Basketball training your child actually wants to go back to.
7-18
16
Ages Welcome
Max Per Group
25+
3
Years Experience
Wellington Locations
"I grew up with a ball under my arm. Most days you'd find me at the old Newtown Basketball Stadium with my mates. No drills, just hooping."
Troy McLean, Head Coach & Founder
Meet Your Coach
Kia ora, I’m Troy.
I'm a former Tall Black, four time NBL champion, and proud dad. I've coached at every level of the game in New Zealand.
Now I train kids. Getting a nervous 9 year old to back themselves is more satisfying than anything I did as a professional player.
320
4x
NBL Games
NBL Championships
NZ
Proud
Tall Blacks
Dad
How We Coach
Why it actually works.
Every session is built around real game situations with real decisions. The game is the practice.
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Training that transfers to games
Every task involves a real decision. Skills learned in real situations hold up in real games.
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Mistakes are the point.
The error is where the learning happens. Kids who struggle early often improve the most.
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It's not just basketball.
The changes parents notice most aren't always on the court. It's how their child handles setbacks, pressure, and hard situations.
2026 Session Times
All programs. All venues.
Programs
Which one is right for your child?
DISCOVER™ (Ages 7-10)
Where it starts.
Game-based sessions that feel more like fun than training. Most kids have never played before. By the end of term, most come back asking when the next one starts.
No experience needed.
From $180 per term • 45 mins
EXPLORE™ (Ages 11-14)
Where the game starts making sense.
Players stop reacting and start thinking. For kids who know the basics and want to go deeper.
From $280 per term • 60 mins
LEAD™ (Ages 15-18)
Where good players get better.
High-intensity sessions for players who want to be challenged. You don't have to be on a school or club team. You just need to want to work.
From $280 per term • 60 mins
CAMPS™ (Ages 10-15)
School holiday basketball.
Full-day camps grouped by age and skill. A good way to try MOVE before signing up, or to keep improving over the break.
$195 per camp • 3 days
What Parents Say
In their own words
★★★★★
These guys have become like family… the growth that players will experience goes far beyond the court.
Kirsty O’Hara
LEAD Parent
★★★★★
We tried different coaches and programs before joining MOVE… truly nothing compares. They build not just skills but also confidence and leadership.
Dana Uzun
EXPLORE Parent
★★★★★
The coaches have demonstrated an incredible level of dedication, professionalism, and passion for the game… helped my son grow as a player but also build confidence and discipline both on and off the court.
Nan Xu
DISCOVER Parent
Common Question
Things parents usually ask us
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Absolutely. Most children who join DISCOVER are trying basketball for the first time. We start with the basics and build from there. If your child is 7-10, DISCOVER is designed exactly for them. For older beginners aged 11-14, book a free assessment and we'll work out the right starting point together.
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DISCOVER (Ages 7-10) is for any skill level, no experience needed.
EXPLORE (Ages 11-14) suits players who know the basics and want to understand the game more deeply.
LEAD (Ages 15-18) is for players with game experience who want to be challenged.
If you're unsure, the free assessment sorts it out.
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Your child joins a regular session for 45-60 minutes. They train with the group, warm-ups, skill work, small games. They're training, not being tested. Afterwards, Troy gives you honest feedback on their level, which program fits best, and what they'd work on. No obligation to sign up. No pressure to decide on the day.
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DISCOVER (Ages 7-10): from $180 per term.
EXPLORE (Ages 11-14 )and LEAD (Ages 14-18): from $280 per term.
More sessions per week means a lower cost per session. All terms run for 8 weeks and include equipment, coaching, and venue access. Full pricing is on each program page.
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No. Many players who join MOVE have never been on a school or club team. If your child is also interested in playing games, have a look at Strathmore Ballers. It's our community club with no tryouts and court time for everyone.
The easiest first step is just showing up.
Your child trains with the group for 45-60 minutes. You watch. No commitment required. Come and have a look.