For our 16-19 aged performers London United is very proud of their Sporting Excellence Academy Programme. The programme gives the opportunity for aspiring basketball athletes to have daily access to high quality coaching and an elite competition programme alongside a full time academic provision.
Our programme has a strong history of delivering full time academy basketball programmes and providing unique opportunities, experiences and exposure for the young student athletes.
The programme allows school leavers aged 16-19 to continue their education alongside their athletic development. Students have the opportunity to complete a Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport and a variety of A Levels. The programme takes place at Northolt High School which has an excellent record of sixth form education results.
The Sporting Excellence Academy Programme provides young aspiring athletes:
Fully tailored academic programmes to ensure integration between students athletic and academic performance.
Average of 8 hours per week of on court training delivered by specialist coaching staff.
A strength and conditioning programme tailored to individual requirements.
Video analysis sessions.
High level competitive fixtures. Players compete in domestic competition in the National League and Internationally in the European Youth Basketball League in multiple age categories including up to U23.
Domestic competition includes participation in the U18 NBL Premier league in which our Academy players are current U18 Western Premier Division Champions finishing the 2023/24 season with the best record in the country. Additionally, our Academy players have the opportunity to compete in CBL and NBL Division 2 Senior competitions.
Participation in Future Stars International Junior Tournament which provides a showcase for our academy players against truly great European clubs competing at an elite level of International Junior basketball in addition to the U18 England National Team. Please click here for more details of the event.
Specialist advice and guidance to support exit and progression routes for the US College system and UK Universities.
We are currently enrolling for the 2025/2026 season & academic year. For more information on the London United Basketball Academy Programme please get in touch using the contact details below to arrange a trial.
Jack Majewski 07951762821 or gm@londonunited.eu
