Players verse each other on court as part of the Basketball Queensland FDP

Developing the skills and character of young athletes and coaches for basketball

The Future Development Program (FDP) is a key program in our player development pathway focusing on the identification, support and development of athletes aged 12-13 years old, and on the development of aspiring talented coaches.

Program participants are introduced to aspects of BQ’s Style of Play and participate in a six week skill-based program and before attending an all-state development camp in August.

FDP is only a first step in athlete identification in the BQ pathway. Children develop at different rates over their adolescent years and non-selection in FDP is by no means the end of development opportunities offered by BQ.

Program objectives

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Identification

Identify emerging & beginning talent

02

Introduce

Give participants of the program in introduction to BQ’s Style of Play

03

Develop

Introduce skills and training habits to underpin athlete future development

04

Education

Introduce sport-general and sport-specific information and education

Jess Petrie

Junior Association
Gold Coast Basketball
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QLD Junior and CoE Athlete
Future Development Program Participant
Jess Petrie

Kody Stattman

Junior Association
Cairns Basketball
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QLD Junior and NBL1 Player
Future Development Program Participant
Kody Stattman

Monique Bobongie

Junior Association
Mackay Basketball
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QLD Junior and CoE Athlete
Future Development Program Participant
Monique Bobongie

Rocco Zikarsky

Junior Association
Northside Wizards Basketball
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QLD Junior and NBA Global Academy Athlete
Future Development Program Participant
Rocco Zikarsky
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Joining the program

The Future Development Program is an entry level program for athletes in Queensland.

Program selection

Selection process

Previously athletes were selected based on performance during Under 14 junior representative competitions and has changed in 2024. Athletes can now either trial or attend a BQ camp to be selected in FDP. South QLD athletes must participate in two trials, while North QLD athletes can be selected via 14’s Next Gen Camps. This is due to numbers and access to athletes.

Eligible associations will have the ability to nominate a select number of athletes in line with the selection criteria. A final selection is made by the FDP selection panel.

Selection criteria

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Athletic Development
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Skill level
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Coachability
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Athleticism
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Game sense

Eligibility

The Future Development program is an entry level performance program.

Athletes aged 12-13 may participate in the program.

QLD Emerging

Pathway from FDP to Queensland Emerging Team.

Program Summary

The BQ Emerging Teams are selected to represent QLD at the Southern Cross Cup tournament in Melbourne each year. This tournament acts as an opportunity for our young athletes to experience a competition and environment similar to a National Championship. This tournament features teams from across Australia including Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.

A player from the Queensland Emerging Team prepares to shoot a goal
Be part of the
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Frequently asked questions

We have no FAQ's about this program right now.

Need a bit more information?

Want to learn more about the Future Development Program? Get in contact with Player and Coach Development Manager, Luke McGuire, via luke.mcguire@basketballqld.net.au.

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