Girls- now is the time to get into basketball
In the past week, there has been so much going on in women’s basketball. With the new 2025 WNBA season underway, early season games have been nothing but exciting to watch! Back home, a new WNBL logo was unveiled today with the 12 Opals named for the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup in July against the Philippines, Lebanon and Japan in the group stage. This excitement presents more opportunity for young girls, to engage with the sport, develop skills, and be inspired by the achievements of female athletes on both global and local stages.
A Global Game That Starts Locally
The WNBA's 2025 season commenced on May 16, marking a historic expansion with the debut of the Golden State Valkyries—the league's first new team since 2008. Under the leadership of head coach Natalie Nakase, the first Asian American woman to coach a WNBA team, the Valkyries secured their inaugural victory against the Washington Mystics, igniting enthusiasm among fans and setting a promising tone for the season.
Women's Sports Participation in Australia: A Comparative Snapshot
Women's basketball is among the fastest-growing sports for girls in Australia. While netball remains the most participated female team sport with over 1 million players, basketball is experiencing significant growth, particularly at the junior level, among a broader trend of growing interest in women's sports. However, basketball's structured pathways from grassroots to elite levels, combined with international opportunities, make it an attractive option for young female athletes.
Why Start Young?
Engaging in basketball from an early age offers numerous benefits for younger girls:
Confidence: Developing new skills and witnessing holistic personal progress.
Coordination & Fitness: Enhancing physical abilities that are fundamental across various sports.
Teamwork: Learning to collaborate, support and trust peers, and lead effectively.
Resilience: Cultivating the ability to face set backs and challenges, adapt, and grow.
One Thru Five Girls’ Basketball Programs
At One Thru Five, we are committed to fostering the growth of young female athletes through structured and supportive training programs:
🏀 Echidna’s (Ages 5–7): An engaging introduction to basketball fundamentals.
🏀 Wombat’s (Ages 8–14): Focused sessions on technique, building resilience, and gameplay emphasising readiness for the girls only play.
🏀 Wallaby’s (Ages 15+): Incorporating game decision making and more advanced girls only training focussing on teamwork, game strategy and leadership.
Our experienced coaches provide a nurturing environment that encourages skill development and personal growth.
💥 Book Now – Spaces Are Limited!
As women's basketball continues to gain prominence, there's no better time for your daughter to embark on her basketball journey. Whether she's new to the sport or looking to enhance her skills, One Thru Five Basketball offers programs that cater to every level, let’s inspire and empower the next generation of confident, skilled, and passionate female athletes—starting today.
👉 Book Now to secure her spot in our upcoming girls’ training programs.
