Junior Performance Programs

Overview

The Under 16, Under 18 and Under 20 Junior Performance Programs are a critical stage in the development of high-performance athletes. Typically, at this stage, athletes commit to being a “one-sport athlete”, undertake individual tailored athletic development programs and complete additional training outside prescribed Club and State team practices.

Philosophy

This is the stage for tremendous skill refinement and for athletes to be exposed to techniques and strategies which are combined to form a system of play. There are largely conceptual in nature and still allow players freedom to make decisions. Teams will have strategies for transition, offence, defence etc. This stage is about learning to compete.

You can find out further information about Basketball ACT’s Junior Performance Programs below:

Basketball ACT – Athlete Framework Click Here Click Here
Basketball ACT Pathways Map Click Here Click Here
U16 Performance Program – Infographic Click Here Click Here
U18 Performance Program – Infographic Click Here Click Here
The ACT Way Click Here Click Here

2024 UNDER 20 TERRITORY TEAMS – MEN & WOMEN

Player Club
Spencer Musgrove Wests
Edward Bigg-Wither Canberra City Stallions
Mason Bruce Ginninderra Rats
Abraham Riley Tuggeranong Vikings
James Bartlett Canberra Gunners Academy
Dante Bruton Ginninderra Rats
Bior DuootGinninderra Rats
Liam Naughton Marist
Arjun RaoCanberra City Stallions / Warriors
Owen NihillMarist /Weston Creek Woden Dodgers
Reuben Layton-ThompsonCanberra City Stallions
Jesse Tait Tuggeranong Vikings
Reserves
Malcolm Fitzgerald Canberra Grammar School / Weston Creek Woden Dodgers
Matthew Beard-BrowningGinninderra Rats
Cohen StonhamTuggeranong Vikings / Queanbeyan Roadrunners
(Junior Club / Senior Club)

COACHING STAFF

Coach Position
Reece KayeHead Coach
James TooheyAssistant Coach
Tom ComminsDevelopment Coach
Chloe TugliachTeam Manager
PlayerClub
Ava BoyesWeston Creek Woden Dodgers
Ella Collins Ginninderra Rats
Grace Kent Radford/Norths
Ilijana MatijevicGinninderra Rats
Jayelin JanssenGinninderra Rats
Laura ToppDaramalan/Ginninderra Rats
Mailey Cunningham Wests
Sophie McWattDaramalan/Norths
Sophie BrennanWeston Creek Woden Dodgers
Amy List Northern Territory
(Junior Club / Senior Club)

COACHING STAFF

Coach Position
Shane WallaceHead Coach
Nicole JohnsonAssistant Coach
Callie BourneDevelopment Coach
Anita WallaceTeam Manager

2024 U18 TERRITORY TEAMS – BOYS & GIRLS

PlayerClub
Ajak NyuonWests/COE
Aleer CholCanberra City Stallions
Damian CooneyMarist College
Ed O’BrienDaramalan College
Jaron ChitsakaCanberra City Stallions
Kanyi MenakayaRadford College
Max ManningWests
Ryan GoochGinninderra Rats
Sam SteelMarist College
Seliano MelekiolaMarist College
Solomon DugganQueanbeyan Roadrunners
Stirling MusgroveRadford College/Ginninderra Rats
Reserves
Athei FiegWests
Ben SweenyMarist College
Reece HarriganTuggeranong Southern Cross
(Junior Club / Senior Club)

COACHING STAFF

Coach Position
Jarryd HeywoodHead Coach
Ben WhiteAssistant Coach
Eric MalcolmAssistant Coach
Jackie MellickTeam Manager
PlayerClub
Achol AgokDaramalan College
Holly DenmanRadford College
Talia EnchongTuggeranong Southern Cross/Warriors
Zara FunnellNorths
Hena LomuDaramalan College
Mishayda PoneTBC
Zara RussellWeston Creek Woden Dodgers/COE
Madison ScholfieldRadford College
Meaghann ScottTuggeranong Southern Cross
Millah SullivanRadford College
Katiah-Ann TaitTuggeranong Southern Cross
Ava TawakeNorths
Reserves
Lola BademosiQueanbeyan Roadrunners
Emilia MarquezWeston Creek Woden Dodgers/Canberra City Stallions
Leila NikolicWeston Creek Woden Dodgers
(Junior Club / Senior Club)

COACHING STAFF

Coach Position
Jenny LonerganHead Coach
Kelly GrandinAssistant Coach
Peta HartAssistant Coach
Tracey PeacockTeam Manager

2024 U16 TERRITORY TEAMS – BOYS & GIRLS COACHES

U16 Territory Boys and Girls teams to be announced shortly.

For further information about Basketball ACT’s Junior Performance Programs, contact:

Leonard King – Manager – High Performance and Coaching Development – leonard.king@basketballact.com.au

PLAYERS

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COACHES

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OFFICIALS

335

TEAMS

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