Altona Gators Development Programs

Altona Gators have several Development Programs available during the April School Holidays and also in Term 2. Take the opportunity to develop your skills & improve your game.

ASCEND:
After a very successful first term, Ascend returns to Term 2. Ascend is a player development program that has been established by our Director of Coaching and Basketball Victoria High Performance Hub Lead Coach Randy Shanklin to guide the players through an age-appropriate system of basketball development. Designed for young athletes U12-U20’s looking to improve their skill level, knowledge of the game and focus on building a strong work ethic.

The program covers many different components including Ball Handling & Dribbling, Footwork & Body Control, Passing & Receiving, Rebounding, Screening, Shooting, Individual/Team Defensive Concepts & Individual/Team Offensive Concepts. Whilst we are committed to long term athlete development this program will challenge and develop our athletes in a way that they may be identified for Basketball Victoria pathways. Whether your goal is to train regularly to improve your skills, compete for an opportunity to be nominated for Basketball Victoria pathways or to play in the USA college basketball system this program will help you unlock your potential if you are willing to put in the work to improve. This program is a connector for the Gators High Performance camps that are offered by the club during the school holidays for consistent skill development.

Program Details:
When: 7 Week program commencing on 4 May 2022 to 15 June 2022 (Wednesday Nights)
Where: Altona Sports Centre
Time: Under 12s & 14s 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Under 16s & Up – 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Price: $35 per session or $240 for term
1, 3 and 7 session packages

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BYWAW

DOMESTIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
The Domestic Development Program will commence in Term 2. The program provides Domestic Players the opportunity to advance their skills. Encourage your domestic team mates or siblings who do not play rep to attend, particularly those who may wish to play rep in the future. The sessions will focus on individual skills and offense and defense principles in a fun environment.

Join experienced Altona Gators Coaches for a Six Week Program commencing Sunday 1st May to 5th June 2022.

The Session will be conducted each Sunday between 9:30 and 10:30am at the Altona Sports Centre. $10 per session.

Bookings can be made at the following link:

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BYELB

HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMPS:
Improve your game this school holidays. Join Altona Gators Director of Coaching and Basketball Victoria High Performance Coach Randy Shanklin at the Altona Gators High Performance Camps this school holidays. The camps provide an opportunity for Gators players to enhance their knowledge of offensive and defensive principles and their skills over the Easter School Holidays. With specific aspects of the game covered in each session, players can either choose an area they wish to work on or attend multiple sessions to advance their game overall. Come along with your friends, have some fun and ensure you continue to improve as a player. The camps are suitable for all Gator’s players.

The camps will run on Monday and Wednesday evenings during the school holidays, the session times can be found attached.
All sessions will be held at the Altona Sports Centre.$45 per session. Bookings can be made at the following link:

Bookings https://www.trybooking.com/BYRNB

The topics & skills to be covered

Individual and Team Offence Camp:
The Individual and Team Offence Camp will focus on the improvement of players ability to dribble, pass, shoot and screen. Then they will learn concepts and play small sided games using the Gators Style of Play.

Point Guard and Post Camp:
These camps will teach nuances of both offensive and defensive techniques as well as role responsibilities to help players excel at a specific position

Scoring and Shooting Camp:
This camp explores a variety of shooting, scoring and finishing skills and perimeter and free throw shooting to help players become an overall offensive threat.

Do not miss the opportunity to spend time with your friends, keep active and improve your game this school holidays.

Please contact [email protected] if you are interested or require further information.