The Melbourne United Basketball Academy aims to provide a pathway for athletes to reach their potential, starting from under 12s all the way up to 20. Led by United’s coaching staff, MUBA athletes will learn to play out the concepts that have won Melbourne a pair of championships and helped develop players into elite NBA and NBL talents.
Athletes will learn the fundamentals of basketballing a safe and competitive environment. We will focus on ball handling, passing, layup finishing, shooting tech, individual offence and defence, decision-making. We will also introduce the players to small-sided games where the players will learn the concepts that our NBL team use.
Made up of the Development Program and Performance Program, as well as new Small Group Training Programs, MUBA has the perfect collection of resources and options for anyone looking to take their play to the next level.
MUBA athletes will get the opportunity to showcase the skills they’ve improved on the court during Academy Play Days, where athletes will team up for a day full of competition.
Academy athletes will receive club benefits including game day experiences, discounted tickets and access to inner sanctum events.
8 - 11 years
(Under 10 to top age 12)
12 - 19 years
(Bottom age 14 to top age 20)
Invitation Only
12 - 19 years
(Bottom age 14 to top age 20)
The Basketball Academy Talent ID Camp provides the opportunity for coaches to best identify young athletes who can best thrive within either the Development or Performance Program.
After being taken through Melbourne United’s offensive and defensive concepts, coaches will look for those with the ability to listen, are coachable and show a want to improve their game.
If you have missed the latest Talent ID session, please contact us at academy@melbourneutd.com.au to try out during the term.
Monday 13th January
Under 12's – Under 20's
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: Albert Park
Thursday 16th January
Under 12's – Under 20's
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: Glen Waverley
Friday 17th January
Under 12's – Under 20's
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: Parkville
The Development Program will feature boys and girls from bottom age under 12s to 20 years old, working in groups on skill development.
With a major focus on helping athletes improve and level up their games while playing the United way, players will have the opportunity to progress from the Development Program into the Performance Program.
Under 12's - Under 20's
1-hour sessions for 8 weeks
$360 for the term
Hubs include:
(Days dependent on location)
We offer the opportunity to current development athletes to participate in a play-day during the school holidays.
Made up of athletes selected from the MUBA Talent ID Camps, as well as those elevated from the Development Program, the Performance Program will aim to develop boys and girls aged 12-20 as it mirrors United’s NBL program.
Using Melbourne’s terminology and style of play, athletes will be able to watch MU on the court and see exactly how and why they run the system they do.
Under 12's - Under 20's
1-hour sessions for 8 weeks
$480 for the term
Hubs include:
(Days dependent on location)
We offer the opportunity to current performance athletes to participate in a combine during the school holidays.
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Available to all Performance and Development Program athletes, groups of no less than four can come together for tailored training sessions. These sessions will allow players and coaches to work in tandem to develop and improve on specific aspects of their game.
Development Program
Register via your desired hub
Performance Program
Contact MUBA team for access
Open to Performance Program athletes, the MUBA Combine will see boys and girls be taken through specific basketball combine testing, similar to that of the NBA Draft combine, before teaming up for a round robin tournament where they’ll be coached by Melbourne United’s Dean Vickerman, Jacob Chance, Rhys Carter and David Barlow. Development Program athletes will also get the opportunity to hit the court together in their own round robin.
Further to the regular Talent ID Camp and Development and Performance Programs, MUBA offers additional School Holiday camps.
Want to find out more about our MUBA programs or receive information about our upcoming events?
By completing the Melbourne United Sports & Business Program, you will have the opportunity for direct articulation* into a range of courses with one of SEDA’s tertiary partners or transition into the workforce. You will be equipped with the knowledge and attributes for a successful future. (*Subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
Match day assistance at Melbourne United home games
Coaching and officiating at Melbourne United basketball clinics
Gain access to Melbourne United players and coaches
Connect with Melbourne United staff in roles such as management, marketing, administration and events
Gain an understanding of what it’s like to work across different roles in the sport industry
Gain pathways to higher education across multiple undergraduate degrees including Exercise Science and Business