Regional Basketball Academy 2011

The 2011 North East Academy Program has concluded with a weekend camp in Wangaratta. 8 boys and 6 girls from the Wangaratta District participated in the program which involved 20 weekly, 90 minute training sessions beginning in April and concluding in September. Congratulations to the following basketballers for their dedication and commitment to the program. They have all shown a great deal of improvement.

Top AgeRiley Smart, Dylan Matheson and Tayla Campbell

Bottom AgeLiam Wright, Jack Jenkin, Frazer Judd, Jordan Storer, Ryan Holt, Zac Trimble, Amie Antonello, Monique Szeligiewicz, Abby Patrick, Sarah Maher and Tayla Reidy.

Training sessions were conducted by Network Coach, Emma Henry with assistance from Darren Jones. The athletes also participated in two weekend camps, the first in Shepparton in May and the second in Wangaratta in September, under the guidance of Head Coach, Jacqui Henry and Regional Manager, Bev Suter. The dedication and committment of these volunteer coaches and managers is much apprecitated.

The Objectives of the Regional Basketball Academy Program are:

1)    To identify, outstanding basketball talent in Country Victoria in the Under 14 Age group.

2)    To develop, educate and improve these talented juniors in the areas of:

-                      -          Individual skill acquisition for basketballers

-         Basic fitness and injury prevention

-         Nutrition and diet for basketballers

3)    To identify a network of coaches throughout Country Victoria

4)    To develop, educate and improve these coaches in terms of their technical knowledge and overall coaching expertise.




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