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At Swishlab Basketball Academy we provide every young athlete with the attention, care and coaching they deserve. We foster a genuine love for sport, builds confidence, and helps young athletes grow both on and off the court through basketball.

We cater for all experience levels from absolute beginners to competition players, starting from 5 years old and up. Every athlete is supported at their stage of development, in an environment that is positive, challenging and inclusive.

Swishlab was founded in May 2025, as of today we have 135+ young athletes enrolled in Term 1 2026 across 3 sites across Sydney: Rhodes Recreational Centre, Ponds Highschool and Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope.

Individualised coaching within small groups Our training strikes the balance between the personal attention of 1:1 coaching and the energy and learning benefits of small group training. This means an optimum 1:7 coach-to-athlete ratio with a maximum of 24 athletes per full court.

Smart group allocation Athletes are grouped based on a combination of athletic ability, skill level, age and height. This is to ensure appropriate challenge and development.

Character and values-driven coaching

Our programs go beyond just basketball skills. We intentionally develop essential life skills such as leadership, teamwork, discipline, and resilience — lessons that extend well beyond the game.

A: SwishLab Basketball training classes for kids cater for 5 years old and up. We have a pathway from pure beginner all the way to competition preparation and competition.

A: Absolutely!

We offer programs for newcomers, teaching fundamentals in a supportive environment.

Our expert coaches run small classes with the optimal 1:8 coach to participant ratio to give us the ensure that your child receives the attention they deserves.

A: We operate across The Ponds Highschool, Stanhope and Rhodes. We offer 8 to 10-week classes (dependant on court availability and public holidays), one session per week, aligned with the school term.

Fees adjust for shorter terms or mid-term joins, so you only pay for remaining classes in the term. You can view the schedule, location and price for our programs here.

A: The number of children in each class varies but our classes are capped at a maximum of 24 students. We have coach to player ratios of at least 1 coach to 8 players to ensure optimal guidance and personalised training.

We offer mixed classes only.

As a registered provider for the Active Kids program, you can redeem your voucher with us and let your child develop new skills.

Simply email the team or contact us via mobile to start the process. We just need the QR code from the voucher and a member of the team will walk you through the rest:

Email: team@swishlab.net

Mobile/Whattsapp: +61490 536 363

A: Yes, Swishlab Basketball offers carefully tailored training drills for different age groups to optimize skills development and ensure a fun, engaging experience for all young athletes.

For younger players in the iHeart program, drills focus on fundamental skills such as dribbling, shooting, and passing through games and activities designed to build basic competency and foster a love for the sport.

Intermediate age groups in Competition Prep. receive training that enhances conditioning, incorporating more advanced movements, basketball IQ in reading, reacting to situations and team strategies.

Each training program regimen is crafted by our team of expert coaches and then adjusted based on each young athletes needs to build confidence and promote growth both on and off the court.

Swishlab Basketball classes offer expert coaching, engaging drills and a supportive community.

Trainers tailor sessions to young athlete needs, using game-like scenarios, interactive activities and goal-oriented training.

This positive atmosphere boosts confidence and growth, ensuring a well-rounded experience.

All payments are per term but we pro-rate our classes so if you join later in the term, you will not be charged for sessions that occurred prior to you joining the program. Returning customers will have prioritisy in reenrolment, any remainng spots in the class will then be released to the public. Cost varies between sites and term length (due to court availably and public holidays). You can view our schedule, location and cost here. Once registration and session is booked the Swishlab team will be in contact within a fortnight ahead of the first session and provide the information you need to start.

Once your booking is processed, it is confirmed for the full term and we do not offer cancellations, or refunds. Where there is capacity we will be able to offer makeup classes and even switch classes week-on-week to flex with changing needs of familieis. For unexpected absences due to sickness or injury our team will review and determine the appropriate course of action. A medical certificate or relevant documentation may be requested.

Yes, we take photos and videos during training at Swishlab Basketball to enhance training and provide feedback.

They may also be used for marketing on our website and social media.

We prioritize privacy and seek consent before use. Discuss any concerns with our staff.

At Swishlab Basketball, we are committed to fostering a positive and respectful environment for all our athletes.

If inappropriate behaviour is observed in class, it will be addressed promptly with initial instances met with a warning and a discussion about acceptable conduct.

Repeated or severe misconduct may result in further disciplinary actions, which can include suspension or expulsion from the academy.

Our top priority is to ensure that every athlete can learn and grow in a safe and supportive setting.

See our code of conduct here.

A: Yes, Swishlab Basketball offers free trial classes for children if spots are available. To request for a free trial follow this link here. Once submitted the Swishlab team will be in contact within 48 hours.

For young athletes coming into the trial session wear comfortable athletic attire, such as shorts, t-shirts or singlet and supportive shoes with good grip and ankle support. For young athletes enrolled into the academy jersey is compulsory plus the above recommended sports wear. These can be purchased on our website: https://www.swishlab.net/product-page/swishlab-basketball-jersey

For all young athletes bring your own basketball (if you need one for trial please let staff know ahead of time) and a bottle of water. See size guide below:

Basketball Sizes Chart by Age

Boys 14+: Size 7 Boys 12-13 & Girls: 12+: Size 6 Boys & Girls: 9-11YO: Size 5

Boys & Girls 5-8YO: Size 4