Future
Development Program

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
01
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
Joining the program
The Future Development Program is an entry level program for athletes in Queensland.
Program selection
Selection process
The FDP is an invitational program and there is no application form or process. Eligible athletes are selected from teams competing in regional competitions (SQJBC, CQJBC and NQJBC) after a selection process which includes consultation with Associations & observation in games.
Talent assessors include representative coaches, Directors of Coaching and an appointed BQ representative selection panel. Athletes are assessed against selection criteria after viewing game performance.
Selection criteria
Athletic Development
Skill level
Coachability
Athleticism
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 four teams 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.
Athletes are selected directly from the FDP program group of athletes. Athletes are selected based on their athletic development, coachability, game sense and performance.

Frequently asked questions
What is the next step after FDP?
From the FDP group of athletes Basketball Queensland select a few to compete on the QLD Emerging teams which travel inter-state to verse other states and programs across Australia.
When are FDP athletes selected?
The FDP athletes are selected based on performance in the Under 14 Junior Representative season between April and June. Selectors attend both Boys and Girls State Championships to make any final additions to the program prior to starting in July.
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.