Hoop City U Development Program

Hoop City U is the only NBL accredited development program in the Country and is delivered within a purpose-built state-of-the art training facility.
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HOOP CITY U INTRODUCTION

The Hoop City U Development Program is separated into five levels.

The levels are Little Hoopers, FUNdamentals, Elevate, Excel and Pro-Ready. Find out more information on each level below:

Little Hoopers

HoopCity U Little Hoopers is for the early hoopers aged 4-7 years old.

FUNdamentals

Hoop City U FUNdamentals is our Introductory level for ages 7-11.

Classes are tailored for athletes just starting on their basketball journey. Learn the basics of basketball from dribbling, shooting form, passing, team work. Our expert coaches will ensure you develop your basic fundamental skills.

Elevate

Hoop City U Elevate is for Junior Development aged 11-13.

Elevate classes are designed for athletes that have a good foundation of basic basketball skills. This class will include combo moves, shooting drills, timing and spacing concepts along with finishing moves.

Excel

Hoop City U Excel is for Elite Talent.

Excel classes are for ages 13-17, and they have been created by Australian and NBL Coaches to take athletes to the next level. Programs and coaching covering a variety of individual and team concepts. Our emphasis is on purposeful and unique teaching, with a strong attention on quality repetitions tailored for the individual.

Pro-Ready

Hoop City U Pro-Ready is for aspiring NBL/WNBL/NBL1 and college athletes (Ages 17-24). It includes, up to x5 sessions per week (2 hours), a full S&C program (up to x3 S&C sessions designed by NBL-level staff), up to x5 Shooting Bay sessions, combine tests, filmed sessions and more.

Pricing varies across each Hoop City location so click the button below, choose your location and find all further information under ‘Packages’.

Hoop City U

Hoop City U

Development program

The Program is designed for athletes who have a strong desire to raise their game and reach their maximum potential.

The Hoop City Development Program, ‘Hoop City U’ has been created by Australian and NBL Coaches to develop tomorrow’s elite basketball players and provide pathways and access to, the NBL and other elite programs and teams both in Australian and abroad.

The program is designed in tiers:

  • Little Hoopers - Ages 4-7
  • FUNdamentals - Introductory (Ages 7-11)
  • Elevate - Junior Development (Ages 11-13)
  • Excel - Elite Talent (Ages 13-17)
  • Pro Ready - Aspiring professional athletes (Ages 17-24)

Hoop City U is a holistic development program that strives to develop all-round athletes and individuals by incorporating:

  • Offensive and Defensive Skill Development
  • Basketball IQ Development
  • Strength and Conditioning (on-site)
  • Well-being (Gold only)

Combine testing is held three times per annum for Hoop City U Excel. This physical and on court basketball testing is aligned with the NBL Next Gen and NBA Combines.

Our NBL partnership allows us to facilitate the transfer of data gathered from our testing to the League and Clubs ensuring maximum exposure for our athletes.

The program achieved a significant milestone in early 2023 when Campbell Blogg became the first athlete through the program to sign a professional contract. This was with Melbourne United of the NBL, as a Development Player.

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Memberships

Hoop City U Pathway

The only NBL accredited development program in the country

Little Hoopers

1

$

200

per term

  • 4 - 7 years old
  • 1 Hour length
  • Utilising games and basketball activities to make a fun introduction to the game.
  • Each participant gets a size 5 Spalding Hoop City Ball when signing up for the length of the Term.
  • Lowered Spalding rings to suit all ages.

FUNdamentals

2

$

250

per term

  • 7 - 11 years old
  • Tailored for athletes just starting in their basketball journey. Learn the fundamentals of basketball from dribbling, shooting form, passing, teamwork & opportunity for gameplay.
  • Our expert coaches will ensure you develop your basic fundamental skills.
  • 1 hour in length

Elevate

3

$

500

per term

  • 11 - 18 years old
  • The program is designed for those who have a foundational understanding of basic basketball skills.
  • Program includes 1 v 1 offence finishing moves 1 v 1defencive concepts and skills, Shooting development, game sense development in small sided games
  • 1 hour in length

Excel

4

$

500

per term

No lock in (Minimum 1 month)

  • 13 – 17 year olds
  • The program is designed for those with experience in the game.
  • Includes 1 v 1 Offence and defence skills, Movement shooting concepts and game development in competitive play and small sided games

Pro Ready

5

$

70

per week

No lock in (Minimum 1 month)

  • 17 – 24 year olds
  • This program is for athletes that are aspiring to make college, youth teams, NBL1, WNBL and NBL levels
  • Every session is with a Pro level coach both on court and in the weight room
  • This program will operate as a pro program
  • Opportunities to be a part of Hoop City Select teams that will play both domestically and internationally
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