WE TEACH. YOU IMPROVE.
Most programs take anyone who shows up. This one starts with an application. 12 athletes per session. Not for exclusivity. For real coaching.
Coached
Per Session
Duration
Coached
THE STANDARD
IS THE STANDARD.
Most basketball programs are built around volume. More athletes, more sessions, more revenue. The problem is that volume and standard pull in opposite directions. You can't catch every bad habit in a group of 25 before it gets trained in. This program was built around the opposite logic.
Jono Hansford has developed over 1000 athletes. From junior rep level through to the NBL, WNBL, WNBA and beyond. The work is built on mechanical precision and an obsessive attention to the small details that separate good players from great ones. Most of those details are invisible until someone who knows what to look for points them out.
"Every rep has a reason. Every correction has a purpose. There are no passengers in this program."
The testimonials below tell you the level Jono works at. These are the two things they can't tell you.
FACILITY
"The facility exists so the work can happen without compromise. That's the whole point."
SESSION
HOW THE
WORK
GETS DONE.
No wasted reps. Every session is built around a specific outcome, not a generic drill list. Athletes are coached, corrected and pushed in real time. 12 per session isn't a selling point, it's what makes the standard possible. Here's exactly what that looks like.
Session Specifications
High-rep handle work at game speed. But the emphasis is always on the read, not the move. What you do with the ball has to connect to what the defence is giving you. That's what we're training.
Anyone can finish uncontested. We train finishing the way it actually happens. Through bodies, off balance, under fatigue. The layup you practice alone is not the layup you need in a game. We train the one you need.
Mechanical analysis before a single rep is taken. Small adjustments compound. Most players don't need a new shot. They need the right correction applied consistently until it sticks.
Drills are a tool, not the destination. Every session ends with live play at full speed. The skills trained in isolation get tested against real decisions, real pressure, with coaching feedback in the moment.
IN THEIR
OWN WORDS.
Not endorsements. Not pulled quotes. Unsolicited feedback from professional athletes in the NBL, WNBL, WNBA, Boomers, Opals and NZ Tall Blacks on what the work actually did for their game.
"Jono is an awesome coach. He studies a lot of film and shows his players a different approach to the game. He's very knowledgeable when teaching shooting but also knows how to hoop, so we get that live aspect in workouts."
"His approach to coaching is personalised and effective, making a real difference to my game."
"Jono has been instrumental in my development. He helped me elevate my game to get back into the NBL, and his dedication and approach made all the difference."
"Working with Jono has been a game-changer for me. His attention to detail and ability to adjust my shooting mechanics has taken my game to the next level."
"The thing I love about Jono is his commitment to the game and the investment he makes in each individual player."
"Jono has helped me with a lot of shooting and reads. What stands out most is his ability to adjust small things that make a huge difference."
"Jono's approach has been a game-changer, especially in my NBL1 season. His detailed analysis and personalised tips have helped me become more effective and confident on the court."
SERIOUS
ABOUT
YOUR GAME?
Applications are reviewed personally. We'll acknowledge your application within 48 hours. When there's a spot and the fit is right, we'll reach out directly to get things moving.
Game tape is optional but it helps. Athletes who submit footage get placed in the right group from day one. No wasted sessions finding your level.
Application received.
You'll get a confirmation from us within 48 hours. If there's a spot and you're the right fit, we'll reach out directly.