The programme has been developed to help aspiring strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches interested in working in basketball to harness skills and competencies through meaningful work placements and discussion forums.
In addition, through collaboration with our DiSE Academy Partners, the mentorship aims to provide additional S&C support to the players on the talent pathway who are part of the England Development Programme, as well as young players within the England Talent Programme.
In recent years, substantial changes have been made in relation to the Physically Robust Pillar of Basketball England's Player Development Framework, including the launch of the Starting Five Warm Up, centralised testing and screening days, and enhancement of minimal operating standards, all with the purpose of creating a more consistent approach to the S&C strategy across the country.
The S&C mentorship programme is another step forward in providing young and aspiring players with better wrap-around services to support their development.
Want to find out more? Email Basketball England Strength and Conditioning Lead Mark Williams.
To apply, read through the relevant job description and send a covering letter outlining your suitability for the mentorship and curriculum vitae to the email addresses provided in the 'How to apply' section.
NB More DiSE academies are set to be involved, with bespoke job descriptions to be added in due course.
Mark Williams is the Strength and Conditioning Lead for Basketball England and a Senior Lecturer in Sport Science at ARU, with a special interest in the athletic development of youth basketball players.
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