HSBN to the world stage
Justin Akengbowa
Justin came through HSBN before earning a scholarship to Tri-Cities Christian Academy in Tennessee, then playing at adidas Eurocamp and NBA Basketball Without Borders.
Education programs
Basketball in
your school
Players First brings coaching, structure and mentorship into primary and secondary schools, so every student gets a pathway in sport.
Secondary schools · Years 7–10
High School Basketball Network
HSBN is our high school network. Students get weekly training with Players First coaches and compete in term tournaments.
HSBN school
Coburg High School
HSBN school
Preston High School
HSBN school
Northcote High School
HSBN school
Brunswick Secondary College
Discipline
Standards at training and in the classroom.
Community
Schools, families and players growing the game together.
Commitment
Turning up every week and seeing it through.
Joy
A love of the game that lasts beyond school.
Primary schools
Active Start
First skills and a love of sport. Active Start gives primary school students fun, coached sessions that build movement, confidence and teamwork.
- Newlands Primary
- Coburg North Primary
Primary schools
Champions Sports Academies
Our sports academy program for primary schools, coached by Players First.
- Carlton Primary