A brand new Basketball Academy is about to be launched in Knowsley, as a result of a partnership between Knowsley Community College, Knowsley Council and Mersey Tigers - one of the UK’s top Basketball Teams. This is a key part of the Borough’s Basketball Strategy.
Knowsley Community College is offering the high quality basketball courses and training in partnership with the Mersey Tigers - the ambitious professional BBL team playing their home games at Knowsley Leisure and Cultural Park in Huyton, Knowsley.
The Knowsley Basketball Academy will provide the opportunity for dedicated athletes aiming for professional coaching or playing careers in the UK or overseas to learn about all aspects of the game and benefit from professional coaching, physical training and competition.
Alongside this, students will study towards academic and coaching qualifications that are designed to provide the ideal pathway to university courses, overseas scholarships or the professional world of Basketball.
Students will receive professional coaching, education, fitness training every day and will be expected to play competitive games for the academy and deliver coaching sessions for young players and teams across Merseyside.
Alongside this, all academy members will attend academic lessons and play an active part in College life, supported by qualified tutors and highly experienced coaches.
Knowsley Basketball Academy will offer the highest quality basketball coaching and development available in the UK for players aged 16 and over.
As well as competitive basketball in the British College Sport system, Academy players will benefit from free access to first class fitness training, physiotherapy, sports massage, and Spa facilities at the College as well as free access to fitness and leisure opportunities in the Borough’s Leisure Centres which includes the world class Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park.
Students will also work closely with Mersey Tigers professional players and will support the club at all home games in Knowsley.
Knowsley Community College is superbly equipped for the teaching of basketball, with many great resources at the Roby Campus and the nearby Leisure and Culture Park in Huyton.
- What the Knowsley Basketball Academy can offer
- Direct links and progressions to the BBL with the Mersey Tigers
- Scholarship opportunities to UK and overseas Universities for some student
- Professional coaching in a professional environmenFree access to first class fitness training, physiotherapy, sports massage, and Spa facilities 7 days a week
- £2000 Scholarship available for high-achieving students and outstanding athletes
- Financial Support of up to £1200 to support your studies
Very good program. Encouraging this youth to be involved in sports and continue doing what they love. Not just that, it aims for the bigger future of basketball.
Posted by: CNA Training | April 10, 2013 at 01:50 AM