THE BASKETBALL PROGRAMME PROGRESSION AND DESTINATIONS DIRECTOR OF BASKETBALL MEET THE COACH
[ INTRODUCTION
Offering an enriching environment for basketball players relatively new to the game and those wishing to continue their basketball development with a continued education, The Henley College Basketball Academy operates in close partnership with Reading Rockets Basketball Club. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and game play whilst competing in a Basketball England Under 19 competition alongside completing your studies in a variety of engaging BTEC, A Level or Foundation courses.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
THE BASKETBALL PROGRAMME
Whilst the basketball programme requires a good level of commitment that is managed player by player by the coaches, the academic programme comes first. Students are encouraged to stay on top of their studies, with the basketball staff providing pastoral support in helping the students to manage their time effectively where necessary.
The basketball programme is integrated into students’ timetables. There is up to 8 direct hours, plus Wednesday game days, designated to basketball throughout the week.
The College has a diverse academic offer to suit the needs of the student, including 32 different A Levels and a wide range of BTEC and vocational courses. Overall, there was a 97% A Level pass rate in 2019, with 21 subjects achieving a 100% pass rate. Many of college basketball students study A-Level Physical Education or BTEC Sport with a positive success rate. Our basketball students do well in balancing the demands of the programme alongside their academic studies. In recent years, a handful of students have exited into the professional game, whilst many more have gone on to study and play basketball at some of the top sporting Universities in the country.
This includes: l Performance and developmental coaching
– we provide technical and tactical coaching through training, playing, video analysis and one-to-one individual reviews with players at both levels appropriate to the athlete.
l Strength & Conditioning – we provide a small
programme to individuals in order to help maximise their physical development and prepare them for the physical demands of the game. l Physiotherapy –through our partnership with Reading
Rockets, we provide support through prehab, rehab and treatment programmes on an individual basis, to maximise playing opportunities. l Lifestyle and Pastoral Support – we provide the
necessary support for players to be able to balance their sporting and academic commitments.
MEET THE COACH: BEN FISHER Having coached with the Reading Rockets for approximately 18 years, Ben Fisher has been running the basketball academy at the Henley College for the last five years out of the college’s 12-year partnership with the Reading club.
PROGRESSION AND DESTINATIONS Upon completion of year 2, many of our players will continue their basketball and education at university. Others may choose to directly enter the world of work through apprenticeship schemes or work-based training. The University destinations of our basketball players have included the likes of Loughborough, Southampton Solent, Brunel, and Reading. We continue to see alumni flourish in the professional game and some of our most notable alumni including; Luke Nelson (ACB in Spain with Gran Canaria) and Liam Carpenter (BBL in Germany with Crailsheim).
Ben has had many roles with the Rockets including as an elite performance coach with both junior and senior teams whilst working with some of the most talented players in the country and academy level. Ben’s passion, enthusiasm, and care shines through and along with other Rockets coaches, the basketball at Henley is well catered for. Contact ben.fisher@readingrockets.co.uk or telephone 07703 795745
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