It is not when you start. It is how you train.
Your trainer
"I started basketball later than most. It is not when you start, but how committed you are to the journey."
Chan Founder and coach, The Hoopers Academy Active NBL1 player
That is the whole reason this academy exists. Every player is somewhere different on the curve, and the job is to work out where they actually are and take them forward from there.
Sessions
Three ways to train
1 on 1 coaching
The whole session built around one player and whatever is holding them back right now.
- Every rep watched and corrected
- Works alongside club or school training
- Any of the six venues
Small group sessions
Join a group session or bring your own group. Gain that extra bit of attention and push each other further.
- Train with teammates or friends
- Session shaped around that group
- Any of the six venues
Academy group sessions
Not running yet. Three graded groups, Monday to Wednesday mornings at the State Basketball Centre. Tell us you are interested and we will let you know the moment a start date is set.
- Capped at 15 players, never more
- Graded and reassessed every week
- State Basketball Centre only
Academy sessions
Three groups, one pathway
These are not running yet. This is how the groups will work once they start. If it sounds like the right fit, register your interest and we will be in touch as soon as there is a start date.
Building something that holds up later
Monday. 6am U14-16, 7am U18 and U20
The base everything else is built on. We spend as much time on footwork as on the ball, and we build a shooting form that still translates to games.
For players ready to push further
Tuesday. 6am U14-16, 7am U18 and U20
Where habits become a game. Everything gets done at speed, against a live defender, with a decision attached to it.
Reserved for top performers
Wednesday. 6am U14-16, 7am U18 and U20
For players chasing a team place that matters. The physical work is assumed by this point, so the session goes after decision making.
Grading is reassessed every week, so nobody is stuck in a tier because of where they were a month ago. All three groups cost the same, so moving between them costs nothing. If Wantirna South is a long drive, a 1 on 1 or small group session can run at any of the six venues below.
Where we train
Academy groups run at the State Basketball Centre. One on one and small group sessions can run at any of the six, so pick whichever is the easiest drive and we will work around it.
Venues
State Basketball Centre
291 George St, Wantirna South
All sessionsNarrandjeri Stadium
281 Darebin Rd, Thornbury
1 on 1, small groupBoroondara Sports Complex
271c Belmore Rd, Balwyn North
1 on 1, small groupMSAC
30 Aughtie Dr, Albert Park
1 on 1, small groupNunawading Stadium
298 Burwood Hwy, Burwood East
1 on 1, small groupDiamond Valley Sports Centre
44 Civic Dr, Greensborough
1 on 1, small group
What players and parents say
★★★★★"Chan is amazing! He was very kind and patient with my son, and gave him an excellent training session, learning new tricks. We will definitely book in with Chan again!"
★★★★★"Chan made me feel at ease even though I wasn't having the best day. He both encouraged and challenged me. Highly recommend him."
★★★★★"Thorough, clear, attentive and great way of imparting knowledge to young players. Chan gets straight down to business with well prepared and delivered sessions. My quiet 13 yo worked hard, smiled lots and learnt heaps."
★★★★★"Chan was absolutely amazing for our first session of basketball coaching. He smoothly organised the court, helped us settle in and was incredibly open in sharing his own lived experiences. I would recommend anyone who is looking for a fun, engaging and informative coach!"
★★★★★"This was my first session with coach Chan and I found the session to be very beneficial. I really think that with more and more sessions with coach Chan, my game is going to go to the next level. I highly recommend coach Chan."
Get in touch
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