DNSP Overview

DEVELOPMENT NETWORK SQUAD PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Development Network Squad Program (DNSP) is a program to identify and select outstanding Basketball Athletes within regional South Australia, to develop their physical & mental skills, individual skills and team concepts which will aid them to compete successfully at National and International level. The program involves over 400 country based athletes & 40 Network coaches working on three levels Rookies Squad (Gold) 11-12 yo athletes, Junior Squad (Blue) 13-14 yo athletes, Senior Squad (Red) 15-17 yo athletes & Premier Squad-identified "Blue Chip" Senior Squad athletes, this is called Regional High Performance. DNSP offers professional coaching at a junior level, a direct access to National & State programs far easier than other competitions or instruction. It is a direct link with the very best from every Regional centre throughout the state.

DNSP is monitored by South Australian County Basketball Head Coach - Jason Bald who is required to make three visits (minimum) per year to each program providing both player & coach development & overall direction of the program. The program is run on a weekly basis for 90 minutes during the school terms, starting in February and finishing in November with 5-6 Regional sessions held in each zone area North #1, North #2, South & Central including an (All Country) squad camp for selected senior athletes to be held in September. The aim or set goal would be to complete 40 hours of team concepts and 40 hours of individual instruction for each player over this period with the prime objective being to develop, educate and improve. The selection criteria is identified talent in athletic ability (height, speed, quick hands, strength), attitude and desire to become a State or National team representative, potential to be socially compatible and display a sense of team ethic within a group, be highly receptive to coaching, with a strong desire to succeed.

The DNSP is not a state team program (and selection in the program does not guarantee you a position in a state team), or a representative program, it is an individualized program aimed at assisting committed athletes reach national and international level standard or progress to become key contributors to basketball within South Australia Country and beyond.

The South Australia Country Development Network Squads operate on a user pays system. These fees are designed to cover operating costs only - Payment for the program does not have to be immediate, instalments can be made or alternate arrangements can be negotiated individually regarding payment with the respective Squad or Network coach. The program aim is to identify individual Athletes strength’s and weaknesses and to build upon those strengths and minimize their weaknesses. To maximize player and team potential at a highly competitive level, continue to build a tradition and culture of excellence and success within the program. To achieve this, it is necessary to have the support and input of all parties (athlete, parent(s)/guardians(s), coaches and support staff.

Program Content - February-November

• Ball handling
• Passing
• Dribbling
• Shooting
• Rebounding
• Individual offence
• Individual defence
• Team Strategies
• Defensive Principles
• Physical Testing (4 per year)
• 5-6 DNSP Regional sessions per year
• 3 X shooting sessions per week (unsupervised), athlete to make 500 shots per week (Senior squad only, optional for Junior squad)

All Athletes will receive:

• Training Uniform (at own cost)
• Squad T-Shirt (at own cost)
• Professional coaching at individual, small group and squad training sessions • Individualized home training programs
• Exposure to national pathways including AIS, National & State coaches
• Strength and Conditioning program (Senior squad)
• Regular progress evaluation reports

 

The DNSP is a key component in the SA Country Basketball player identification and development strategy and is designed to enhance the skills of country athletes to allow them to play at their best.  Barossa Valley DNSP athletes are selected from try outs and then selected to attend the program on the basis of:

• Athletic ability (height, speed, dexterity, agility, strength)
• High level of physical and mental fitness
• Strong sense of teamwork
• Demonstrated positive attitude to training and playing, including receptiveness to coaching
• Ongoing commitment to weekly training sessions for the year
• Strong desire to become a State or National representative as attendance at state trials will be required

 

Requirements of these athletes within the Barossa DNSP::

Attend training every Monday evening. Players that play within the BVABA are required to be available and committed to play Settlers. Required play for Settlers at carnivals over District Teams Players must bring with them to each session towel, drink bottle and basketball (named) Notification to Coaches if a player is unable to make a training session Players must be consistent in improving skills to remain in the program

Ongoing failure to attend training (without reasonable explanation) continued inappropriate behaviour or failure to pay fees will result in exclusion from the program.

For all enquiries regarding the Barossa Valley DNSP program contact Regional Head Coach Ben MacCulloch on 0417 802 032 or benjamin.macculloch@cba.com.au