WHAI ACADEMY PROGRAMMES
Due to demand Whai will be running 3 Academy Programmes!
1️⃣ Whai Performance Academy: Is an elite player development system that provides the skills, connections, and opportunities to reach your full potential. The Whai Performance Academy is one of the main pathways into the Whai NBL & Tauihi teams. The Whai Performance Academy will run in both Tauranga and Rotorua in 2025.
2️⃣ Whai Advanced Academy: Is for Years 11 to 13 and post-graduates. This Programme is specifically designed to provide an extremely high-quality training experience. Players will be coached by the same coaching team who deliver our Performance Academy and will attend consistent weekly training sessions throughout the year. The Advanced Academy will be one of the main pathways into the Whai Performance Academy.
3️⃣ Who's Got Next Academy: Is for players aged from 12 to 15 years. Designed as the entry point to our player pathway and will focus on teaching basketball fundamentals, introductory offensive & defensive concepts with a big focus on decision making.
HoopNation Classic 2025 Trials
Trials Registrations Open
IT’S TRIAL TIME! 🏀🔥
Think you’ve got what it takes to rep Whai at the HoopNation Classic Tournament? Let’s GO!
Whai Advanced Academy Trials (U18)
📅 Monday 5 & 12 May
🕓 4:00PM – 5:30PM
👀 Coach TBC
Whai WGN Girls Trials (U16)
📅 Tuesday 6 & 13 May
🕓 4:00PM – 5:30PM
👩🏀 Coach: Sophie Rogers
Whai WGN Boys Trials (U16)
📅 Tuesday 6 & 13 May
🕠 5:30PM – 7:00PM
👨🏀 Coach: Maka Daysh
💸 Deposit: $160 (due 23 May)
💰 Balance: $95 (due late Sept/early Oct)
‼️ IMPORTANT: To be eligible, players MUST commit to attending their Whai Advanced Academy or Who’s Got Next? programme in Terms 3 & 4.
REGISTER BY E-MAILING NICKY YOUR NAME & NUMBER TO: office@whai.community
Spots are limited — bring the energy and bring the hustle!
Whai Advanced Academy Trials
Term 2 2025
Trial Information
🏀 Whai Advanced Academy – Term 2, 2025
The Whai Advanced Academy is built for committed players in:
Years 11 to 13
Post-graduate athletes
This programme offers high-level training and is a key stepping stone into the Whai Performance Academy.
Why Trial to join?
Designed in response to high demand for our Performance Academy (previously called the Elite Academy)
Coached by the same expert staff who lead our top-tier Performance programme
Consistent weekly sessions throughout the term
Focused on developing:
Smart decision-making
Strong basketball IQ
Advanced offensive and defensive concepts
Systems aligned with Whai NBL, Tauihi, and NZ National Teams
📝 Trials Information
Cost: Free
Dates: Monday 28 April & Monday 5 May
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Whai HQ, 105 Birch Avenue, Judea, Tauranga
Led by: Tane Bennett (Whai Tauihi Head Coach)
Programme Information
✅ If Selected for the Whai Advanced Academy – Term 2, 2025
Congratulations! If your child is selected to join the Whai Advanced Academy, here are the key programme details:
Programme Overview:
Cost: $145.00
Start Date: Monday 28 April 2025
End Date: Monday 23 June 2025
Location: Whai HQ – 105 Birch Avenue, Judea, Tauranga
Sessions: Mondays, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Coaching Team:
Lead Coach: Tane Bennett (Tauihi Head Coach)
Support Coach: Matt Lacey (Whai NBL Head Coach)
Whai Academy Tauranga
Emails will sent with link to current members for registration
Make sure you look out for your email if you are a current member.
Unsure? Contact matt@whai.community
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