East Norfolk Basketball Academy
East Norfolk Sixth Form College Basketball Academy
In partnership with Great Yarmouth Basketball Club
For boys and girls aged 16-19. The basketball academy at East Norfolk Sixth Form College enables you to continue your basketball development, alongside your academic studies, as a student-athlete.
DAILY COACHING & TRAINING
Up to 9.5 hours of on-court training each week led by Basketball England qualified coaches from Great Yarmouth Basketball Club, including two 90-minute team practices and daily skill development sessions.
ACADEMIC STUDIES
High-level Sixth Form education at the Ofsted ‘Good’ College for Greater Yarmouth and Waveney. 99% A-Level pass rate - 75% A* to C.
COMPETITION PROGRAMME
Playing opportunities in the Association of Colleges East League and Norfolk Basketball League U18 and Men’s Leagues.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Strength and conditioning programme with weekly check-in and access to the college gym and fitness suite.
SUPPLEMENTARY LEARNING
Monthly classroom sessions, VEO video review and analysis, and access to online skill and tactical resources.
TRIPS & EVENTS
Optional trips throughout each academic year, including NBL fixtures and the BBL Playoff Finals at the O2 Arena in London.
TYPICAL WEEK
Participation in the basketball academy programme is directly linked to individual academic progress. The programme will be suspended for students whose behaviour, attendance or academic work falls below the expected standards.
Joining the Basketball Academy
Basketball ability is assessed through tryouts held throughout the academic year, whilst also providing students with an opportunity to meet the coaching team and learn more about the Basketball Academy programme.
TRYOUTS
Tryouts for the East Norfolk Basketball Academy are held throughout the academic year. Available dates are listed on the upcoming course page opposite/below - click on a date to book.
Previous club-level basketball experience is not necessary, the academy welcomes student-athletes who demonstrate a love for the sport, and a desire to improve and become the best they can be.
Irrespective of knowledge of the sport, students with a strong competitive spirit and good athleticism (quickness, jumping ability, height/length) are always in high demand by the academy.
PRESEASON TRAINING CAMP
Students enrolled in the Basketball Academy will be invited to a one-day preseason training camp at the end of the summer holidays (typically the last week in August).
The camp serves as an essential introduction to the Basketball Academy programme, including the defensive and offensive principles employed by the academy teams, and the ethos and philosophy that underpins the programme.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information about the Basketball Academy please contact us through the Contact Us page.
To see our facilities and meet our coaches why not visit us at a College Open Event? Click on the link below to find the next Open Event opportunity:
How To Apply
Click the button below to apply to join the East Norfolk Sixth Form College