We provide a variety of programs for current Gators players and aspiring players of all skill levels.
Domestic Development Program
The Altona Gators Domestic Development Program provides an opportunity for domestic players from Under 8 – Under 14 to undertake training sessions with experienced coaches.
The Domestic Development program focuses on skill development in a fun environment and is ideal for domestic players who may want to undertake further training or may be contemplating playing representative basketball in the future.
The Altona Gator’s Domestic Development Program is run on Sunday mornings 9.45am – 10.45am at the Altona Sports Centre – Commencing 28th April until 19th May 2024 in Term 2
ASCEND Player Development Program
ASCEND is a Player Development Program that has been established by our Gators Director of Coaching & 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 ASCEND 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.
School Holiday Specialist Skills Camps
Altona Gators run Specialist Skills Camps on the school holidays for representative players, by professional coaches and teach the nuances of both offensive and defensive techniques as well as role responsibilities, shooting, scoring and finishing skills and decision making.
Join Altona Gators Director of Coaching, Randy Shanklin and experienced Gator coaches to ensure you are ready for a big season of basketball ahead.
Cost: $45 per session
Term 1 Sessions:
8th-12th April 2024
6:00pm-7:30pm – 12s & 14s
7:30pm-9:00pm – 16s & 18s
Altona Sports Centre
Gators Girls Academy
The Altona Gators Girls Academy was set up to encourage young girls to participate in basketball. The Academy aims to allow girls aged between 6 and 14 to learn about basketball, build their confidence and have fun in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Experienced Female Coaches will run the Gators Girls Academy and no prior basketball playing experience is required. The program is being funded by Vic Health and therefore there is no cost to participants.
The Gators Girls Academy will run for 6-8 weeks commencing in Term 3 July 2024 from 9:30am-10:30am at Altona Stadium on Sunday mornings.
Gators Rep Ready Training Program
In August & September each year, Altona Gators will run our Rep Ready Training Program to prepare Domestic players for Gators Representative Basketball training sessions and we will concentrate on developing the Players skills and introduce them to our offensive and defensive drills and concepts and structures.
This will ensure all players are better prepared for our Gators tryouts and will enable players to perform to the best of their abilities – the program is designed for Boys and Girls in Under 10’s & Under 12’s & Under 14’s (8–12 years old).
Gators Rep Ready Training Program will help to relieve some of the stress in competing as they already have an understanding of what is being taught and will give your child an improved opportunity to gain a spot on an Altona Gators Junior Rep Team.
Your child should wear Track Pants or Shorts, T-Shirt & Runners as they will be running around playing basketball and they should bring along a Drink bottle or Sports Drink for refreshment and should bring along their own Basketball.
The Rep Ready Program is always held at the Altona Sports Centre located Corner of Queen St & Andrew Park Drive, Altona Meadows.
