Professional youth basketball training camp in Melbourne by First Pick Academy, featuring elite coaching for kids based on scientific 5+3 coordination methodology.
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Not changing the world

Just nurturing theirs.

Scientific 5+3 development for every small step

Small Acts

We focus on the little things to nurture their big world.

Scientific Path

Data-driven 5+3 system to unlock their unique potential.

Parent Partner

You stay busy with life; we take care of their growth.

The Signature 5+3 Methodology

The 5 Physical Pillars

Linear speed and acceleration drills for kids basketball training, a core physical pillar at First Pick Academy.

Speed

Explosive neuromuscular output
Functional strength training for junior basketball players in Melbourne, building the physical foundation for performance.

Strength

Core stability and skeletal protection
Conditioning and stamina training for 8-12 year old basketball players in Melbourne, ensuring peak performance all game.

Endurance

Sustained focus and energy level
Anatomical diagram of hip joint mobility with 135° max flexion, illustrating the flexibility pillar of the 5+3 system for toddler basketball Melbourne at First Pick Academy

Flexibility

Growth-friendly joint mobility
Scientific mapping of precision in instant directional change and footwork for kids in Melbourne, representing the Agility pillar of First Pick's 5+3 methodology.

Agility

Precision in instant directional change

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The 3 Neurological Gears

Cognitive reaction speed training for young athletes in Melbourne, enhancing neural gear 3 for quick decision making on court.

Reaction

Visual-to-action processing speed
Scientific balance training for youth basketball in Melbourne, focusing on neural gear 1 for stability and landing mechanics.

Balance

Center awareness and postural control
Advanced hand-eye coordination drills for kids basketball, optimizing neural gear 2 for fluid movement and ball control.

Coordination

Total body synergy and flow

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A happy toddler (aged 2-6) holding a soft basketball, participating in the fun, confidence-building Grow & Go introductory sports program by First Pick in Melbourne.

Expert Eyes on Every Move

Methodology is nothing without execution. At First Pick, we maintain small group sizes to ensure every child receives the dedicated attention they deserve. Our coaches observe every pivot, jump, and sprint, applying the 5+3 principles in real-time.

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A young child (aged 3-5) practicing footwork on an agility ladder during a First Pick Grow & Go session, focusing on foundational motor skills and neurological coordination in Melbourne.

Grow & Go

Foundation (Ages 3–5)

Building physical literacy through our 5 Physical Pillars. The essential start for every active child.

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A youth basketball player (aged 6-12) dribbling a basketball with focus, applying the 5+3 methodology during a skill and science trial class at First Pick Basketball Academy.

Basketball Trial

Skill & Science (Ages 6–12)

Applying the 5+3 methodology to the court. Elevate reaction, coordination, and game sense.

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Shop by Developmental Stage

A 3 to 5-year-old child practicing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills with a sensory ball-toss game, focusing on early childhood developmental milestones.

Ages 2-4

Parent’s Playbook
ADHD Activity Planner for kids with visual daily schedules and executive function worksheets, showing dopamine-friendly goal tracking pages for students with ADHD and autism.

ADHD Support at School: 504 Plan vs. IEP – Which One Does Your Child Need?

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Navigating the school system with an ADHD diagnosis is overwhelming. This guide breaks down the core differences between a 504 Plan (accommodations) and an IEP (specialized instruction). Discover how to...