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Saturday Skills Academy Term 2 '26

Saturday Skills Academy Term 2 '26

Small-group coaching that helps U10-U18 players get more touches, score more confidently and make rep teams.

★★★★★ 4.9 (47 reviews) 600+ Historical Academy Athletes Small Groups of 6

From $320 (or 4 × $99 fortnightly incl. bonus sessions)

Saturday Skills Academy — Term 2, 2026

8 weeks of elite small-group coaching to get your child making rep teams, scoring with confidence, and loving the game.

Term 2 runs Saturday 2 May – Saturday 20 June 2026 at the Bayside Basketball Headquarters, 2 Hewitt Street, Cheltenham VIC 319

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What Bayside parents are saying

★★★★★

"My Daughter started attending the skills academy because she wanted to be pushed and make the highest level in rep she can. This year she made VC and loves coming back every term"

— Talar, U16 Girls VC Parent

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"My son is new to basketball and has really enjoyed his first term at the Skills Academy. He cant wait to come back for Term 2"

— Kevin, U10 Boys Parent

★★★★★

"Cal and the team create a terrific environment for the kids to learn and improve. These sessions provide the opportunity to focus on skills, with expert guidance, which you often don't get time to work on in team training sessions. My daughter loves her sessions and is starting to incorporate what she has learnt into her games. "

— Ben, U14 Girls Rep Parent

Whats Included in Term 2

  • 8 × 60-minute Saturday Academy sessions (2 May – 20 June 2026)
  • Small groups of 6 athletes, grouped by age and ability
  • Focused skill progression in ball handling, shooting, scoring, and game IQ
  • Working With Children Check verified coaches
  • All equipment provided — just bring a drink bottle and good shoes
  • Held at the Bayside Basketball HQ, Cheltenham

Choose the subscription option and your child also gets:

  • 2 × weekly 30-minute shooting sessions — that's 16 extra training sessions across the term
  • 1 × personalised game tape analysis — our coach reviews footage of your child's next game and sends back a written breakdown of what they're doing well and what to work on

The subscription works out to 4 fortnightly payments of $99 — and unlocks more than $250 of extra training on top of the Academy itself.

Meet your head coaches

Cal Charge
Cal Charge
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH

After a Junior and Senior playing career that included college in America, Cal turned his love of basketball towards coaching in 2016. Since then Cal has coached over 5000+ kids across private sessions, group sessions and holiday clinics. Sone if Cals' highlights include being the first girls coach at Mckinnon to make the National Junior Clasic, Coaching to a top half finish at U14 Club Nationals and helping multiple athletes from U12s make Division 1 College Basketball

  • Proven to get kids from U12 to NCAA Division 1
  • 15 years rep coaching experience
  • Has coached athletes from 2/3 teams to state teams
  • U16 Girls VC Championship head coach
Tayla Dalton
Tayla Dalton
ELITE SKILLS COACH & LEAD ACADEMY COACH

Tayla is a New Zealand native with extensive international playing experience at Gonzaga and Saint Mary's in NCAA Division 1. She recently competed in the World Cup Qualifiers as captain of the New Zealand national team, and has coached skills in Australia, New Zealand and the USA.

  • Skills coach in AUS, NZ and USA
  • WNBL playing experience with Townsville Fire
  • Ball handling & motivation specialist
  • Un-rivaled knowledge in college game

Saturday schedule

Bayside Basketball HQ, Cheltenham · 8 Saturdays · Term 2, 2026

SESSION 1
11:00 – 12:00pm
U10 Girls & Boys
"Fundamentals first — learn to play without having to stop and think"
Only 3 Boys Spots Left · 4 Girls Spots Left
SESSION 2
12:00 – 1:00pm
U12 Rep & Domestic Girls
"Begin to advance your game and your skills"
1 Rep Group FULL · 5 Rep Spots Left · 4 Domestic Spots Left
SESSION 3
1:00 – 2:00pm
U14 Rep Girls & U12–U14 Boys
"Elevate your game and find your style to dominate"
1 Girls Rep Group FULL · 4 Rep Girls Spots Left ·2 boys spots left
SESSION 4
2:00 – 3:00pm
Elite Girls U14 – U18
"Smash your goals and become an elite player"
2 of 3 groups full · 6 spots left

Small groups of 6 · All sessions led by head coaches

Got questions?
Frequently asked questions
Club and school training focuses on the team. We focus entirely on the individual player — their specific weaknesses, their confidence, their game. That's why players who train with us consistently outperform their peers at rep trials. Small groups, expert coaches, and a structured plan that actually progresses week to week.
Most parents notice real changes in ball handling and confidence within 3–4 sessions. Our structured 8-week progression plan means every session builds on the last — so improvement compounds the longer they're with us. It's not random drills, it's a system that works.
Not at all. We welcome players at every level — from complete beginners to those chasing rep selection. We never put a child in a situation where they feel embarrassed or left behind. Small group sizes mean our coaches can always adjust the session to suit who's in the room.
That's exactly why we offer a free trial first — zero risk, zero pressure. Come in, give it a go, and see how your child responds. If it's not the right fit we'll tell you honestly rather than take your money. We're more interested in the right match than a quick sale.
Book a free trial and we'll take care of the rest. Cal will assess your child's current level in person and recommend the best program for their age, ability, and goals. There's no obligation and no pressure — just an honest conversation about what will help your child the most.

Still have questions? We're happy to help.

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