YOUR CHILD DOESN'T NEED
TO WORK ON EVERYTHING.

They need to work on the right things, in the right order. SiSU identifies what your athlete already does well, what they need next, and builds an individual Skill Menu to guide their development.

The challenge

Everyone tells them
something different.

Team coach. Private trainer. YouTube. TikTok. Teammates. Parents. Camps and clinics. Every young athlete hears advice from somewhere different — and it usually contradicts the last thing they heard.

The challenge was never effort. It's knowing what to actually work on next. That's what the SiSU Skill Menu solves.

Example athlete

Their game.
Their Skill Menu.

This isn't a generic list every athlete receives. Your child's Skill Menu is built around their game, current level, strengths and goals.

JOSH — U14 GUARD
Current advantage
Speed and ability to attack open space.
His Skill Menu
  1. 01Change of pace
  2. 02Weak-hand ball control
  3. 03Outside-hand finishing
  4. 04Pull-up footwork
  5. 05Catch-and-shoot consistency
  6. 06Pick-and-roll reads
Development objective
Become a more confident and reliable primary or secondary ball-handler.
How it works

Five stages.
One clear process.

01
Assess
We learn about the athlete through their profile, conversation, game footage where available, and coaching observation.
02
Identify
We identify what they already do well and what could become a genuine advantage in their game.
03
Build
We create their individual Skill Menu — six development priorities selected specifically for them.
04
Train
Those priorities guide their private or small-group training.
05
Review
As the athlete develops, their priorities evolve and their Skill Menu changes with them.
How we decide what your child should work on

Their Skill Menu is
informed by real signals.

Current playing levelGame footage where availablePosition and rolePhysical attributesExisting strengthsTechnical gapsBasketball goalsTraining historyCoach observationConfidence and mindset

We're not trying to fix everything at once. We're identifying what will make the biggest difference next.

Start with their advantage

Before we fix what's missing,
we find what's already there.

Every athlete has something that could become part of their basketball identity. The goal isn't to make every athlete identical — it's to help them become the player they can be.

Fast?
Learn how to weaponise pace.
Tall?
Learn how to influence the paint.
Great shooter?
Learn how to create and recognise shooting opportunities.
High basketball IQ?
Develop decision-making and leadership.
Strong defender?
Turn defence into something coaches can't leave off the floor.
Ben Plowman training at Grouse Fitness Studio
Who's coaching your child?

Ben Plowman.

  • VJBL Head Coach — Hawthorn Magic
  • Head Coach, Balwyn Blazers (EDJBA, since 2017)
  • 30 years playing, 10 years coaching
  • Exercise Science degree
  • Personal Training certificate
  • Head Coach & Co-owner, Grouse Fitness Studio

Basketball development isn't just about teaching more drills. Ben combines basketball coaching, player assessment and an Exercise Science background to understand what each athlete should prioritise next.

What parents notice

Real results.
Real families.

“We couldn't be more impressed with how Ben worked with our son. He wanted to improve his jumping, speed and power for basketball and football, and after only two weeks saw real results and helped build his confidence.”

Jo & Sam W.

“My son has completed both a holiday and term time block of strength and conditioning training for basketball. His speed, jump and strength gains have been significant. Ben has been a diligent and caring coach and always takes the time to explain the training program to parents.”

Blake

“Ben is so knowledgeable and really took the time to get to know both my girls' goals and strengths. My kids did not realise how hard they were working — they said the time flew by.”

Maria H.

“We have had the best experience with Ben and SiSU for our two kids. Ben genuinely cares about what he does, and the kids are already seeing the benefits of the program.”

Chris S.
Ways to train

Three ways in.
One coach.

Swipe or use the arrows to see all training options and pricing.

SiSU Training Academy runs small group basketball training at Balwyn High School, with private session venues confirmed after registration, and families joining us from Hawthorn East, Camberwell, Kew, Kew East, Canterbury, Balwyn North and Glen Iris. Whether your child is just starting out or preparing for rep tryouts, our training is built around one thing: understanding who they already are as a player, and building from there.

Build My Athlete's Skill Menu

Not sure where your child
should start?

That's completely fine. Complete their Athlete Profile and Ben will review their basketball background, goals and current development before recommending the most appropriate starting point.

Start Their Athlete Profile
Athlete Assessment

SiSU Athlete
Profile

This isn't just a sign-up form — it's how we build your child's skill menu. The more honest the answers, the better the program. Takes about 8 minutes.

01
Athlete Information
02
Program Preference
Tell us how you'd like to train — this helps us confirm the right spot.
e.g. 4-session pack, 8-session pack, not sure yet
03
Basketball Background
Optional — helps us assess before the first session
04
Training History
Which have you done?
How many days per week do you currently train?
05
Goals
The most important section — this shapes the whole program.
e.g. Make rep · Start in my team · Shoot better · Become quicker · Play college · Make state
What do you struggle with most? (choose up to 3)
06
Self Assessment
Rate yourself honestly, 1 (needs work) to 10 (elite).
Ball Handling5
Shooting5
Passing5
Finishing5
Defence5
Basketball IQ5
Athleticism5
Confidence5
Leadership5
Work Ethic5
07
Athletic Profile
08
Availability
Which days suit you?
Preferred time of day
09
Parent Questions
10
Athlete Mindset
This is something almost nobody asks, but it tells you everything.
How hard are you willing to work? 5

Your details go directly to Ben. He'll be in touch within 24 hours to discuss the right program for your athlete.

Profile Received

Thanks — Ben will review your athlete's profile and be in touch within 24 hours to discuss the right program.