UC Capitals 2025/26 Future Caps Program

University of Canberra Basketball Courts
7 January 2026 to 8 January 2026

The Future Caps Program is a two-day high-performance intensive for elite level girls aged 12–16 who aspire to reach the WNBL.

Led by UC Capitals players, coaches, and support staff, participants will train like the pros — sharpening skills, mindset, and game IQ while gaining exclusive insight into life as a professional athlete.

It’s a rare opportunity to train, prepare, and perform, just like the Capitals do.

The Experience

Day 1 - On-Court Focus

  • Welcome and goal-setting with UC Capitals players and coaches
  • Ice-breaker warm-up with performance staff
  • 3×3 games and skill assessment
  • Player-led skill stations and on-court coaching
  • Q&A with players and coaches
  • Lunch (provided) and recovery break
  • Afternoon practice: finishing, shooting, defence and Capitals-style play
  • Nutrition and recovery session

 

Day 2 - Inside the Pro Environment

  • Morning film review with the Capitals
  • Strength and conditioning: injury prevention and prep
  • Lunch (provided) and recovery break
  • On-court: advanced skills, shooting and full-court play
  • Recovery session (stretch/yoga)
  • Live player workout demo
  • Q&A and program wrap-up

 

Upcoming Intakes

January 7 & 8 2026 - 9AM-5PM - University of Canberra

Inclusions

  • 2-day intensive training program
  • Lunch and snacks on both days
  • UC Capitals 3-game membership for the 2025/26 WNBL season
  • Reversible Future Caps training singlet

 

Eligibility

Open to girls aged 12–16 years (DOB range 16 December 2008 – 15 December 2013 inclusive)

Registration Fee

This unique opportunity to fast-track your aspiring player’s development costs $990 per participant.

FAQs

  • Is the program suitable for beginners?

  • I have an interested attendee who is not eligible. Are there any exceptions to the eligibility crite

  • Do you cater for dietary requirements in the program?

  • 12-16 is a big age range - will they train together?

  • Who is coaching the program?

  • Is the program actually a look at future prospects?