X – PREP FOR REP
Prepare for Trials. Build Your Game. Give Yourself the Best Opportunity.
The South West Metro Pirates X – Prep for Rep Program is designed for athletes who are preparing to trial for representative basketball and want to arrive at trials ready to compete, confident in their game and familiar with the standards expected at representative level.
X isn't about guaranteeing selection.
It's about preparation.
The program gives athletes a focused training environment leading directly into representative trials, helping them sharpen their skills, improve their decision-making and understand what coaches and selectors are looking for when evaluating players.
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HOW X WORKS
8 Weeks | Starting Week 2 of Term
Thursday: 6:00am – 7:00am
The program runs across the eight weeks leading into the representative trial period, providing athletes with consistent weekly preparation as trials approach.
Each session has a clear purpose — developing the individual skills and game understanding athletes need to perform effectively when they step onto the court at trials.
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PREPARE FOR THE DEMANDS OF REP BASKETBALL
Representative trials aren't simply about who scores the most points.
Coaches are looking at how athletes play, compete, communicate, make decisions and contribute to a team.
X helps athletes prepare across the areas that matter.
Individual Skill — ball handling, passing, finishing, shooting and footwork under pressure.
Decision-Making — learning to read situations rather than simply running drills.
Off-Ball Play — spacing, cutting, movement and creating opportunities without the basketball.
Defence — stance, positioning, communication, effort and competing possession after possession.
Game Understanding — developing a better understanding of how to contribute within team basketball.
Trial Preparation — becoming comfortable competing in high-intensity environments where every possession matters.
Training Standards — learning the effort, communication, concentration and consistency expected from representative athletes.
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WALK INTO TRIALS PREPARED
Trials can be challenging.
Athletes may have limited time to demonstrate what they can do while playing alongside unfamiliar teammates and competing against other players for positions.
Preparation matters.
X gives athletes eight weeks of purposeful training before trials, allowing them to build confidence in their skills and become more comfortable playing within the expectations of the South West Metro Pirates representative pathway.
The goal is simple:
Don't wait until trials to start preparing for trials.
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YOUR REP PREPARATION STARTS HERE
Whether you're pushing for your first representative team, trying to move up a division or looking to become a more complete player, X provides an opportunity to prepare properly.
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PREPARE. COMPETE. EARN YOUR OPPORTUNITY.
Take your preparation seriously. Join X – Prep for Rep.
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Places are limited. Register today.
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Term 4 2026 - U14 - Athletes Born 2014 & 2015
Starts Thursday 18th of October
Sessions Thursdays 6:00am to 7:15am @ Hibiscus Stadium
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Term 1 2027 - U12 - Athletes Born 2016 & 2017
Starts Thursday 4th of February
Sessions Thursdays 6:00am to 7:00am @ Hibiscus Stadium
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Term 2 2027 - U18 Athletes Born 2011 & 2012
Starts Thursday 29th of April
Sessions Thursdays 6:00am to 7:00am @ Hibiscus Stadium
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Price at only $180 or $22.50 per session
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Bookings via the teaming app - please click below
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