LOCAL YOUNGSTERS EXCELLING ABROAD AS THEY CHASE THEIR BASKETBALL DREAMS
By BACT Media Unit – 25 July 2024
For many young Canberrans, deciding what they want to do after Year 12 is a major decision that could lead to study, employment, travel or just the opportunity to “catch one’s breath” after spending the majority of their young years in a classroom.
For some, it is the first step in a completely different country as they chase their sporting dreams.
Each year a large number of our local youngsters make the journey to North America, to take up college opportunities and expand their on-court development.
As the ACT plunges into winter, many of our college stars are back in Canberra to catch up with family and friends, while on Summer break. Basketball ACT caught up with several of them, to see how College life is preparing them for the future – on and off court.
First up we chat to Hayley McDonald and Maddy Wheatley…
If you are a female player in the U16’s to U20’s age groups, and are keen to find out more about what it takes to be a US College athlete, register for Complete Athlete Pathways US College Pathway Holiday Camp on Friday 11 October 2024 at Belconnen Basketball Stadium.
Delivered by Lizzy Tonks (COE, NBL1, WNBL and California State University), Phil Brown (Coach – University of Oregon, AIS) and Emilee Whittle-Harmon (NBL1, WNBL, Europe and Ohio State University), you will experience a “Day in the Life” of a college athlete – from morning workouts, to skill development, game strategy discussions, team practices and an information session – participants will gain first-hand experience of what it takes to train and excel at the collegiate level.
You can find out further details, including costs and registration information, by clicking on the below button:
Complete Athlete Pathways – US College Pathway Camp