Individually tailored strength and conditioning programs are written for our student athletes at the beginning of each new year after being assessed by our coaches and trainers. A follow up assessment will be conducted for all at the conclusion of Semester One with individual reassessments made throughout the year when necessary.

Beginning of Semester 1

• Stage One: Initial Assessment

• Stage Two: Program Construction

• Stage Three: Scheduled Re-assessment #1

Beginning of Semester 2

• Stage Four: Program Alteration

• Stage Five: Scheduled Re-assessment #2

End of Semester 2

Thursday Morning

• Thursday mornings offer foundational skill development for all ages and skill levels, however it is focussed towards younger/developing players. Focussing on essential skills such as ball handling, shooting form, basic offensive and defensive game sense and sessions will see lots of repetition of these essential skills. More advanced players are welcome and drills can be modified, but it is foundational focussed.

Thursday Afternoon Community Academy

• Open to the local community. Partnering with AM Elite Hoops, Athletes are put through intense repetition style basketball skills sessions. A heavy focus provided on footwork, ball handling, basketball IQ, Strength and Conditioning and shot selection.

Weekly academic support sessions are offered during allocated lunchtimes, along with mandatory academic progress check-ins, which are held fortnightly. Coaches/teachers are made available to offer academic support and guidance to keep our student athletes thriving off the court, to allow them to continue to perform on the court.

The ECBA has a busy schedule throughout the school calendar with the main focus being events such as Australian Schools Championships and Victorian College Championships, but with other exciting events such as McDonalds Cup, VCC 3x3, CSEN and the prospect of various other tournaments and even an international tournament opportunity. Exhibition matches with other schools will be scheduled throughout the year also. The competition schedule offers our student athletes the opportunity to represent themselves and EC in a competition setting while embodying the values that are promoted by the school and instilled in our students.