Junior Rep Information Session - Wyndham Basketball · • Vic Metro U/18 Women State Team Head...

Junior Rep Information Session 2018 / 2019 Season

Our Vision

To be the association of choice in Melbourne’s West, providing the opportunity for everyone to participate in the

game of basketball

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To grow and strengthen our basketball community, by

providing development pathways that are affordable, accessible and inclusive for all players, coaches and officials

Core Values

We are part of our community

We respect each other and value differences

We value volunteering as core to our success

We communicate clearly and regularly

We work together as a team

We are inclusive and embrace diversity

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Strategic Goals

• Participation & Growth

• Development Pathways

• Community & Inclusion

• Governance & Risk

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WERRIBEE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION – COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

President –

Paul Jones

Vice

President –

Derek Herbert

Secretary -

Daniela Borg

Treasurer –

Kirsty Dolny

Championship Chair –

Brendan Doyle

Vice Chair

Secretary

Treasurer

Big V & VJBL Support

General Committee

Domestic Chair -

Paul Bertino Domestic Club Delegates

President

TOC WB –

Mike White

WERRIBEE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION – STAFF STRUCTURE

WBA Executive Committee Business Manager – Andrew Summerville

Player & Coach Development Manager –

Reece Potter

Competition & Programs Manager –

Chris Clyne

Marketing & Communications Officer –

Sean Rogasch

Basketball Development Officer –

Jarrod Moore

Note: Rep Program, and the Coaching

Leads, sit under the PCDM

PLAYER PATHWAY

MELBOURNE UNITED VICTORIAN JUNIOR BASKETBALL LEAGUE (MUVJBL)

VICTORIAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE

VICTORIAN JUNIOR LEAGUE 1




REGIONAL GRADES

The Victorian Junior Basketball Leagues consists of various levels of competition, Victorian Junior

Championship League, Victorian Junior League 1 – 4 and Regional Competition. The competition

provides a pathway and extends opportunity to all players, officials, coaches, administrators and

spectators to participate across all levels.

AGE GROUPS ELIGIBILITY

• Under 12 – must not turn 12 in 2019, born 2008 or later

• Under 14 – must not turn 14 in 2019, born 2006 or 2007



• Under 21 – must not turn 21 in 2019, born 1999, 2000 or 2001

SELECTION PANEL

• Andrew Summerville (WBA Business Manager)

• NBL Assistant Coach with Brisbane Bullets

• USA & Canadian College Coach

• SEABL Head Coach

• QBL & Big V Head Coach

• State Team Assistant Coach

• BV Coach Educator and Accreditor

• International Professional Coach

• Performance (Level 3) Coach Accreditation

• Bachelor of Sports Management & Business

SELECTION PANEL

• Reece Potter (Player & Coach Development Manager)

• Vic Metro U/18 Women State Team Head Coach

• Australian Junior Assistant Coach

• SEABL Head Coach with Launceston Tornadoes

• WNBL Assistant Coach with Sydney & Canberra

• NSW Country State Team Assistant Coach

• High Performance & Development Program Network Coach in 4 States

• Coaching Director for Maitland Basketball & Lead Coach of Basketball for Hunter Valley Grammar

• Coach Educator for Basketball ACT & Basketball Victoria

• Association (Level 2) Coach Accreditation

• Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)/ Arts

• Graduate Certificate in Sports Coaching & Master of Education (Sports Coaching)

• Werribee D1W Head Coach 2018 and 2019

SELECTION PANEL

• Mason Rogers (Girls Coaching Lead):

• WBA Youth League Women Coach for 2018-2020

• Basketball VIC NITP Assistant Coach

• Apprentice Coach VIC Metro U/16 Women’s State Team

• VJBL Representative Coach at Nunawading & Bulleen

• Association (Level 2) Coach Accreditation

• Bachelor of Law

SELECTION PANEL

• Jackie Gibson (Boys Coaching Lead):

• Big V Playing experience with Altona, Hume City, Melbourne University and Collingwood (captain in 2017).

• Player in New Zealand Women’s National League for the Auckland Lady Hawks.

• New Zealand U15 and U17 national talent coach

• Big V Coaching experience

• VJBL coach at Collingwood , including VC level for U16 Boys

• Basketball Victoria NITP Coach

• State Performance Program Coach

• Association (Level 2) Coach Accreditation.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN REP AND DOMESTIC

• No Guarantee of Selection – Trying out for representative basketball does not mean the player is guaranteed placement in a team, and placements cannot be appealed or disputed.

• Roles - Players are allocated specific roles in the team based on their size, their abilities and the size and abilities of the other players in the team, therefore they often don’t have the opportunity to play in all positions (e.g. point guard, forward, centre) in a game situation.

• Court Time – Players are not rotated evenly as is often the case in domestic. Players will have more or less time on court during the game, depending on a number of factors including skill level, match-up to opposition players, participation and attendance at training, and performance on the night.

PLAYER SELECTION

• PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES – Athleticism & physical attributes - Physical capabilities/ attributes including: height, arm length/ wing span, general fitness, vertical jump, sprint speed, aerobic & anaerobic capacity, endurance, flexibility and agility.

• ATTITUDE –The attitude to become an exceptional basketball player, Coachability, mental toughness, leadership, concentration, strength, temperament, determination, commitment, performing in adverse conditions, resilience, coping with pressure/ setbacks/ criticism and persistence.

• TECHNICAL & TACTICAL ATTRIBUTES – Basketball specific skills & abilities, Footwork, ball handling, passing, finishing, shooting, ability to defend 1 v 1, anticipation, decision making, ability to read play, understanding of basketball specific concepts, cutting, spacing, playing off pick & roll, setting/ using screens, ability to implement offensive and defensive structure/ schemes.

• POTENTIAL – Potential to improve & develop into an elite basketball player - Great attitude, coachability, room for growth/ improvement, rapid improvement in performance level in a short period of time, physical attributes.

• APPLICATION - Individual application in training and competition - Attendance, availability, respect to coaches/ teammates/ officials, outstanding work ethic, compete in every drill, compete on every play.

• TEAM ORIENTATION - The ability to fit into a team - An individual’s ability, to ‘fit in’ and influence the team in a positive manner. The ability of athlete to understand and accept a role. Is the athlete a great teammate? Are they encouraging & supportive? Do they celebrate other athlete’s successes?

COMMITMENT

• Accepting a position within the Rep Program is a year-long commitment with tryouts, grading phases and the VJBL season.

• Seasons run from October, to September in the following year.

• Key Commitments Include:

• Tryout Period

• Compulsory

• 2-3 weeks

• Grading

• Games

• Training Sessions

• Tournaments

GRADING

• Spring Phase

• Commences mid-late October: Practice games for associations

• Pre-Grading

• Games to determine team’s entry level if the league is unsure

• 1st Phase Grading

• Commences November: Consists of 3 rounds of games as well as crossover games and any challenge game that may be required

• 2nd Phase Grading

• Commences end January: Consists of 3 rounds of games as well as crossover games

• Main season starts mid-March and runs until mid-September

GAME NIGHTS

• Friday Nights

• Game times start between 6:40pm and 9:50pm

• Venues

• Change week to week

• 50% in Werribee

• 50% across Melbourne

• Players are expected to arrive 30 minutes prior to the game

• Players must wear official WBA attire

• Car pooling can be a valuable option

TRAINING

• Compulsory

• Sunday at Eagle Stadium – Free entry to stadium

• Mid week training - Times vary per team and age group

• Non Attendance may result in reduced court time

• Additional Trainings may be scheduled

• Injury

• A Doctors Clearance may be necessary

• Must attend training / games, even if only to watch

TOURNAMENTS

• All Athletes are expected to fully attend all tournament days and games.

• Tournaments include:

• Werribee/Melbourne/Frankston Tournament Saturday and Sunday of Melbourne Cup Weekend.

• Eltham/Dandenong Tournament on the Long Weekend in January (Australia Day)

• Note: Nunawading on the Long Weekend in June (Queens Birthday) has been made optional for 2018. Each team to decide if they wish to participate. If they do, team pays own registration.

COST

• WBA Player Fees - $540-$570 for the Season

• By 5/10 –

• $80 commitment fee

• By 27/11 –

• Early Bird Full Payment ($460) or

• 1st Instalment ($245) or

• Choose Monthly Direct Debit (5 x $98)

• By 26/3 –

• 2nd Instalment ($245)

• Note: Prices have decreased $30 per player this year due to removal of the Nunawading Tournament

• Other Expenses:

• Uniform

• VJBL Stadium Entry Fees ($3) –

• Players

• Spectators

• Team Registration for Cup Weekend Tournament (collected from each player)

• Player & Spectator Entry Fees for Australia Day Tournament

• Weekly Game Fee ($10) to Team Manager

• $2 mid-week training entry to Eagle Stadium

• Fuel

COST

• Player Fees cover the following costs:

• Sunday morning court hire

• Mid-week training court hire

• Coaching Leads & Team Coach costs

• VJBL Team Registration

• VJBL Grading Fees

• Team registration for Australia Day weekend tournament

• Presentation Day & Medal

• Plus an exclusive merchandise item!

UNIFORM – MANDATORY ITEMS

Playing Shorts $ 50

Playing Singlet $ 50

Reversible Training Singlet $ 55

Training Shorts $50

Warm Up Top $ 50

Hooded Windcheater $ 50

Starter Kit:

Players who purchase all

items on left, plus a Devils

backpack ($55) receive a

10% discount on the total

price. Package price =

$324

Note: Uniform fit-out day is

Sunday 14/10 during

training. Full payment is

required on the day.

TEAM MANAGERS

• Team Manager for each team

• Supported by the Championship Committee.

• Role

• Who is scoring?

• Home team on clock

• Away team on sheet/tablet

• Uniform color clash (home team needs to change)

• Advise coach if anyone unable to play or train

• Collect weekly payment and maintain team kitty.

• Tracker available on website

• Share with the team at end of each term

• Pay for Friday night team sheets

• Organise coaches gift and break-up at end of season

• Initial point of contact for parent/player concerns

• Items to take to each game:

• List of player details – name, date of birth, address, phone, email, parents names

• Fixture

• Scoring roster

• List of venues

• In coaches bag:

• First aid kit

• Spare singlet (blood)

Note: Team Manager gets free stadium

entry to VJBL games on Friday nights.

Refer Team Managers Guide on WBA

website for more information

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

PLAYER/PARENT

TEAM MANAGER

COACH

[email protected]

Once escalated to [email protected], the WBA Business Manager will refer the matter to the appropriate parties for resolution.

CODE OF CONDUCT - PLAYERS

• 1. Understand and play by the rules.

• 2. Respect referees and other officials.

• 3. Control your temper.

• 4. Work equally hard for yourself and for your team

• 5. Be a good sport.

• 6. Treat all players as you would like to be treated.

• 7. Play for the “enjoyment of it” and not just to please parents and coaches.

• 8. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person.

• 9. Be prepared to lose sometimes.

• 10. Listen to the advice of your coach and try to apply it at practice and in games.

• 11. Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.

CODE OF CONDUCT - PARENTS

• 1. Encourage children to participate for children to participate for their own interest and enjoyment, not yours.

• 2. Encourage children to always play by the rules.

• 3. Teach children that an honest effort is always as important as a victory.

• 4. Focus on developing skills and playing the game. Reduce the emphasis on winning.

• 5. A child learns best by example. Applaud good play by all teams.

• 6. Do not criticise your or others’ children in front of others.

• 7. Accept decisions of all referees as being fair and called to the best of their ability

• 8. Set a good example by your own conduct, behaviour and appearance.

• 9. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.


• 11. Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators.

• 12. Keep children in your care under control.


CODE OF CONDUCT - SPECTATORS

• 1. Remember that most people play sport for enjoyment.

• 2. Accept decisions of all referees as being fair and called to the best of their ability.

• 3. Always be positive in your support for players.

• 4. Condemn the use of violence in any form.

• 5. Respect your team’s opponents, officials and spectators.

• 6. Encourage players to obey the rules and to accept decisions of officials. decisions of officials.

• 7. Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul language or harassing players, coaches or officials.


• 9. Keep children in your care under control.


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