The Basketball Academy provides a professional, structured programme of coaching, strength and conditioning, sport science and video analysis to allow players to develop at an elite level. There is a heavy emphasis on skill development and teaching players how to read the game. Over two years we aim to teach our athletes how to play and understand a variety of systems that will allow them to succeed wherever they go after the Academy—whether that is Europe, America or the UK.

The weekly programme provides a variety of activities, balanced with the players’ academic commitments. Players will have training sessions every day, with up to 3 sessions some days. Additionally there will be 3 opportunities to gain coaching and officiating qualifications. A typical week includes:

• 3 Academy training sessions

• 2 National League training session

• 2 strength and conditioning sessions

• 1 classroom/video session

• 4 additional skill sessions

• 1-2 Academy games

• 1-2 U18/Men’s National League games

Selection is based on a variety of factors which are assessed on an individual basis through interview and trial.

For more information contact the Director of Basketball, Martin Parry on parrym@ntc.kent.sch.uk or 01474 533802.