BUILD THE PLAYER.BUILD THE ATHLETE.
Basketball skills and athletic development in Truganina. Trial sessions from $29.95. Find your age group, choose a time and meet your coaches.
Term 4 bookings are open.
Choose your child's weekly sessions for 10 weeks, starting Monday 5 October.
Term 4 2026 · 10 weeks · starts Monday 5 October
Book your weekly sessions now. Week 10 begins Monday 7 December, with final classes on Saturday 12 December. All classes run for 60 minutes except U8, which runs for 45 minutes. Pricing is unchanged. Choose weekly Stripe direct debit or pay upfront via PayID in your Parent Portal.
Do not start your direct debit until Week 1, beginning Monday 5 October. Stripe starts charging immediately when you complete setup.
Term 4 timetable
U10+ sessions 60 min · U8 sessions 45 min · 5 October–12 December
Class sizes are capped. Places are limited in each time slot so coaches can maintain session quality, provide individual feedback and keep athletes actively involved.
U18 / U20
Born 2007–2010- Monday7:30–8:30pmPro Hoops Development
- Tuesday6:00–7:00pmPro Hoops Development
- Saturday11:00am–12:00pmPro Hoops Development
U14 / U16
Born 2011–2014- Monday5:30–6:30pmAthletic Development
- Monday6:30–7:30pmBasketball Skills
- Tuesday5:30–6:30pmAthletic Development
- Tuesday6:30–7:30pmBasketball Skills
- Wednesday5:30–6:30pmAthletic Development
- Wednesday6:30–7:30pmBasketball Skills
- Thursday5:30–6:30pmAthletic Development
- Thursday6:30–7:30pmBasketball Skills
U10 / U12
Born 2015–2018- Monday5:30–6:30pmBasketball Skills
- Tuesday5:30–6:30pmBasketball Skills
- Wednesday5:30–6:30pmBasketball Skills
- Thursday5:30–6:30pmBasketball Skills
U8
Born 2019–2021- Tuesday4:45–5:30pmBasketball Fundamentals (45 min)
- Thursday5:15–6:00pmBasketball Fundamentals (45 min)
- Saturday11:30am–12:15pmBasketball Fundamentals (45 min)
Pricing
Pricing is based on combined sessions per week across all your children. 2 kids doing 1 session each = 2 sessions per week. Applies to all U10+ age groups.
U8 Fundamentals is priced separately at $20 per 45-minute session and is billed via its own payment link.
Pro Hoops × RIB Membership — $64.95/wk
2× Pro Hoops Development sessions + online gym program + 24/7 facility access. Built for serious U18/U20 athletes.
Try a session for $29.95.
Pick one or two available time slots before committing to the term. No password is needed to book — we'll create your Parent Portal automatically.
Three programs. One academy.
Basketball Skills
Develop the skills, decision-making and on-court confidence to perform in real game situations.
Athletic Development
Strength & conditioning, injury reduction and performance coaching. Making athletes faster, stronger and more controlled.
U8 Fundamentals
Fun, supportive intro to dribbling, passing, shooting and teamwork. The first step into the game.
Head coaches
Elite playing backgrounds, decades of coaching, and a shared commitment to youth development.
Coach Deng Kuany
Founder of Pro Hoops Development. NCAA player, South Sudanese National Team representative and NBL1 competitor with over a decade of skill development experience guiding athletes from grassroots through to NCAA D1 and NBL prospects.
Coach George Toaishara
Founder of TrenchWork Hoops. Former JUCO, Youth League, UBL and Big V player. Head Coach at Westbourne Grammar and U20s Head Coach at Kyneton Tigers — known for attention to detail and player development across all levels.
Coach Arie van der Merwe
Osteopath and Strength & Conditioning coach. Bachelor of Science and Master of Health Science (Osteopathy). Founder of the Academy and Facility, focused on pairing injury rehab with athletic development for youth.
Ready to join the academy?
Choose your weekly sessions for Term 4.
What's included
- +Free reversible training singlet for new members (sponsored by Jasko Finance)
- +Free parent gym access during your child's session times
- +Flexible 1–6 sessions per week, mix Skills and Athletic Development
- +Free RIB247 24/7 membership when training 3+ times per week (under-18 access 5am–9pm)
- +Coaches with elite playing and professional S&C / clinical backgrounds
Cancellation
Missed sessions must be made up during the term. No further makeups beyond that. This keeps the program structured and fair for everyone. Sessions can be rebooked through the parent portal.
Inside the academy
Skills, strength, U8s through U20 — the work that goes in every week.
Term 4 isopen for bookings.
Class sizes are capped and places are limited in each time slot — register your player now to lock in your sessions.
What parents say.
"Runitback Academy in Truganina has been awesome for my boys, Ethan and Alex. They're now playing better in both domestic and rep basketball, and they genuinely look forward to every session. The coaching is excellent, and the strength and conditioning in the upstairs gym has made them stronger, and more confident on court. Great people, great program, and a really positive environment."
"My kids loved RIB, their teaching level was absolutely amazing. All of the teachers are amazing they teach my kids great stuff. I really recommend this basketball training. In my Opinion it is amazing training and I will rate this an 5/5. Love this basketball training 🏀."
"Elite skills coach and exceptional facility. Son and I look forward to every session!"
Academy Q&A
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Choosing a program
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