Sports Academy

Box Hill Senior Secondary College was the first school in Australia to pioneer the development and introduction of school-based Academy sport programs for passionate and talented student-athletes, wishing to combine their academic studies with elite level coaching and playing opportunities. BHSSC first established the inaugural  Basketball Academy in 1995, which was followed by the later establishment of the respective Tennis and the AFL/AFLW programs.

We currently offer Academy sports in:

• Basketball (boys and girls)
• AFL/AFLW (boys and girls)
• Tennis (boys and girls)

BHSSC provides a supportive environment, linked to high expectations of performance (both in the classroom and within our sports academy) so that our student-athletes strive to achieve their very best. Weekly Strength and Conditioning sessions are also provided to all Sports Academy students, where student-athlete development is personalised and student progress is monitored to replicate potential future professional or elite level sports opportunities.

The Academy training sessions are primarily delivered throughout the regular school hours of 9am-3pm, and there are no weekend or after school requirements. The BHSSC Academy programs have a long and successful history of outstanding results and many student-athletes have gone on to further success at National and International levels. The BHSSC Academy also has successfully helped assist a large number of students in achieving scholarships and placements in the U.S. College and University system, along with representation in a range of professional sporting competitions such as the AFL, ALFW, WNBL, NBL and NBA. Our coaches are highly experienced and bring a wealth of national and international experience and knowledge to the BHSSC Academy program so that our student-athletes strive to achieve their very best.  

Please note: Participation and involvement in the Academy sports programs is voluntary, extra-curricular in nature, with compulsory fees to cover all coaching and playing expenses.

We welcome all enquiries from prospective student-athletes wishing to take their game to the next level! Come join us at “The Hill!!”