Volunteer
Volunteers are the heartbeat of our basketball community, and their selfless contributions make the sport flourish at every level.
Coaching
Embracing the Power of the Smallest Viable Audience in Community Basketball Coaching
In the world of community basketball, bigger isn’t always better. With a focus on quality over quantity, coaches can have a lasting impact on their players and their local basketball communities.
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Basketball growth continues
Basketball continues to boom at junior level according to statistics released by the Australian Sports Commission.
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Coaching
Generating Space in Basketball: Lessons from NFL Coaches in Red Zone Situation
By studying other sports like NFL, basketball coaches can refine their strategies for dealing with compact defenses and pressure situations.
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Coaching
Embracing the Power of the Smallest Viable Audience in Community Basketball Coaching
In the world of community basketball, bigger isn’t always better. With a focus on quality over quantity, coaches can have a lasting impact on their players and their local basketball communities.
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Coaching
Coaches Language
The language that coaches use, helps shape perceptions, set expectations, and build team identity. Look at how NBA, WNBA, NBL, and WNBL coaches deploy language to communicate most effectively.
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Coaching
Coaching Philosophy: Resemblance across Sports - Vol. 2
Other “invasion” sports like AFL and soccer that can give us some insights into ways we can coach Basketball concepts.
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Coaching
Coaching Philosophy: Resemblance across Sports - Vol. 1
Manchester city coach, Pep Guardiola’s coaching philosophy in football has been revolutionary, his method of breaking down the game into structured, intentional phases can give basketball coaches a fresh lens through which to develop their teams.
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Secure a position at the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup in Canberra 11-16 November 2024!
Basketball Australia is now accepting expressions of interest for the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup.
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New resource from Basketball Australia focuses on participant culture and community
Basketball is a community. But the game will only grow if we all play our role.
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Collaboration empowering coaches, players, and volunteers across the country
Mojo and Basketball Australia partnership significantly contributing to the growth and development of grassroots basketball across the country.
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Free coaching course is the perfect start for aspiring coaches
All it takes is a step in the right direction Basketball Australia have developed new Introduction to Coaching resources delivered for all aspiring coaches looking to make a start
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The Art of Scanning: Enhancing Basketball IQ Through Better Awareness
This article explores the concept of scanning in basketball, the importance of body positioning, how scanning influences a player's ability to get open, and practical ways coaches can teach these critical skills.
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Shooting the lights out
Stephen Curry’s remarkable 17 3-pointers over the final two games of the Paris 2024 Olympics, exemplified not only his incredible skill but also his resilience, preparation, and understanding of the game.
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The Connection Between Free Throws, Penalty Kicks, and Set Shots: A Multi-Sport Perspective for Basketball Coaches
For community basketball coaches, understanding the connection between these key skills in different sports can offer valuable insights into improving a player's free throw shooting.
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Australian Coaching Pathways Continue to Grow
Entry-level coaching resources released as Australian pathway shines on the big stage.
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Australian statisticians shine at Paris Olympics
From the courts to the controls - Basketball Australia has a strong representation at the Paris 2024 Olympics
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Inaugural Indigenous Camp launches in Canberra
The camp is the first major Indigenous performance pathway event providing athletes and coaches from all Australian States and Territories the opportunity to come together for an intensive 4-day live-in camp.
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Olympic Basketball at Paris 2024 - Trends to Watch Out for
As we approach the Paris 2024 Olympics, basketball enthusiasts, analysts, and coaches around the world are eager to see the latest trends and strategies that will define the competition.
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Ford Aussie Hoops Coach of the Year gets Opals experience
Mackenzie Stewart joined the Opals for a unique practical learning experience in Melbourne last week.
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It’s one for the girls
For the first time, the Opals game had a full female roster of referees, scorebench officials and statisticians.
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Lonergan steps into new role
One of Australia’s most respected basketball administrators will step into the newly created role of General Manager CoE and Performance Pathways.
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Bunnings Super Clinic | MSAC, Melbourne
Kids across the country gets opportunity to lace up at the Super Clinic which included their favourite Boomers, Opals, Rollers and Gliders.
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Around the states
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Basketball growth continues
Basketball continues to boom at junior level according to statistics released by the Australian Sports Commission.
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Australian teams announced for FIBA U15 Oceania Cup
2024’s iteration of the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup in Canberra will be the first hosted in Australia since Melbourne in 2013.
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NSW
Suzy Batkovic to be inducted into NSW Hall of Champions
The NSW Hall of Champions, located at Quaycentre in Sydney Olympic Park, serves as a permanent tribute to the greatest athletes in NSW history.
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VIC
Victorians Selected for She Hoops Leadership and Confidence scholarships!
The 5-month scholarship has been designed for girls aged 15 to 18 and goes well beyond basketball. We would like to congratulate the following successful applicants who have received a scholarship for the second round.
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National Indigenous camp makes history
Athletes representing every State and Territory took part in the inaugural National Indigenous Performance Camp (NIPC) over four action packed days at the AIS in Canberra.
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Inaugural Indigenous Camp launches in Canberra
The camp is the first major Indigenous performance pathway event providing athletes and coaches from all Australian States and Territories the opportunity to come together for an intensive 4-day live-in camp.
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That's a wrap in Bendigo
Queensland South Girls & Victorian Metro Boys take out the Foot Locker U16 National Championships in Bendigo.
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People of Basketball: Velma Gara
NAIDOC Week is a time to honour and recognise our First Nations people’s rich culture and contributions. We aim to celebrate and highlight the remarkable skills and achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes within our basketball community and beyond.
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Stage is set for Grand Final Day at the Foot Locker U16 National Championship
Vic Metro will look to go for the double tomorrow with Queensland and New South Wales ready to spoil the party.
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Artist shares the story of their NBL1 First Nation Uniform designs
Players then had an opportunity to speak with the young artists about their work, and their eagerness to represent the strong Indigenous contribution to the game in the region, and wearing the uniforms this weekend.
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VIC
Johnny Furphy Set For The NBA With Indiana Pacers
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Celebrating Pride Month
A message of inclusion and accessibility. Reinforcing that basketball is a sport for all, and we are committed to creating safe and welcoming environments.
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ACT
Warriors Basketball Partners with Basketball ACT for 2024 NAIDOC Tournament
The annual Warriors NAIDOC Tournament will be bigger and better than ever in 2024, as the Warriors Basketball Club partner with Basketball ACT.
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QLD
People of Basketball: Cherie Abell
National Volunteers Week is a time to celebrate and recognise the invaluable contributions of volunteers within our sport. This year, we shine the spotlight on Cherie Abell, a dedicated volunteer from the Mackay Magpies Basketball Club whose commitment and passion have significantly impacted the community.
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ACT
Basketball ACT set to think pink to raise funds & support breast cancer research
Be part of Basketball ACT’s THINK PINK this May and donate and support Breast Cancer Research.
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SA
Basketball SA sinks three-year deal with KommunityTV
South Australia’s emerging stars can be seen on your screens over the next three years.
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Young talent time at Foot Locker U18 & National Junior Wheelchair Championships
The Foot Locker National Championships have wrapped after a massive week at the South Pine Sports Complex.
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NSW
Riannan De La Torre selected for FIBA 3x3 International events
Featuring 23 countries across the men’s and women’s divisions, the seventh edition of the FIBA 3X3 Asia Cup was held in Singapore.
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QLD
NBL1 National Finals to be hosted on Sunshine Coast
The 2024 Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Finals will heat up this year when it goes up north to the Sunshine Coast.
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VIC
Small town competes for the first time
Corryong girl's team steps up big at JCC's this year
The pathway to possibilities
From Giddey to Jackson, Mills and Talbot, who will the National Performance Camp unearth next?
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Ford Ballin'24 Series | Coaches Clinic
National teams coaches Brian Goorjian (Boomers, Head Coach), Shannon Seebohm (Opals, Asst. Coach) and Matt Nielsen (Boomers, Asst. Coach) came together to share their valuable experience and knowledge for community coaches development at John Cain Arena.
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Bunnings Super Clinic | MSAC, Melbourne
Kids across the country gets opportunity to lace up at the Super Clinic which included their favourite Boomers, Opals, Rollers and Gliders.
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2024 National Coaches Conference
As part of the 2024 Basketball Australia National Coaches Conference held on May 27 and 28 in Canberra, there were a series of on-court clinics, along with some keynote presentations at the Australian Institute of Sport.
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She Hoops Holiday Camp | WA
For the first time She Hoops ran 4 Holiday Camps in Western Australia from 1st-4th April which received an overwhelming response.
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She Hoops | Indigenous Leadership Program
She Hoops has partnered with the Aboriginal Basketball Academy to deliver this program designed for Indigenous girls aged between 14-17. The Shehoops Indigenous Leadership Program is a holistic program aimed at offering Indigenous girls a range of new skills with physical, social and emotional benefits.
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National Performance Camp (NPC) 2024
The Basketball Australia National Performance Camp brings together 24 boys and 23 girls, born in 2007 and 2008, along with 30 coaches from across the country.
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She Hoops and Southside Flyers Unite for a Cause
She Hoops and the Southside Flyers teamed up for a special event - Clinic for a Cause. The basketball clinic wasn't only about shooting hoops and swishing three-pointers; it was about making a difference in the community with all proceeds going to Lifeline Australia, supporting their vital work in mental health.
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2023 Foot Locker School Championships: Ford Aussie Hoops Session
A mega Ford Aussie Hoops session held during Foot Locker ASC in Gold Coast.
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2023 Foot Locker School Championships: Coaching Clinic
Our national elite coaches Sandy Brondello OLY and Brian Goorjian conducted a coaching seminar at Gold Coast as part of the Foot Locker Australian School Championships.
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2023 Frank Ponta Cup
Named after five-time Paralympian and the legend of the Australian wheelchair basketball program, the Frank Ponta Cup provides high level competition to athletes within the pathway while giving national team coaches a look at a wide range of talent from around the country.
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She Hoops Holiday Camp
Lauren Jackson was joined by elite coaches from the Opals, WNBL, NBL1 and the Big V to run a holiday camp for 200 girls at Dandenong Stadium over the school holidays.
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2023 Boomers v World: Coaching Clinic
Tuesday 15th August: Goorjian delivers "Boomers Coach Development Session and Training Observation" to 449 coaches at Rod Laver Arena.
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