FIBA STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1: EMPOWER NATIONAL FEDERATIONS
In 2019 FIBA set out six goals to increase the strength and capacity of its National Federations. A series of new and ongoing initiatives is helping to enable federations to reach their full potential, such as creating their own strategic plan for the future through the FIBA PLUS Programs and developing grassroots basketball through the World Association of Basketball Coaches courses and the FIBA Foundation’s Mini Basketball activities. FIBA will continue its focus on this area until 2027 with the strategic priority set to continue following approval at the recent XXII FIBA Congress held in Manila in 2023.
GOAL 1: build pROFESSIONAL lEADERSHIP
National Federations have access to an end-to-end overview of the planning process to drive basketball development in specific countries.
FIBA PLUS Programs
Both the Performance and Fundamentals programs are designed to assist National Federations in the development of basketball in their countries by helping them develop a sustainable strategic focus.
TIME-OUT 2.0
An executive program designed for elite basketball players helping them to integrate them into the workforce through hands-on learning and work placements.
SWISH
A program for National Federations focusing on the importance of being compliant with integrity policies and successfully understanding FIBA's regulations.
WiLEAD & Adelante
These programs are designed to identify, educate, motivate and develop the next generation of female leaders in management and administration, whilst also increasing gender diversity by creating new pathways and support networks.
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goal 2: BOOST GRASSROOTS BASKETBALL
FIBA is focusing on grassroots basketball currently through two current initiatives.
WORLD ASSOCIATION
OF BASKETBALL COACHES
The WABC works to develop coaching standards across the world – and, with this, the level of basketball played globally.
Start Coaching
Those looking to build fundamental coaching skills appropriate for grassroots level can access the WABC ‘Start Coaching’ manual, a comprehensive guide offered in English that will soon be available in Spanish and French. It is designed for ex-players, parents, teachers and anyone with an interest in coaching basketball. Click here for more information.
Online Courses
The WABC conducts regular courses to train instructors to deliver coaching courses worldwide and works with FIBA to deliver numerous series of online coaching clinics. For more information, click here.
FIBA FOUNDATION
The FIBA Foundation promotes grassroots basketball for boys and girls aged between five and 12 through their Mini Basketball program.
Mini Basketball
Mini Basketball conventions bring together delegates for practical and theoretical sessions, showing them ways of teaching basketball fundamentals. There are also jamborees organized, which give children the chance to play basketball in a fun environment. The aim is to educate them on good health and wellbeing, providing Mini Basketball organizers with the tools to help keep children active with enjoyable and playful activities.
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GOAL 3: Level up the game
With the objective of improving the quality of basketball, FIBA's aim is to develop high-quality coaches, referees, and equipment, which are essential for further player development.$
FIBA continues to work closely with the World Association of Basketball Coaches (WABC) to deliver coaches courses based on the WABC manuals (Level 1-2-3). Over 100 courses are being delivered yearly worldwide, in addition to Virtual Coaches Clinic Series coordinated by FIBA Regional Offices.
Further investment is being made on the development of Basketball coaches, through both the FIBA Europe Coaching Certificate (FECC) program, and the International Coaching Apprenticeship in Basketball (ICAB) program.
Additionaly, FIBA and the WABC continue to development FIBA Coach Instructors, with the long-term view to build capacities of National Federations to conduct even more FIBA/WABC courses in their respective territories,
The quality of referees and more largely of all officials across the globe is crucial and FIBA has developed the FIBA Manuals (Level 1-2-3) for referees, at the national level.
Innovative services for National Federations
FIBA is able to provide innovative services and technological advances for all National Federations. Examples of this include:
FastModel Sports
A FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre endorsed partner in the software category for Coaching & Player Scouting, helping to elevate the capabilities of National Federations and clubs to work more effectively.
Dr. Dish
A FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre Endorsed Equipment partner, Dr. Dish is a provider of high repetition basketball shooting machines.
FIBA Connected Stadium
A partnership with Synergy Sports, FIBA Connected Stadium is designed to support National Federations and leagues to grow and develop, transforming how the sport is played, managed and consumed.
FIBA LiveStats
A partnership with Genius Sports, allows users to capture advanced statistics from courtside to power websites, scoreboards, broadcasts, reports and more.
Planning continues for the rollout of programs aimed at empowering National Federations to develop young players and the next generation of talents.
Players Mentorship Program
A promising new initiative guided by the FIBA’s Players’ Commission, to provide support for players not only on the court but off it as well.
FIBA Youth Development Programs
Organised by both the Regional Offices of Africa and Americas, the FIBA Youth Development Programs, continue to develop and grow young male and female players across the continents.
Players Hub
Provides up-to-date information on a range of topics for players to help them perform both on and off the court.
Players Workshop
Players Workshop sessions take place with star players from the past or present to help educate young players and guide them to be able to achieve their best on and off the court. The workshops take place at U17 and U19 World Cups and usually focus on one or two educational topics.
Basketball Without Borders
BWB is the global basketball development and community outreach program of FIBA and the NBA. It provides coaching instruction and life-skills seminars for players as well as clinics for coaches and referees. BWB camps are held in each region as well as a annual Global Camp for men and women.
GOAL 4: develop the next generation of talents
National Federations have access to various reports, protocols and publications to help them to professionalize their activities.
Medical Staff
FIBA continues to support medical staff working for national teams, facilitating information sessions via webinars. Dedicated event webinars take place with team doctors prior to main FIBA competitions, led by the FIBA Medical Commission with a focus on injury prevention and reporting. During the competitions, the FIBA Supervisory Doctors have supported the medical staff of the National Federations and of the Local Organizing Committees, both in cases needing urgent medical care as well as in terms of following the highest professional standards of player protection and anti-doping education.
FAST BREAK
This quarterly publication continues to assist the sport’s medical personnel by bringing together basketball-related healthcare issues and newsworthy research topics.
goal 5: Professionalize National Team Structure
FIBA continues to support National Federations and Local Organizing Committees (LOC) in building their capacity to host events. During the pandemic, FIBA launched an Executive Marketing Program that emphasizes commercial planning, with participants learning about marketing plans, sponsorship, and game-day revenues. To date, 267 executives have registered for the program.
In addition, webinars and online meetings are regularly conducted in order to provide hosts with up-to-date information and knowledge, as well as to assist LOCs in tackling different aspects of their preparations. National Federation personnel continue to take part in webinars and information sessions on topics including anti-doping and medical matters, as well as integrity related matters, to ensure that relevant staff are up to date and informed prior to events.