Younger Block
4:30 – 5:30pm
U10
Born 2017 – 2018
U12
Born 2015 – 2016
First session of the evening.
returning term 1 · 2027
The academy is taking a break for Term 4 2026 and returns in Term 1 2027. Register your interest and we'll email you the moment dates and registration open.
Program update
Register Your Interest
Future Warriors Academy is on a break for Term 4 2026.
There is no academy this term. The program returns in Term 1 2027 — register your interest below and we'll email you as soon as dates, times and registration open.
at a glance
Everything you need before you register.
next intake
Term 1 2027
exact dates announced soon · register your interest
term 4 2026
On break
no academy this term
who
U10 – U16
domestic players
venue
WARLC
Warragul Leisure Centre
format
Two blocks
60-min sessions, one court
cost
From $12/wk
confirmed each term
important — read first
Built for domestic players ready for the next step.
built for
Domestic competition players (junior club basketball) aged U10–U16 who want to develop the skills needed for representative basketball.
not for
Players currently in the Country Representative Program (Squad) or VJBL teams.
This is your pathway TO representative basketball — not a program for those already in it.
the program
Built to develop the next Warriors.
Future Warriors Academy returns for Term 3 with a fresh format. Players from U10 to U16 are grouped into two age blocks and train side by side, learning the offensive and defensive concepts behind the Warriors Style of Play. It's competitive, high-energy, and built to get domestic players ready for the representative pathway.
two age blocks
Find your block.
Players are grouped by age so coaching is matched to development stage. Divisions are set by birth year against the 2026 season — boys and girls train together within each block.
Older Block
5:30 – 6:30pm
U14
Born 2013 – 2014
U16
Born 2011 – 2012
Second session of the evening.
on the court
What players work on.
Warriors Style of Play
The offensive and defensive concepts our rep teams use — spacing, movement and transition basketball.
Shooting
Dedicated shooting blocks every session: technique, form and game-speed shots.
Ball Handling & Footwork
Handling under pressure, clean footwork and finishing with both hands.
Game IQ
Reading the game, making smart decisions and developing intelligence on and off the ball.
Defence
Stance, positioning, containment and communication — the foundation of Warriors defence.
Competitive Play
3v3 and 5v5 scrimmages with reversible jerseys for proper team competition.
every session
60 minutes, full intensity.
A sharper, higher-tempo format. Each block gets a focused hour split between skill work and live game application.
40
minutes
Skills Development
Shooting, ball handling, footwork, finishing, offensive concepts, defensive fundamentals and basketball IQ.
20
minutes
Game Application
3v3 and 5v5 scrimmages putting the Warriors Style of Play into competitive, high-energy situations.
Future Warriors Academy has been amazing for my son's basketball. He has improved so much since joining the academy.— Future Warriors Academy parent
affordable elite training
Just $0 per week.
Ten one-hour sessions across the term with an experienced coaching staff bringing Big V and elite training backgrounds. The kind of development kids usually travel to Melbourne for — running locally at WARLC.
Reversible training jersey is compulsory for new participants. Returning participants reuse their existing jersey.
coaching team
Led by experienced coaches.
Each block is led by an experienced lead coach supported by assistants on court, bringing Big V playing experience and elite training backgrounds to every session.
Lead Coach
Breyton Buysman
Warriors Big V Import · USA Elite Trainer
Current Playing
- Warragul Warriors — Big V
College Basketball (USA)
- St. Mary's University of Minnesota — 4-year starter
- 1,000-point career scorer
- Multiple MIAC Conference Player of the Week
Catalyst Basketball Training
- Trained NBA's Andrew Wiggins, WNBA's Paige Bueckers
- Led high school workouts across Minneapolis–St. Paul
- Assisted elite skills camps across the Midwest
H4 Sports Academy
- Elite Minneapolis facility (3+ million metro area)
- Trained alongside NBA's Anthony Edwards & Julius Randle
- Worked with Rocco Zikarsky (NBA), Pharrel Payne (Maryland)
Lead Coach
Sophie Taylor
Warragul Local · NBL1 Contracted Player & Australian Representative
Current Playing
- Contracted Player — Dandenong Rangers NBL1
Australian Representative
- Represented Australia — U15 & U16
- 2× Gold Medallist
- All-Star Five Selection
Victorian Representative
- Represented Victoria — U16, U18 & U20
- 2× Bronze Medallist
- Basketball Victoria Female Junior Athlete of the Year
Elite Development
- Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence
- AIS Scholarship (2023–2025)
good to know
Questions, answered.
01 Is the academy running in Term 4 2026?
No. Future Warriors Academy is taking a break for Term 4 2026 and will return in Term 1 2027. If you'd like to be first to know when registration opens, register your interest using the form on this page.
02 When exactly does it return?
Term 1 2027. The exact start date, session times and pricing will be confirmed closer to the term — everyone who registers their interest will be emailed as soon as details are locked in.
03 How do I secure a spot for Term 1 2027?
Registration isn't open yet. Register your interest via the form on this page and we'll email you the moment Term 1 2027 registration goes live — interested families hear first, before places are advertised more widely.
04 Who is this program for?
Future Warriors Academy is designed for domestic competition players aged U10–U16 who want to sharpen their skills and develop their understanding of representative-level basketball. It's not suitable for complete beginners or players currently in Squad or VJBL programs.
05 Can my child join if they're in Squad or VJBL?
No — this program is specifically for domestic players. It's designed to help players develop the skills needed to make Squad or VJBL teams in the future.
06 Are boys and girls in the same sessions?
Yes. Players train together within their age block — blocks are set by age, not gender, and coaching is matched to each block's development stage.
07 How are the age blocks decided?
Blocks are set by birth year against the relevant season. Most recently the Younger Block covered U10 and U12, and the Older Block covered U14 and U16, each in its own hour on one court. The Term 1 2027 groupings will be confirmed before registration opens.
08 Who will be coaching?
Each block is led by an experienced lead coach supported by assistants on court. Our lead coaches are Breyton Buysman (Warragul Warriors Big V import, USA elite training experience) and Sophie Taylor (Warragul local, Australian representative, NBL1 contracted player with Dandenong Rangers).
09 How much will it cost?
Pricing is confirmed each term. The most recent term ran at $12 per week (a $120 program), plus a one-off $55 reversible training jersey for new participants. Term 1 2027 pricing will be confirmed before registration opens.
10 What should my child bring?
Basketball shoes, a water bottle, and a positive attitude. Reversible jerseys are distributed after registration.
behavioural framework
How we train, compete, and treat each other.
Skill is half of it. Character is the other half. Every Future Warriors Academy session is delivered through our Behavioural Framework — applied equally to coaches, players, and parents.
01
Respect
For coaches, teammates, opponents, officials, and the game itself. No exceptions.
02
Effort
Show up ready. Train at the level you want to play at. The work is the reward.
03
Belonging
Everyone has a place here, regardless of skill, background, or how long they've been playing.
register your interest
Be first in line for Term 1 2027.
The academy isn't running in Term 4 2026. Leave your details and we'll email you the moment Term 1 2027 dates, times and registration are confirmed — before places are advertised more widely. No obligation.