St Thomas the Apostle Basketball Academy Programme

The STAC Basketball Academy is a newly established programme, recently partnering up with National League club Southwark Legends, helping to use basketball as a vehicle to inspire young people build a better future both on the basketball court and in the classroom.

As a programme we aim to nurture and develop the sporting talents of aspiring student athletes, and reach their full potential not only as an athlete but as a student too.

What we offer

• Students are able to study for A levels or vocational courses in an ‘outstanding’ environment, whilst simultaneously progressing their basketball aspirations. The Programme includes comprehensive coaching sessions covering technical, tactical and game related practices that will also include a strength and nutrition program

• We provide 12 hours per week of basketball focused court time to students.

• The academy has partnered up with Functionall, one of the top performance coaching companies in the basketball industry.

• Other on site facilities include a swimming pool and gym to support their basketball skills.

• Potential for pupils to join national league team, London Legends, who compete in in NBL South Premier competition.

• All members of the academy will have tracksuit, Shooting top and match kit for all athletes.

• We provide life skills beyond basketball, helping with time management and help students obtain a recognised qualification to facilitate your progression such as officiating or coaching courses.

• We provide trips to universities and basketball competition tours over the course of the season to provide the full basketball experience as an athlete. Partnering up with London Legends to provide AAU trips to the USA, where some students participated in the Madehoops National Finals last summer.

Season Highlights

Students are also provided end of season highlights to help to support them on potential opportunity for scholarships to top UK universities, Europe and even the US.

Any interested applicants wanting to join the basketball academy should e-mail Head Coach - Ryan Abeleda

r.abeleda@stac.southwark.sch.uk