Aims of the Program

• To develop skills, attitudes and knowledge in students that will enable them to compete successfully in basketball at the highest levels.
• Develop individual skills.
• Develop team skills.
• Provide information relating to diet and nutrition.
• Develop skills in refereeing, culminating in a Level One refereeing qualification.
• Develop skills in statistical analysis, culminating is a National Statisticians qualification.
• Provide work experience in the basketball industry.
• Understand the physiological and skill requirements for basketball at an elite level.

Coaches

Kelvin Browner

• Level 2 Coaching Qualification

• School Sport WA Basketball Sports Coordinator

• Manager/Assistant Coach, State Schools Basketball

• Manager Australian Rollers Wheelchair Basketball Team
          Athens Paralympics 2004 – Silver Medal
          Beijing Paralympics 2008 – Gold Medal

• Coach – Woodvale SHS National Schools Basketball Tournament (Canberra, Geelong, Newcastle)

• Member of Peth Wildcats "Past Players" Association

• Member of Basketball WA Coaches Association

• Former Head Coach, East Perth Eagles (SBL)

• Former Captain, Wanneroo Wolves (SBL)

Danielle Priestly

• Level 2 Coaching Qualification

• State Schools Basketball Representative

• Willetton Basketball WABL Representative

• Willetton Basketball WABL Coach

• Willetton Basketball WABL squad member.

• Coach – Woodvale SHS National Schools Basketball Tournament (Albury, Geelong, Newcastle)

Guest coaches

Throughout the year guest coaches may be invited into the school to impart their knowledge, skills and experience to the players.

Selection Procedure

Prospective students are required to submit a written application to the Basketball Program Coordinator on the forms available from the school or via an online application request at the bottom of this page.

After submitting their applications (Application Form, Basketball Specialist Profile, Student Questionnaire) students are required to attend selection trials at Joondalup Stadium.

The steps in the selection process will be :

• Attend selection trials
• Check academic record and school performance
• Interview with the Program Coordinator, student and parents of short listed applicants
• Offer of a Position in the program subject to conditions set by the school
• All students advised of the outcome.

Once selected into the program successful applicants may be asked to leave the program and/or the school if any of the following occur :

• The student requests the opportunity to leave.
• The student is found to be guilty of misconduct or bringing the school into disrepute.
• The student fails to make satisfactory academic progress.
• The student fails to display the necessary work ethic to work towards improving his/her skills.
• The student fails to attend or participate in the required percentage of practical sessions.
• The student fails to maintain the standards of behaviour stated in the basketball contract.
• The student is suspended from school.

Selection Trials for Year 8, 2010

Joondalup Stadium

Wednesday, June 3rd

8:45 until 11:00am

Application forms are available from the school

Contact

Kelvin Browner, Basketball Program Coordinator

9309 0808 for further details

Selection

To apply for selection, use our online form.

School - Community Wheelchair Basketball Partnership

http://www.wheelchairsportswa.org.au/