Program Overview
Where Skill Meets Performance.
Breakdown Performance Academy is a complete player development program combining elite basketball skill training with high-level strength and conditioning.
This program is delivered through a collaboration between Breakdown Basketball and AD Strength, led by Alex Dolores, bringing together two of Sydney’s most respected development environments.
At the beginning and end of each term, all athletes will undergo comprehensive testing across both performance and skill development.
Our mission is simple: To develop complete basketball players.
We don’t just train skills, we build athletes who can perform, think and compete at a high level.
A complete development system
Breakdown Performance Academy is designed to go beyond traditional training.
Players develop across three key areas:
- Skill Execution – correct technique and fundamentals
- Game Understanding – decision-making, reads and basketball IQ
- Performance Development – strength, movement and athletic capacity
Every session connects these areas to ensure players can perform in real game situations.
Player Pathway
For all ages, from 6 onwards.
Foundation Academy (6–10 yrs) Building coordination, confidence and fundamental skills.
Development Academy (11–13 yrs) Developing game-ready skills, footwork and decision-making.
Performance Academy (14+ yrs / advanced by invitation) High-level training focused on advanced skills, game IQ and athletic performance.
What Your Investment Includes
Each athlete receives access to:
- Elite skill development sessions with Breakdown Basketball
- Strength & conditioning with AD Strength
- Performance and skill testing
- Ongoing coaching feedback
- Game-based learning and decision-making development
- End-of-term feedback and progress review
- A structured, high-performance training environment
- Access to the facility recovery room *development/performance
This is more than training, it’s a complete development system.
Secure your spot
Breakdown Performance Academy has limited availability in each group.
This program is for players who:
- Want to improve beyond standard training
- Are willing to commit to development
- Are serious about their performance
TERM 3 Spots are allocated on a first-in basis.
FAQs
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