Parent Comments

In a survey of parents of our BASKETBALL B.L.A.S.T. participants, over 72% of them indicated our program had exceeded their expectations.  Here are some of their comments:

"That was the best fun ever!

BLAST participant aged 10 – commenting on their first day of training

“I would like to compliment you on the beginners BLAST ball skill training.  My daughters are new to the sport and are enjoying the program immensely.  Sign on day was fun – they loved the basketball, Dragons singlet and training tip folder which was given to them. Meeting and being trained by the Brisbane Bullets in the first week was a hit too!

I am especially impressed with the ratio of trainers to kids.  It is wonderful to see the senior players of the Dragons volunteering their time to help the beginners, something I remind the girls of each week.  The coaches have planned the program well – rotating the activities is a great way to keep up the momentum and interest, and their enthusiastic encouragement really make the sessions fun. 

I am finding the basketball games at the end of the session exciting as I start to see all the kids use their newly learnt skills.  It really is a wonderful team sport and I am thrilled my girls have an opportunity to participate in the BLAST program.  They are having fun and making new friends.

Thank you!"
Sue Lane

Parent of two BLAST participants aged 5 and 7

“Your program has met my expectations.  It is well organized and the visit by the Bullets etc has been inspirational and exciting.  The small groups are beneficial.”

Elaine Grant

Parent of BLAST participant aged 9

Your program has exceeded my expectations.  I have been impressed by the enthusiasm of the people that run the program and the way it caters for all abilities.  I like the way we are kept informed via email and the folders are an excellent idea.”

Alex Pugh

Parent of BLAST participant aged 9

Your program has exceeded my expectations.  I have been impressed by the way the program develops the children’s basketball skills.  It is very good for kids who have never played before.”

Di Craven

Parent of BLAST participant aged 11

“Your program has exceeded my expectations.  Splitting the kids up into groups and cycling through different exercise has impressed me.  The program is very well organised.”

Jan Wockner

Parent of BLAST participant aged 11

“Your program has exceeded my expectations.  I have been impressed by the structure of the program (learning and then playing a game) and the folder with its terms and weekly sheets.”

Parent of 2 BLAST participants

Your program has exceeded my expectations.  I have been impressed with the way the programs starts with the fundamentals/basics of the game but making it enjoyable.”

Anthony Young

Parent of 2 BLAST participants aged 8 and 9

Your program has exceeded my expectations.  The way the program just teaches them basic skills has been great.  My son has really enjoyed it.”

Carolyn Callaghan

Parent of BLAST participant aged 10

“Your program has exceeded my expectations.  I have been impressed with the skills training and explanations of the concepts of the game and rules and the patient and enthusiastic instructors. The concept is terrific and a great starting point for children beginning a new sport. It helps to provide some necessary skills and an understanding of the game prior to playing competition. Well done on this initiative.”

Anne Holmes

Parent of BLAST participant aged 7

“Your program has met my expectations.  I have been impressed by the skills rotation and the number of experienced players who have taught them.  My child has enjoyed the rotational skills and instruction from the players.  This is a great program which teaches the children basic techniques which gives them the confidence to continue to want to play.  I have seen my daughter become more and more confident in her basketball ability and is a great improvement on her skill level from last year when she played in another basketball association.”

Jacinta Hodgetts

Parent of BLAST participant aged 8

Your program has exceeded my expectations.  I have been impressed with the organization and how it has run so smoothly and the opportunity for the children to meet some of their heroes and learn some of the basic skills from those heroes and older players they look up to.”

Katrina Richards

Parent of BLAST participant aged 8

“Your program has exceeded my expectations. I think the program is brilliant and have been very impressed with the quality and organisation. The visits by the Bullets players are great.”

Kathy Udeh

Parent of BLAST participant aged 10

B.L.A.S.T.TM is a Trademark of North Brisbane Basketball Assn Inc. for our Junior Basketball skills development program.

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