Athlete Program

Basketball

 
 

Program overview

The SESA Basketball is offered in partnership with Basketball NSW (BNSW) and will provide coaching, training, competition, and support services to enhance the skill level of athletes.

The program is part of BNSW Developing Athlete Program (DAP) which is the second tier of BNSW athlete pathway. The program has a strong focus on the identification, development, and support of U14 & U15 athletes.
 
Scholarship holders will be required to undergo an induction process, attend weekly training sessions, and participate in academy activities.

Scholarship benefits

  • Technique and skill development

  • Athlete education

  • Opportunities to represent SESA at various events

Athlete eligibility

To be eligible for a SESA Basketball Developing Athlete Program Scholarship, athletes must satisfy the following criteria:

  1. Reside within the South East Region of NSW

  2. Be a registered member of Basketball NSW and be associated with a Basketball NSW recognised Basketball Association

  3. Be competing in the U14-U15 age groups in Representative basketball

  4. Athletes born 2013 - 2014). 

Conditions of scholarship

SESA Basketball Scholarship holders are expected to:

  • Attend all program activities

  • Be committed and prepared to work toward improving performance

  • Be committed to a holistic approach to athlete development

  • Not take or use performance enhancing drugs or illegal drugs or participate in other activities that are prohibited by the South East Sports Academy Code of Conduct

  • Adhere to SESA policies and relevant Basketball NSW policies and by-laws

  • Behave and dress in a professional and dignified manner when representing SESA

  • An athlete levy of $350 will apply which covers the cost of program activities

  • $170 uniform levy (mandatory for new athletes). Uniform items can be purchased but not compulsory if uniform is still in good condition

  • An additional levy will apply to attend the Your Local Club Academy Games.

Application process

  • Complete an online nomination form

  • Nominating athletes will be invited to attend satellite trials with final selection being made by end of September. Program commencing in Term 4.

    Applications may be discussed with:

    • Parents/ Guardians

    • Nominated referee, coach and school

    • Basketball NSW.

2027/27 Program

Athletes selected into the program MAY be required to attend:

  • Weekly training sessions (Term 4 & Term 1)

  • Off-court education sessions

  • Regional Academy Camp

Satellite Sessions

  • Batemans Bay

  • Cooma

  • Goulburn

  • Merimbula

  • Queanbeyan

# Training days and times may change.

# Squad locations are dependent on numbers

 

 
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2026/27 nominations OPEN

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a01c9320d472518826084e5d98c2c9

2026/27 Coaching Team

TBC