Berwick CollegeSports Academy

Basketball Academy

The Academy’s Focus• The Berwick College Sports Academy is aimed at providing an

integrated academic pathway driven by young students sporting aspirations.

• This elite program allows young student athletes to enhance and develop their sporting talent while concurrently receiving their secondary education.

• It is crucial to the Academy that students’ academic pursuits are of the highest priority and that each student’s interest and aspiration in sport assists them in achieving high results both academically and athletically.

The Academy is committed to:

• Providing strong pastoral care for all students

• Constant monitoring of academic performance and achievements

• Providing a unique high quality specialised sports program,

allowing students to reach their full potential in their selected sport.

• Creating skills within the Academy’s students to provide unique

opportunities aimed at future employment.

Curriculum:

In 2018 and ahead the basketball program will give students the opportunity to follow their passion whilst undertaking a heavily monitored and well rounded academic program. For Year 7 and 8 students training sessions will occur during their weekly Sport Education allotted time and some extra sessions on Sports Science and Fundamental Skills during allocated Art Domain time for Year 7’s or an elective for year 8’s. The students will still be involved in their general Physical Education classes.

2 periods of PE classes

2 periods ofSport Education

General Year 7/8 Structure

2 periods of PE classes

2 periods of Basketball

specific training with elite coaches

1 period of Sports Science and 2

period dedicated to Fundamental Development

Sports Academy Structure

3 periods from the ART Domain or Elective Block

All year elective (limited places, try outs maybe required)

The Year 9 program will have four weekly periods, whilst for year 10 it is increased to 5, with 1 being designated to theory and preparation for year 11. The remaining 4 periods will have 2 periods dedicated to training and learning the structures the students will apply at our various tournaments. The other two periods will vary between training sessions, individual focused programs and fitness development These will include:

• Game tactics• Nutrition• Strength and conditioning• Game analysis• Fitness Techniques and training programs

Year 9 and 10 program

Year 11:Students will complete Units 1 and 2 of the VCE Physical Education course. Practical sessions will focus on continuing to build their basketball knowledge and skills. Students will continue to be involved in all tournaments as in previous years of the academy.

Year 12:Students will complete Units 3 and 4 of the VCE Physical Education course.There will be no interruptions to students with basketball sessions, the course will run as a stand alone Year 12 Physical Education unit. Students will still have the opportunity to participate in all tournaments throughout the year.Students are currently participating in Lunchtime Training sessions to minimise the impact on their schooling.

Year 11 and 12 program

Specific Sports Academy Expectations:

PUNCTUALITY AND PREPARATION

Attend all academy sessions on time and

with all necessary equipment

EMPATHY AND ENCOURAGEMENT

We encourage and help one another to

achieve our best results

COMMUNITY AND COMPETITION

We represent the school with distinction,

in the community and at competitions

TRUST AND TEAMWORK

We develop trust through always having the

team as our highest priority

RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY

We show responsibility and respect by

always showing best manners to all.

SUPPORT AND SPORTSMANSHIP

We compete to our best ability and show

sportsmanship to all regardless of the result

CONSEQUENCES Students who fail to abide by the code of ethics may be required to appear before a panel of their peers and teachers, made up from Senior Leadership Students, Student Learning Leader and Academy teachers. The panel will review cases in which students are not:

Achieving expected academic outcomes Abiding by the Berwick Basics and the Student Code of Expectations Adhering to the Sports Academy Expectations

Possible consequences include detention, suspension or even removal from the program. 1. Removal from classes which issues are arising in and contact made to the parents/guardians outlining the issues by the Student Learning Leader (SSL.)2. Continued disruption will result in a formal meeting between SSL, Academy staff and students family.3. An initial formal meeting with the student’s continuation in the program being discussed.

Day Morning Afternoon Evening Accom

1 Depart In transit Arrive Seattle Seattle,WA

2 Training Rest Competition Seattle, WA

3 Rest Tournament Tournament Seattle, WA

4 Visit Uni of WA Tournament Tournament Seattle, WA

5 Travel Activity Competition Hoquiam, WA

6 Morning at school Travel College Game Portland, OR

7 Nike Factory Rest Competition Portland, OR

8 Activity Shopping Mall NBA Game Portland, OR

9 Travel Rest Competition Salem, OR

10 Travel Activity Ice Hockey Portland, OR

11 Rest Afternoon at School Competition Portland, OR

12 Travel Rest Activity Seattle, WA

13 Outlet Shopping Rest Competition Seattle, WA

14 Depart Seattle, Arrive LA LA city sights Rest Los Angeles, CA

15 Disneyland Disneyland Disneyland Los Angeles, CA

16 California Adventure

Park

Disney Village Rest Los Angeles, CA

17 Universal Studios Santa Monica Depart LA

18 Day Lost in Transit

19 Arrive Australia

Tour Dates (actual times to be confirmed) •Depart for USA – Sunday 4 December 2016•Return to Australia – Thursday 22 December 2016 (19 Days)

NAME: Advanced Very Good BorderlineNeeds

Improvement

Attendance

Attitude

Effort

Footwork

Ball Handling

Shoot (game)

Individ. Offence

Team Offence

Individ. Defence

Team Defence

Fitness Testing

Beep Test Result

Maximum Sit Ups

Agility

Sit and Reach

Basketball Throw

Standing Long Jump

Vertical Jump

Dribble Speed Test

Agility – Illinios basketball

Shooting Circuit

Skill Advanced Very Good Borderline Needs Improvement

Waist 26+ 19-25 13-18 12 and under

Figure 8 35+ 26-34 16-25 15 and under

Flip Catching 35+ 26-34 16-25 15 and under

Right Hand Dribble 70+ 55-69 41-54 40 and under

Left Hand Dribble 70+ 55-69 41-54 40 and under

Behind Back Dribble 50+ 40-49 30-39 29 and under

Figure 8 Dribble 20+ 15-19 10-14 10 and under

Between Legs

Crossover

50+ 40-49 30-39 29 and under

Skip Dribble 30+ 20-29 11-19 10 and under

Shooting Circuit 120+ 90-119 60-89 59 and under

Skill Advanced Very Good Borderline Needs

Improvement

Vertical Jump Boys – 71+cm

Girls – 66+cm

Boys – 56-70cm

Girls – 51-65cm

Boys – 41-55cm

Girls – 36-50cm

Boys – u 40cm

Girls – u 35cm

Speed Dribble (B)

(G)

Under 6.50sec

Under 7 sec

6.50 – 7.25sec

7 – 7.75sec

7.25 – 8sec

7.75 – 8.50sec

8sec +

8.50sec +

Illinois Agility (B)

(G)

Under 17sec

Under 18sec

17-18sec

18-19sec

18-19sec

19-20sec

19sec +

20 sec +

Basketball Academy Fitness Drills – Ball Handling/Bench Marking

Basketball Program VJBL Links

Gerard LeonardChris Pentland

Melbourne Tigers NBL Championship player 350 + SEABL gamesAustralian program coach

Shannan Davey

Academy Coaches

Elite Level Junior Coach for over 20 years

Former BigVCaptain and player for Southern Peninsula SharksAll time Starting 5

Ashley Arnott

6 Time Vic Metro Representative (3 x as Captain)SEABL PlayerNCAA Player and CoachCurrent Vic Metro Coach

Brandon PolkPlayed internationally in Switzerland and Finland

Current Big V player – Casey

Former SEABL –Frankston

NCAA Div 1 –Butler

Lester StrongFormer SEABL and Big V USA Import for multiple clubs.

NCAA Div 1 –Metro State College

Hall of Fame member –Metro State

Carly MijovicFormer Berwick College Student

Current WNBL Player with Dandenong Rangers

WNBL Rookie of the Year @ 16

WNBL Championship Player

AIS Graduate and Victorian and Australian Representative, currently in Opals Squad

Drafted to the WNBA – Washington Mystics

Aimee ClydesdaleCurrent WNBL player for Adelaide Lightning

Former SEABL player for the Dandenong Rangers

Multiple Championships playing with the Dandenong Rangers in SEABL and WNBL

Opals squad member

At Berwick College we truly believe in the concept of Student Athlete.

Academy 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Berwick College

30 31 29 30 29

Academy A 26 26 25 26 27

Academy B 26 25 26 25 25

Academy C 23 22 21 21 21

Academy D 27 28 28 27 27

Select Entry A 35 35 34 35 35

Building Links With Other Academies

Costing

2019

Basketball Academy : $600 (per annum)

This includes a Berwick College uniform, all tournament fees, transport costs, equipment and the expert coaching.We have been able to keep our costing to a minimum as our program is predominantly run by qualified teachers with basketball expertise.

Other Academy CostingsAcademy A Over $4000Academy B Over $2000Academy C $1000

Enrolment Process

Application Forms will be due May 25th to Berwick College’s front

office or via email

Try outs held at the school on the 3rd

June

Following try outs the College will give you an indication on

your position for 2019, however,

official notification will be given as designated by

Region.

The Basketball Academy began in 2014 with approximately 75 students and has now grown in 2018 to approximately 250 students. The success of the program has been its growth and retention of students.

In 2017 –

• Year 7/8 Boys VCC State Champions• Year 7 Boys SSV State Champions• All Girls Teams Regional SSV Champions (only school in State)• 12 Teams Qualify for VCC State Finals (Most in State)

• Freshman Boys Division 1 National Champions• Freshman Girls Division1 Runner Up National Champs

• USA Tour – Alamo Varsity Girls Champions

In 2018• Senior Girls and Intermediate Boys State Champions 3x3• 8 Teams Medal at State 3x3 Tournament

2016 Year 9/10 Boys – State Champions

2018 3x3 U17 State Champs

Nationals 2014 – All teams medalled

2017 – Year 7 SSV State Champions

2016 - 17 Girls State Champions

2016 - 15 Boys and Girls State Champions

San Diego Prep Classic Champs

2018 - 19 Girls 3x3 State Champs

15 Boys Nationals Div 2 Gold Medal - 2016

For further enquiries please contact,

Mr. Chris PentlandBasketball Academy Coach

Email:pentland.chris.k@edumail.vic.gov.auPhone: 8768 1090