BASKETBALL ACADEMY

Adelaide 36ers x Woodville High School Partnership
As of 1st of May 2023 our partnership with the Adelaide 36ers Basketball Academy was officially announced as one of four exclusive schools alongside Rostrevor College, Sacred Heart College and Pulteney Grammar (not pictured).​

 Students will receive regular hours of specialist coaching by Adelaide 36ers Coaching staff and have access to both the content created by the Academy teachers and resources provided by the Adelaide 36ers. The Academy allows students access to leadership speaking events, game day experiences and coaching workshops. The partnership also includes Adelaide 36ers player visits, school clinics and work experience opportunities for Academy students.

Adelaide 36ers High Performance session run November 20th 2023, using our facility at St Clair Rec Centre

​INTRODUCTION

Woodville High School offers the Basketball Academy to install self belief among its students in a positive and safe learning team environment. Students receive elite coaching and assistance in allowing for students to achieve their personal goals, such as gaining selection in a State and/or Australian team. The program is currently in the process of preparation for State and National School Championships. Ultimately, the program allows an effective pathway for students through their high school journey, making them readily available for employment opportunities and tertiary study post school.

2026 BASKETBALL ACADEMY

Registrations for the 2026 Woodville High School Basketball Academy (years 7 & 8-12) are now open

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school or email
​[email protected]

ACADEMY OVERVIEW

The Basketball Academy is conducted by our Director, Ryan Vivian, in partnership with district clubs, communities and state sporting organisations. The Academy outlines student-athlete development, with a primary focus on Basketball, along with strength and conditioning. It includes individual and technique analysis, skill development, nutrition needs and overall personal development. Practical lessons are based in the state of the art venue in St Clair Recreation Centre. As of 2024 the Academy is offered to years 7-12.

2021 Open Girls Knockout Basketball Team Statewide Finalists

AIM

The Academy aims to provide student-athletes an appropriate Basketball and academic pathway with a total of 205 minutes per week each year to assist throughout their high school journey. 

Content such as practical and theory focuses include: player data, game-sense principles, individual and technique analysis, personal and skill development, fitness/training programs, nutrition, coaching and umpiring accreditation and self reflection.

We provide students the opportunity to work heavily with their peers (from all years), demonstrating good student-athlete habits through effective role modelling and rewarding experiences in giving back to the community.

2022 Year 8 Boys Knockout Basketball Team Statewide Finalists

​PROBATION & STANDARDS OF THE ACADEMY

Here at Woodville High School, we hold our Basketball Academy students to high standards of results and performances across all subject areas ensuring that all of our student-athletes meet appropriate expectations.
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​These are measured across 3 key areas: 
Academic
Behaviour
Practical

​Academic: student-athletes need to demonstrate a positive attitude in all subjects, punctuality to all lessons (given extreme circumstance), satisfactory work ethic and to meet and complete all work by the given deadline.
Behaviour: student-athletes need to demonstrate respect to all staff, peers and school property, as well as display selfless behaviours. Students must make every attempt to follow basic school rules and expectations, including positive role modelling and upholding the school values to a high standard. Our students are to not be receiving any of the following: referrals, internal and/or external suspensions nor have to be questioned by the teacher.
Practical: student-athletes need to demonstrate above satisfactory ability for performance and improvements on and off the court. Students must meet the expectations for attendance to all lessons and in being on time, participation in all practical activities at the standard expected, 100% compliance of staff, leadership in setting the standards (and in positive role modelling) and show a positive attitude, as well as willingness to improve.
*Removal from the Basketball Academy may result at the discretion of the Program Director.

ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS

2021:
Outstanding Talent - Joshua Kelly
Rising Star - Grace Lambert
Best Female Team Player - Bella-Grace Marshall
Best Male Team Player - Kenny Hoang
Aspiring Leader - Grace Grierson
*Most Improved Player 'John Vivian'  - David Mabonge
*Top of Subject "Stephen Kellis"  - Exequiel Del Mundo
*Awards were sponsored by specific party.

2023:
Outstanding Talent - Benji Matheson
Rising Star - Lilah Nikoloff
Rising Star - Luke Hunton
Best Female Team Player - Reane Francisco
Best Male Team Player - Patrick Lambert
Aspiring Leader - Bradey Woolford
Hardest Worker 'Muggsy Bogues' - Jade Sedgwick
*Most Improved Female Player 'John Vivian' - Sommer Hallam-Woodcock
*Most Improved Male Player 'John Vivian' - Mohamed Kamara
*Top of Subject 'Stephen Kellis' - Frankie Fielke

2022:
Outstanding Talent - Frankie Fielke
Rising Star - Harry Clay
Best Female Team Player - Bre Coombe
Best Male Team Player - Rafa Mesa
Aspiring Leader - Eoin Grierson
Hardest Worker 'Muggsy Bogues' - Zack Lloyd
*Most Improved Female Player 'John Vivian' - Siarrah Sinclair
*Most Improved Male Player 'John Vivian' - Zadok Cousins
*Top of Subject 'Stephen Kellis' - David Mabonge

IDM SCHOLARSHIP

'IDM Sports' offer a $200 Scholarship for one student who best persists with the school values associated with the Woodville High School Basketball Academy. This is suggested to assist with school expenses, such as Academy and uniform fees.

Criteria for selection includes the following:
·       Currently enrolled in the Basketball Academy and will continue in the scholarship year (2025)
·       Evidence of a high level of participation and contribution within Basketball
·       Evidence of a high level of performance and commitment to Basketball
·       Participation in School Co-Curricular activities
·       A positive role model for others in their approach to learning, school rules and behaviour
·       Demonstrate academic effort and achievement

IDM Sports have an ongoing Partnership with Woodville High Basketball Academy since 2021.

​IDM SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS:
2021: Frankie Fielke
2022: Benji Matheson
​2023: Jordan Halls
​2024: TBD.

BASKETBALL ACADEMY DIRECTOR(S)

DIRECTOR
​RYAN VIVIAN
E: [email protected]
2023 & 2024 School Sport SA 16U Boys Head Coach
U20 State Mens' Head Coach (3-time)
2023 Basketball Australia Emerging Coach
​2023 Adelaide 36ers Academy Program Coach
10 years Basketball SA High Performance Coaching Experience
10 years District Division 1 Head Coach
11 years High School Basketball Head Coach
Basketball Australia Development Camp Coach 
NCAS Level 2 Basketball Coaching Accreditation
SA Elite 'Coach Development Program' Graduate
Basketball SA High Performance USA Tour Mens' Head Coach

ASSISTANT
​DANIEL WILKSCH
E: [email protected]
NCAS Level 1 Basketball Coaching Accreditation
Division 1 District Playing Experience
Specialist Basketball Program student
Bachelor of Education
2 years District Division 1 Coaching Experience

TESTIMONIALS

​“Coach Vivian had a major influence on how I approach the game of basketball. Always having fun and down to earth but knows when to put the work in too. Love everything he is about!” - Alexander Mudronja, 2023 Illawarra Hawks player, Former Division 1 NCAA player (St Mary’s University) & Basketball Centre of Excellence AIS graduate.​

“Coach Vivian developed my skills as a young man and was a key stepping stone into where I have become today" - Lachlan Olbrich, Illawarra Hawks NBL Player, West Adelaide Bearcats NBL1 Finals MVP, Basketball Centre of Excellence AIS graduate, current Division 1 NCAA Player (UC Riverside)

"Coach Vivian was one of my U16 State Men Basketball coaches in 2017 and 2018. He encouraged and pushed me to always strive to do my best and helped me grow as both a player and a person. I am grateful to have had Coach Vivian coach me during my junior years of basketball" - Keanu Rasmussen, 2023 Adelaide 36ers Development Player, former Division 1 NCAA player (California Baptist University), Sturt Sabres NBL1 & Basketball Centre of Excellence AIS graduate

“Coach Vivian was fantastic to work with both at state and club level. His ability to connect with his playing group & get the best out of them is second to none. “Viv” is equally adept at skill development and high level in game tactics. He is a great asset to any program he’s involved in.” - Dean Nyberg, current West Adelaide Bearcats Men’s’ NBL1 Head Coach, 2-time Champion & 7-time SA Metro Mens’ Head Coach

STATE/NATIONAL REPRESENTATION:

2019:
Joshua Kelly - U14 Boys BSA Emerging Athlete Development Program (EADP)
​2020:
Gian Abuyen - SA Metro Boys U16 East Coast Challenge, Manly, NSW
2021:
Joshua Kelly - SA Metro Boys U16 Adelaide Invitational Challenge, St Clair, SA
Grace Lambert - SA Metro Girls U15 Adelaide Invitational Challenge, St Clair, SA
Frankie Fielke - SA Metro Girls U14 Adelaide Invitational Challenge, St Clair, SA
Joshua Kelly - SA Metro Boys U16 Australian Championships, Warwick, WA
Frankie Fielke - U14 Girls BSA Emerging Athlete Development Program (EADP)​​
2022:
Joshua Kelly - SA Metro Boys U18 Adelaide Invitational Challenge, Lightsview, SA
Grace Lambert - SA Metro Girls U16 Adelaide Invitational Challenge, Lightsview, SA
Frankie Fielke - SA Metro Girls U15 Adelaide Invitational Challenge, Lightsview, SA
Joshua Kelly - SA Metro Boys U18 Australian Championships squad (Reserve), Ballarat, Victoria
2023:
Luke Hunton - SA Metro Boys U14 Southern Cross Challenge, Knox, VIC
Amanda Pittaway - SA Metro Girls U16 East Coast Challenge, Penrith, NSW
Riley Brine - SA Metro Boys U16 Australian Championships squad (Reserve), Warwick, WA
Joshua Brine - U13 Boys BSA Emerging Athlete Development Program (EADP)
2024:
Riley Brine - SA Metro Boys U16 East Coast Challenge, Penrith, NSW
Luke Hunton - SA Metro Boys U15 Southern Cross Challenge, Melbourne, VIC
Joshua Brine - SA Metro Boys U14 Southern Cross Challenge, Melbourne, VIC
Nate Borgas - SA Country Boys U14 Australian Junior Country Championships, Albury, NSW

2023 Community involvement: PEAQ Performance Centre, BasketballSA Coaching and Umpiring Course with Tony Casella & Phil Haines, Female Basketball Participation Strategy, Indigenous awareness in Sport (vs ABA), Joey Wright & Transition Sports Clinic, Coaching clinics within the community with Kilkenny Primary School & Junior Primary SAPSASA Basketball Carnival.