Parent’s Playbook

ADHD Activity Planner for kids with visual daily schedules and executive function worksheets, showing dopamine-friendly goal tracking pages for students with ADHD and autism.
ADHD Support at School: 504 Plan vs. IEP – Which One Does Your Child Need?
Navigating the school system with an ADHD diagnosis is overwhelming. This guide breaks down the core differences between a 504 Plan (accommodations) and an IEP (specialized instruction). Discover how to... Read more...
A customer photo from the UK showing a child practicing a balance neuro-drill while brushing teeth.
Why the "Morning War" is a Brain Issue, Not a Discipline Issue.
Stop the morning war. Discover why ADHD children struggle with routines and how the science-backed "Brain Priming" method from Melbourne’s First Pick Academy can transform chaos into focus in just... Read more...
A 4-year-old child in Melbourne happily practicing basic motor skills with a basketball in First Pick Academy's Grow & Go program, designed for early childhood development.
Why 4-Year-Olds in Melbourne Are "Too Young" for Big Clubs but Perfect for our Grow & Go
Searching for basketball for toddlers in Melbourne? First Pick’s physio-led 5+3 system builds coordination in Box Hill, Clayton & Manningham. Join Term 1 now! Read more...
High-performance basketball skill development for 9-12 year olds in Melbourne. This program utilizes the scientific 5+3 methodology and physiotherapy-led coaching to build athletic hardware for competitive gameplay.
Breaking the Age 8 Skill Plateau: Why Your Child Needs a Physiotherapy-Led Approach
By age 8, many young athletes hit a "skill plateau." Our basketball training for 8 year olds in Melbourne utilizes a physiotherapy-led approach to refine motor patterns, prevent injury, and... Read more...
Engaging basketball training for 5 year olds in Melbourne at First Pick Academy. Our physio-led program focuses on hand-eye coordination and fundamental physical literacy.
Why Age 5 is the "Golden Window" for Basketball Coordination: A Melbourne Parent's Guide
Is your 5-year-old ready for the court? At First Pick Academy, we view basketball training for 5 year olds as more than just a game—it's a scientific approach to building... Read more...
A focused young athlete using professional training gear at home to build elite skills, demonstrating the quiet progress possible outside of First Pick Academy's Manningham and Box Hill locations
Quiet Progress: How to Build an Elite Training Ground at Home
Practice shouldn't be limited by noise or space. Learn how to transform your living room into a high-performance training ground with our Silent Basketball and indoor-friendly drills. Build elite skills... Read more...
A 5 years old child practicing balance and coordination in the Grow and Go program at First Pick Academy Melbourne.
Play with Purpose: The Scientific Edge of the Grow and Go Program
"Is it just play? At First Pick Academy, we see a critical window for neural development. Discover why ages 2-6 are the 'Golden Age' for movement, and how our Grow... Read more...
An action-oriented visual showing an 8-year-old athlete refining motor patterns, illustrating our physiotherapy-led approach to breaking performance plateaus in Melbourne.
The Science of Growth: Why Your Child Needs the 5+3 Methodology
"Discover the science behind elite youth athletic success. Learn how our unique 5+3 methodology—combining 5 Physical Pillars with 3 Neural Gears—builds both the body and the brain for total peak... Read more...