Programme head coach David Munns said that during the year, athletes would complete an intense curriculum of activities such as team and squad training.
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"But the highlight of the programme for all will be attending the Australian Institute of Sport men's and women's basketball programmes to live the life of a scholarship holder," Munns said.
The support of the TIS over the past four years had seen the EDS recognised throughout Australia as a clear best- practice programme, as it provided athletes with opportunities they needed to gain national selection.
2005 TIS basketball elite development squad: Tiri Masunda (South), Cameron Witt (North), Tom Etchell (North), Lauren Dolting (North Launceston Tornadoes), Brooke Howells (North West), Sarah Walker (North), Adam Gibson (North), Hollie Grima (North). Head coach: David Munns; assistant coaches: Rebecca Dick, Chris Symons.
Former members of the TIS Basketball EDS include:
¤Nic Campbell - AIS/TIS scholarship and Australian under-23 squad, US college scholarship.
¤Sam Harris - AIS/TIS scholarship and Australian under-20 team, US college scholarship.
¤Matthew Knight - AIS/ TIS scholarship and Australian under-20 team, US college scholarship.
¤Lucas Walker - AIS/TIS scholarship and Australian under-23 squad, US college scholarship.
