Our 1.5-hour sessions are built around developing smart, team-oriented basketball. Players can expect a fast-paced environment that blends skill development with real game situations, ensuring everything we do translates directly to competition. From the warm-up through to live play, the focus is on decision-making, communication, and understanding how to play effectively within a team.

 

A large portion of each session is dedicated to basketball IQ and team concepts—teaching players how to read the game, maintain proper spacing, make the right decisions under pressure, and defend as a unit. Small-sided games and controlled scrimmages give players plenty of opportunities to apply these ideas in competitive settings, with coaching feedback to reinforce learning.

 

Overall, sessions are highly engaging and purposeful, with minimal downtime and maximum involvement. Players are expected to bring energy, communicate consistently, and embrace a team-first mindset while learning to think the game at a higher level.

A Skills Session is a high-intensity, small-group training environment designed to accelerate individual player development. These sessions focus on refining core basketball fundamentals while also building advanced game-specific skills tailored to each athlete’s position, strengths, and development goals.

Led by Coach Percy, each session is capped at a maximum of 8 players to ensure every athlete receives detailed instruction, real-time feedback, and meaningful repetitions. This small-group structure allows for a more personalized coaching experience that is difficult to achieve in larger team settings.

 

Sessions typically emphasize:

• Ball handling under pressure

• Shooting mechanics and shot creation

• Footwork and finishing at the rim

• Decision-making and basketball IQ

• Position-specific skill development

 

These sessions are designed for boys and girls aged 10–17 who already possess a strong foundation in basketball. Due to the advanced pace, intensity, and complexity of drills, participants are expected to have prior playing experience and a solid grasp of fundamental skills.

 

Skills Sessions are ideal for players who are serious about improving their game, preparing for representative or elite competition, or looking to gain a competitive edge during the season.

Come with your best attitude!

 

Be in your appropriate sports attire. Bring your water bottle, ball, towel, and a lot of eagerness to learn, have fun and make new friends.

Be at Dural Recreation Centre ready to train or play at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session.

2026 Term 3 training costs $275 for 8 weeks (2 Aug to 20 Sep) for 1.5 hour sessions. If you wish to attend casually, you can book the session everytime you wish to join.

 

Skills session costs $400 for the Term. If booking weekly, this costs $60 per session.

 

Training dates included:

1. 2 Aug
2. 9 Aug
3. 16 Aug
4. 23 Aug
5. 30 Aug
6. 6 Sep
7. 13 Sep
8. 20 Sep

 

The training fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable so please review the dates and ensure you are happy to continue even if you will be missing some sessions. There are no make-up sessions.

 

Please note that payments made via credit or debit card may incur additional processing fees charged by the payment provider. These fees are applied by the merchant’s payment processor and are the responsibility of the payee.

If you wish to use your Active Kids Voucher for any of the activities, send us an email at info@maharlikasports.com with the copy of the voucher and we will send you the instructions on how to pay the difference.