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 East Norfolk Basketball Academy offers student-athletes the chance to access high-level basketball training and competition alongside the wide selection of academic courses at East Norfolk Sixth Form College.
DAILY COACHING & TRAINING
Up to 9.5 hours of on-court training per week, featuring three team practices and optional daily open gym/skill development sessions, led by qualified Basketball England-accredited coaches.
ACADEMIC STUDIES
High-quality further education at the Ofsted-rated 'Good' college for Great Yarmouth. EN is the largest A Level provider in Norfolk, with a 99% A Level pass rate, with 75% graded A*–C.
COMPETITION PROGRAMME
Playing opportunities in the U19 AOC East League and AOC Regional Tournaments. Through the partnership with Great Yarmouth Basketball Club, students may also compete in the U18 and Men’s Norfolk Basketball League.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Sports Academy students have full access to the college’s fitness suite during opening hours, with tailored training programmes available to support athletic development.
SUPPLEMENTARY LEARNING
All fixtures are recorded using state-of-the-art Veo sports camera technology for performance analysis and tactical review, and athletes benefit from access to online resources for technical and tactical development.
Basketball Qualifications
First-year students may achieve a Level 1 Basketball qualification, with the option to specialise further in the second year.
TRIPS & EVENTS
Optional trips throughout each academic year, including NBL fixtures and the SLB Playoff Finals at the O2 Arena in London.
TRIPS & EVENTS
The East Norfolk Sports Academy Awards celebrate achievement across all academies, recognising individual and team success with awards such as Team of the Year and Most Valuable Player.
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