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Basketball Academy

Woodville High School Basketball Academy is the only public school in the state with an exclusive partnership with the NBL club Adelaide 36ers, as a High Performance Basketball School. This provides students with specialist coaching, strength/conditioning, coaching workshops, gameday experiences, player visits, clinics and work experience opportunities, as well as access to the NBL club’s resources.

Adelaide 36ers Partnership

Woodville High School Basketball Academy has an exclusive partnership with the Adelaide 36ers

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.

“…Coach Vivian was fantastic to work with both at state and club level. His ability to connect with his playing group and get the best out of them is second to none…”

– Dean Nyberg, current West Adelaide Bearcats Men’s’ NBL1 Head Coach, 2-time Champion & 7-time SA Metro Mens’ Head Coach

Academy Overview

The Academy aims to provide student-athletes an appropriate Basketball and academic pathway with a total of 210 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 technique analysis, personal skill development, fitness/training programs, nutrition, coaching/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.

Our Academy Values and Standards

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 measured across 3 key areas. 

Behaviour
Student-athletes must show respect to all staff, peers, and school property, exhibit selfless behaviour, and adhere to basic school rules and expectations. They should positively model school values, avoid receiving referrals, suspensions, or questioning by teachers.

Academic
Student-athletes must demonstrate a positive attitude in all subjects, be punctual to all lessons (except in extreme circumstances), maintain a satisfactory work ethic, and complete all assignments by the given deadlines.

Practical
Student-athletes must demonstrate above satisfactory performance on/off the court, attend all lessons punctually, participate in practical activities at the expected standard, fully comply with staff, lead by example, and show a positive attitude.

Our Basketball Academy Directors

Ryan Vivian

Basketball Academy Director

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Daniel Wilksch

Basketball Academy Assistant Director

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​“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

Apply now for 2026

Registrations for the 2026 Woodville High School Basketball Academy (Year 7-12) are now open.

Click here to register

Middle Years

At Woodville High School, the Middle Years represent an exciting stage of growth and opportunity for students in Years 7 to 9. Our supportive learning community is focused on nurturing every student’s potential while fostering a strong sense of belonging and personal development.

Senior Years

The journey from Year 10 to 12 is an exciting one for every young person and we feel very honoured to be part of it with you. We believe that the journey should be one that is enriching, inspiring and where every senior school student will cultivate the capabilities, skills and dispositions that will enable them to thrive as they navigate an ever-changing world.

Special Interest Music

Woodville High School is a designated Special Interest Music Centre. The Music Centre offers a wide range of specialist music courses to cater for the varied needs of its student population.