SEM D-League Skills Academy
✨ Is your child looking to elevate their basketball skills to the next level?
✨ Do they dream of competing in representative (VJBL) basketball?
With the South East Melbourne (SEM) Development League Skills Academy program, we believe every player can achieve their dreams with the right guidance and hard work.
This program is designed as a fundamental skills development pathway, bridging the gap between domestic and representative-level competition. It is tailored for ambitious young players aspiring to excel in Victoria's premier junior basketball competition, the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL).
Coaching & Development
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Jason Weidemann
Founder and General Manager of SEM Magic, Jason Weidemann brings over 30 years of coaching experience and holds tertiary qualifications in coaching, management, and administration. His extensive career spans various associations and clubs. Jason also currently serves as the Director of Coaching for the Sherbrooke Suns representative basketball club.
Jason’s coaching experience includes:
✨ Coaching players of all ages and genders, from junior to senior levels
✨ Head coaching roles across Domestic, VJBL, Big V, Youth League, and SEABL D-League competitions
✨ Director of Coaching roles
✨ Coach, Player and Club Development rolesHis expertise ensures effective guidance and support for players of all ages and levels of experience.
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Orlando Willson
As SEM Magic’s Player & Coach Development Manager, Orlando Willson brings decades of experience as both a professional player and coach. His impressive credentials include:
✨ NBL & NBL1 coach
✨ VJBL Player Manager - Dandenong Rangers, Casey Cavaliers, Keysborough Cougars
✨ NBL Development Coach - Melbourne United
✨ SEM Magic Player & Coach Development Manager
Ollie’s leadership is a significant achievement for our club, introducing a unique level of professional expertise rarely seen at this level of basketball. With a steadfast focus on fundamental skill development, he ensures players are provided with exceptional growth opportunities.
Program Overview
D-League is designed to elevate your game, providing a comprehensive platform to develop skills and realize your potential. The program covers a wide range of individual and team-based concepts and fundamentals:
🏀 Fundamental Skills: Refine your foundation in ball handling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and defending.
🏀 Motion Offense: Master modern basketball with Read & React Motion Offensive principles, essential for seamless integration into any team or competition.
🏀 Team Defense: Impact the game both on and off the ball, from guarding to contesting shots, pressuring passes, defending dribble penetration, and rebounding.
Player Eligibility
D-League is a natural extension of SEM Magic's club squad training program and play principles, perfect for serious players looking to elevate their game.
While it complements SEM Magic, the program is open to all players, domestic and VJBL, within the age range.
Players should have a minimum of 3 seasons of domestic league experience, a strong understanding of the game, and a readiness to elevate their work ethic.