STATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The aim of the SDP is to identify and select outstanding basketball athletes and develop their individual skills, mental skills and team concepts which will aid them to compete successfully at a National level
Program Costs
State Development athletes will receive 1 x 1.5 hour squad session each week in the regions (boys and girls separate) and 3 x 1 day camps (in central venues such as Deloraine or Launceston) over the 12 months. Payments are made prior to the program commencing (as has been the case in preceding years). Athletes will not be able to start the program until the payment has been received. The cost to parents of athletes who accept entry into the SDP is $500 (including GST) plus the cost of the clothing for the program.
The per hour cost of a Basketball Australia endorsed development program with athletes receiving development from Nationally Accredited and Internationally recognised coaches inclusive of on court practices, weekend camps, three rounds of Tri Series is $6.47 per hour.
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What does our SDP really look like, check out our last camp below
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Camps
Camps are an important part of the SDP. They allow our Development Staff to educate athletes on important teaching concepts and systems, with opportunity then for athletes to test their understanding against others from around the state. Coaches can evaluate how athletes are progressing, and post camp it allows coaches to reflect and determine how they will prepare and deliver weekly practice sessions. For the athlete the camps help them to develop determination, self confidence, and resilience - critical skills for basketball and life.
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The first camp for the 2020-2021 cycle will be held Saturday 12 December 2020, venue Deloraine, 10.00am - 5.00pm
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2020 - 2021 SDP Camps
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SDP Camp 2 - 21 February, venue to be confirmed
SDP Camp 3 - 15 February, venue to be confirmed
2021 - 2022 SDP Camps
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SDP Camp 1 - 15 October, venue to be confirmed
SDP Camp 3 - 15 February, venue to be confirmed
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2020/2021 State Development Program Squad Lists
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Program Delivery and Selection Process
The SDP is designed to identify and develop talented young basketball players in the 14 – 17 years of age group (born 2007 to 2004). The selection process includes a selection day in each region as well as observations of performances throughout the year by our Network Coaches at the various association, regional and state competitions. Athletes may be added to the squad at any time if it is felt they have an identifiable future in the sport. The selection criteria are here.
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The Tasmanian Basketball Development Pathway
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Weekly Programming
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The 2020/21 cycle will begin the week of Monday 2 November 2020 and will run through until Friday 2 July 2021. There are no program sessions on during school holidays or on public holidays. Players must wear Basketball Tasmania clothing to each session. Practice dates, venues and times can be found here.
Graduated State Development Program Athletes in Basketball Australia Programs
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We are incredibly proud of former athletes who have been selected to Basketball Australia Junior National Teams.
Tanner Krebs
2013 Australian 3 v 3 Team2014 Basketball Australia Development Camp
2015 Basketball Australia Development Camp
2014 Australian U20 Emus Squad
2014 Australian U20 Emus Team for Oceania Qualification
2015 Australian U20 Emus Squad
2015 Australian U20 Emus Team for World Championships

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Basketball Tasmania Future Development Program (FDP) was started in 2014 to ensure our athletes are developing from a younger age to progress them in our sport and to advance their skills in preparation for the State Development Program (SDP) when they turn 14.
The aim of the FDP is to identify and select basketball athlete's with future potential and develop their individual skills, mental skills and team concepts which will aid them to develop successfully in future levels.
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Program Costs
Future Development athletes will receive 1 x 1.5 hour squad session each week in school terms in the regions (boys and girls separate) and 2 x 1 day camps (Under 12 FDP) or 3 x 1 day camps (Under 14 FDP) (in central venues such as Deloraine or Launceston) over the 12 months. Athletes selected to the program will be required to pay the full amount of fees should they decide to withdraw. The cut-off date is three weeks from the first practice session of the new cycle, inclusive of any practices that were missed due to illness/injury or any other circumstance.
The cost for the program FDP is $500 (including GST) and includes the weekly training sessions and camps. Payments are made prior to the program commencing (as has been the case in preceding years). Athletes will not be able to start the program until the payment has been received. The cost of the clothing for the program is additional.
The per hour cost of a Basketball Australia endorsed development program with athletes receiving development from Nationally Accredited and Internationally recognised coaches inclusive of on court practices, weekend camps, three round of Tri Series is $6.47 per hour.
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The Tasmanian Basketball Development Pathway
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Weekly Programming
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The 2020/21 cycle will begin the week of Monday 2 November 2020 and will run through until Friday 2 July 2021. There are no program sessions on during school holidays or on public holidays. Players must wear Basketball Tasmania clothing to each session.
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Camps
Camps are an important part of the FDP. They allow our Development Staff to educate athletes on important teaching concepts and systems, with opportunity then for athletes to test their understanding against others from around the state. Coaches can evaluate how athletes are progressing, and post camp it allows coaches to reflect and determine how they will prepare and deliver weekly practice sessions. For the athlete, the camps help them to develop determination, self confidence, and resilience - critical skills for basketball and life.
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2020 - 2021 FDP Camps
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U12 FDP Camp 2 - 27 February, venue to be confirmed 10.00am - 5.00pm
U14 FDP Camp 2 - 28 February, venue to be confirmed 10.00am - 5.00pm
U14 FDP Camp 3 - 29 May, venue to be confirmed 10.00am - 5.00pm
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2021 - 2022 FDP Camps
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U12 FDP Camp 1 - 20 November, venue to be confirmed 10.00am - 5.00pm
U14 FDP Camp 1 - 21 November, venue to be confirmed 10.00am - 5.00pm

2020/2021 Future Development Program Squad Lists
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Program Delivery and Selection Process
The FDP is designed to identify and develop talented young basketball players 9 - 13 years of age group (as of 31 December 2020. The selection process includes a selection day in each region as well as observations of performances throughout the year by our Network Coaches at the various association, regional and state competitions. Athletes may be added to the squad at any time if it is felt they have an identifiable future in the sport. The selection process and criteria are here.
Weekly Programming
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The 2020/21 cycle will begin the week of Monday 2 November 2020 and will run through until Friday 2 July 2021. There are no program sessions on during school holidays or on public holidays. Players must wear Basketball Tasmania clothing to each session. Practice dates, venues and times can be found here.
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HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

2019/2020 Program
Basketball Tasmania offers the High Performance scholarship program for junior athletes in Tasmania. The program selects boys and girls to develop with an intensive training environment where players are given every opportunity to progress towards National Representation.
Athletes must be endorsed by Basketball Australia as a potential international athlete and must stay on this list to maintain their scholarship. Scholarships are reviewed each year after the Nationals.
Program Delivery
Selected athletes will complete the following during their scholarship
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Attend an individual session each week in their region within Tasmania.
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Attend 3 x High Performance Camps (next Sunday 9 September)
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Compete as a team in the Basketball Tasmania State Wide League competition.
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Attend the SDP sessions each week in their region within Tasmania.
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Weekly Advanced Academy session
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Shooting Program (own time) set by Mark Radford.
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High Performance Clothing for the program.
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Physical / Muscular-skeletal screening by Physica Physiotherapy Devonport and Launceston.
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Strength and Conditioning Program - support and facilitate with outside provider to deliver in each region
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2 Physical Testing Days
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2020 - 2021 High-Performance Camp
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5 - 8 March, Ulverstone
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See what it is like to be a Basketball Tasmania High Performance Athlete at out three day live in camp
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The 2019/2020 High Performance Athletes can be viewed here
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The Tasmanian Basketball Development Pathway
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STATE TEAM PROGRAMS
Basketball Tasmania has a proud history of participation at the Australian Junior Championships entering male and female teams in the Under 20 and Ivor Burge Championships as well and Under 18 and Under 16 Championships. The Australian Junior Championships are run by Basketball Australia and provides the opportunity for players, coaches, referees, scorebench and statistics officials to experience and excel at the highest levels of the sport of basketball.
2021 State Team Trials
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Players are asked to bring the following:
• A named basketball
• Any personal medical items (tape, bracing)
• Lunch, drinks and recovery food as personally needed
• Wear a light and dark reversible basketball singlet
• A pen and paper
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Basketball Tasmania enters male and female teams in Basketball Australia’s National Junior Championships in the Under 16, Under 18, Under 20 and Persons With an Intellectual Disability. Trials are open to any male or female that is registered member of Basketball Tasmania at a CAM, association or club.
The Under 18 Australian Championships will be held in Werribee, VIC 10-17 April 2021
2021 UNDER 18 BOYS AND GIRLS TRIALS
Girls and Boys Trial 1
Date - 7 November 2020
Venue - Deloraine Community Complex
Time - 10.00am to 6.00pm
Girls and Boys Trial 2
Date - 5 December 2020
Venue - Deloraine Community Complex
Time - 10.00am to 6.00pm
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TO register for all trials click here .
Selected Athletes and Staff
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2021 Appointed Staff​
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Ivor Burge Men
Head Coach - Odette Seabourne
Assistant Coach - Errol Stewart
Manager - Brooke Bergan
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Under 20 Men
Head Coach - Mark Radford
Assistant Coach - Brett Smith
Development Coach - Sam Pulford
Manager - Donna Miller
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Under 18 Boys
Head Coach - Nathan Brereton
Assistant Coach - Jeremy Hill
Manager - Julieanne Peach
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Under 18 Girls
Head Coach - Tony Webb
Assistant Coach - Tania McCoy
Manager - Leanne Webb
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Under 16 Boys
Head Coach - Danyon Saville
Assistant Coach - Nic Martin
Development Coach - Samuel Pulford
Manager - Yet to be appointed
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Under 16 Girls
Head Coach -Hayden Zasadny
Assistant Coach - Mark Radford
Manager - Yet to be appointed
For enquires please contact Basketball Tasmania Basketball Development Manager Mark Radford
The Tasmanian Basketball Development Pathway
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2021 State Team Staff Applications
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Basketball Tasmania has closed opened the applications for its 2021 State Team Program including the Under 14 Tri-Series, with the two successful Under 14 teams going to the Australian Club Championships.
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PWID Men Postponed. Venue and dates to be advised by Basketball Australia
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Under 20 Men and Women Postponed. Venue and dates to be advised by Basketball Australia
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Under 18 Boys and Girls (10-17 April 2021, Eagle Stadium, Werribee, VIC)
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Under 16 Boys and Girls (4-11 July, 2021, Warwick Stadium, Perth, WA)
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AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY JUNIOR BASKETBALL CUP
Played in Albury Wodonga the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup is an exciting week long tournament allowing the best junior basketball players, coaches, referees from country Australia to compete against each other. Basketball Tasmania uses this tournament to allow players, staff and officials involved in our development programs to put into practice principles they will be using if selected to attend an Australian Junior Championship. Apart from the on court action and development there are coaching, referring, scorebench, sports medicine clinics held to provide upskilling for the whole of the basketball community.
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2020 Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup - Tasmanian Team Highlights
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