Teyahna Bond
Junior Association
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State
Performance Program
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Developing & preparing young athletes to represent Queensland
The State Performance Program (SPP) involves the systematic and progressive identification, selection and development of athletes in Under 16 and Under 18 age groups, through to Under 20s, with the aim of preparing players to represent Queensland at the Australian Junior Championships (AJCs) across those age groups.
The program operates in two separate regions – north and south Queensland – to enable players to access specialized and dedicated individual and team resources, regardless of the athlete’s location in the state.
Athletes who meet the state selection policy criteria nominate & trial for selection through the OwnUrGoal platform and are assessed against state & national performance criteria before engaging in a dedicated training program ultimately leading to selection in the Queensland State team and experience at the Australian National level.
Program objectives
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Identification
Identify elite althetes at Regional & State Championships, SPP trials and through the FDP
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Development
Transition ‘potential’ into ‘talent’ by developing and reinforcing positive training habits & providing technical and tactical instruction
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Guided Training
Increase training contact time with expert coaches under the direction of State Performance Manager
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Education
Educate athletes about how to optimise physical and mental performance in the elite environment.
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Prepare
Effectively prepare athletes individually and as a state team for National Championships
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Support coaches
Provide effective performance and coaching support for State Team coaches
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Prioritise
Prioritise and Improve the preparation and development of lower-age players
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Regional support
Provide regional support for identified talented SPP coaches and athletes through a remote management plan
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Joining the program
Identified athletes work on technical, tactical, physical, mental skills and concepts in a dedicated SPP by age program designed to improve both understanding and performance by each athlete within a team context for the duration of the SPP in their regional hubs.
Program selection
Selection process
Each athletes performance history within FDP & SPP and at trials is recorded to assist assessment and ongoing selection as part of the selection process. SPP athletes are offered feedback on their development at the end of each cycle.
Final state team
Selected athletes (a final 10) compete at national championship tournaments in their relevant age groups.
The final state team of 10 for the Australian Junior Championships is selected by an independent chaired panel familiar with the National standard after a selection camp and SPP training and viewing Regional and State championship games.
Selection criteria
Exceptional athlete
Displays physical attributes of an elite basketball player with a demonstrated high level of sustained performance
Skill level
Demonstrated skill level and competency under competitive play.
Game sense
Assessed competency at game standard level being able to adapt and perform at higher national level.
Athletic development
Including speed, power, endurance and an attitude or desire to become a player at the highest possible level
Coachability
Demonstrated acceptable and applied behaviour, potential to be socially compatible sense of “team ethic” within a group.
Eligibility
A full outline of eligibility criteria is available in the selection policy.
In order to be eligible for SPP trials athletes must be registered members of an association affiliated to Basketball Queensland. Athletes must be born within the respective age range for the program and have played in the most recent top two division of Junior Representative competitions or State Championships.
Athletes are sent direct communications about SPP trial dates, times and locations.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get into SPP?
How does the SPP and the QLD State Teams relate?
What programs are available for athletes in U14 or U12?
Need a bit more information?
Want to learn more about the State Performance Program? Get in contact with our BQ State Performance Manager, Luke McGuire via luke.mcguire@basketballqld.net.au.
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