Junior Advanced Training Squad (JATS)

The Junior Advanced Training Squad is designed as a high‑performance development pathway for Mulgrave Basketball’s most promising athletes. 
 

Core Values

Athletes selected for the J.A.T.S program are expected to uphold the following values:

• Commitment to Excellence Athletes strive to maintain peak physical and mental condition to support their development and performance.
• Maximum Effort Athletes train and compete with full effort, recognising that they represent Mulgrave Basketball at all times.
• Sportsmanship & Citizenship Athletes demonstrate disciplined sportsmanship and uphold the highest standards of behaviour both on and off the court.
• Positive Leadership Athletes accept the responsibility of being positive role models for all Mulgrave Basketball players.
• Contribution to Program Growth Athletes are committed to contributing to the ongoing improvement and success of basketball at Mulgrave.
   

Objectives

The Junior Advanced Training Squad (J.A.T.S) aims to achieve the following objectives:

• Deliver an elite‑level development program that enhances athletes’ ability to compete successfully at State and National levels.
• Provide structured development and support pathways for representative coaches, strengthening coaching capability across the association.
• Promote and identify clear progression pathways for both players and coaches toward State and National programs.
• Develop athletes holistically, improving their mental, physical, and technical skills across all aspects of the game.
• Foster disciplined sportsmanship, ensuring athletes train and compete with the highest standards of behaviour and professionalism.
• Create opportunities for athlete identification, enabling players to be recognised for State‑level programs and to receive coaching from State and National‑level coaches.
• Coach Involvement J.A.T.S sessions are led by the Junior Development Director with support from representative coaches. Coaches may be rotated through sessions to broaden their development and exposure to high‑performance environments.

Tours

Every two (2) years (approximately based on player, coach and tournament availability) the JATS squad will go on tour.  Previous tours have included Melbourne to compete at the Eltham/Dandenong Tournament, Outback Tour and America.  Tour dates and destinations will be determined by the Junior Development Director.