In alignment with Basketball Australia and Basketball WA, the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) delivers a high-performance daily training environment for emerging and developing female athletes. We also work with podium ready and podium potential level athletes. Recognised nationally as the gold standard in women’s basketball development, this elite program prepares athletes to compete at the highest levels of the sport.
WAIS offers Women’s Basketball Scholarships to athletes who meet the selection criteria outlined in the Selection Guidelines, Criteria and Process — providing a pathway for those with the talent and ambition to reach national and international success.
Led by a dedicated Head Coach, scholarship athletes benefit from a fully integrated performance support system, including:
- Expert Coaching & Skill Development
- Strength & Conditioning Programs
- Sport Science & Medicine Services: Psychology, Nutrition, and Physiotherapy
- Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement: Personal development, mental resilience, and career support
Current Scholarship Athletes
Coach: Shane McDonald
- Alexandra Sharp
- Alira Fotu
- Amy Atwell
- Emma Clarke
- Aysha Kemp
- Amelia Corasaniti
- Anneli Maley
- Jayda Clark
- Kiara Waite
- Alex Wilson
- Miela Sowah
- Emma Clark
