Launceston Lightning Academy Sessions

Back by popular demand for season 19-20!

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Along with returning coaches, a number of new exciting coaches are coming along to share their knowledge and skills – this Academy cycle is set to be the BEST YET!!

This year our Academy program consists of 4 BLOCKS, each BLOCK is 10 sessions, session duration is 1.5 hours

Block 1: Post season

Block 2: Pre Season

Block 3: In Season

Block 4 Finals Ready

 

Each Block has a cost of $125 per player

 

The LBA has confirmed the venue and dates/times for Block 1

Elphin Sports Centre is not able to confirm the booking for Block 2 at this stage, however our preferred dates are listed for your reference

Block 3 and 4 dates will be communicated after our domestic roster / court space is set in early 2020

 

Each Program has a 4 block’s, each block is 10 weeks, and each weekly session is 1.5 hours

1)    Bounce into Basketball for Beginners MONDAY Session

2)    Skill and Game Builder for those players with new skills developing for competition MONDAY Session

3)    The Open Court is for our younger Division 1 players who are not yet at Representative level. TUESDAY Session

4)    Elite/REP academy for our Representative players Tuesday Session

LBA Academy Sessions aim to develop age and positional appropriate skills with a focus on the following: (exception is Bounce into Basketball which is an entry level program)

• Ball handling & scoring off the dribble (with defence)
• Creating space and getting to the basket
• Game speed shooting & perimeter shooting
• Low & High Post Moves / Inside Paint Footwork
• Shooting Mechanics
• Rebounding techniques
• Passing
• 1x1 & team defensive strategies
• Transition offence & defence
• Offensive & defensive footwork 
• Strength/Conditioning and Speed

 Entry Level LBA Sessions for new players or players with new skills

Bounce into Basketball Academy: Restricted to entry level players in U10/U12

These sessions are for children between the ages of 8 and 11.  Our coaches are focused on creating a fun environment where the aspects of fundamental movement are blended with activities and games with the core skills of basketball as a focus. The key areas of shooting, dribbling, passing and footwork are developed, with the children getting the opportunity to apply these skills in games. This is for children that are learning and want to increase their awareness of basketball and skills so they can compete at the local level.

The LBA Second Tier Academy is programmed for our younger players with a sound base of skills and game play

Skill and Game Builder Academy:

• Top Age U12 and Both age groups in U14 (Born 2008, 2007 or 2006)
• Current Division 1 players – U14 or U12
• Current Division 2 players in the U14 age group only

This following 2 Academy Programs are for our more experienced Division 1/2 players

The Open Court Academy:

• Top Age U14/ Both age groups in U16 and Bottom age U18 (Born 2003, 2004/2005 & 2006)
• Current Division 1 players in U16 or U18
• Current Division 2 players who were Division 1 players the previous year

Elite / REP academy:

We focus on the following at this academy

Preparing for Representative Basketball, enhanced skills to assist state representation

Both age groups in U16 and U18 (Born 2002/2003 and 2004/2005)

Restricted to LBA Representative Players or Division 1 players in U16/18

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Please contact Mitch, General Manager for more information;

m.duhig@launcestonbasketball.com.au