The MUBA is a tiered program pacing athletes against their own abilities with the guidance and knowledge of world class coaching staff both on and off the court. There is an extensive selection criteria and selection camps as an entry point with academy offers to successful athletes as a result.
The MUBA incorporates the guidance of the Melbourne United coaches and high performance staff.
The MUBA provides young Victorian basketball players, both male and female aged from under 12 to 18, an introduction into world class training methods for basketball skill development and individual physical preparation.
Athletes will be immersed in a program created to develop basketball skills, strength and conditioning, speed and agility, as well as health and well-being.
Talent Identification is the process for identifying and evaluating the capacity of athletes who are considered to have the skill, physical attributes and work ethic to advance to the MUBA Training Program.
Our MUBA talent identification camps are led by Melbourne United staff and top coaches from Victoria who are sanctioned by Melbourne United.
At Talent ID Camps and events, athletes will be put through their paces, participate in a series of basketball skills and drills to show our MUBA Talent ID scouts what they've got!
At January’s Talent ID camp, you will have the opportunity to win a full-year academy scholarship for 2022.
Under 12s-Under 14s
Date: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Melbourne Sports Centres
$125 per athlete
Under 16s-Under 18s
Date: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Melbourne Sports Centres
$125 per athlete
The MUBA Development Program aims to build the skills and elite training habits of young athletes, while working as a pipeline to the next level of the Academy program, The MUBA Training Program.
Development Athletes will have access to an elite program that is catered to their level of skill. This program is open to all athletes aged from under 12 to under 18.
MUBA Development Program:
1 hour for 8 weeks during Term 2 2022 (6am-7am Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays)
Wantirna South, Balwyn North or Albert Park
$240 per athlete
Ready for the next level in basketball training? The MUBA Training Program provides identified athletes with an elite skills based training program, combined with the focus on developing professional-level training habits. This program is by invitation only via the Talent ID camps.
Upcoming MUBA Training Program:
Under 12s-Under 14s
1 hour for 8 weeks during Term 3 2022 (6am-7am)
Wantirna South, Boroondara, Albert Park, Essendon
$480 per athlete.
Next round of Talent ID session coming soon.
Further to the regular Talent ID and Development and Training Programs the MUBA offers additional School Holiday events.
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
