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NEXT GEN PROGRAM

People first. Growth always. Leadership with purpose.

APPLICATIONS OPEN IN AUGUST 2027
Next Gen

What you get

One place in the program is a full year of investment in you.

Player mentoring

Small-group mentoring with current and former elite players throughout the year.

EQ Minds education

Workshops on mental health, sleep, mindfulness, mindset, confidence and resilience.

Coaching accreditation

Complete nationally recognised Participation and Competition coaching accreditation.

Referee accreditation

Earn your referee accreditation, with support to finish the in-person assessment locally.

Personal branding

Explore your values, strengths and identity, and how to show up as yourself.

Careers in basketball

Discover the many roles and pathways across the game, from people living them.

Connection sessions

Regular sessions to get to know your peers and build friendships across the group.

Leadership Summit

A 3-day in-person finale — travel, accommodation and meals all covered.

Network & merch

A national network of peers and mentors, plus a She Hoops pack from iAthletic.

MEET YOUR MENTORS

  • Zitina Aokuso

    Two-time WNBL Champion · Opals

  • Amy Atwell

    Olympian · Perth Lynx captain

  • Abby Cubillo

    Two-time WNBL Champion · Larrakia

  • Cayla George

    Dual Olympian · World Cup medallist

  • Georgia Munro-Cook

    Australian Gliders · Paralympian

  • Steph Reid

    WNBL point guard · Opals - mentor

  • Kristy Wallace

    Opals guard · WNBA

  • Ally Wilson

    Opals guard · two-time WNBL Champion

  • Courtney Woods

    WNBL Champion · Townsville Fire captain

Who it's for & when

Built to fit around your life, wherever you are in the country.

Who it's for

Young people aged 15–18 in Australian basketball, ready to build confidence, skills and connections on and off the court.

Time commitment

Online sessions on Monday nights, 7:00–9:00pm, plus a 3-day in-person Leadership Summit to finish. Join from anywhere.

October

Begins

Online sessions kick off and run through the season.

Across the year

Learn, mentor, accredit

EQ Minds education, player mentoring and your coaching and referee accreditation.

June

Leadership Summit

Three days in person to celebrate and connect.

See all session dates

October

Mon 12 Oct

Mon 19 Oct

Mon 26 Oct

November

Mon 9 Nov

Mon 16 Nov

December

Mon 7 Dec

Mon 14 Dec

January

Mon 11 Jan

Mon 18 Jan

February

Mon 1 Feb

Mon 8 Feb

March

Mon 3 Mar

Mon 15 Mar

April

Mon 5 Apr

Mon 12 Apr

May

Mon 10 May

Mon 17 May

June

Mon 7 Jun

24–27 Jun · Summit

All sessions 7:00–9:00pm. Dates may shift slightly.

READY TO START YOUR JOURNEY?

Next Gen is She Hoops' investment in the young people who'll shape the future of the game.

applications open in August 2027

  • Acknowledgement

    First Nations and TSI Flags

    In the spirit of reconciliation Basketball Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.