academy of Sport 3x3 Basketball program is conducted alongside, and mirrors traditional programs conducted by both the South West Sydney Academy of Sport and fellow Regional Academies, and as such is designed to introduce athletes to State and National high performance pathways. And include training in the 3x3 Style of Play along with technical and tactical skill development specific to FIBA 3x3 Basketball.

Key performance opportunities will be selected to best suit the current development level of athletes, and may include events such as Academy hosted invitational tournaments, the NSW Hustle State Qualifiers and/or Championships, and the 3x3 Hustle National Championships.

Athletes meeting the age-eligibility criteria of the UAA Basketball program may also be invited to attend RASi Basketball camps and the Regional Academy Games.

• Male and Female Athletes must be between 12 and 18 years of age as of 31 December 2024. 
  • ie born in 2006 - 2012
• Athletes must hold a current FIBA / NBL Hustle Pass.
• Athletes must reside in, or attend school within the Academy area of Campbelltown, Camden, Liverpool or Wollondilly local Government areas.

In addition;

• It is recommended that athletes are also a registered member of a Basketball NSW affiliated Association.
• Athletes aged 14 and 15 years of age are also eligible for selection into the Regional Academy Games team, however must be a registered member of a Basketball NSW affiliated Association to participate in the Regional Academy Games. 

What to Expect:

The 3x3 Basketball squad is selected based on the athletes performance at an open trial.

The trial will feature a number of skill and drill components, followed by a series of trial games to assess the athletes skill and potential. The trial may be conduced alongside, and with athletes trialling for selection in the UAA Basketball program.

Elements of sport science testing and/or fitness assessment may be conducted as a part of the trial, however there is no required "pass mark" for these elements to be achieved. 

One or more trials may be conducted.

Selection Process:

• Athletes must nominate and attend one or more trial/s as listed.
• Athletes must attend all trials. If an athlete is unable to attend a trial they must provide a reason in writing, prior to that trial to gain an exemption. 
• The Academy may select up to 20 x Male and 20 x Female athletes across the 12-18yr age groups.
• The Academy will select a squad, not a team. As such, there is no requirement to select based on filling certain playing positions.
• Final selections, number of athletes and squad composition will be made dependant on the talent available during the trial process. 
• Successful athletes will be advised after the final trial, and will need to attend an Induction Session held in early November.  
• Athletes who are eligible, may nominate for the 3x3 Basketball, and Basketball programs. Whilst the programs are separate in nature, athletes may be selected in both. 

• An Athlete Scholarship levy of $400 inclusive of GST, will apply to all successful athletes. 
• This levy assists in offsetting the program costs of;
  • Annual Athlete Membership including athlete uniform consisting of Academy Polo Shirt, Walkout Shorts and Gym T-shirt, Water Bottle, Athlete Journal and Annual Awards Dinner admission. 
  • Training and Development including training venue hire, sports equipment, skill development programming, and guest / coaching costs.
  • Education and Support Services including online access to programs / XPS network, targeted sports education lectures and workshops with guest presenters, sport specific strength and conditioning program with an Academy S&C partner facility, sport science testing, and access to athlete wellbeing and support service network providers.

Additional Fees / Levies

Uniform Costs

• Additional competition uniform costs exist, specific to sport requirements, which athletes will need to purchase through the online store from the official uniform supplier, Aceit. The required items will be identified at the sport program induction. 
• Athletes may purchase additional Academy items, that includes Hoodie, Socks, Towel, Sports Bag, Backpacks, and Active Wear. 
• Athletes who are NEW to the Academy will be provided a tracksuit in their first year only. Athletes entering their third year or greater will be offered the purchase of a new tracksuit at half-price. 

Camps, Tours and Tournaments

• Camps, Tours and Tournaments form an important part of each sport program structure. The costs of these events, as with the overall sport program, are heavily subsidised by the Academy and its partners.
• Camp / Tour costs may be applied for certain activities throughout the program year and will be communicated well ahead of the event. These are generally costed at $100-$150 per day and include transport, accommodation and the majority of meal costs, as well as any entry fees associated with tournaments or performance elements of the camp / tour. 
• Eligible athletes who are selected to represent the Academy at the Regional Academy Games in Wagga Wagga in April 2024 will be required to pay a Games levy of between $300 and $450 (subject to sport requirements), which will be invoiced separately to the above Athlete Scholarship Levy.
• Tournaments held locally (where the Academy does not provide Accommodation) may attract a nominal fee of between $10 and $50 depending on the sport requirements, and are used to assist in covering the tournament entry, venue hire and any transport costs.

All Athlete levies must be paid in full within 30 days of the invoiced date, or the scholarship offer will be automatically withdrawn; unless financial hardship or payment plan arrangements have been made with the CEO.

Athletes who are selected in both the 3x3 Basketball, and Basketball programs will be required to pay one (1) Athlete Scholarship Levy that covers participation in both programs. Athletes may however be required to pay any additional camp or performance levies relative to either program they are selected in.

• The Academy will conduct regular on-court training and education sessions that will include individual and squad based fundamental skill development training between October and March. A focus on team dynamics and tactical skill development will take place towards the latter part of the program and in the lead up to any performance opportunities.

• Additional Academy education sessions and off-court development will take place between March and July each year, with the program concluding at the Annual Athlete Graduation and Sport Awards Dinner, generally held in late July. 

• Regular training sessions will be aligned with the Academy UAA Basketball program, and to avoid clashes with the representative training and competition schedules of those clubs within the South West Sydney Academy of Sport catchment area, as much as possible. 

• Selected athletes will be required to undertake a strength and conditioning program, including access to a supervised gym program throughout the period. 

• The Academy may send age and gender appropriate team's to multiple 3x3 Hustle tournaments, or conduct Development Camps/Invitationals with other Regional Academy or high performance programs and invited teams throughout the program, including the "Sharp EIT Solutions Academy 3x3 Invitational.".

• Training sessions will take place at indoor basketball stadiums within the Academy catchment area throughout the program. A full training and performance schedule will be provided to successful athletes through the XPS Network online communication tool. 

The 2023-2024 Sharp EIT Solutions 3x3 Basketball Program Squad and Coaching Staff will be announced following the selection process. 

Additional Support Staff:

3x3 Event Coordinator: Stephen Craig