Development Programs
We love to see our players grow and thrive, from Miniball through Domestic, to Representative Basketball and even representing our state or further. When a player is actively trying to grow, the Lakers will be there to help. We provide opportunities like our open Skills Sessions and our Player Development Academy for those players looking to continue to improve and move forward on a basketball pathway.
MLBC Lakers are proud of our players, and will always support them in their basketball endeavours.
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Free – Fundamentals Skills
Fridays, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
As part of our commitment to player growth, the MLBC Lakers offer a Fundamental Skills program for beginners, held on Friday afternoons from 4:30pm to 5:30pm at the Doyle Centre, MLMC. These sessions, led by Jonathan Lawton & Taleesha O’Kane, are free of charge and open to any player wishing to improve their basketball fundamentals, such as:
- Defensive slides
- Passing
- Dribbling (eyes up!)
- Left & Right hand layups
- Rebounding
Please note that these sessions are popular, so registration and weekly RSVPs via Spond are required.
Junior Development Academy (8-9 Years)
Fridays, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
The Junior Development Academy is designed for 8- and 9-year-olds looking for specialised coaching to build strong basketball fundamentals. This 8-session program includes:
- 1-hour weekly sessions with a Championship/Representative-level coach
- High-level skill development
- Personalised Academy training top
Registration: $200 ($160 if your child already owns a Development Academy Training Top). Spaces are limited to 12 participants.
MLBC Player Development Academy (10-15 Years)
Fridays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
For players aged 10-15 who demonstrate strong commitment and a desire to advance, the Player Development Academy offers a higher level of coaching with:
- 8 Friday sessions with a Championship/Representative coach
- High-level skill development
- Personalised Academy training top
Registration: $200 ($160 if your child already owns an Academy Training Top). Limited to 12 participants.
MLBC Athlete Development Academy (11+ Years)
Fridays, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Designed for athletes aged 11 and older, this 8-week program focuses on enhancing speed, strength, and agility. Led by SRA Sports Therapy Director & WNBL/NBL Coach Shaun Atkins, it includes:
Beginner-level training for athletic development
Emphasis on improving movement and physical strength
Pre and post-program testing to track progress
Registration: $220. Limited to 15 participants
Hour of Power – Overdrive
Mondays, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
This “High Octane” program is for players aged 11-16 who want to push themselves to the limit. Led by a Championship/Representative coach, it focuses on finishing drives to the basket under pressure and fatigue.
Registration: $160. Limited to 12 participants per group.