In partnership with Reading Rockets Basketball Club, the Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) Basketball Programme offers a unique opportunity for student-athletes to combine academic excellence with elite basketball training. This initiative is designed to help athletes pursue university degrees while developing their basketball skills under professional coaching and competing at high levels.
Key Highlights of the Programme:
- Elite Basketball Training: Players will receive professional coaching, position-specific development, and opportunities to compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) league and with Reading Rockets’ teams.
- Comprehensive Support: Athletes benefit from strength and conditioning programs, injury prevention and rehabilitation services, sports science integration, and mental health support.
- Dual Career Pathway: Flexible academic schedules allow students to balance their studies in Sports Science, Business, or Psychology with rigorous basketball training.
- Professional Exposure: Direct access to Reading Rockets’ professional infrastructure provides pathways to semi-professional or professional basketball careers.
- Leadership and Wellbeing Development: The programme emphasizes leadership skills, resilience, and lifestyle management to prepare athletes for success on and off the court.
Programme Benefits:
- A balanced focus on academic and athletic development.
- Networking opportunities within the basketball community.
- Career preparation for life after sports.
Ideal Candidates:
This programme is ideal for aspiring professional basketball players, student-athletes seeking elite training, and international athletes looking for a dual academic-athletic pathway in the UK.
For more information, contact:
- Laura Richards at BNU: Laura.Richards@bucks.ac.uk
- Jack Adams at Reading Rockets: Jack.adams@readingrockets.co.uk
Read more details in the attached PDF. and on https://www.bucks.ac.uk/bnu-basketball-programme-partnership-reading-rockets
