Special Events


From time to time we run some very special basketball events. Keep an eye on this page for the latest information.

 

 

 

 
 
 

England Basketball Coaching Course


The basketball coaching course is taking place at the King Henry VIII School Sports Centre during the summer holiday. Applications are invited from individuals over the age of 16. No previous experience is required because this is a basic introductory course which will cover the basic fundamental skills of basketball plus organisational techniques, it will also provide you with a basic knowledge of the game.
Dates: August 24th – 26th( 9.30am – 4.30pm)
Costs £60.00.

Application Forms are available by contacting:
Rob Phillips
Sports Centre Manager - King Henry VIII School
Tel: 024 7627 1360 /
E-Mail: sport-centre@khviii.net

Bob Kloppenburg Coaching Clinic


NBA Coaching icon, Bob Kloppenburg is heading to Coventry in 2009 to lead a basketball coaching clinic that is not to be missed.

Bob Kloppenburg’s name is revered throughout NBA arenas across the USA.

Pat Riley has labelled him a “Defensive Genius” and Tex Winter credits him as a “Great Mind” in basketball. For 40 years, Coach Kloppenburg has created and developed the “SOS” defence that is now used extensively in the NBA. His 12 years with the Seattle Supersonics made the basketball world stand up and take notice as he taught his 12 defensive principles to the world’s best players. Now retired, Coach Kloppenburg mentors young coaches and conducts clinics throughout the world.

Coach Kloppenburg will be leading a week-end clinic on Saturday and Sunday March 28th and 29th at The University of Warwick in Coventry.

Further details are available from Rob Bromfield.

Rob can be contacted by e-mail: robbromfield@hotmail.com or by Mobile 07961 174291

Download Coaching Clinic Booking/Application Form

Summer Basketball Camp


There will be a summer basketball camp at King Henry VIII School Sports Centre for 8 – 12 year old boys and girls. The camp will run from Monday August 24th – Friday August 28th. Each day the camp will run from 12.30pm – 4.30pm.

Application forms are available now with the week long camp costing £30.00 per player.

Application Forms are available by contacting:
Rob Phillips
Sports Centre Manager - King Henry VIII School
Tel: 024 7627 1360 /
E-Mail: sport-centre@khviii.net

Women & Girls Only Basketball Sessions


Coventry based Fast Break Basketball Club are setting up a new basketball coaching session for Women and Girls only.

These basketball coaching sessions which will start on Tuesday February 24th 2009 will take place at King Henry VIII School Sports Centre, Warwick Road, Coventry. CV3 6AQ

The basketball coaching sessions which are aimed at players of all abilities will run from 7.00pm – 8.00pm and will cost £3.00 per session.

Fast Break Basketball Club Head Coach Rob Bromfield said;

“The coaching sessions will be a great opportunity for girls and women to play basketball with top quality coaching in a great facility.”

“Enthusiasm and commitment is all that we require, our coaches will take care of the rest.”