UCFB’s prestigious Wembley Basketball Academy is hosting an open trial event on Saturday 23rd July.
Taking place at Capital City Academy (NW10 3ST) from 12:30-14:00, the trials will allow aspiring student-athletes to showcase their talent, and bid to land a spot in this year’s academy squad.
The academy, which is ran in partnership with London Elite Basketball, provides unparalleled opportunities to study degrees in the sports industry at Wembley Stadium, alongside their full-time training programmes. This gives students the best chance of a successful career in sport, whether on the court, court-side or behind the scenes in media, marketing or finance.
As part of the UCFB Wembley Basketball Academy, student-athletes who enrol on our courses this September will have the opportunity to play in the English National Basketball League Division 2, European Youth Basketball League, and the BUCS Basketball League. They will also have exclusive access to professional coaching from London Elite staff, who are some of the most experienced and qualified basketball professionals in the UK.
Ran in partnership with @londonelite5, the UCFB Wembley Basketball Academy allows aspiring professionals in the sport to combine studying on one of our unique degrees with a full-time training programme! 🏀 🎓
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Commenting on the partnership between UCFB and London Elite, London Elite general manager and head coach, Daniel Szatkowski, said: “London Elite has grown at enormous pace, as we are supported by fantastic programmes and people.
“Adding UCFB to our family was probably the best news for us. Enhanced knowledge, resources and opportunities. I am really excited to take up the head coach role. Thank you to UCFB, our journey will be a movie!”
Speaking at the Academy’s official launch, James McKeown, UCFB’s Global Institute of Sport’s Chief Operating Officer and former professional basketballer, said: “We’re so excited to announce the UCFB Wembley and London Elite Basketball academy today. It’s a momentous occasion for UCFB to partner up with such an elite basketball programme from here in Brent, creating a pathway for future professional basketballers to come and study their degree with us here at UCFB and Wembley, and train like a pro at the same time.”
Click here to learn more about the UCFB Wembley Basketball Academy.
