Basketball Academy

Course summary

Mapped-out Strategy for Player Enrolment and Program Implementation: 1 Enrolment Timeline: New Players: Deadline for signing up: 31st August 2026 Trials: Trial dates TBC in 2025/26 before enrolment 2 Training/competition schedule: Start of training/School games: September 2026 NBL Season Start Date: September 2026 European Youth League (EYBL): Estimated Nov/Feb 3 days 3 Programme Costs: Kit (Including Training/Game kit): £125 upfront (Includes all relevant kit) School Competitions/Training: No cost NBL Game Fee (Only home games): £20 per home game (10 -12 games) EYBL Participation: Optional, costed as per a school trip 4 Programme Outcomes: US Scholarships: For talented athletes Professional Contracts: Through agencies or clubs direct Coaching opportunities: Within Kent Panthers 5 Programme Leadership: Implementation: Begins on September 2026 Basketball Programme Lead: Ryan Richards, NBA draft pick and Professional Basketball Player