
Every sport needs a bridge between education and the professional game. When government funding arrived through the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) in 2004 — and later its successor, the Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) in 2018 — it gave young athletes across multiple sports a dual path: to train like professionals while completing

In the SLBW, few teams can match the tactical flexibility of the Caledonia Gladiators’ centre rotation. AeRianna Harris, their dominant starting centre, anchors the team with her powerful paint presence. Scoring inside and controlling the boards, Harris sets the tone for Caledonia’s interior play. Her impact is underscored by a team-leading plus-minus of +14.14 per