Weston Creek Woden Dodgers Basketball Club

Development and Higher Age Development Players

All athletes are allocated to a core team each season and train and play with that core team. Development and Higher Age Players are also allocated to a development team. This team is typically 1 division higher than their core team or the age group above and one division lower in that higher age group. This opportunity is offered to players keen to train more than once a week with the opportunity to play with the Development team when a fill in is needed. Development and Higher Age players commit to training with both teams for the entire season and making themselves available as a fill in for their development team.

There is no cost involved in this opportunity and athletes should let their Age Group Coordinator know early in the season if they would like to be considered for a development player position. The selection criteria for this opportunity is:

High level of motivation to improve their basketball skills and understandings
Ability to commit to attending 2 trainings each week and being available to play a second game if needed.

Train On

Train On opportunities are offered to athletes keen to train more than once a week. Athletes may train with a team in the same division or one division or age group higher. There is no cost involved in this opportunity and athletes should let their Age Group Coordinator know if they would like to be considered for a Train On player position.

The Dodgers Development Programs are paused during Term 3 each year to allow Volunteers time to facilitate Summer Trials, the Club Winter Awards event and the clubs AGM. Development Programs will resume in Term 4.

Elite Individual Skills Training -

Skills specific training has a small group focus that allows athletes to develop skills self identified by athletes in the Dodgers Player Development Scope and Sequence. There are a number of coaches involved in these sessions which run for 1 hour on Saturday mornings or Mondays evenings. These sessions will suit all athletes and the athletes specific skill development priorities are the focus. Other opportunities as a part of this program are also offered as they become available, for example refereeing and coaching courses and leadership or nutrition education. Athletes register at the beginning of the school term and fees vary depending on the activities being offered. Registration can be accessed here, on Facebook and through club emails.

Running in Terms 1 and 2 of 2026

Elite Game Development Program

The Elite Game Development Program runs each school term on Sunday evenings at Evelyn Scott School is led by Coach Anthony Hunia. This is a high intensity training session that focuses on growth mindset and the development of the whole athlete. On court training is intense and players should arrive at training ready to run, work hard, be accountable and reap the rewards. Feedback is provided regularly throughout training sessions and players are encouraged to consider feedback carefully to inform changes that will support their development. A solid work ethic is a must and a strong desire to improve. Other opportunities as a part of this program are also offered as they become available, for example refereeing and coaching courses and leadership or nutrition education. Athletes register at the beginning of the school term and fees vary depending on the activities being offered. Registration can be accessed here, on Facebook and through club emails.

Running in Terms 1 and 2 of 2026

Eltham Dandenong Development Programs

Term 4 is a celebration of Dodgers growth and development as we support our athletes to prepare and play in the Eltham Dandenong Junior Basketball Tournament!

Eltham Dandenong Junior Basketball Tournament 2026

Click on the Age Groups below to register!

BACT Development Programs

BACT presents a variety of Development Programs that caters to the broad needs of our community. Programs range from elite representative programs for talented players and Indigenous athletes to programs designed to meet the needs of female athletes and athletes with additional needs. Dodgers sponsors a small number of players to engage with these programs based on the needs of our community and the balance of our Basketball Access Fund, the club funding allocated to player sponsorship. We encourage all athletes to engage with these opportunities if they are wanting to further their engagement with basketball.