SYDNEY . BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

TAKE YOUR GAME FROM THE STREET TO THE LEAGUE

Street to the League is for players ready to go to the next level, ready to do what it takes to achieve their aims and learn from trainers with extensive coaching and playing backgrounds.

STTL Principles

The standards we build every session around

01

Do the Basics Really Well

Footwork, ball handling, and shot mechanics done properly, every time — the fundamentals that everything else is built on.

02

Control the Controllables

Effort, attitude, and preparation. The things a player can own regardless of the scoreboard or who's on the other team.

03

Every Play Matters

No possession is thrown away. That habit is what separates a squad player from someone just running the plays.

Where and when to train

Term 4 Skill Session

Day Location Time Suitable for
Monday Bernie Mullane Outdoor 4:00pm – 5:30pm 12–14 year old boys Book Now
Sunday Brickpit 2:00pm – 3:00pm Rep and school players, or players looking to play at that level next season Book Now
HEAD COACH

Sam Palmer

8 years of rep coaching experience, including 3 years as a Youth League head coach. Basketball NSW Association Level 2 certified. Currently Head Men's Coach at Macquarie University and Head Coach of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Spiders Under-22 Waratah Youth League squad.

  • Basketball NSW Association Coach Level 2
  • Head Men's Coach, Macquarie University — 2025 UniSport Nationals Silver Medal
  • Head Coach, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Spiders U22 Waratah Youth League — 2025 Youth League Div 2 Runner-Up
  • Hornsby Spiders Senior Coach of the Year, 2025
Get in touch

Let's talk about your player

Skill sessions run across the Hills, Hornsby, and Ryde areas, with individual sessions available at any of these locations. Send through your questions and I'll get back to you directly.

Service Areas The Hills, Hornsby & Ryde