When Pathways Program participants were first approached about entering a team in the Basketball NT Rising Stars Basketball Competition, many in the group were unsure and unwilling to get involved.
Several team members spent the first few games watching from the sidelines and disengaged in the game and in the team. Through encouragement from Skill Development Coaches, players started to join the game and realised how enjoyable basketball could be. Once goals were scored, the excitement built and everyone in the team enthusiastically joined in. ‘I am so proud of myself. Thank you so much,’ said one participant, whose confidence grew throughout the competition.
The team are looking forward to the next Rising Stars season and are using the mini hoop in the Pathways gym to keep up their skills during the break.
