BASKETBALL PROGRAM

​INTRODUCTION

Woodville High School Basketball Program was first established in 2016. Basketball plays an integral role in impacting and developing students as individuals and caters for success on and off the court. Woodville High School offers the Basketball program to install self belief among its students in a positive and safe learning 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 competing in 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.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Basketball program is conducted by our program director, Ryan Vivian, in partnership with district clubs, communities and state sporting organisations. The program 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 2022 the program is offered to years 7-11, with a pathway to senior Physical Education and Sport & Recreation.

2021 Open Girls Knockout Basketball Team Finalists (Coached by Ryan Vivian).

AIM

The program 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: data, game-sense, individual and technique analysis, personal and skill development, fitness and nutrition needs, 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 in giving back to the community.

Year 8/9 students coached by Year 10 Basketball student as part of their assessment at the Western Zone Junior Basketball Carnival in 2021

SPECIALIST BASKETBALL PROGRAM 2023

​Registration of interest for Year 7 students in 2023 is now closed. Applications for 2024 will be advised soon.

PROBATION & STANDARDS OF THE PROGRAM

Here at Woodville High School, we hold our Basketball Program 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 Program may result at the discretion of the Program Director.

PROGRAM 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.

2022:
Outstanding Talent - Frances 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 Program. This is suggested to assist with school expenses, such as program and uniform fees.

Criteria for selection includes the following:
·       Currently enrolled in the Basketball Program and will continue in the scholarship year (2023)
·       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 Program since 2021.

​IDM SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS:
2021: Frances Fielke
2022: Benji Matheson
​2023: TBD.

BASKETBALL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

RYAN VIVIAN
E: ryan.vivian256@schools.sa.edu.au
Current u20 State Mens' Head Coach (3-time)
9 x years Basketball SA High Performance Coaching Experience
9 x years District Division 1 Coaching Experience
8 x years High School Basketball Coaching Experience
1 x Basketball Australia Development Camp Coach 
NCAS Level 2 Basketball Coaching Accreditation
SA Elite 'Coach Development Program' Graduate
2017 USA Tour Basketball SA High Performance Mens' Head Coach

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, current Adelaide 36ers player, Former Division 1 NCAA player (St Mary’s University) & Basketball Centre of Excellence AIS graduate.​

“Coach Vivian helped me battle through adversity throughout my junior career, he was constantly giving me feedback and advice for basketball and all aspects of life. Along with being a great coach, Ryan was a great friend and mentor throughout my whole basketball career.” - Owen Hulland, Adelaide 36ers Development Player, South Adelaide Panthers NBL, Division 1 NCAA player (University of Hawaii) & Basketball Centre of Excellence AIS graduate

“Coach Vivian was a huge part of my development as a young lad, terrific man to be around with lots of knowledge. He made a significant positive impact on my basketball life as a junior and is in many of my best memories of basketball SA” - Uche Dibiamaka, current Division 1 NCAA player (University of UTRGV)

“Coach Vivian developed my skills as a young man and was a key stepping stone into where I have become today" - Lachlan Olbrich, Adelaide 36ers Development Player, Southern Tigers NBL1, 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, 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

SCHOOL REPRESENTATION:

Since 2019.
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
• Frances Fielke - SA Metro Girls U14 Adelaide Invitational Challenge, St Clair, SA
• Joshua Kelly - SA Metro Boys U16 Australian Championships, Warwick, WA
• Frances 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
• Frances 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

2022 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.