BASKETBALL
DEVELOPMENT

Led by practitioners with NBA Academy experience and Premier-level S&C credentials. The vertical jump, agility, and repeat-sprint work that actually translates to on-court impact — available across both Five Dock and Gladesville.

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Built for the demands of basketball.

Basketball is vertical, reactive, and relentless. Young players need specific development across jumping, landing, change of direction, and repeat-sprint ability — plus targeted injury prevention for the knee and ankle demands that the game places on developing bodies.

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Vertical Power & Jump Training

Rebound, block, and finish above the rim. Progressive plyometric programming, single-leg and double-leg jump development, and force-velocity profiling — the foundation of on-court vertical impact.

02
Reactive Agility & Defensive Footwork

Basketball defense is built on lateral quickness, deceleration, and reactive change of direction. Specific drills that reflect how the game is played — not generic ladder work that doesn’t transfer.

03
Ankle & Knee Injury Prevention

Ankle sprains and knee injuries are the biggest injury burdens in basketball. Ankle stability work, landing mechanics training, and single-leg neuromuscular control — preventative programming built into every session.

04
Repeat Sprint & Game Conditioning

Basketball is repeated sprints with short recovery. Conditioning programming that reflects the actual work-to-rest ratios of game play — not steady-state running that doesn’t match what the sport demands.

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Coached by NBA Academy
and Premier-level practitioners.

Three practitioners with overlapping skill sets bring basketball-specific development to both Five Dock and Gladesville clinics.

SETH
Volleyroo · Ex-NBA Academy · Gladesville

Former NBA Academy practitioner with direct experience developing elite-level basketball prospects. Current Volleyroo — brings high-level jump training and court-sport athletic development principles to young basketballers at Gladesville.

SHASH
Senior Physio & S&C · Five Dock

Senior physiotherapist and S&C coach. Brings clinical injury management expertise alongside strength programming — particularly relevant for the ankle and knee injury management that sits behind durable basketball players.

PRAK
Physio & S&C · Five Dock

Active Premier Cricket athlete and S&C coach. Head Physio at Inner West Magpies AFL. Brings a multi-sport athletic development perspective that translates directly into youth basketball programming.

Assessment. Program. Progress.

Every young basketballer starts with a physical assessment. Programming is then built around their position, playing level, and development stage.

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Physical Profile AssessmentJump testing, landing mechanics, change of direction assessment, ankle stability screening, and strength profiling. Force plate testing available at both clinics.
02
Basketball-Specific ProgrammingPeriodised around their season calendar. Vertical jump blocks, injury prevention integration, and position-specific work.
03
Re-Testing & Progress TrackingRegular re-assessment. Objective data on vertical, agility, and strength metrics. You see the numbers change. They feel it on court.
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Train with NBA Academy experience.

Young basketballers at SportsFit get access to the kind of physical preparation elite-level basketball prospects receive — built specifically around the demands of court sport.

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