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ATTENTION ACADEMY STUDENT ATHLETES AND FAMILIES!IMPORTANT UPDATE- TRIALS!!The second and final Melbourne Elite Tour 2027...
10/06/2026

ATTENTION ACADEMY STUDENT ATHLETES AND FAMILIES!

IMPORTANT UPDATE- TRIALS!!

The second and final Melbourne Elite Tour 2027 trial will be held on:

Saturday, June 20
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Hastings Sports Centre

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the first trial. We were impressed by the talent, effort, and commitment on display.

We are looking forward to seeing more athletes come forward as we work towards selecting two teams to represent C.A.N.I. Academy and Kahungunu PoitΕ«kohu Academy at the largest youth basketball tournament in Australia and around the world.

If you missed the first trial, this is your final opportunity to be considered for the Melbourne Elite Tour 2027.
Bring it!. We’ll see you on June 20.

Keep those standards high!
Coach Clifton

πŸš¨πŸ€ ATTENTION C.A.N.I. ACADEMY STUDENT ATHLETES & FAMILIES!! πŸ€πŸš¨*Success doesn’t happen by accident…It’s built DAILY throu...
21/05/2026

πŸš¨πŸ€ ATTENTION C.A.N.I. ACADEMY STUDENT ATHLETES & FAMILIES!! πŸ€πŸš¨

*Success doesn’t happen by accident…
It’s built DAILY through:
βœ… Discipline
βœ… Sacrifice
βœ… Consistency
βœ… Accountability
βœ… Positive Habits
βœ… HARD WORK πŸ’―

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πŸ”₯ TERM 2 2026 – WEEK 4 IS COMPLETE! πŸ”₯

Another powerful week at C.A.N.I. Academy as we continue building confident, skilled, and disciplined student athletes both ON and OFF the court. πŸ€πŸ“š

TERM 2 FOCUS:
πŸ€ Ball Handling
πŸ€ Shooting Consistency
πŸ€ Defensive Footwork
πŸ€ Basketball IQ
πŸ€ Leadership & Communication

The athletes improving the fastest are the ones putting in work when nobody is watching. πŸ‘€πŸ’ͺ

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πŸ“² JOIN THE C.A.N.I. ACADEMY TEAM ON HEJA!
Stay updated with trainings, schedules, events, reminders, and academy information.

πŸ“© App Code available upon request
πŸ‘‰ Contact Coach Clifton to get connected.

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πŸ“šπŸ€ HOMEWORK – DUE THURSDAY 28 MAY 2026 πŸ€πŸ“š
⏰ Skill work maximum completion time: 1 hour

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πŸ”΄ SENIOR GROUP
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πŸ€ Ball Handling (Complete All 3)

1️⃣ Pressure Control Series
β€’ 60 Crossovers
β€’ 60 Between the Legs
β€’ 60 Behind the Back
β€’ 30 Retreat Dribbles

2️⃣ Combo Attack Moves
β€’ Hesitation β†’ Crossover β†’ Finish
β€’ Spin Move β†’ Pull-Up
β€’ 10 repetitions each move

3️⃣ Weak Hand Challenge
β€’ 25 Weak Hand Layups
β€’ 20 Floaters
β€’ 15 Reverse Layups

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🎯 Shooting

1️⃣ Form Shooting
β€’ 30 perfect makes

2️⃣ Mid-Range Shooting
β€’ 5 spots
β€’ 10 makes each spot

3️⃣ 3-Point Shooting
β€’ 5 spots
β€’ 5 makes each spot

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πŸƒ Fitness Challenge

4 Rounds:
β€’ 15 Push-Ups
β€’ 20 Squats
β€’ 30 Mountain Climbers
β€’ 45-Second Plank

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πŸ’™ Leadership & R.A.K (RandomAct of Kindness).

β€’ Help clean up without being asked
β€’ Thank a parent, coach, or teacher
β€’ Motivate someone having a tough day

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🧠 Basketball Knowledge

1️⃣ What are the keys to setting a good screen in basketball?
2️⃣ Why is communication important on defence?

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πŸ”΅ JUNIOR GROUP
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πŸ€ Ball Handling (Complete All 3)

1️⃣ Stationary Dribbling
β€’ Right Hand – 50 dribbles
β€’ Left Hand – 50 dribbles
β€’ Crossovers – 40
β€’ Between Legs – 20

2️⃣ Cone or Object Zig-Zag Dribbling
β€’ 6 trips down and back

3️⃣ Speed Dribble β†’ Jump Stop β†’ Pivot
β€’ 10 repetitions

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🎯 Shooting

1️⃣ Form Shooting
β€’ 25 makes

2️⃣ Around The Key Shooting
β€’ 5 spots
β€’ 6 makes each

3️⃣ Layups
β€’ 15 each side

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πŸƒ Fitness

3 Rounds:
β€’ 20 Jumping Jacks
β€’ 15 Squats
β€’ 10 Push-Ups
β€’ 30-Second Wall Sit

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πŸ’™ R.A.K. (Random Act of Kindness) Challenge

β€’ Help someone at home
β€’ Encourage a teammate
β€’ Share something positive
β€’ Help clean up after training

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🧠 Basketball Knowledge

1️⃣ What is a good shooting technique?
2️⃣ Why do players keep their knees bent on defence?

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πŸ’­ MINDSET MESSAGE
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β€œSmall daily improvements create BIG results over time.” πŸ“ˆπŸ”₯

Champions are made through:
βœ” Repetition
βœ” Discipline
βœ” Attitude
βœ” Effort
βœ” Consistency

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πŸ™ SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS
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β€’ Hastings District Masonic Trust
β€’ Basketball Hawke’s Bay (BBHB)
β€’ Lash Love Chrissy L
β€’ Dumplings Chinese Restaurant & the Kaywah Family
β€’ Focus Health Physio
β€’ QDL Gear Ltd.
β€’ The Johnson Family
β€’ The Bush Family Trust
β€’ Napier Community

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Stay G.R.E.A.T.
(Grateful, Respectful, Empathetic, Appreciated & Truthful) πŸ’™

πŸ’―πŸ€ C.A.N.I. NEVER STOPS

β€” Coach Clifton

πŸš¨πŸ€ ATTENTION! C.A.N.I. ACADEMY STUDENT ATHLETES & FAMILIES!! πŸ€πŸš¨To turn DREAMS into reality, you must commit to: βœ… Discip...
15/05/2026

πŸš¨πŸ€ ATTENTION! C.A.N.I. ACADEMY STUDENT ATHLETES & FAMILIES!! πŸ€πŸš¨
To turn DREAMS into reality, you must commit to:
βœ… Discipline
βœ… Routine
βœ… Education
βœ… Action
βœ… Mentality

πŸ”₯ TERM 2 2026 – WEEK 3 COMPLETE! πŸ”₯
Another outstanding week of growth at C.A.N.I. Academy!
Week 3 challenged our student athletes to push beyond their comfort zones, sharpen their skills, and continue building winning habits. The improvement we are seeing in confidence, effort, and attitude has been tremendous. πŸ’―πŸ€

πŸ“² JOIN THE C.A.N.I. ACADEMY TEAM ON HEJA! Stay updated with trainings, schedules, events, and important information. πŸ‘‰ App Code available upon request πŸ“© Contact Coach Clifton directly to get connected.

πŸ“šπŸ€ HOMEWORK – DUE THURSDAY 21 MAY 2026
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πŸ€ Dribbling (Complete All 3)
1️⃣ Advanced 2-Ball Control Series β€’ High/Low Dribbles – 3 x 45 sec β€’ Crossovers – 3 x 45 sec β€’ Between the Legs – 3 x 30 sec β€’ Behind the Back – 3 x 30 sec
2️⃣ Full Court Combo Attack Moves β€’ Crossover β†’ Between Legs β†’ Behind Back β†’ Finish β€’ Spin Move β†’ Hesitation β†’ Pull-Up β€’ 8 full-court runs
3️⃣ Weak Hand Finishing Series β€’ 30 left-hand layups β€’ 20 reverse layups β€’ 20 floaters
🎯 Shooting (Complete All 3)
1️⃣ Form Shooting – 100 perfect makes
2️⃣ Mid-Range Spot Shooting β€’ 5 spots β€’ 15 makes per spot (75 total)
3️⃣ Game-Speed Pull-Ups β€’ 30 makes going left β€’ 30 makes going right

πŸƒ Fitness
5 Rounds: β€’ 20 push-ups β€’ 30 lunges β€’ 50 mountain climbers β€’ 60-second wall sit β€’ 90-second plank

πŸ’™ Random Acts of Kindness (2)
β€’ Write a thank-you message to a coach, teacher, or family member β€’ Help 2 people without being asked

🧠 Basketball Knowledge
What is the difference between a zone defence and a man-to-man defence?
What are the advantages of playing a zone defence?
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πŸ€ Dribbling (Complete All 3)
1️⃣ Stationary Ball Handling β€’ Right Hand – 40 dribbles β€’ Left Hand – 40 dribbles β€’ Crossovers – 40 β€’ Between Legs – 30
2️⃣ Zig-Zag Dribbling β€’ Through cones or objects – 8 trips
3️⃣ Speed Dribble β†’ Jump Stop β†’ Pivot β€’ 12 repetitions
🎯 Shooting (Complete All 3)
1️⃣ Form Shooting – 50 makes
2️⃣ Spot Shooting Around the Key β€’ 5 spots β€’ 8 makes each (40 total)
3️⃣ Layups β€’ 20 each side

πŸƒ Fitness
4 Rounds: β€’ 20 jumping jacks β€’ 15 squats β€’ 10 push-ups β€’ 30-second plank
πŸ’™ Random Acts of Kindness (2)
β€’ Help set the dinner table or clean up at home β€’ Compliment a teammate or sibling

🧠 Basketball Knowledge
What is traveling in basketball?
Why do players use a jump stop?
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T = Is it TRUE?
H = Is it HELPFUL?
I = Is it INSPIRING?
N = Is it NECESSARY?
K = Is it KIND?
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β€’ Hastings District Masonic Trust β€’ Basketball Hawke’s Bay (BBHB) β€’ Lash Love Chrissy L β€’ Dumplings Chinese Restaurant and the Kaywah Family β€’ Focus Health Physio β€’ QDL Gear Ltd. β€’ The Johnson Family β€’ The Bush Family Trust β€’ Napier Community

Stay G.R.E.A.T. (Grateful, Respectful, Empathetic, Appreciated & Truthful)

πŸ’―πŸ€ C.A.N.I. NEVER STOPS
β€” Coach Clifton

πŸš¨πŸ€ ATTENTION! C.A.N.I. ACADEMY STUDENT ATHLETES & FAMILIES!! πŸ€πŸš¨To turn DREAMS into reality, you must commit to: βœ… Discip...
08/05/2026

πŸš¨πŸ€ ATTENTION! C.A.N.I. ACADEMY STUDENT ATHLETES & FAMILIES!! πŸ€πŸš¨

To turn DREAMS into reality, you must commit to:
βœ… Discipline
βœ… Routine
βœ… Education
βœ… Action
βœ… Mentality

πŸ”₯ TERM 2 2026 – WEEK 2 COMPLETE! πŸ”₯
Another BIG week completed at C.A.N.I. Academy! Week 2 showed tremendous growth, effort, hustle, and positive attitudes from our student athletes. We are proud of the commitment everyone is making both on and off the court. The grind never stops, and improvement is earned daily! πŸ’―πŸ€

πŸ“² JOIN THE C.A.N.I. ACADEMY TEAM ON HEJA! Stay updated with trainings, schedules, events, and important information. πŸ‘‰ App Code available upon request
πŸ“© Contact Coach Clifton directly to get connected

πŸ“šπŸ€ HOMEWORK – DUE THURSDAY 14 MAY 2026

πŸ”΄ SENIOR GROUP:
πŸ€ Dribbling (Complete all 3): β€’ 2-Ball Control Series (high/low, crossovers, alternating – 3 x 45 sec) β€’ Full Court Combo Moves (cross, between, behind, spin – x6 runs) β€’ Weak Hand Attack Moves (in & out, crossover, hesitation – 3 x 25 each)

🎯 Shooting (Complete all 3): β€’ Form Shooting (75 perfect makes) β€’ Mid-Range Spot Shooting (5 spots, 12 makes each) β€’ Game Speed Pull-Ups (25 makes going left & right)

πŸƒ Fitness (1): β€’ 4 Rounds: – 15 push-ups
– 25 lunges
– 40 mountain climbers
– 45-second wall sit
– 1-minute plank

πŸ’™ Random Acts of Kindness (2): β€’ Encourage or help a younger student or sibling β€’ Thank someone who supports your basketball journey

🧠 Basketball Knowledge (Answer): What is the purpose of setting a screen/pick in basketball?

What does β€œboxing out” mean and why is it important?

πŸ”΅ JUNIOR GROUP:
πŸ€ Dribbling (Complete all 3): β€’ Stationary Ball Handling (right, left, crossover, between legs – 30 each) β€’ Zig-Zag Dribble Through Cones/Objects x6 β€’ Speed Dribble + Jump Stop Control x10

🎯 Shooting (Complete all 3): β€’ Form Shooting (40 makes) β€’ Spot Shooting Around the Key (5 spots, 6 makes each) β€’ Layups (15 each side)

πŸƒ Fitness (1): β€’ 3 Rounds: – 15 jumping jacks
– 10 squats
– 10 push-ups
– 25-second plank

πŸ’™ Random Acts of Kindness (2): β€’ Help tidy your room or home β€’ Say something positive to a teammate or family member

🧠 Basketball Knowledge (Answer): What happens when the ball goes out of bounds?

What is a bounce pass and when should you use it?

πŸ’­ REMEMBER ALWAYS – THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK:
T = Is it TRUE
H = Is it HELPFUL
I = Is it INSPIRING
N = Is it NECESSARY
K = Is it KIND

πŸ™ SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS: β€’ Hastings District Masonic Trust
β€’ Basketball Hawkes Bay (BBHB)
β€’ Lash Love Chrissy L
β€’ Dumplings Chinese Restaurant and the Kaywah Family
β€’ Focus Health Physio
β€’ QDL Gear Ltd.
β€’ The Johnson Family
β€’ The Bush Family Trust
β€’ Napier Community

Stay G.R.E.A.T.
(Grateful, Respectful, Empathetic, Appreciated & Truthful)

πŸ’―πŸ€ C.A.N.I. NEVER STOPS
β€” Coach Clifton

πŸš¨πŸ€ ATTENTION! C.A.N.I. ACADEMY STUDENT ATHLETES & FAMILIES!! πŸ€πŸš¨To turn DREAMS into reality, you must commit to:Disciplin...
30/04/2026

πŸš¨πŸ€ ATTENTION! C.A.N.I. ACADEMY STUDENT ATHLETES & FAMILIES!! πŸ€πŸš¨

To turn DREAMS into reality, you must commit to:
Discipline
Routine
Education
Action
Mentality

πŸ”₯ TERM 2 2026 – WEEK 1 COMPLETE! πŸ”₯

What an AWESOME start to Term 2! Week 1 brought energy, effort, and focus across all sessions. It was great to see our athletes pushing themselves, competing hard, and embracing the grind.
A HUGE thank you to all our student athletes, families, coaches, and supporters πŸ’―!

πŸ“² JOIN THE C.A.N.I. ACADEMY TEAM ON HEJA!
Stay updated with trainings, schedules, and important info.
πŸ‘‰ App Code available upon request
πŸ“© Contact Coach Clifton directly to get connected

πŸ“šπŸ€ HOMEWORK – DUE THURSDAY 7 MAY 2026

πŸ”΄ SENIOR GROUP:
πŸ€ Dribbling (Complete all 3):
β€’ 2-Ball Dribble Series (high/low, alternating – 3 sets of 30 sec each)
β€’ Cone Zig-Zag (cross, between, behind – full court or space available x5 runs)
β€’ Weak Hand Control (pound dribble, in & out, crossover – 3 x 30 reps each)

🎯 Shooting (Complete all 3):
β€’ Form Shooting (50 perfect makes close range)
β€’ 5 Spot Shooting (10 makes each spot = 50 total)
β€’ Off-the-Dribble Pull-Ups (20 makes each direction)

πŸƒ Fitness (1):
β€’ 3–4 Rounds:
– 20 push-ups
– 30 squats
– 40 mountain climbers
– 1-minute plank

πŸ’™ Random Acts of Kindness (2):
β€’ Help your parents/guardians without being asked
β€’ Show appreciation (message, note, or action that supports them)

🧠 Basketball Knowledge (Answer):
What is β€œhelp-side defense” and when should you be in it?

Why is spacing important in a 5v5 game?

πŸ”΅ JUNIOR GROUP:
πŸ€ Dribbling (Complete all 3):
β€’ Stationary Dribble (right, left, crossover – 30 each)
β€’ Cone/Obstacle Dribble (zig-zag through objects x5)
β€’ Control Dribble + Freeze (practice stopping balanced x10)

🎯 Shooting (Complete all 3):
β€’ Close Range Form Shooting (30 makes)
β€’ Around the Key Spot Shooting (5 spots, 5 makes each)
β€’ Layups (10 each side)

πŸƒ Fitness (1):
β€’ 2–3 Rounds:
– 10 jumping jacks
– 10 squats
– 10 push-ups (knees if needed)
– 20-second plank

πŸ’™ Random Acts of Kindness (2):
β€’ Help clean at home
β€’ Do something kind for your family every day

🧠 Basketball Knowledge (Answer):
When a player fouls out of a game, how many fouls have they committed?

What is a jab step?

πŸ’­ REMEMBER ALWAYS – THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK:
T = Is it TRUE
H = Is it HELPFUL
I = Is it INSPIRING
N = Is it NECESSARY
K = Is it KIND

πŸ™ SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS:
β€’ Hastings District Masonic Trust
β€’ Basketball Hawkes Bay (BBHB)
β€’ Lash Love Chrissy L
β€’ Dumplings Chinese Restaurant and the Kaywah Family
β€’ Focus Health Physio
β€’ QDL Gear Ltd.
β€’ The Johnson Family
β€’ The Bush Family Trust
β€’ Napier Community

Stay G.R.E.A.T.
(Grateful, Respectful, Empathetic, Appreciated & Truthful)

πŸ’―πŸ€ C.A.N.I. NEVER STOPS
β€” Coach Clifton

ANZAC DAY'Lest we forget'C.A.N.I. Academy would like to acknowledge, remember and honour those who sacrificed.
24/04/2026

ANZAC DAY
'Lest we forget'

C.A.N.I. Academy would like to acknowledge, remember and honour those who sacrificed.

🚨 BALLER REMINDER – TERM 2 STARTS SOON! πŸš¨πŸ€ C.A.N.I. Basketball Academy – Term 2, 2026πŸ”₯ Early Work Creates Late Success! ...
18/04/2026

🚨 BALLER REMINDER – TERM 2 STARTS SOON! 🚨
πŸ€ C.A.N.I. Basketball Academy – Term 2, 2026
πŸ”₯ Early Work Creates Late Success! πŸ”₯

⚠️ SPOTS ARE FILLING FAST β€” DON’T MISS OUT!

πŸ“… Starts: Tuesday 28 April 2026
⏰ Time: 6:15AM – 7:15AM

πŸ“ Venue: Rodney Green Centennial Events Centre, Napier

πŸ‘₯ Age Groups:
Juniors: 8–12/13
Seniors: 13/14 and older
πŸ“† Training Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays (5 Weeks)

🍎 Athlete Fuel (small breakfast) Provided Each Session!

πŸ“ž Register Now:
Coach Clifton Bush Jr.
πŸ“± 021 1234 200
πŸ“§ [email protected]

πŸ”₯ C.A.N.I. β€” Constant And Never-ending Improvement
"Consistency Builds Champions." πŸ€πŸ’ͺ

Stay G.R.E.A.T.! (Grateful, Respectful, Empathetic, Appreciated and Truthful)
at all times!

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