It will deliver a three-year program, between 2023 and 2025, to create a managed network of development, training and delivery opportunities for 500 new community coaches aged 16 to 30.
The Program will be free for those selected to take part.
The application for the fourth cohort of coaches is now open.
The selected candidates will start the program in January 2025.
The Program is FREE for residents of London aged 16-30.
Participants will receive a 12-month education and training program, covering all the elements needed to become a great coach both on and off the basketball court including:
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We're committed to mentoring grassroots coaches to start and continue coaching with confidence. The London Coaches Program mentor scheme will develop valuable coach-to-coach relationships.
Mentors will support 20 coaches in a 12-month period and mentors will be recompensed for their time and contributions. Mentors will provide quarterly updates to the program manager.
The period for expressing interest in becoming a mentor for the fourth cohort is now open. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Find out more about mentoring in the FAQs at the foot of this page.
The enrolled coaches will receive education, development and mentoring both on and off the court. The Program will:
Eight to 14-year-olds in schools, clubs and communities in London will benefit from the new coaches enrolled on the Program. The Program will:
Clubs, organisations and communities across London will receive a range of support and benefits. The Program will:
We welcome all applicants and are committed to recruiting candidates that are representative of the communities that we serve. We would especially welcome applications from underrepresented groups in coaching, such as women and girls, those from diverse ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, from diverse faith groups and members from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Priority for places will be given to those in education, currently unemployed or in part-time work.
Additionally:
If you are interested in enrolling as a coach, complete the application form.
Basketball England is fully committed to equality in terms of opportunity and open access. This includes a commitment to protecting and tackling discrimination and ensuring that no employee, job applicant, volunteer or member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of the protected characteristics of age, sex, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins), disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity.
Candidates can contact [email protected] to discuss specific needs and support.
Candidates will be selected and informed subsequently.
All candidates will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before the Program commences.
The Program runs for 12 months and candidates are expected to commit to that period, as there will be regular coaching activity and education and training sessions.
Candidates will be expected to attend the annual London coaches’ workshop in association with the NBA and Basketball England.
The first cohort of coaches started in summer 2023 and further cohorts will be onboarded on a six-month basis.
The Program will be delivered online and in-person.
Candidates will receive the following education and training (non-exhaustive):
In addition, candidates will receive Basketball England Membership, a coaching licence and insurance, a DBS check, basketball equipment and a coach’s uniform.
The total program value is approximately £1000 per coach.
The Program is FREE.
Time spent coaching will be dependent on each candidate’s commitments, but on average one-three sessions per-week.
Candidates will be providing basketball coaching and playing opportunities for young people aged eight-14.
The coaching will take place in a variety of environments, such as basketball clubs, schools, outdoor courts, sports halls etc.
An appreciation of basketball and sport is desirable, but not essential. Full training will be provided.
We are asking that candidates have a passion and a desire to want to improve and drive their own learning journey and have a willingness to engage with others and promote the many benefits of sport and a healthy lifestyle.
Candidates will need to have a positive mental attitude and eagerness to learn from experienced coaches and other professionals and must be willing to build a relationship with their mentor, be open and honest about their coaching experiences and be willing to receive feedback.
Candidates will be expected to participate in, at minimum, one phone or video call per-month with their mentor, with other online communication.
We are looking for people without coaching qualifications.
If you are qualified and meet the criteria, you could be a coach mentor.
Please contact [email protected]
Ask them to complete the application form.
If your club/organisation provide basketball sessions for eight-14-year-olds, there will be an opportunity for you to host a candidate.
Please contact [email protected] to express your interest.
We're committed to mentoring grassroots coaches to start and continue coaching with confidence. The London Coaches Program mentor scheme will develop valuable coach-to-coach relationships.
Mentors will support 20 coaches in a 12-month period and mentors will be recompensed for their time and contributions.
Mentors will provide quarterly updates to the London Coaches Program Manager.
The scheme is designed to:
To become a mentor, candidates must:
Please contact [email protected]
Mentors will be selected and informed subsequently.
