Basketball Academy

Northfleet Technology College Basketball Academy

The academy provides a two-year, structures program including; coaching, on-site Strength and conditioning and Physiotherapy, sport science and video analysis to enable players to maximise their talent and develop towards and an elite level.

We emphasise skill development and teaching players how to red the game. Players are taught multiple systems to help them succeed with their next team whether its in the USA, Europe or the UK. We also provide opportunities to travel and compete internationally (USA and EYBL), experiencing different cultures and styles of basketball.

Performance Program

Each week student athletes balance their academic and basketball commitments. Players will train each day. There will also be opportunities to gain coaching and officiating qualifications.

Weekly Schedule

3 Academy League Practices

2 National League Practices

2 Strength and Conditioning Sessions

2-4 Individual Skills Sessions

1 Classroom/Video/Scout session

1-2 Academy Games

1-2 National League Games

Academy Staff

Director of Basketball: Martin Parry

CBL & BE Division 3 Coach: Ciaran Dunne

BE U18 Coach: Rob Newson

AOC & BE U16 Coach: Harry Earley

Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dom Ives

Physiotherapist: Rolandas Mizgeris

Sports Nutritionist: Emily Stokes

Honours

Academies Basketball League (ABL) Sweet 16: 2017, 2018, 2000

Academies Basketball League (ABL)  Final 4’s: 2016

College Basketball League (CBL) Play-offs: 2023

Basketball England U18 Conference Champions: 2022

Basketball England Division 3 Men’s Play-offs: 2023, 2024

European Youth Basketball League (EYBL)  Stage 1 runners-up: 2024

Link with Crusaders Information

Alumni

Playing Opportunities: CBL, EYBL, D3, U18, AOC, KB

Links with Universities