First NBA Basketball School launches in Australia
SYDNEY, February 9, 2023 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Basketball Magic, an Australian-owned sports management company focused on grassroots basketball development, today announced a multi-year collaboration for Basketball Magic to create the first NBA basketball school in Australia and later in Sydney establish and operate this month and additional locations across the country in the future.
The NBA Basketball School is a global network of classroom-based basketball skill development programs open to young players ages 7-18.
NBA Basketball School Australia, based in the new state-of-the-art Cranbrook School facility in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, opens on Monday 27th February and is open to players of all skill levels across Sydney, NSW.
Basketball Magic has also appointed Nico Loureiro, former NBA Latin America Youth Basketball Operations Lead and NBA Global Academy Coach, as Technical Director of NBA Basketball School Australia. Aspiring players interested in participating in the upcoming Term 1 program can register now by visiting nbabasketballschool.com.au.
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The NBA Basketball School curriculum, designed to develop players and provide parents, coaches and organizations with a better understanding of the improvement process, was developed by the NBA’s International Basketball Operations department in consultation with current and former NBA coaches, players, and player development specialists.
Since 2017, NBA basketball schools have been launched or announced in Argentina, Brazil, China, Dominican Republic, India, Italy, Kuwait, Lithuania, Mexico, Spain, United Arab Emirates and Uruguay.
“The NBA Basketball School provides an additional opportunity for young players to learn the game and hone their skills using proven training techniques under the guidance of established coaches,” said Carlos Barroca, associate vice president of NBA Asia Basketball Operations.
“Together with Basketball Magic, beginners and intermediate players alike have access to world-class training to improve their game and help them better contribute to their local club and country teams.”
“There has never been a more exciting time for basketball to grow in Australia,” said Francesco Suarez, NBA Asia Head of Global Marketing Partnerships, Events & Basketball Operations.
“By establishing the first NBA basketball school in Australia in partnership with Basketball Magic, we will provide young players with the tools and teachings to improve and accelerate their development on the court.”
“Basketball Magic is excited to be working with the NBA to expand the NBA Basketball School program across Australia,” said Ben O’Neill, Managing Director of Basketball Magic. “Our mission is to inspire and connect youth across Australia through the power of basketball in a fun, safe and inclusive environment.”
Players and families can learn more about the NBA Basketball School Australia program, including upcoming programs across the country, by subscribing to the newsletter on the home page at nbabasketballschool.com.au. Schools interested in being considered as a future venue for the NBA Basketball School Australia program can email [email protected].
For more information, follow NBA Basketball School Australia on Instagram @nbabasketballschool_aus and visit www.nbabasketballschool.com.au.