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Basketball Academy

TO DEVELOP A TRADITION OF STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE IN BASKETBALL AND LIFE, THROUGH A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE THAT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF TALENTED YOUNG PLAYERS

In order be selected into the Basketball Academy, you must first have applied for and have been accepted onto a course at Chadwell Heath Academy.

You must complete both the standard application and the Basketball Academy application form at the bottom of the page.

Why Chadwell?

  • Integration of academic and basketball programs

  • Comprehensive management and guidance of athletes

  • High performance coaching and facilities

Our Ethos

Our Basketball Academy programme has a focus on quality training sessions while playing attractive basketball for those playing and those watching the game. We are always on the lookout for players who have the potential and mental strength to become elite level basketball players. At Chadwell Heath Academy we place a strong emphasis on the concept of the student-athlete, with a college attendance threshold in place, which players must meet in order to play. Unlike many programmes, our recruitment plan is focused locally and our goal is to provide excellent basketball development and experiences to players from within our local Boroughs.

The Programme

Your timetable is designed to allow you to get the best from your qualification and your training. As well as weekly sessions from dedicated coaches, you will have opportunities to compete at a high level of college sport. The Academy Basketball League which sits above the Association of Colleges Sport (AoC) leagues, are your chance to compete against some of the UK’s top teams, with players also having the chance to compete on a national scale in both regional AoC basketball tournament and potentially the AoC National Championships.

What We Offer

  • 2 full time coaches

  • Quality minutes at ABL level

  • Individual and team sessions

  • Basketball specific strength and conditioning

  • Career management and guidance

  • Post-18 monitoring and support

Facilities

  • Main Sports Hall

  • Gym

  • Fitness suite

  • Conditioning / free weights room

  • IT / Study room

  • Study room

  • Social areas

Sixth Form

Students can choose to study Level 3 BTEC Sport or A-Level PE in the Sixth Form. Both pathways can support students’ progress onto a career in the sports and fitness industry.

How to join

In order for you to be selected into the Basketball Academy, you have to apply to the Chadwell Heath Sixth Form Academy as well. 

 

To apply for the Sixth Form click here: