SPORTS, CULTURE AND SERVICE Basketball Academy

The Earlscliffe Basketball Academy allows students to combine serious basketball development with academic study in a structured and supportive environment.

Students train regularly with an experienced professional coaching team focused on improving technical ability, game understanding and physical performance, while also developing teamwork, leadership, resilience and a positive competitive mindset.

Players take part in regular competitive matches as members of Folkestone Saints Basketball Club, gaining access to a National League pathway with a strong emphasis on player development. Consistent training and expert coaching help committed players reach their full potential, while staying fully engaged with their studies.

Key Features

Daily basketball training
Regular competitive match play
Professional coaching from Level 3 coaches
Membership of Folkestone Saints Basketball Club
Small-group and one-to-one skills coaching
Opportunities to gain coaching and refereeing qualifications
Sports psychology
Guidance on health, fitness and nutrition

We provide daily, dedicated basketball training with a professional coaching team whose years of experience can propel a player’s ability onto the next level. They are Level 3 qualified. They also encourage the development of key life skills such as sportsmanship, strategy, leadership and a positive mindset.

Our early morning basketball training sessions (before school) are aimed towards the more focused sporting students who intend to truly make the most of this opportunity, with very small training groups.

The afternoon training sessions tend to be more relaxed, with all levels of ability welcome for a little competitive fun and friendship.

Earlscliffe encourages co-curricular sporting activities and we often find that students who are able to show a proven ability to work as a team do better when applying to university or for their future careers.

We also help our students to develop a better understanding of good health and nutrition, both within the sporting environment and as part of a modern lifestyle.

Basketball Coaches

Stuart Hunt

Basketball Coach

Coach Stuart Hunt is a dynamic, fast-rising basketball coach with proven success from grassroots to international competition. He is currently leading multiple teams at Saints Basketball Academy (Folkestone) as well as spearheading the Earlscliffe Basketball Academy. He has guided squads...

Mark Hinton

Basketball Coach

Mark is a Level 3 Basketball England Coach and Head of Basketball at Saints Basketball Academy, where he also leads the Saints Basketball National League teams at both junior and senior levels. With over 25 years of coaching experience in...

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