Constant and Never-Ending Improvement

31/07/2026

🚨🏀 ATTENTION! C.A.N.I. ACADEMY STUDENT ATHLETES & FAMILIES!! 🏀🚨

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

🔥 TERM 2 2026 – WEEK 2 COMPLETE! 🔥
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! 💯🏀

📲 JOIN THE C.A.N.I. ACADEMY TEAM ON HEJA! Stay updated with trainings, schedules, events, and important information. 👉 App Code available upon request
📩 Contact Coach Clifton directly to get connected

📚🏀 HOMEWORK – DUE THURSDAY 6 AUGUST 2026
🏀 SEE PHOTOS ATTACHED FOR SENIORS AND JUNIORS🎯 HOMEWORK

💙 Random Acts of Kindness should be automatic actions taken everyday.

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💭 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

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

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

💯🏀 C.A.N.I. NEVER STOPS
— Coach Clifton

20/07/2026

See you all in the morning!!
Less get it!!

Stay G.R.E.A.T.!

19/07/2026

TUESDAY 21 JULY TERM 3 STARTS!
LESSSS GITTT!

12/07/2026

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 Poitūkohu 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

21/05/2026

🚨🏀 ATTENTION C.A.N.I. ACADEMY STUDENT ATHLETES & FAMILIES!! 🏀🚨

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

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🔥 TERM 2 2026 – WEEK 4 IS COMPLETE! 🔥

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. 🏀📚

TERM 2 FOCUS:
🏀 Ball Handling
🏀 Shooting Consistency
🏀 Defensive Footwork
🏀 Basketball IQ
🏀 Leadership & Communication

The athletes improving the fastest are the ones putting in work when nobody is watching. 👀💪

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

📩 App Code available upon request
👉 Contact Coach Clifton to get connected.

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📚🏀 HOMEWORK – DUE THURSDAY 28 MAY 2026 🏀📚
⏰ Skill work maximum completion time: 1 hour

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🔴 SENIOR GROUP
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🏀 Ball Handling (Complete All 3)

1️⃣ Pressure Control Series
• 60 Crossovers
• 60 Between the Legs
• 60 Behind the Back
• 30 Retreat Dribbles

2️⃣ Combo Attack Moves
• Hesitation → Crossover → Finish
• Spin Move → Pull-Up
• 10 repetitions each move

3️⃣ Weak Hand Challenge
• 25 Weak Hand Layups
• 20 Floaters
• 15 Reverse Layups

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🎯 Shooting

1️⃣ Form Shooting
• 30 perfect makes

2️⃣ Mid-Range Shooting
• 5 spots
• 10 makes each spot

3️⃣ 3-Point Shooting
• 5 spots
• 5 makes each spot

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🏃 Fitness Challenge

4 Rounds:
• 15 Push-Ups
• 20 Squats
• 30 Mountain Climbers
• 45-Second Plank

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💙 Leadership & R.A.K (RandomAct of Kindness).

• Help clean up without being asked
• Thank a parent, coach, or teacher
• 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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🔵 JUNIOR GROUP
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🏀 Ball Handling (Complete All 3)

1️⃣ Stationary Dribbling
• Right Hand – 50 dribbles
• Left Hand – 50 dribbles
• Crossovers – 40
• Between Legs – 20

2️⃣ Cone or Object Zig-Zag Dribbling
• 6 trips down and back

3️⃣ Speed Dribble → Jump Stop → Pivot
• 10 repetitions

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🎯 Shooting

1️⃣ Form Shooting
• 25 makes

2️⃣ Around The Key Shooting
• 5 spots
• 6 makes each

3️⃣ Layups
• 15 each side

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🏃 Fitness

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

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💙 R.A.K. (Random Act of Kindness) Challenge

• Help someone at home
• Encourage a teammate
• Share something positive
• 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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💭 MINDSET MESSAGE
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“Small daily improvements create BIG results over time.” 📈🔥

Champions are made through:
✔ Repetition
✔ Discipline
✔ Attitude
✔ Effort
✔ Consistency

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

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

💯🏀 C.A.N.I. NEVER STOPS

— Coach Clifton

15/05/2026

🚨🏀 ATTENTION! C.A.N.I. ACADEMY STUDENT ATHLETES & FAMILIES!! 🏀🚨
To turn DREAMS into reality, you must commit to:
✅ Discipline
✅ Routine
✅ Education
✅ Action
✅ Mentality

🔥 TERM 2 2026 – WEEK 3 COMPLETE! 🔥
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. 💯🏀

📲 JOIN THE C.A.N.I. ACADEMY TEAM ON HEJA! Stay updated with trainings, schedules, events, and important information. 👉 App Code available upon request 📩 Contact Coach Clifton directly to get connected.

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

🏃 Fitness
5 Rounds: • 20 push-ups • 30 lunges • 50 mountain climbers • 60-second wall sit • 90-second plank

💙 Random Acts of Kindness (2)
• Write a thank-you message to a coach, teacher, or family member • 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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🏀 Dribbling (Complete All 3)
1️⃣ Stationary Ball Handling • Right Hand – 40 dribbles • Left Hand – 40 dribbles • Crossovers – 40 • Between Legs – 30
2️⃣ Zig-Zag Dribbling • Through cones or objects – 8 trips
3️⃣ Speed Dribble → Jump Stop → Pivot • 12 repetitions
🎯 Shooting (Complete All 3)
1️⃣ Form Shooting – 50 makes
2️⃣ Spot Shooting Around the Key • 5 spots • 8 makes each (40 total)
3️⃣ Layups • 20 each side

🏃 Fitness
4 Rounds: • 20 jumping jacks • 15 squats • 10 push-ups • 30-second plank
💙 Random Acts of Kindness (2)
• Help set the dinner table or clean up at home • 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?
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🙏 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
• Hastings District Masonic Trust • Basketball Hawke’s Bay (BBHB) • Lash Love Chrissy L • Dumplings Chinese Restaurant and the Kaywah Family • Focus Health Physio • QDL Gear Ltd. • The Johnson Family • The Bush Family Trust • Napier Community

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

💯🏀 C.A.N.I. NEVER STOPS
— Coach Clifton