$25/week
9 weeks · Sundays 3:00–4:00pm
Where Good Players Become Real Players
Intermediate basketball for boys and girls aged 9 and up. Sundays and Wednesdays in Redfern.
Two days a week
Intermediate also runs on Wednesdays
Same coaching, same court: Wednesdays 5:00–6:00pm at NCIE Redfern (21 Oct – 16 Dec). Pick the day that suits your week, or train twice a week and enrol in both.
Your kid is 9, 10, 11 or 12 and they have been playing basketball for a few years. They love it. But something is shifting.
The rec league feels too easy. They're not being challenged. They're coasting through games without learning anything new. But the "elite" programs you have looked at are intense, expensive and built for kids who have been in rep since age 7.
So your kid is stuck in the middle. Good enough to want more. Not plugged into the system that gives it to them.
Kids in rep programs get extra sessions every week. Your kid gets a comp game and maybe a team training. Intermediate gives them that same opportunity. An extra session or two every week focused on refining skills and basketball IQ so they actually improve, not just play.
What makes this different
A coach who gets this age.
At this age the game is changing and so is your kid. They need a coach who challenges them but does not crush them. James has spent over five years working with this age group. He builds players who think for themselves, back themselves and grow on and off the court.
A coaching methodology that creates real results.
Most programs teach skills in isolation. We teach kids how to use them. Every session is structured so the fundamentals get tested under real pressure in a real game. Your kid learns to make decisions, read the play and perform when it counts. The skills they build here show up on game day, not just at practice.
A 12:1 kid to coach ratio. Every kid gets coached.
We turn bookings away to keep the ratio tight. Small groups mean real feedback, real attention and real development. Your child will not get lost in a crowd of 30 kids with one overwhelmed coach.
What they get
- Real skill development that transfers to the game
- Tactical understanding: reading defences, spacing, decision-making
- Confidence through competence
- A coach who builds self-sufficient players
- The training their school team doesn't provide
- Expert coaching: WWCC-cleared, 5+ years experience
- 12:1 kid to coach ratio
- Indoor venue, year round
A typical session
Every hour is planned. Here is what to expect on the day.
Session starts on the dot. Dynamic warm-up and footwork.
Skill development. Advanced ball handling, shooting mechanics and passing under pressure.
Tactical work. Offensive reads, defensive positioning and transition play.
3x3 live play. Everything we just worked on goes straight into a real game.
Debrief. What worked, what to work on before next week.
Meet the coach
James has spent over five years developing young basketball players through the critical pre-teen years. He understands what kids this age need: real challenge, honest feedback and a coach who treats them like developing athletes, not little kids. His focus is building players who think for themselves and compete with confidence.
WWCC cleared · First aid certified · 5+ years coaching experience
Term 4 details
Schedule
Sundays 3:00–4:00pm
Price
$25/week: 9 weeks = $225 total
Term 4
Sunday 18 October – Sunday 13 December 2026
Location
Active Kids vouchers
Accepted: $100 off with 2 vouchers
Class size
12:1 kid to coach ratio
What to bring
Water bottle, basketball shoes (or runners), comfortable clothes and a basketball
Starting mid-term? No problem. Pro-rated pricing is available so you only pay for the weeks remaining.
Common questions
What parents usually ask before booking.
This is exactly who Intermediate is built for. Kids on school A, B or C teams who love basketball and want to get better but have no extra training outside of school or their local comp. This fills that gap.
Foundations (ages 7+) introduces the game. Intermediate (ages 9+) builds on that base with more advanced skill work, tactical concepts and competitive 3x3 play. The intensity and expectations step up to match what this age group is capable of.
Yes. From Term 4 the Development class is called Intermediate. Same Sunday 3pm slot, same coach, same focus. The new name just describes the level better.
That is the pathway. Intermediate builds the skills, game sense and confidence that rep coaches look for. We cannot guarantee selection but we give your child the best preparation to put their hand up when the time comes.
Yes. From Term 4 Intermediate runs twice a week: Sundays 3:00-4:00pm and Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm, both at NCIE Redfern. Enrol in one or both days.
Yes. Everything we teach is principles-based. Decision-making, reading the game, spacing, using skills under pressure. It all transfers regardless of the team, the system or the role your child plays. Parents regularly tell us they see the difference on game day.
Yes. Intermediate is open to boys and girls. We also run girls-only classes on Saturdays if she would prefer that environment.
Comfortable clothes, basketball shoes (or runners) and a water bottle. Please bring a basketball. We have a few spares but not enough for everyone.
Sunday sessions start at 3:00pm and Wednesday sessions at 5:00pm, on the dot. If you arrive late your child can jump in as best they can, but we recommend arriving a few minutes early.
Ready to see what they are capable of?
No commitment. No pressure. Just come and see if this is the right fit.