U10’S “Early edge” academy

Features of the ‘early edge’ academy

Fundamentals

Your child will learn all the important basic skills necessary to gain an early advantage over other kids their age.

engaging drills

The drills used will be fun and engaging so their love of the game grows along with the hunger to improve their skills.

Game play

The young athletes are put into competitive games in order to learn through playing the game.

Capacity for term 4 is only 16 Per session!! Don’t miss out on your chance to get your child into the best development program in the North!!

Meet the coach:

Daniel Poelsma

Daniel Poelsma is a current NBL1 player for the Keilor Thunder who has a highly impressive resume for just a 20 year old.

His Notable achievements include:

  • Big V YCM League MVP 2023

  • 4x Victorian state team representative (U16, U18, U20 x2)

  • career high 41 points against Bendigo in round 11 of the NBL1 season (awarded Player of the week)

Daniel also has an extensive amount of experience working with the next generation of players, coaching at numerous Pro precision camps and clinics over the past year and is very knowledgeable in the game and has a unique ability to connect with young players.

We can guarantee your child will love working and learning under Dan.

(Dan will be accompanied by other enthusiastic coaches)

academy details

Location:

Diamond Valley sports and fitness centre

Time:

  • Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:15pm-5pm

Price:

Depends on membership selected (See below)

Term 3 dates:

Term 4 starts Wednesday the 16th of October and will run until Thursday the 12th of December. (9 week term)

Age:

Ages 6-9 all welcome

Main skills covered:

  • Shooting

  • Ball handling

  • Footwork

  • Passing

  • Decision making

Session capacity:

Capacity for term 4 is 16 per session (Daniel will be assisted by other coaches)

Memberships

  • Price: $225 ($25 per session)

    1 session per week (must select a day to come to consistently)

  • Price: $360 ($20 per session)

    access to all 18 potential sessions for the term

Payment plans available for the Starter and Superstar packs