September School Holiday Pre-Tryout Player Development Sessions
Presented by Waverley Falcons & Fusion HP

These September school holidays, Waverley Falcons and Fusion HP offering two high-quality development sessions to help junior representative athletes prepare for the upcoming VJBL 2025/26 season. The program combines basketball-specific strength and conditioning with focused on-court skill development — all in a competitive and supportive environment.

Held on Tuesday 23 September and Tuesday 30 September at Waverley Basketball Stadium, these sessions are designed to reflect the structure and intensity of a special VJBL training night — while also introducing athletes to new and advanced elements they may not experience in a regular team setting. The sessions are structured in blocks grouped by VJBL 2025/26 age groups to ensure each athlete receives age-appropriate instruction, support, and feedback.

Each session is delivered by experienced and qualified Fusion HP Strength & Conditioning coaches, who will lead the athletic development component of the program. The basketball skills segment will be coached by Mason Forbes, Waverley Falcons’ NBL1 import. Mason brings a wealth of experience, professionalism, and a high-performance mindset — offering players a unique opportunity to learn directly from one of the league’s top athletes.

For Under 12 and Under 14 athletes, each session includes a 45-minute introduction to strength and conditioning — covering warm-up routines, movement activation, foundational exercises, testing, and movement activities — followed by a 60-minute individual skill development session. This includes key fundamentals, scoring concepts, and decision-making drills, all tailored to support the demands of representative basketball. 

For Under 16 and Under 18 athletes, the offering includes a 60-minute S&C block designed to help players build strength, agility, and injury resilience through structured movement and performance exercises. This is followed by a 30-minute on-court segment focused on volume shooting and competitive play — providing older athletes with the reps and intensity needed to sharpen their edge heading into tryouts

Sessions are open to exisiting representative players preparing for VJBL in 2025/26 and grouped by birth year as follows:
• Under 12s – 2015 & 2016 born (please bring a size 5 basketball)
• Under 14s – 2013 & 2014 born (please bring a size 6 basketball)
• Under 16/18s – 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 born

The cost is $70 per session or $120 for both sessions. Places are limited and expected to fill quickly.

We’re looking forward to helping athletes build confidence, sharpen their skills, and head into tryouts feeling prepared.
For any inquiries, please contact trainers@fusionhp.com.au