Our Specialist Basketball programme was established in 2019, available to both male and female Secondary students. The programme provides tailored coaching sessions and classes that are timetabled into the student’s weekly schedule, as well as morning sessions where members hone their skills and compete. Whilst we encourage players currently competing at the WABL level, we cater for students at all basketball levels from beginner to elite varying from representing local domestic teams to those who consistently play at a State or National level.The College has partnered with Coach Andy Stewart from “Coachinghoops”, whose vision is to;
“Assist in the development of positive, resilient young people.
Players are provided with sessions designed to develop their strengths and weaknesses, efficiency in movement, confidence and leadership skills. They receive high level teaching relevant to their skill level in order to remain cutting edge and gain skills that have value beyond the court. The Coachinghoops team also recruit specialists in; strength and conditioning, injury reduction techniques and strategies, monitoring loads and recovery, and assisting students to create a career pathway through sport.”
Coach Andy Stewart has had experience coaching at the State, National and International levels. With time spent in the coaching department of the NBL Champions the Perth Wildcats and Head Coach of the WNBL Perth Lynx, he brings experience and knowledge and an amazing insight into the game.
Our programme is designed to assist students in their growth and abilities along their individual continuum of development and experiences, with some of the skills developed giving value way beyond the court and preparing them for success in their future journey.
Students within the programme will have various opportunities to represent the College in interschool competitions such as the Associated and Catholic Colleges (ACC), School Sport WA (SSWA) and various Basketball WA events. It is the aim that our teams compete in the National Schools Championships, however this will not necessarily be an annual event.