Hoop City U Development Program
The Hoop City U Development Program is separated into five levels.
The levels are Spalding Little Hoopers, Prep, Silver, Gold and Pro-Ready. Find out more information on each level below:
Spalding Little Hoopers
HoopCity U Spalding Little Hoopers is for the early hoopers aged 4-7 years old.
Prep
Hoop City U Prep is our Introductory level for ages 7-11.
Prep 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.
Silver
Hoop City U Silver is for Junior Development aged 11-16.
Silver 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.
Gold
Hoop City U Gold is for Elite Talent.
Gold classes are invite-only for ages 14-17, 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+). It includes, x3 NBL team-focused scrimmages per week (90 mins), a full S&C program (x3 S&C sessions designed by NBL-level staff), x4 Shooting Bay sessions, x4 Dribbling 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
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:
- Spalding Little Hoopers - Ages 4-7
- Prep - Introductory (Ages 7-10)
- Silver - Junior Development (Ages 11-16)
- Gold - Elite Talent, invite only (Ages 14-17)
- Pro Ready - Aspiring professional athletes (Ages 17+)
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 Gold. 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 recently 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.
Hoop City U Pathway
The only accredited development program in the country
Spalding 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.
Prep (Fundamentals)
2
$
250
per term
- 7 - 11 years old
- Prep Classes are 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
Silver
3
$
500
- Premium Subscription to the Home Court App
- 11 - 18 years old
- Hoop City U Silver is for Junior development aged 11 - 18 years old. Our Silver Program is designed for athletes that have a good foundation of basic basketball skills. This program will include combo moves, shooting drills, timing & spacing concepts, finishing moves and the chance for gameplay as well.
- 1 hour in length
Gold
4
$
95
per week
No lock in (Minimum 1 month)
- Includes Gym Membership
- 4 shooting bays a week
- Unlimited Dribbling bays
- 3 Combine Tests per year
- Gym Access
- 2 S&C sessions a week with dedicated Coach
- 90 minute on court session
- Access to video for drills, shooting & concepts
- Invite Only
Pro Ready
5
$
70
per week
No lock in (Minimum 1 month)
- Includes Gym Membership
- 3 Scrimmages per week
- 3 Shooting bays per week
- Unlimited Dribbling bays
- Every session is with an elite coach for both on court & Strength & conditioning session.
- Designed for athletes looking to make Youth Teams, NBL 1 or want to improve in high level domestic.
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