• 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 and squad skill development sessions for athletes during representative off-season programs, in parallel to BNSW High Performance Pathway programs. 
• Compliment athletes local Representative team training and encourage athletes to be leaders within those teams.
• Prepare athletes for NSW High Performance trials and pathways, such as the BNSW Metro DAP, SPP and HPP programs, and State squad trials.

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 Basketball program mirrors those conducted by fellow Regional Academies, and as such is designed to introduce athletes to the State and National high performance pathway. And include training in the NSW Style of Play along with technical and tactical skill development. 

Athletes selected into the UAA Basketball program will be eligible for inclusion and selection within the Sharp EIT Solutions 3x3 Basketball program, including selection in 3x3 Hustle Performance teams, subject to meeting additional eligibility criteria, i.e having a valid NBL Hustle Pass.

Key performance opportunities will be selected to best suit the current development level of athletes, and may include events scheduled in conjunction with other NSW Regional Academies of Sport and/or camp-like training environments.

Subject to talent depth and availability, the Academy will compete in the Regional Academy of Games held in Wagga Wagga in April 2024. It should be noted that this event is comparable to an U16 Representative JPL/Division 1 level of competition. 

• Male and Female Athletes must be between 12 and 15 years of age (U/14 - U/16) as of 31 December 2024.
  • ie born in 2009 - 2012

• Athletes must be a registered member of Basketball NSW.
• Athletes must reside in, or attend school, or compete for a BNSW affiliated association within the Academy area of Campbelltown, Camden, Liverpool or Wollondilly local Government areas.

In addition;

• Athletes should be or intend to be competing in a recognised Junior Representative League competition affiliated with Basketball NSW in 2024.
• Athletes who have nominated and been selected into the Basketball NSW SPP/HPP Program may be selected into the program as an alternate selection process. 

What to Expect:

The 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 short-sided or modified trial games to assess the athletes skill and potential. The trial may be conduced alongside, and with athletes trialling for selection in the Sharp EIT Solutions 3x3 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 15 x Male and 15 x Female athletes.
• 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 Basketball and 3x3 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 Basketball, and 3x3 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 April. 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 April 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 Sharp EIT Solutions 3x3 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. 

• Subject to the athletes commitment to the Academy, training performance and depth of squad, the Academy will send one (1) male and one (1) female team to the ClubsNSW 'Your Local Club' Regional Academy Games Basketball competition to be held in Wagga Wagga in April 2024. 

• Athletes will be eligible to participate in age and gender teams within the Academy 3x3 Invitational Tournament. The Academy may conduct Development Camps/Challenges with other Regional Academy or high performance programs and invited teams throughout the program.

• 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. 

2023-2024 Basketball and 3x3 Basketball Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Jeff Cooper

Program Coach: Brittany Anderson
Program Coach: Danielle Campos
Program Coach: Enrique Campos
Program Coach: Emily Paulic
 

Squad Manager: Debra Banks
Squad Manager: Sue Paulic
 

2023-2024 UAA Basketball Squad