Rhino Hoops
Small-group basketball training
Four to six athletes per coach. Built for beginners, and for players who already have a base but need their technique corrected.
- Coaching ratio:
- 4–6 athletes per coach
- Ages:
- 7–18
Programs
Training programs
Three programs, for three different goals.
Rhino Sports Performance
Professional strength and conditioning
A conditioning program built on current sports science and tailored to each athlete. For players who want more strength and speed, and fewer injuries.
- Coaching ratio:
- Individualised after a physical assessment
- Ages:
- 13 and up
Elite Hoopers Development
Complete basketball development
A two-year program combining skills, conditioning and tactical thinking. It opens routes to training camps in the Philippines and the USA, and to teams from club level up to the VBA.
- Coaching ratio:
- Grouped by level, with individual work as needed
- Ages:
- 12–18
Pathway
The development pathway
Where your child is now, and what comes next. Four levels, from first touch to international play.
1Rookie7–10 First touch. Getting used to the ball, the court, and playing alongside other people.
- Holding and dribbling in place with both hands
- Two-handed chest pass over short distances
- Basic defensive stance and lateral movement
2Starter10–13 Fundamentals locked in. The athlete owns the basics at real speed.
- Dribbling on the move, changing hands and direction
- Mid-range shooting with repeatable form
- Lay-ups on both sides with both hands
3All-Star13–16 Real competition. The athlete starts playing within a system and holding up under game pressure.
- Running offence within a system and reading the defence
- Zone defence and defensive transition
- Fast decisions in pick-and-roll situations
4Elite16–18 Selection and international opportunity. Preparing to compete at the highest level available.
- Specialising by playing position
- Conditioning and recovery at competitive-athlete standard
- Film study and game analysis