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Exciting news for Cranbourne ballers as Kingston Basketball Academy (KBA) is set to launch a new program, Elevate. Kingston’s Cranbourne community is growing. Elevate will allow for more athletes of diverse skills and abilities to join our Academy.

Ever felt the rush of adrenaline as you watch a basketball game unfold, witnessing the magic of teamwork on full display? It's like witnessing a symphony of coordinated moves and seamless communication that ends in epic plays and unforgettable victories.

Kingston Basketball Academy (KBA) is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its members. The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to offer clear guidelines and opportunities for promoting positive behaviour.

He boasts 18 years of coaching experience, starting at the young age of 14. He’s the one and only Pure Sweat Licensed Coach in Australia. He has been at Kingston since day one instilling the core principles of hard work, dedication and mental toughness in athletes.

Competition should extend beyond game days as it can significantly enhance your skills and boost your performance to new levels.

The Glycemic Index (GI) is like a carb popularity test, rating foods from 1 to 100 based on how they raise blood sugar (glucose) levels after eating. Athletes swear by low GI foods to fuel their workouts, boost performance, and quickly recover.

Zoe Bedford, former Kingston Basketball Academy (KBA) athlete, secured her basketball scholarship in the United States in 2023. In this second part, we delve into her experiences playing in the US, her daily routine, & how she manages to balance basketball & studies.

Let's talk about the Adelaide Easter Classic that went down from March 29 to April 1. It's one of the biggest tournaments on the basketball calendar and the Kingston crew rolled in strong with nine teams.

He has showcased his basketball skills on a professional level around the world including the US, Dubai, Hong Kong & Argentina. In Australia, he's played for the Blackburn Vikings, Dandenong Rangers, & the Nunawading Specters.

Zoe Bedford, a former athlete of Kingston Basketball Academy (KBA), secured her basketball scholarship in the United States back in 2023. Now, she’s living the American (college b-ball) dream, playing with the Central Maine Community College (CMCC) women's basketball team, the Mustangs.

The South Eastern Junior Basketball Tournament (SEJBT) was the place to be over the Labour Day weekend, March 9-11. We had three fierce teams take on the challenge: 18 Boys, 18 Girls, and 12 Girls. Coach Andre led the 18 teams and Coach Megs the 12 team.

He has showcased his skills in professional leagues across Australia, China, and the USA. He is known for his engaging coaching style at the Academy - he’s all about the high-fives, fist pumps, and his ability to build connections with athletes. He embodies basketball style, it’s coach who?

Setting goals is important to your basketball success. However, basketball goals (and any goals in general) need to be SMART. That is, goals need to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely.

Skipping is a great way to get warmed up before your games or training, but it is also an excellent way to work on your footwork, explosiveness and coordination.

Kingston’s Summer shooting and ball-handling camps were the place to be - the ultimate hoop heaven.

Basketball is a fast-paced, high-energy sport that demands a combination of speed, power and endurance, as well as technical skill and mental toughness. While physical training and practice are essential for preparing for a game, so is what you eat.

It's become obvious; Kingston is getting bigger and most training days are nearing capacity. With tons of newbies joining, we want to make sure they’re getting all the love and information they need. Here are some questions we often get asked.

He's a former Kingston Academy athlete, and possibly our tallest coach. He can't get enough of James Harden and that epic beard. Not only is he an expert in shooting, but he's also a rep coach for Mckinnon & a former referee (who knows the rulebook inside out). It’s coach who?

Sometimes a game or performance just doesn’t go well. It happens to the best of athletes. How you handle a bad game can make or break your performance at the next one. By failing forward, you turn failure into an opportunity to learn and improve.

Rude parents. Loud parents. Foul-mouthed parents. Overly enthusiastic parents. Slightly obsessive parents. Have you seen them? Or are you one of them? Good basketball parenting is a process of many conversations. And how YOU behave at games and training matters.