Prepare the person for the path, not just the player for the game
The Women’s Basketball Blueprint is a 100% female-led development and leadership pathway built for the Hunter’s next generation. Combining elite on-court execution, dedicated sports science, and direct mentorship from WNBL and college athletes, we equip players with the poise and durability to dominate the senior ranks. We prepare the person for the path—empowering confident, driven young women to excel on the court and thrive in their careers beyond it.
Built by Women. For the Next Generation.
Across regional basketball pathways, U18 and youth female players face the steepest drop-off cliff in sport. Too often, the pathway stalls because of a lack of visible female leadership at the senior club level and programs that only coach for the weekend game.
The Women’s Basketball Blueprint is a dedicated 6-week elite development and leadership ecosystem. We combine advanced technical skill on hardwood with physical durability, mental composure, and high-performance life habits. Through direct access to elite mentors and senior female coaches, we equip emerging athletes with the tools to dominate their competitive basketball pathways while thriving in their academic and professional pursuits.
Pillar 1:
On-Court Mastery & Tactical IQ
High-tempo decision making, position-specific reads, and advanced execution led exclusively by coaches with senior representative and league backgrounds.
Pillar 2:
Physical & Mental Durability
Targeted female S&C, ACL injury reduction protocols, deceleration training, and the practical 3-Second Mistake Reset routine.
Pillar 4:
Communication & Leadership
Assertive vocal floor command, modern officiating insights with national-level referees, and learning how to lead team huddles under pressure.
Pillar 3:
The Dual-Career Pro Pathway
Redefining the senior journey. Guidance from WNBL, NBL1, and US College alumni on maintaining elite competitive hoops alongside tertiary education, business, and careers.
Pillar 5:
Coach & Mentor Pipeline
Real-time floor opportunities, tactical debriefs, and huddle leadership reps for emerging female coaches to gain head-coaching confidence in senior ranks.
6 week curriculum snapshot
Identity, Standards & Self-Awareness
Vocal Presence and floor command
The Dual Career & Life Performance
Resilience & Composure under pressure
Situational leadership under fire
The path forward and network building
Chloe Mullaney
Program Leader & High Performance Coach
Pathway Pedigree
Coaching Experience: 20+ years leading regional and state pathways; 10+ years with Hunter Academy of Sport.
Senior & Junior Bench: Head Coach experience spanning U12–U18 Newcastle Falcons, Youth League, and NBL1 Women; current Maitland U18 Div 1 Head Coach and Maitland NBL1 Assistant Coach.
Championship Record: 2019 State & Country Champion Head Coach (Newcastle U18 Women); NSW Country U16 National Championship Assistant Coach. 2024 NBL1 East Champions Assistant Coach.
Elite Playing Career: Australian U17 Squad, WNBL (Sydney Flames, Adelaide Lightning, Canberra Capitals), and multi-year NBL1/Waratah veteran.
The Athlete & Family Perspective
As both an elite coach and a parent who has guided athletes through the Centre of Excellence, national squads, and US College basketball, Chloe bridges technical execution with real-world pathway guidance. Her focus inside the Blueprint is clear: instilling high-tempo tactical IQ while developing the personal standards, mental resilience, and self-belief young women need to thrive for life.
Rebekah Dombkins (AKA BEk)
Program Leader & High Performance Coach
Pathway & Coaching Pedigree
Basketball Experience: Nearly 30 years spanning junior and senior representative playing, high-performance coaching, association administration, and pathway parenting.
Championship Coach: Current Head Coach of the Newcastle Falcons Youth League Women, steering the squad to the NSW Youth League Division 1 Championship title.
Professional Background: Formally qualified in community services with extensive frontline experience in youth empowerment, family advocacy, and holistic wellbeing.
Core Blueprint Focus: Athlete identity, self-worth, leadership presence, mental resilience, and life transition strategies.
The Wellbeing & Leadership Perspective
Bek bridges technical floor execution with emotional intelligence and athlete-first culture. Her focus inside the Blueprint is equipping young women to recognise their strengths, find their voice under pressure, and transform the lessons of elite competition into self-belief that endures long after the final buzzer.