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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.

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 – returning in Term 3 after NBL season)

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