The Next Pro Academy
01 / Training Basketball first · everyone welcome

Put in the work

No lock-in contracts — call, text or DM Ivan and he'll build the right block of sessions around you. Academy and PT training start with a minimum of four sessions; 1-on-1 and group session pricing on enquiry.

Academy session — kids running shooting drills with Coach Ivan Flagship
The Next Pro Academy · Melbourne & surrounds

Basketball Training Program

Open to adults and kids — NDIS participants and the wider community. A proven, running academy building real skills on and off the court.

✓Adults and children welcome — all skill levels
✓NDIS participants fully included with adapted sessions
✓Basketball skills — dribbling, shooting, defence, game IQ
✓Confidence, communication and team leadership
✓Pathways to rep, state and elite level for those who want it
✓Based at our Melton warehouse — online sessions launching soon for those further afield
Free uniform on sign-up

Every kid who joins the program gets a free academy uniform — singlet and shorts with The Next Pro Academy logo. Jerseys, water bottles, hats and more available on request.

Enquire about the Academy → Min. 4 sessions to begin
Personal training — tyre drill session with Ivan coaching Personal training — push-up drills with Coach Ivan
Certified personal trainer · 1-on-1 or group

Personal Training

Book directly — no program sign-up required. One-on-one sessions or small group training with a certified PT and former professional athlete.

✓One-on-one sessions — fully personalised to your goals
✓Small group bookings — train with friends, family or colleagues
✓Adults and kids welcome — Ivan trains people of all ages every week, beginners to advanced
✓Strength, conditioning, weight loss, sport-specific training
✓Coached by a 6'8 former professional basketball player
✓Flexible scheduling · NDIS participants welcome — can be funded through your plan
All ages welcome

Ivan trains people of all ages — kids, teens and adults — every week, from complete beginners to advanced athletes.

Book a PT session → Min. 4 sessions to begin
Private birthday party — the whole crew in front of the academy mural
Private hire · at the warehouse

Private Birthday Parties

Basketball fun, gaming area and more — the warehouse is all yours for the big day, hosted by Ivan and the crew.

✓You bring the food, drinks and cake — Ivan hosts the rest
✓Games and activities run by the coaches
✓Basketball fun — court games and comps for every age
✓Gaming area and more — all ages and abilities welcome
Book a party →
Day program — agility ladder drills with a coach
All ages · running weekly

Weekly Day Programs

Regular weekday programs open to adults and kids — NDIS participants and the wider community. Running all year round, not just school holidays.

✓Fitness and movement activities for all ability levels
✓Mentoring and personal development sessions
✓Arts and craft — creative expression and skill building
✓Social connection, communication and confidence — in a supported setting
✓NDIS fundable — enquire via Commonground Care ↗
See day programs →
Respite weekend excursion — tenpin bowling with the crew
Kids only · school holiday weekends

Overnight Holiday Respite

A full 48-hour weekend experience for kids — Saturday through to Monday morning. Parents and carers get genuine, uninterrupted rest.

✓Two nights, two full days — 48 hours fully supervised
✓Indoor camping setup — sleeping bags and tents
✓Excursions, arts & craft, fishing, hiking, music and more
✓All meals included · daily photo updates to parents and carers
✓Support workers on-site overnight · itinerary adapted to every child's needs
✓NDIS fundable — enquire via Commonground Care ↗
Run your own session

Court & shooting-machine hire

The facility is yours — solo reps on the shooting machine, team runs or a private session with mates. Call, text or DM on Instagram or Facebook to lock in a time.

Call or text to book DM @thenextproacademy
Court hire
$35 /hr
1 hour minimum
Shooting machine
$50 /hr
1 hour minimum
1-on-1 & group sessions
Contact to enquire
Pricing on enquiry
Soon Going digital — online sessions launching soon Train with Ivan from anywhere, streamed straight from the facility.
02 / Meet the coach Founder & head coach
Ivan Harris — founder and head coach
IVAN HARRIS · FOUNDER & HEAD COACH
Ivan huddles the academy kids outside the facility

Ivan Harris

Founder & head coach · The Next Pro Academy

Ivan Harris is an internationally experienced professional basketball player and coach, standing 6'8 and bringing a genuinely world-class basketball pedigree to Melbourne. He played college basketball at The Ohio State University before going on to compete professionally across five continents — including the NBA Development League, and professional leagues throughout Europe, Asia, South America and Australia.

Now based in Australia, Ivan has competed in the NBL1 and BIG V, and currently runs The Next Pro Academy — a program built on real professional experience and a genuine passion for developing players of all ages and skill levels, from absolute beginners through to those chasing a rep, state or professional pathway.

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Continents played professionally
6'8
Former professional athlete
NBA
D-League — pro pathway experience
OSU
Ohio State — NCAA Division I
Fun fact

Ivan has shared the court with NBA stars including LeBron James, Chris Paul, Mike Conley and Greg Oden, and was part of the winning 2003 McDonald's All-American team, having played at the No.1 ranked Oak Hill Academy.

● @thenextproacademy on Instagram
03 / Word on the court Placeholder slots — real quotes to come
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04 / Merch Worn on our floor first

Academy kit

No webstore yet — text Ivan or DM @thenextproacademy to order

Photos of our merch coming soon

Game jerseys, training tees and academy hoodies are available now — order on request.

Text Ivan to order →
NDIS

NDIS participants welcome in every program

Academy basketball, personal training, weekly day programs and overnight respite — every session is adapted to the participant, and sessions can be funded through your plan.

NDIS programs & funding

Please enquire through our brother business, Commonground Care, for more information regarding NDIS programs and funding.

commongroundcare.com.au ↗
05 / Find us The facility · Melton
Call or text Ivan
0448 387 430
Call now Send a text
Emailivanharris717@gmail.com
The facility2/21 Reserve Road, Melton VIC
HoursSessions by appointment, 7 days — call or text to lock in a time.
SocialsInstagram @thenextproacademy · The Next Pro Academy on Facebook
2/21 Reserve Road, Melton VIC — get directions →