Lewis Thomas Joins AIS Program
Four new talented athletes have been selected for the 2010–11 Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) men’s basketball program, which starts on 17 January.
The new scholarship holders joining the 2010–11 basketball program are:
The AIS men’s basketball program was established in 1981 and is internationally regarded as one of the best athlete development programs. It works in partnership with Basketball Australia to support the training and development of talented junior athletes.
One of the world’s best women basketball players, Lauren Jackson, and Australia’s first number one US NBA draft pick, Andrew Bogut, were both members of the AIS Basketball program.
‘The AIS Basketball program aims to equip our juniors with the mental, physical and tactical skills needed to perform at league, national and international levels,’ said AIS Director Professor Fricker.
‘We are extremely proud of our record and tradition of producing talented basketball players who have gone on to excel at the elite level of the game.’
Article from Australian Sports Commission (AIS)
Lewis will join the Emus training camp (the Australian U/19 Men’s basketball team) in January and will stay on at the AIS. As a member of the AIS squad they play in the SEABL (South East Australian Basketball League) enabling them the experience of being in a touring competition with 15 other teams. Whilst continuing with his education in Canberra next year, Lewis will also be representing the AIS in New Zealand, Taipei, Germany and Italy.
Lewis hopes to be selected for the Emus team to play in the World Championships in 2011, followed by a 4 year scholarship to an American College with the long-term goal of one day playing in the 2016 Olympics for the Boomers!
Article from Hale School
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