Our specialist Basketball Program provides elite coaching to improve a player’s individual skill set, knowledge of the game and team work which will enable them to compete successfully in state league teams. Students are given opportunities to participate in interschool competitions which enables them to develop their skills and team tactics in full game environments.
What does the program entail?
The program consists of:
- Basketball specific fitness (monitored by The Screening Lab which is an online injury prevention tool)
- Skill development
- Game play
- Competing in lightning carnivals against other schools
- Sport Science which will educate the students on nutrition, biomechanics, psychology, coaching and exercise physiology
- Sport Science leads into Physical Education studies in Year 11 and 12
Who is the Coach?
Louis Timms
Program Coordinator & Coach
Playing Career
SBL/NBL1 between 2013 and 2023 – 160 games
– Perth Redbacks – NBL1 1st team 2021
– Kalamunda Eastern Suns
– Joondalup Wolves – 2015 Champions
College Basketball – Wayland Baptist University (2016)
Danish Basketball League – BK Amager (2019)
Perth Wildcats – Development squad (2013-2015)
Coaching Experience
WABL Head Coach – Perth Redbacks
– Under 18s Boys (2024) – Grand final runners up
– Under 17s Boys (2023) – State Champs – 2023 State Championship Winners
– Under 16s Boys (2023)
Koya Aboriginal Corporation – Player Development (2018 – 2024)
Private Coaching Academy – All State Basketball Academy – Est. 2022
Kalamunda Eastern Suns – Under 16s Boys (2020)
Under 19s Coach – Danish Basketball League (2019)
Selection Process
- Entry into our Specialist Sport Programs is through a selection process.
- All applicants must complete a physical tryout (Stage 1).
- If the applicant is successful for Stage 1, we will require copies of your child’s last two (2) school reports to assess their academic and behavioural achievements (Stage 2).
- If your child is successful in both stages, they will be offered a position in their chosen program.
- Written communication will be sent advising the outcome of your child’s application.
Enquiries
If you have any queries regarding the trial or enrolment process, please contact our Enrolments Officer at darlingrange.sc.enrolments@education.wa.edu.au or
phone 9453 0139.