Franklin Basketball Association Auckland North Waikato Basketball Association BBNZ New Zealand Basketball Club 

In 2022 we changed how we manage and deliver Junior Basketball within the Region. Our Staff, board and key community members to come up with a better way.  This led to a change in various systems and structure changes that aligns more with our development philosophy. 

 

We moved away from the traditional "representative" model for this age group. Rather than a model of selecting the best and deselecting the rest, we are operating under the development philosophy of "as many as possible for as long as possible".

 

PROGRAM GOAL

Inspire, connect & develop our future 

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COACHING PHILOSOPHY

Our coaching pillars; Growth mindset, Coaching a person who plays basketball, Coaching for development, Being an active member of the community. Our approach to development is ‘as many as possible for as long as possible’. 

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METHODOLOGY  

We ask ourselves if there is a better way of seeking constant improvement into how we coach. We believe you get better at basketball by playing basketball, this is why we use the constraints led approach which is an evidence based approach to coaching

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OUR VALUES

 

RESPECT

Respect is more than just being polite; it's about treating people with dignity, valuing their roles, and fostering a positive, inclusive environment. RESPECT is the first thing you give - to all those involved, ultimately showing respect for Game

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TOGETHERNESS

Ko Wai Rā - we are stronger together. Our identity is based around the strength of our collective efforts. Being connected as a community is our superpower, we are Franklin Basketball. All members in pursuit of the same vision, mission and goals.

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TOUGHNESS

Resilience, mental fortitude , discipline—not just on the court, but in every part of the club. Accountability, growth mindset and when needed tough love honesty built through trust

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PRIDE

We wear our colours with honour showing respect for the clubs journey- creating a sense of belonging, identity, and commitment —in everything we do. On the court, in the stands and out in the community

 

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MUSTER PROCESS: 

The 2025 Muster process starts with a series of Development sessions Term 2 on Sunday 15th, 22nd & 29th June as trial runs for players and coaches. Followed by 2 muster days on Thursday 21st August & Thursday 28th August. These 2 muster days will act as a guide for organising players into appropriate teams. We will then begin our 8 week development program with our first training starting on Thursday 4th August right through to the school holidays and into Term 4 before the Slam Tournament start on 25th October-27th October (Labour day weekend)

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Any player that wants to be involved in the representative program in 2025 MUST attend the muster and participate in the development program. All aspects of this process are a part of the final team selection.

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Development Sessions 

Sunday 15th June & 22nd June 

Times: U14 - 9:30am - 11am / U12 11:30am - 12:45pm

 

Sunday 29th June 

Times: U14- 9:30 - 10:45am / U12- 2:30pm - 4pm

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Muster Days: 

Muster #1 - Thursday 21st August 

Muster #2 - Thursday 28th August

​4:00pm - 5:15pm
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Team trainings 

Monday - 6th, 13th, 20th October

Thursday - 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, September and  9th, 16th, 23rd October

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Boys & Girls: 4:00pm-5:15pm

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Game Days:

mid September - October - details TBC​

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COST

$250.00 for the season

 

PAYMENT STRUCTURE

Deposit Due: $50 before second muster (invoices will be sent)

 

Registrations

U12 Girls - DOB 2014, 2015 - Register Here

U12 Boys - DOB 2014, 2015 - Register Here

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COACHES

Any club coaches that wish to be a part of this program can sign up using the expression of interest link below

 

 

 

Any questions, please reach out to joe@fbb.nz

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