Riders ISSUE FIVE
O F F I C I A L M AT C H P R O G R A M M E
09/11/2014 v LEEDS FORCE
£2
Official Media Partner
You want a tried and trusted local builder. We were born in Leicester in 1889.
A60
Loughborough A42
Shepshed
A511
A606
A512
To Sutton-in-Ashfield
A512
Barrow upon Soar A606
A6
M1
A42
A607
A46
A511
Sileby
Mountsorrel
Rearsby
A46
Markfield
A607
A46
A50
M1
Birstall
A46
A6
Thurmaston
A50
A563
A563
Leicester
A47
A47
To Peterborough
Thurnby M1 A6
Enderby
A563
Gilmorton Avenue, Leicester
A444
M69
Wigston
Huncote
A6
A5199
Blaby A46
A47
M1
A5
Hinckley
A47
To Desborough To Coventry
Creating new homes in: Birstall, Desborough, Coventry, Enderby, Hinckley, Huncote, Loughborough, Markfield, Peterborough, Rearsby, Shepshed, Sileby, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Thurmaston and Wigston
Coming soon in: Barrow upon Soar, Blaby, Gillmorton Av. (Leicester), Mountsorrel and Thurnby Further afield: Grantham, Hucknall and West Bridgford
Head office sales:0116 266 1541 Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm
jelson.co.uk Built the right way
Leicester Riders 25 Rutland Street Leicester LE1 1RB info@leicesterriders.co.uk +44 (0)116 255 8635 @ridersbball
Club Officials Managing Director Russell Levenston russell@leicesterriders.co.uk Director Kevin Routledge kevin@leicesterriders.co.uk
CO N T E N T S 5 Welcome
22 The Journey Continues
43 Slam of the Week
Head Coach Rob Paternostro rob@leicesterriders.co.uk
A welcome message from
Jamell Anderson is loving life as a
Pavol Losonsky provides this
our Managing Director,
full time professional athlete
week’s Slam of the Week
Operations Manager Joe Pinchin joe@leicesterriders.co.uk
Russell Levenston 24 6
A message from Rob
A message from our Head Coach
WBBL Riders Roster
Riders partner with Roberts
2014/15 WBBL Season
Travel Group for 2014/15 season
28 Loughborough Roster
52 On A Mission
Loughborough University Roster
Maaja Bratka is on fire
Commercial Manager Ian Davidson ian@leicesterriders.co.uk
Rob Paternostro.
Men’s Student Head Coach Mark Jarram mark@leicesterriders.co.uk
Introducting our team for the
Woman’s Head Coach Matthew Harber matthew@leicesterriders.co.uk
12
Meet our visitors Leeds Force
Freshman Max Richardson
Schools Co-ordinator Kiran Wiltshire Kiran@leicesterriders.co.uk
19 Lambles’ Ramble
34 Charnwood College
A word from our Captain
Introducing our team for the
Leicester Riders, Barry Lamble
2014/15 EABL Season
21 The Stage is Set
38 Coach Spotlight
WBBL announce plans for first
We spotlight Krumesh Patel,
ever WBBL Playoff Final
WBBL Assistant Coach
Community Manager Liz Jennings liz@leicesterriders.co.uk
8
Leicester Riders Roster
50 We Ride In Style
Introducting our team for the
for the 2014/15 season
2014/15 BBL Season
54 Now You See Me 30 Player Spotlight
Neil Watson is lightning fast
We turn the player spotlight on
Leeds Force
56 Gotta Be The Shoes We breakdown the new KD7 Riders Signature Shoe 58
BBL and WBBL Fixture List
Contributors: Rob Paternostro, Barry Lamble, Russell Levenston, Christine Gleadell Editor and Design: Joe Pinchin Photographers: Matt Withers, Paul Davies, Zak Pinchin, Ville Vuorinen
3
Bob Gerard Ltd 0116 259 2224
Bob Gerard Isuzu are proud to be official pick-up suppliers to Leicester Riders Basketball Club.
22 London Road, Great Glen, Leicester, LE8 9GF
www.bobgerard.co.uk
WELCOME
-
Russell Levenston
WELCOME Firstly, I’d like to welcome tonight’s guest’s and BBL newcomers, Leeds Force, to the Sir David Wallace Arena here at the Loughborough University.
Don’t forget following tonight’s game our next home game will be the BBL Cup quarter final-23rd November @ 4pm VS Glasgow Rocks.
There have been lots of announcements this week around the arena, as funding has been confirmed. With all going to plan we should receive planning permission in the next few weeks. It’s an exciting time at the Riders, with both the present and future looking very bright for the club.
This week we saw a draw for the Semi-Final of the BBL and the winners of our quarter final will play Bristol Flyers. The other semi final sees Newcastle Eagles VS Sheffield Sharks and the winners of the semi final games will play to win the BBL Cup at the NIA - Sunday 11th January 2015 @ 3.30pm.
If you have ever fancied working for a professional basketball organisation now’s your chance - last week we announced 2 exciting positions with both full and part time opportunities. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time community manager to join our team. Plus, full and part time vacancies are available for community coaches. If you feel either of these roles could be for you then please send your CV along with a brief covering letter to info@leicesterriders.co.uk.
The atmosphere here at the SDW arena has been phenomenal and is an exciting indication of things to come! So please make some noise and get behind your team. #RidersUp #Hardworkbringssuccess
5
-
Coach Rob
ROB PATERNOSTRO
TOGETHER Welcome to Loughborough University and tonight’s BBL League game vs Leeds Force. We had a productive two weeks of practice which gave us a chance to get healthy. Our early season schedule left us a bit banged up so the week without any games came at the right time for players to be able to rest and recover ahead of today’s game. Last time we played I was very impressed with the way we defended, our guys communicated very well and we were committed to defence from start to finish. We also like the way our roster is contributing, our young players have done a nice job so far this season. They continue to be ready to impact the game anyway they can. Have fun at tonight’s game, we appriciate all your support.
6
HC USA.
Rob
P at e r n o s t r o Head Coach
AC GBR.
MARK
JARRAM A S S I S TA N T C o a c h
AC GBR.
PHIL
GLEADELL A S S I S TA N T C o a c h
MEET THE RIDERS 8
SEASON 2014/15
AC GBR.
JOSH
MERRINGTON A S S I S TA N T C o a c h
-
The riders
AYLESTONE TESTING STATION
4 Ita. Guard 2.00m
11 GBR. Guard 1.95m
tyler
5
06/12/1988
USA. Guard 1.80m
Levi
12
15/03/1991
GBR. forward 2.08m
Bernardini
Noel
N e il
6
02/02/1991
USA. Guard 1.93m
Harrison
13
10/04/1992
GBR. Guard 1.83m
W at s o n
Gamble
D e r r i ck
roland 19/06/1988
8
Josh
GBR. Guard 2.00m
11/10/1995
M cS W I G G A N
Conner
15
barry
04/06/1992
Gbr. Centre (c) 2.08m
17/02/1983
Washington
Lamble
www.redmonkeyplay.co.uk Creative play for schools, nurseries and the home.
速
Red Monkey Play
21 GBR. Forward 2.03m
Jamell
22
06/07/1990
USA. Forward 2.03m
Anderson
Rashad
32
23/09/1989
SLO. Forward 2.0
Hassan
P av o l
33
ANthony
23/06/1988
GBR. Guard 2.00m
20/10/1985
Losonsky
Rowe
9
Proud to be the
Official Beer of Leicester Riders #Tigerpack
MEET OUR VISITORS LEEDS FORCE Leeds Force enter their first season in the BBL following a rapid rise through the ranks at the EBL level. Head Coach Matthew Newby as spearheaded the formation of a programme that in less than 10 years had become a powerhouse in the top England Basketball League. The programme picked up silverware in EBL Divisions as well as BUCS competitions.
HC
M at t h e w
Newby HEAD COACH
AC ESP.
12
AC
Coach Sammitt Nuruzade joined the staff last season following much success with EBL Division One side Reading Rockets. Coach Nuruzade provides an excellent knowledge base for Head Coach Newby to utilise throughout the season. Leeds Force have recruited well when assembling the team for first year at the professional level in the UK.
Sammitt
Nuruzade A s s i s ta n t C O A C H
Coach Newby pulled together young British talent that will no doubt continue to improve as the season goes on and into the future years of the club. This season Leeds have had an slow start to the BBL Championship but have proved they are a highly competitive side that are just looking to discover the edge to get them over the hump in the fourth quarter.
614
Ja ro ms ha n d
ma nc eg bi non
LEEDS FORCE
65
J oA Ms he s
69
JD owe ay svahn e
7 610
Jap loatesrehikck
8 6914
JdD oaeavrsvairhdne l l
10 615
Jma loa esr xhi oa n d e r
691121
lhminoa mn d JwDd il oe sva
12 22 610
Jamb loratesa tenhhki meiwr
25 914 613
r isavawidhdanlne y JkDdb oaeav
621
Jm oats thh i a s
622
Jo ol si vhe r
24
r i ck y
25
cJ oh sr hi s t o p h e r
m c gc iannnn
mdc uiceigczi n n
mw ec igsi snln
mcb ac mil g il ienylne
lgtlienyn ac il mhbw at
mh cy gl iannnd s
mpn ayc ueg lki nionne
mp ayci kugulei nli nince
fetske
-
tguhienuynn e mba leac iil
mwbak lhac iril gutpienyn
m c ng ianmna r a
13
EHL offer specialist legal advice for businesses and for individuals. Accredited by Lexcel, CQS and Investors in Pe o p l e, E H L a re h i g h l y recommended, outstanding solicitors committed to getting results for you.
Official Solicitors of Leicester Riders Basketball Club
Our Legal Services: BUSINESS SALES PROPERTY FRANCHISING FAMILY LAW LITIGATION INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS WILLS AND PROBATE CONVEYANCING LICENSING TAX & TRUSTS
Download our free app today – just scan the codes! iPhone
Android
www.ehlsolicitors.co.uk 0116 2665394
S P O R T
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH
LOUGHBOROUGH SPORT ●
THE LATEST FROM OVER 10 SPORTS COMPETING IN NATIONAL COMPETITIONS
●
BOOK OUR WORLD CLASS FACILITIES OR ONTO ONE OF OUR 20+ FITNESS CLASSES EACH WEEK
●
OVER 100 COACHING AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR YOU TO GET INVOLVED WITH
@lborosport facebook.com/loughboroughsport
loughboroughsport.com
T A H W F O E MAD
S R E T T A M
DRUG TESTED All Kinetica products are screened and batch-tested within the framework of the World-Anti-Doping-Agency (WADA)
EXPERT DRIVEN Producing protein for over 35 years, we own the manufacturing facility and use only the best quality raw materials
NATURAL FLAVOURS We only use natural flavours to ensure Kinetica works hard and tastes great too
“Nutrition is as important as the hard yards you already do to achieve your goals. Optimising your preparation and recovery from training will help you achieve what matters to you�
Matt Lovell, International Sports Performance Nutritionist BA (Hons) Dip ION NTCC CNHC Registered mBANT
Give your body, and your sport, #WhatMatters For more information visit www.KineticaSports.com
ARE DELIGHTED TO SPONSOR
Sourcing your mortgage is our business Furnley House Mortgages are Independent Mortgage Brokers sourcing from the whole of the market. We offer a range of services including: • Help to Buy • Remortgage • Buy to Let • Commercial
Protect your home and lifestyle with: • Life Insurance • Critical Illness Cover • Income Protection • Home Insurance
Whether you are first time buyers, moving home or looking to invest in property, we can help you find the right mortgage.
To find out more contact Furnley House Mortgages now on 0116 269 6311
FURNLEY HOUSE MORTGAGES
Furnley House Mortgages, 1165 Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire LE7 2JT Telephone: 0116 2696311 Email: enquiries@furnleyhouse.co.uk Visit: www.furnleyhouse.co.uk
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. We charge a fee of £295 and we are also paid commission from the lender, alternatively you could receive the commission from the lenders and pay us a fee of £295 plus 0.5% of the mortgage amount.
LAMBLE’S RAMBLE
-
BARRY LAMBLE
LAMBLE’S RAMBLE Back at it after a weekend off and previous to that a nice win against Bristol. I personally was very pleased with the win against Bristol, they’ve already had some big wins against good teams this season, not to mention their win against Worcester last weekend.
stepping up well to life in the BBL. Unfortunately for them they did lose a ‘big’ player due to injury. Zak Wells their 7foot centre, who was also averaging near to a ‘double double’, sustained a season ending injury, forcing Leeds to change their tactics.
I think our game against Bristol was our best team defensive performance so far this season, keeping them to under 60 points, but I also feel that we still have many improvements to make if we want to replicate our defensive efforts of the last couple of seasons.
We need to approach this game exactly the same way as the Bristol game; Take nothing for granted and continue to play great team defence.
We’ve been working extremely hard in practice over the last two weeks on offensive and defensive strategies and preparing primarily for today’s opponents, Leeds Force.
Thank you again for your continued support so far this season and making Sir David Wallace a great home venue for us so far this season. I look forward to the noise!! #RiderUp #WeRide
Leeds have recruited well this season revolving their team around young British talent who seem to be
19
Premier Logistics offer some of the most competitive pallet rates in the UK with cutting edge standards of pallet traceability, software and damages.
NEED SOME SPACE?
We have over 200,000 Sq. Ft of available warehouse space
NEED TO SEND FREIGHT TO IRELAND? Daily trailers depart for next day morning arrival in the North of Ireland.
WANT THE BEST?
www.premier-logistics.co.uk
wbbl
-
THE STAGE IS SET The WBBL kicked off to a huge start at Loughborough University and now the Final’s venue is set. The inaugural Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL) Play-off Final will be played at University of Worcester Arena in April. It promises to be an exciting climax to the maiden WBBL campaign as all ten clubs fight it out to be crowned the last team standing and the first ever WBBL Play-off winners.
“It seemed like something of a nobrainer to go to a fantastic venue with great facilities like the University Arena, which is synonymous with both the BBL and the women’s game,” explained WBBL Chief Operating Officer, Andy Webb. “We saw during the summer that it can be a great backdrop for women’s basketball when we had the pleasure of the Great Britain women’s national team playing their qualifiers at the Arena and successfully making it to a third EuroBasket Women Final Round.
“We have also seen just how popular basketball is in the city through the great work being undertaken by the Wolves. “With the added bonus of being relatively centrally located, all the things should be in place to make it a memorable day and a fitting occasion to mark another historic moment for the women’s game and the WBBL.” April White, University Arena Manager said “We are thrilled to be hosting the first WBBL Play Off Final at the Arena in April. Basketball at the University Arena has proven extremely popular with the people of Worcester since the venue opened, with huge crowds turning out to cheer on the Worcester Wolves, Great Britain’s Men’s and Women’s Teams and many more. We are sure that the city’s sports fans will welcome the opportunity to watch even more top quality sport. The showpiece event will take place on Sunday 26th April and ticket details will be announced shortly. For more information on the WBBL, go to www.wbbl.org.uk or follow @ wbblofficial
21
-
J O UCRoNa Ec Yh SROo bF A R
THE JOURNEY
CONTINUES J
amell Anderson is known as a worker on the court but for the last three years he has been making a reputation in the classroom as well, studying to finish his University course. The Nottingham native began playing basketball later than you would have expected, but took to the sport quickly and soon became the six foot eight inch forward we see today. Jamell opted to remain in the UK to pursue his basketball dreams and began studying in London whilst playing with the Essex Pirates however was not able to finish the course before the club folded and forced Jamell to move onto new surroundings in Loughborough. Anderson was one of the first players to join the Loughborough Basketball Programme following it’s formation in 2011 and facilitate good experiences for players exaclty like Jamell. Choosing to continue in the sports field that he began his degree in London in Jamell set to work on the practice floor as he tried to break into a ever more successful Leicesster Riders BBL team as well as in the class room to attempt to finish his degree alongside the professional contracts. Jamell did exactly what he arrived in Loughborough to do, finishing his degree, leading Loughborough University to the best finsh in BUCS for 15 year and developing well as a player to break into the starting line up for the regiening BBL Cup Championship side. Upon graduation Jamell had only positive things to say about the staff and the experiences he had been granted at Loughborough College and Loughborough Univeristy. “Studying whilst playing professional basketball can be considered very difficult and at times it really was challenging. Thanks to the support from Loughborough College and Loughborough University staff, it’s just been so much fun even when it was difficult.” Jamell on a
is releasishing the oppertunity to play full time basis folowing his graduatation.
“It’s great to be able to play full time with the Riders. I have some spare time now in which I would have previously been studying. I can now do things like stretch with our trainer Kico after practice and actually enjoy resting. Last year was hectic and I really wasnt able to look after my body as much as I would have like. I get to play the game that I love everyday so it is great.” Jamell turns his focus soley on basketball and having already progressed to being a starter on the team oppentents.
22
23
HC GBR.
M AT T H E W
HARBER Head Coach
AC GBR.
KRUMESH
PAT E L
A S S I S TA N T C o a c h
MEET THE RIDERS SEASON 2014/15
24
The riders
4 GBR. Guard 1.70m
8 GBR. Guard 1.76M
13 GBR. CENTRE 1.91M
GEORGIA
5
03/04/1990
gbr. Guard 1.60m
Georgia
9
08/09/1995
GBR. guard 1.68M
eleanor
14
06/07/1997
gbr. Forward 1.88M
JONES
elliott-king
jones
24 GBR. Forward 1.89M
ROBYN
6
12/01/1995
gbr. forward 1.86M
heidi
10
06/06/1996
GBR. Guard (C) 1.70M
rebecca
15
06/03/1997
est. Forward 1.86M
anna
32
kastine
22/04/1995
USA GUARD 1.75M
06/06/1992
LEWIS
tranter
tay l o r
forsy th
JESS
7
N ATA L I E
27/04/1997
GBR. Guard 1.69M
09/06/1986
rheanne
12
maaja
14/01/1992
EST. Centre 1.90
16/06/1992
maia
21
ellie
16/06/1992
GBR. Guard 1.75M
27/01/1996
D AV I S
b a il e y
b r at k a
-
CHALONER
b r at k a
maidman
e va n s
25
WE TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF MOVING! PROVIDING RELIABLE AND COST EFFECT TRANSPORT FOR ALL YOUR BUSINESS AND STUDNET MOVES. OUR BESPOKE AND FLEXIBLE SERVICE ALLOWS YOU TO PLAN ANY MOVE YOUR WAY!
07967923212 or 01530 262277 peter.hill@phtransport.co.uk www.phtransport.co.uk
As a school which has the expertise and resources to provide a firstclass, fully comprehensive all-through education, at Charnwood College we are committed to making the transition from primary school as smooth and seamless as possible. Our results are improving year on year. The sixth form offers a range of more than 30 courses including, as the home of the Leicester Riders Basketball Academy, the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence in Basketball. If you are interested in visiting us to see what we can offer please telephone the College and make arrangements for a personal appointment and tour.
hc gbr.
Mark
Jarram head coach
ac gbr.
liam
je f f e r s o n a s s i s ta n t c o a c h
MEET THE STUDENT RIDERS SEASON 2014/15
28
student Riders
Dean GBR. forward
w il l
wanliss
gbr. Guard (C)
21/01/1989
josh GBR. Guard
GBR. guard
11/10/1995
19/07/1993
GBR. Guard
06/09/1994
GBR. Forward
28/07/1991
03/09/1994
GBR. Guard
03/08/1992
GBR. Guard
14/07/1994
Gbr. Forward
13/11/1992
richardson 21/04/1995
27/08/1994
hambleton 31/12/1992
pakadashe
lane
GBR. Guard
13/02/1994
max GBR. Forward
nicholls
andy
webster
sam
moyo
sam
broughton
jordan
haggith
barry
okoro
kevin
angelakos
GBR. Centre
gbr. guard (C)
je r e l l e
mcswiggan
alexandros GBR. Guard
reiss
m ay n a r d
-
chingombe 02/01/1995
cuba GBR. Forward
gooden 04/04/1996
29
-
P l ay e r s p o t l i g h t
Max Richardson
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT MAX RICHARDSON JOINED THE LOUGHBOROUGH BASKETBALL PROGRAMME THIS SUMMER THROUGH THE ELITE PLAYER PATHWAY AT LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE. NOW SETTLED INTO THE SEASON, MAX CAUGHT US UP ON HIS EXPERIENCES SO FAR.
I’m Max Richardson and this is my first year at Loughborough. I am currently in higher education studying a foundation degree in sports science at Loughborough college. I play for the EBL division 2 team Loughborough Student Riders as well playing for the university first team. I was born in Camden, London and we move down to Brighton when I was two, growing up there. For me basketball first started when I was 11, but before that I used to swim three times a week but that got boring because all we would do is swim lengths. The reason I chose Loughborough was because I heard that it had the best programme for individual progression and they support you and help you progress to the next step. When I came to Loughborough I was happy that the players on the team have the same mindset as me. Some of my achievements, I have represented South east region at U15’s, U16’s and I captained the U17s South East region. I was also selected to play for England U17’s and we went to France to play an international tournament. Last year I played for Worthing Thunder men’s D1, with Thunder I started a few game and played with the likes of Kadiri Richards, Bud Johnston and Josh Brown, playing with these guys I feel like I learnt so much from the last few years and I hope that there will only be improvements from here. As well as I feel like it triggered the start of my desire to become professional.
30
proud providers of accomodation for
Losonsky finshed with a game-high 19 points last weekend vs flyers
HC GBR.
Josh
Merrington
AC GBR.
Head Coach
P h il
Gleadell A S S I S TA N T C o a c h
MEET THE CHARNWOOD COLLEGE RIDERS SEASON 2014/15
10 GBR. forward
34
hafeez
abdul
6 GBR. guard
andre
arissol
The riders
4 GBR. Guard
8 GBR. Guard
12 GBR. guard
9 GBR. centre
Emanuel
Burton
josh
mcswiggan
tom
yome
sol
clarke
5 gbr. Guard
9 GBR. guard
13 gbr. forward
14 gbr. GUARD
Niall
W il l i a m s
b il l y
fox
saul
dendie
jamall
b r o w n b il l
6 gbr. guard
10 GBR. Guard
6 gbr. guard
15 GBR. Forward
N i ck
Fava
tj
n ya m o r e
Harry
T ay l o r
henri
langton
7 GBR. Guard
11 gbr. forward
14 GBR. forward
11 gbr GUARD
Dan
callan
d av i d
i s s e k ya
Cameron
hadley
tim
fava
-
N e i l W at s o n
SUNDAY 26TH OCT 2014 RIDERS 83 FLYERS 54
P av o l L o s o n s k y R o b P at e r n o s t r o 36
S i r D av i d W a l l a c e
Jamell Anderson
SATURDAY 18TH OCT 2014 RIDERS 91 CRUSADERS 99
Josh Mcswiggan 37
-
Coach spotlight
Krumesh Patel
COACH SPOTLIGHT Krumesh Patel is entering his second year with the Leicester Riders Basketball programme but he has been around the Leicester Riders for three years. He started with the community project as a community coach and from there moving on work on the Women’s program as Assistant to the first team and Head Coach of the second team. Krumesh Patel has played basketball since he was 14 years old starting at Rushey Mead school. Through his junior career he played and developed with the Leicester Cannons national league program. He further developed his basketball skills and knowledge by attending Beauchamp basketball academy in Leicester working with coach Dave Greenaway. He continued playing basketball when he chose to go to Leeds University to study Sports and Exercise Science. After his Second year he was offered a coaching scholarship to lead the Leeds University Men’s program as Head coach of the program. “Throughout school and college I always enjoyed playing basketball at the highest level. However as a Point Guard I was always told it was important to have a high basketball IQ. This lead to me coaching from a young age so that I had a better understanding of the game. This trend continued when I went to University and found a passion for not only playing but for coaching too” After a great year of community coaching for the Leicester Riders Krumesh moved to work at Rushey Mead School as Teaching Assistant. This was so that he could make the step up and work for the Women’s Programme on a volunteer basis last year. After a great year with the women’s program last year where he assisted the First team win the National Championship and saw his division 2 team finish 2nd in the league he was offered a full time position with the Leicester Riders. This year he has continued to work in the women’s program in the same role but has also been hired to lead the Girls AASE programme at Charnwood College. “I had a exceptional year last year working with the Women’s programme, I learnt so much from Head coach Matthew Harber and this resulted in me developing as a coach. It was a great achievement being part of the coaching team that went on to win the National Championship. Also it was great to learn from Matt and put that into practice with the second team, we had a great group of young girls and ended the year finishing 2nd in Division 2 making the playoffs and also I was grateful to be voted runner up coach of the year in the North” The Leicester born coach will continue in his role this year aiming for more success with the women’s program. He will continue to work hard to develop the women’s program and help offer girls the best place to develop and get better. “I’m hoping to continue improving as a coach. Everyday I am learning and striving to get better. I want to be able to offer girls the best programme in the country, to give the best opportunity to grow and develop so that they can achieve their dreams. I feel really privileged to be given this role and want to make most of the opportunity.”
38
HOW IT WORKS
Upload Your Game Film
We Break It Down
You Save Hours Of Work
Krossover technology is utilized by teams, individual athletes, parents, recruiters, scouts and more. Customers upload game film to Krossover.com and within 12-48 hours, receive a full game breakdown. Every play of the game becomes it’s own video clip, tagged with play & player information. In addition, every game comes with statistics ranging from basic box scores to advanced analytics. As a customer, you’ll receive a passwordprotected account on Krossover.com, with the flexibility to add or remove an unlimited amount of users.
WHAT WE BREAKDOWN Complete game breakdown with easily searchable clips Option to download and share all game film with anyone, anytime Ability to create custom highlight reels to share with anyone Access to individual game stats and complete full season analytics Interactive shot chart visual tool
Krossover’s basketball product is used by over 2,000 basketball teams worldwide, including NBA, NCAA and international organizations as well as the Leicester Riders! Krossover volleyball, football and lacrosse technology offers the same relevant capabilities in the respective sports. We are a rapidly expanding service saving users time and money. To receive more information about how you or your team can access Krossover, or to schedule a FREE online demonstration, please contact us at: +1-888-339-5395 OR EMAIL SALES@KROSSOVER.COM LOOK FOR OUR AD ON THE RIDER’S HOMEPAGE: WWW.LEICESTERRIDERS.CO.UK
Official Game Breakdown + Statistics Partner of the Leicester Riders
rts o p e hr c t the a e m e s, ,s s w e e n am t g s e e t h a el mt h o t r l f l For a pictures and
co.uk
rcury. e m r e t s e c i e or visit l
Defining the art of print
Proud to support the Leicester Riders
E-mail: info@moltensports.co.uk
Web: www.moltensports.co.uk
Official Ball
Slam of the week
-
P av o l l o s o n s k y s k i e s and flushes it with authority. 43
Leading The Way
The School of Business and Economics: Developing Winners, Achieving Excellence, Delivering Value Loughborough University School of Business and Economics is a vibrant, forward-looking centre of education. Consistently ranked in the UK Top 10 for business and management, we are internationally recognised for our research and renowned for our commercially relevant teaching from BSc through to MBA and PhD. Kick-start your career in management with one of our programmes that will: n develop your talent n transform the management of your organisation n inspire and re-energise you n drive operational excellence and results
W lboro.ac.uk/exec
59290/D&PS/Sept14
@lborosbe
lborosbe
JOIN TODAY AND SAY YES TO
SAVINGS! Costco Wholesale is a membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing our members quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices. We provide a wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of speciality departments and exclusive member services, all designed to make your shopping experience a pleasurable one. We are confident in the quality and value of our products, and we stand behind them with our guarantee of satisfaction.
Join in the warehouse or online: www.costco.co.uk/membership
SIGN UP FOR MEMBERSHIP WITH THIS ADVERT AND RECEIVE A
FREE GIFT! COSTCO LEICESTER ONLY. VALID UNTIL 30/09/15.
The annual membership fee for Standard Trade Membership is £20 (plus VAT). The annual membership fee for Standard Individual Membership is £25 (plus VAT). Membership Criteria applies. Membership must be obtained before purchases can be made. Costco accepts cash, debit card, cheque or American Express
Costco Leicester Westmoreland Ave, Thurmaston Leicester Leicestershire LE4 8PH
T: 0116 269 0730
COSTCO WHOLESALE ARE PROUD SUPPORTERS OF LEICESTER RIDERS
E: marketing123@costco.co.uk www.costco.co.uk
Transporting The Riders in style Quality, luxury coach travel for The Leicester Riders and you!
2015 Coach Holidays
Guernsey & the Isle of Sark page 24-25
London
Eastbourne
page 90-95
page 54-57
ulYSJames PaIDA HOL
2015 ays Coach Holid Incorpo
rating day
Specialising in:
trips from
Paul Jersey HOLID
Eastbourne
page 18-19
James
AYS
Llandudno page 20-21
page 12-13
Coach Hire - 8 to 70 seat vehicles for all occasions Day Trips - Seaside, theatre, shopping, flower shows and many more! Holidays - UK and European holidays to suit everyone
TRAVEL
GROUP
2014-15 Day Trip s
Historical
page 4
Interest
20114-1
5 Day Trips
h
Countrysid
page 6 484 - Roberts
by Coac
e
Seaside
page 8 Leaflet.in
dd 1
11/07/20
14 12:01
To book or order you free copy of our holiday and day trips brochures call
01530 816425 www.robertstravelgroup.co.uk
Paul James
Are both part of the Roberts Travel Group
HOLIDAYS
ROBERTS TRAVEL GROUP, OFFICIAL PARTNERS OF THE RIDERS
SLAM DUNK your personal & business financial aspirations with MGCH whether you want MGCH to ASSIST with your business TURNOVER, LAY UP management and reduction in tax costs - including ensuring you BEAT THE BUZZER for the personal tax deadline in January, create your own ZONE DEFENCE around your personal wealth and SLAM DUNK your exit strategy plan, we have the right business tools and real, tried and tested experience to ensure you don’t financially AIR BALL your own 3 POINT PLAY.
www.mgchayles.co.uk | enquiries@mgch.co.uk
leicester
nottinGhaM
birMinGhaM
39 castle street leicester le1 5wn 0116 233 8500
13-15 regent street nottingham nG1 5bs 0115 941 5193
53 water street birmingham b3 1ep 0121 236 3317
-
R o b e r t s T r av e l G r o u p
L
eicester Riders – the current BBL Cup Winners have entered into a Partnership with Roberts Travel Group which will include The Riders Players travelling to away fixtures in comfort during the 2014/2015 Season and Roberts becoming Riders Official Travel Partner.
50
Roberts Travel Group offer a comprehensive programme of coach holidays to destinations throughout the UK and Europe and private mini-bus and coach hire for all occasions. The group also operate scheduled bus services throughout Leicestershire, school and village transport, and the Quicksilver Park & Ride services into the city of Leicester.
Russell Levenston – Managing Director of Leicester Riders – comments “The Leicester Riders are delighted to be sponsored by Roberts Travel Group and look forward to working with Jonathan, Paul and the team. The Riders players love the coaches and we are pleased to have such a prestigious coach operator working with us”
Jonathan Hunt – Managing Director of Roberts Travel – comments “We are proud to be an official partner of The Riders and wish the team every success this season. Having watched the team and become a fan I can thoroughly recommend a fun packed family night out to everyone”
51
M a a j a B r at k a
-
57
ON A MISSION Maaja Bratka has started the WBBL season in fine fashion, leading the Riders to a 3-1 start to the season. The Estonian International leads the Riders in scoring after the first four games of the WBBL seaosn averaging 16 points per game to go along with 6 rebounds. Riders Head Coach Matthew Harber looks to the Loughborough College fourth year senior for production on court and leadership of a young talented group as the season progresses.
53
N e i l W at s o n
-
57
NOW YOU SEE ME Neil Watson has brought his exciting play into the Riders guard position to begin the season The Southern Mississippi graduate continues to stun the crowds at Loughborough University and leave the defenses stand with his lightning quick first step.
55
-
It’s gotta be the Shoes
“IT’S GOTTA
BE THE SHOES?� Leicester Riders continue to be receive superb support from Nike UK for the 2014/15 season. This year Nike have gone to another level with the design work for the BBL players signature shoes. We take time out to break down what makes the shoes so great. Nike have redesigned the KD 6, transforming it to the best Kevin Durant signature model to date. The most noticable feature is that Nike has replaced the foot strap, something that has been missing from the shoe since the KD IV. The strap added an additional support to the mid shoe, allowing great mobility in the foot whilst still feeling secure. Nike have redsigned the traction of the shoe, returning to the the story telling patterns that have featured in a previous models with a narrower cut to allow great traction indoors but maintaining durability. Max Zoom cushioning returns in the heel moving to a smallers 8mm Zoom in the frontfoot maintains flexability and feel in the shoe whilst giving great comfort and support on landing. This year the design features the Riders home colourways, with a black under tone and red fire work design this is the hottest Riders colourway to date. To top off the design a glow in the dark sole has been added to ensure the players are always noticed.
57
-
w B B L F i x t u r e s & R e s u lt s
FIXTURES
VENUE
DATE
COMPETITION
Riders 56 v 47 Brixton Topcats
Home
Oct 11th 2014, 16:30
WBBL Championship
Riders 86 v 40 Leeds Force
Away
Oct 17th 2014, 17:30
WBBL Championship
Riders 63 v 51 Barking Abbey
Home
Oct 18th 2014, 16:30
WBBL Championship
Riders 59 v 69 Oaklands
Home
Oct 26th 2014, 13:00
BE National Cup
Riders 59 v 67 Wildcats
Away
Nov 1st 2014, 16:30
WBBL Championship
Riders v Cardiff Archers
Away
Nov 8th 2014, 16:00
WBBL Championship
Riders v Sheffield Hatters
Away
Nov 15th 2014, 16:30
WBBL Championship
Riders v Manchester Mystics
Home
Nov 16th 2014, TBC
WBBL Championship
Riders v Cardiff Met Archers
Away
Nov 23rd 2014, 16:30
WBBL Trophy
Riders v Sevenoaks Suns
Home
Dec 6th 2014, TBC
WBBL Championship
Riders vs Team Northumbria
Home
Dec 7th 2014, 16:30
WBBL Championship
Betty Codona Classic Day 1
Away
Jan 2nd 2015, TBC
WBBL Championship
Betty Codona Classic Day 2
Away
Jan 3rd 2015, TBC
WBBL Championship
Betty Codona Classic Day 3
Away
Jan 4rd 2015, TBC
WBBL Championship
Riders vs Leeds Beckett
Home
Jan 17th 2015, 16:30
WBBL Championship
Riders vs Manchester Mystics
Away
Jan 31th 2015, 16:30
WBBL Championship
Riders vs Sheffield Hatters
Home
Feb 7th 2015, 16:30
WBBL Championship
Riders vs Sevenoaks Suns
Away
Feb 15th 2015, 13:00
WBBL Championship
Riders vs Team Northumbria
Away
Feb 20th 2015, 16:00
WBBL Championship
Riders vs Nottingham Wildcats
Home
Feb 28th 2015, 16:30
WBBL Championship
Riders vs Barking Abbey
Away
Mar 8th 2014, 16:30
WBBL
Riders vs Cardiff Archers
Home
Mar 21st 2014, 16:30
WBBL
Riders vs Brixton Topcats
Away
Mar 29th 2014, 14:00
WBBL
59
-
B B L F i x t u r e s & R e s u lt s
FIXTURES
VENUE
DATE
COMPETITION
Riders 93 v 59 USA Select
Home
Sept 13th 2014, 19:30
Preseason
Riders 105 v 58 USA Select
Home
Sept 14th 2014, 16:00
Preseason
Riders 65 v 73 Rio Natura
Home
Sept 19th 2014, 19:30
Preseason
Riders 105 v 95 Okapi Aalstar
Home
Sept 21st 2014, 16:00
Preseason
Riders 104 v 82 Giants
Home
Sept 27th 2014, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders 59 v 65 Phoenix
Away
Sept 28th 2014, 17:30
BBL Championship
Riders 98 v 80 Surrey United
Home
Oct 11th 2014, 19:30
BBL Cup
Riders 99 v 91 Raiders
Away
Oct 12th 2014, 16:00
BBL Championship
Riders 88 v 87 Phoenix
Home
Oct 18th 2014, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders 80 v 71 Rocks
Away
Sept 19th 2014, 17:00
BBL Championship
Riders 83 v 54 Flyers
Home
Oct 26th 2014, 18:00
BBL Championship
Riders v Leeds Force
Home
Nov 9th 2014, 18:00
BBL Championship
Riders v Glasgow Rocks
Away
Nov 16th 2014, 16:00
BBL Championship
Riders v Glasgow Rocks
Home
Nov 23rd 2014, 16:00
BBL Cup
Riders v Sheffield Sharks
Away
Nov 28th 2014, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Surrey United
Home
Nov 29th 2014, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Glasgow Rocks
Home
Dec 6th 2014, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Bristol Flyers
Away
Dec 12th 2014, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Surrey United
Away
Dec 19th 2014, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Worcester Wolves
Home
Dec 23rd 2014, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Leeds Force
Home
Jan 3rd 2014, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v London Lions
Away
Jan 4th 2015, 16:00
BBL Championship
Riders v Bristol Flyers
Away
Jan 10th 2015, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Sheffield Sharks
Away
Jan 16th 2015, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Leeds Force
Home
Jan 17th 2015, 19:30
BBL Trophy
Riders v Durham Wildcats
Home
Jan 24th 2015, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Manchester Giants
Away
Jan 25th 2015, 18:00
BBL Championship
Riders v London Lions
Away
Jan 30th 2015, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Plymouth Raiders
Home
Jan 31st 2015, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Newcastle Eagles
Away
Feb 6th 2015, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Sheffield Sharks
Home
Feb 7th 2015, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Newcastle Eagles
Home
Feb 14th 2015, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Surrey United
Away
Feb 15th 2015, 15:00
BBL Championship
Riders v Leeds Force
Away
Feb 20th 2015, 16:00
BBL Championship
Riders v Durham Wildcats
Home
Feb 21st 2015, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v London Lions
Home
Mar 1st 2015, 18:00
BBL Championship
Riders v Worcester Wolves
Home
Mar 21st 2015, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Manchester Giants
Away
Mar 22nd 2015, 18:00
BBL Championship
Riders v Plymouth Raiders
Home
Mar 28th 2015, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Cheshire Phoenix
Home
Apr 4th 2015, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders v Durham Wildcats
Away
Apr 5th 2015, 16:00
BBL Championship
Riders v Worcester Wolves
Away
Apr 17th 2015, 19:30
BBL Championship
Riders vs Newcastle Eagles
Home
Apr 18th 2015, 19:30
BBL Championship
-
NEXT UP
VS RIDERS
ROCKS
NEXT HOME GAME: RIDERS V GLASGOW ROCKS 23/11 - 4.00PM
Official Opticians to the Leicester Riders www.edmondsandslatter.co.uk
10% off Spectacles
BBL League Game Sun 28th September 5:30PM (Away)
with this advert *terms and conditions apply
Leicester Road, Blaby 0116 277 7733 Stamford Street, Glenfield 0116 287 1025 High Street, Lutterworth 01455 556 053