Program Objectives
Develop athletes to be competitive, with a fundamentally sound base.
Provide fundamental individual skill development and leadership sessions for athletes during traditional representative off-season programs, to participate within the NBL Hustle and FIBA 3x3 High Performance Pathways.
Compliment athletes participation within existing traditional local, representative and Academy basketball pathways.
Prepare athletes for 3x3 High Performance trials and pathway programs, such as the 3x3 Pro Hustle tours, CLB 3x3 Leagues or future National representation.
Athlete Benefits
The program provides access to pathway performance coaching, analysis of individual skill and development within a squad structure, sports science testing, and access to high performance strength and conditioning programs.
A large range of athlete appropriate education workshops such as sport psychology, nutrition, drugs in sport awareness, public speaking, resilience, media training, sports medicine and injury prevention are also undertaken as a part of the regular training program.
The South West Sydney Academy of Sport 3x3 Basketball program is conducted alongside, and mirrors traditional programs conducted by both the South West Sydney Academy of Sport and fellow Regional Academies, and as such is designed to introduce athletes to State and National high performance pathways. And include training in the 3x3 Style of Play along with technical and tactical skill development specific to FIBA 3x3 Basketball.
Key performance opportunities will be selected to best suit the current development level of athletes, and may include events such as Academy hosted invitational tournaments, the NSW Hustle State Qualifiers and/or Championships, and the 3x3 Hustle National Championships.
Athlete Eligibility
- Male and Female Athletes must be between 13 and 18 years of age as of 31 December 2025.
- Athletes must hold, (or obtain on selection) a current FIBA / NBL Hustle Pass.
- Athletes must reside in, or attend school within the Academy area of Campbelltown, Camden, Liverpool or Wollondilly local Government areas.
In addition;
- It is recommended that athletes are also a registered member of a Basketball NSW affiliated Association.
- Athletes aged 14 and 15 years of age may nominate, trial and be selected in to the traditional UAA Basketball program, recognising that the two programs are separate and selection within the UAA Basketball program may attract an additional program athlete levy.
Selection Process
What to Expect:
The 3x3 Basketball squad is selected based on the athletes performance at one or multiple open trial/s.
The trial will feature a number of skill and drill components, followed by a series of trial games to assess the athletes skill and potential.
Elements of sport science testing and/or fitness assessment may be conducted as a part of the trial, however there is no required "pass mark" for these elements to be achieved.
Selection Process:
- Athletes must complete a South West Sydney Academy of Sport Athlete Nomination Form prior to the advertised closing date.
- Athletes must attend at all trial dates. If an athlete is unable to attend a trial they must provide a reason in writing, prior to that trial to gain an exemption.
- Prospective athletes Parents must attend an Academy Information session, which will take place at the same time as one of the trials. This will be identified on the Nomination Page and communicated to parents by the email provided in the nomination form when confirming the trials information.
- The Academy may select up to 24 athletes across both Males and Females across the 13-18yr age groups within the 3x3 Basketball program.
- Whilst the Academy will select a squad, consideration will be given to the ability to form teams of four (4) athletes for participation in 3x3 events as a part of the program.
- Final selections, number of athletes and squad composition will be made dependant on the talent available during the trial process.
- Successful athletes will be advised within seven (7) days of the the final trial.
Athlete Scholarship Levy
- An Athlete Scholarship levy of $300 inclusive of GST, will apply to all successful athletes.
- This levy assists in offsetting the program costs of;
- Annual Athlete Membership including ID Card, Athlete Journal, Annual Awards Dinner admission;
- Training and Development including training venue hire, sports equipment, skill development programming, and guest / coaching costs.
- Education and Support Services including online access to programs / XPS network, targeted sports education lectures and workshops with guest presenters, sport specific strength and conditioning program with an Academy S&C partner facility, sport science testing, and access to athlete wellbeing and support service network providers.
Additional Fees / Levies
Uniform Costs
- All uniform purchases are to be made via the Academy's uniform supplier ACEIT, utilising their online store.
- New athletes will be required to purchase uniform consisting of at minimum, Athlete Polo Shirt, Walkout Shorts and Gym T-shirt. The cost of this is approx. $90.
- New athletes will be provided a discount code to purchase an Academy tracksuit following receipt of payment of the Athlete Scholarship Levy.
- Additional competition uniform costs exist, specific to sport requirements, which athletes will need to purchase. The required items, if not listed below, will be identified at the sport program induction.
- Athletes may purchase additional Academy items, that includes Hoodie, Socks, Towel, Sports Bag, Backpacks, and Active Wear.
Camps, Tours and Tournaments
- Camps, Tours and Tournaments form an important part of each sport program structure. The costs of these events, as with the overall sport program, are heavily subsidised by the Academy and its partners.
- Camp / Tour costs may be applied for certain activities throughout the program year and will be communicated well ahead of the event. These are generally costed at $100-$150 per day and include transport, accommodation and the majority of meal costs, as well as any entry fees associated with tournaments or performance elements of the camp / tour.
- Tournaments held locally (where the Academy does not provide Accommodation) may attract a nominal fee of between $10 and $50 depending on the sport requirements, and are used to assist in covering the tournament entry, venue hire and any transport costs.
All Athlete levies must be paid in full within 30 days of the invoiced date, or the scholarship offer will be automatically withdrawn; unless financial hardship or payment plan arrangements have been made with the CEO.
Training and Performance Opportunities
- The Academy will conduct regular (Ideally Fortnightly) on-court training and education sessions that will include individual and squad based fundamental skill development training between September and February. A focus on team dynamics and tactical skill development will take place in the lead up to the 3x3 Hustle NSW State Qualifiers.
- Additional Academy education sessions and off-court development may take place following the conclusion of the "program year", with the program formally concluding at the Annual Athlete Graduation and Sport Awards Dinner, generally held in late July. These sessions may take place alongside athletes within the UAA Basketball Program.
- Regular training sessions will be aligned to avoid clashes with the representative training and competition schedules of those clubs within the South West Sydney Academy of Sport catchment area, as much as possible.
- Athletes will be required to undertake a strength and conditioning program, including access to a supervised gym program throughout the period. These sessions may be conducted alongside athletes within the UAA Basketball Program.
- Training sessions will take place at indoor basketball stadiums within the Academy catchment area throughout the program. A full training and performance schedule will be provided to successful athletes through the XPS Network online communication tool.
Squad and Support Staff
2024-2025 Sharp EIT Solutions 3x3 Basketball Squad and Coaching Staff will be announced after the selection date.
