The Basketball Academy has been designed by PCACS Academy Coordinator Mr Joshua Wallace and Olympian and NBL Wildcat Legend and Hall of Fame basketballer Mr Ricky Grace AM. The programme focuses on character and skill development, and player enjoyment.
Aims of the programme
- To provide elite coaching and create a competitive Basketball programme focusing on:
- Fundamentals
- Conditioning
- Competitive Mindset
- Teamwork
- To have all students certified in coaching and umpiring to create a professional environment on and off the court.
- To provide Basketball Academy students with opportunities to work in the industry in Year 11 and 12.
Learning Programme
Year 3, 4, 5 and 6
Our Junior School programme has a focus on Basketball fundamentals, including ball handling, passing, footwork, jump shooting, and layups. They will also be introduced to the basics of 5v5 gameplay and start to develop basic decision-making skills. This programme is designed to provide students with a pathway into the Senior School Basketball Academy and will be delivered in a way that promotes enjoyment and facilitates a passion for Basketball.
Year 7 and 8
Students will be introduced to the PCACS Style of Play. The offensive and defensive concepts associated with our play style in half-court and transition settings will facilitate further development and promote increased engagement in Basketball. Students will also be introduced to our injury prevention programme and develop knowledge of the components of fitness through regular testing.
Year 9 and 10
Students will expand on their understanding of the PCACS Style of Play through a variety of concepts, which will improve their decision-making and execution on court in half-court and transition settings. Students will begin to work through umpire, score bench, and coaching certificates, which will allow them to develop their overall understanding of Basketball and provide them with industry recognised qualifications.
Basketball Academy Applications:
For more information here is the Basketball Academy Handbook and Basketball Academy Student Agreement.