Jammers Academy 

After School Basketball Development Programme

How "Jammers" came about

The "Jammers" Academy programme is an adapted extension of our original Polyjammers Basketball team.

Due to the amount of uncertainty this year for organised sports, most Basketball competitions were either placed on hold or cancelled. Every week during and post lockdown our youth were desperate to play, and so we saw this as an opportunity to start our own in-house Basketball development programme once Auckland had clearance for Level 1. 
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What is Jammers?

Once a week after school during term time our TYMS Basketball Coach hosts an after school training session run solely through schools.  Programme focus is on mentoring life skills through sport.​

Not only do the players develop Basketball skills, but also explore key values and soft-skills used in our everyday lives. Each session will creatively incorporate the weekly theme with the remainder of the training based on team ball skills and scrimmages. ​Weekly topics include healthy habits & self care, resilience and attitude, communication, team culture, the impact of social media and goal setting.

Contact

If you'd like to know more information about the Jammers Basketball programme, or your school's involvement please email our project manager Langi at langi@tyms.org.nz.