Eagles Thrive – Wellbeing for the Journey

At Diamond Valley Basketball Association, we believe developing young athletes is about more than what happens on the basketball court.

Eagles Thrive is DVBA’s whole-of-pathway wellbeing program, designed to support our representative athletes from Under 12 through to Under 18 with age-appropriate education, practical skills and access to expert wellbeing providers.

Delivered in partnership with Mind Fitness, Outside the Locker Room (OTLR) and Calm Sport, Eagles Thrive evolves alongside our athletes as they navigate the different challenges of junior sport, school, relationships, identity, performance and growing independence.

From building strong foundations and developing healthy mindsets, to understanding mental health, resilience and leadership, through to developing practical mental skills and lifelong wellbeing habits, the program provides support at every stage of the representative journey.

Importantly, Eagles Thrive is about supporting the whole athlete. It gives young people, parents and coaches the knowledge, confidence and practical tools to help create a positive sporting environment where wellbeing is valued alongside performance.

Because being an Eagle is about more than becoming a better basketball player.

It’s about becoming a stronger, healthier and more resilient person — on and off the court.

 MEET THE TEAM

Outside the Locker Room (OTLR)

Tim Cook