Yes. Senior athletes train immediately after the junior sessions — 7:30 am – 8:30 am at the same venues. The Senior Squad is designed specifically for players navigating higher-level pathways such as college, Big V, NBL1, or professional opportunities.

The program maintains the same AUBD training standard but with age-appropriate intensity, mentorship, and performance focus. Seniors may also join select school holiday sessions and international tours, offering valuable experience and exposure. While domestic competitions and uniforms aren’t included, senior athletes benefit from a closer, more personalised level of coaching and guidance to support their next stage of development.

The AUBD Squad is designed for motivated athletes who want to train at an elite standard. We work with players of all ages who are ready to be challenged, learn, and compete at a higher level. The program suits athletes who are serious about improving their skills, building strong habits, and developing the mindset needed to perform under pressure.

The AUBD Squad currently operates out of two key venues — Waverley Basketball Stadium and the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC). These venues provide the professional facilities and space required for our high-intensity sessions. Concentrating our training at these locations ensures a consistent, high-performance environment and allows our coaching team to maintain the elite AUBD training standard every athlete experiences.

There is no maximum on how many sessions members can attend, but there is a minimum requirement of 4–6 sessions per calendar month. Most athletes train at either MSAC or Waverley, while some choose to attend sessions at both venues for additional development.

School Holiday Squad sessions are included at no additional cost, providing a great opportunity for players to make up any missed sessions and continue building momentum during the break.

No. Players are grouped at the discretion of our coaching team, based on skill level, ability, and training focus rather than age. Groupings may change from session to session depending on the athletes who attend, allowing coaches to create the most effective and competitive training environment for everyone.

All new athletes begin with a free trial session. This helps our coaches assess if the athlete is suited to the program, and equally, if the program is suited to them.

We don’t expect perfection. Most players enter with areas to develop, as the skills we teach go beyond what’s typically covered in standard Australian training. What matters most is mindset. Athletes must be coachable, resilient, and ready to handle the intensity of one of the country’s most demanding development environments.

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