Greenwich Academy Basketball at The John Roan School is a unique partnership with the Greenwich Titans Basketball Team, offering an exceptional basketball academy experience to sixth-form students. With a focus on providing elite-level coaching, professional mentoring, and access to local and national leagues, our basketball academy is designed to empower students and help them reach their full potential on and off the court.
Boy's trial - January
Girl’s trial - January
To participate in the trials, interested students need to register their attendance in advance by emailing Coach Courtney Van-Beest at Courtney.Van-Beest@thejohnroanschool.org.uk.
Founded in 2016, the John Roan Basketball Academy has rapidly grown and currently boasts three teams. We are also excited to announce the upcoming launch of the Girls Basketball Academy, providing even more opportunities for aspiring female basketball players.
By joining the John Roan Basketball Academy, sixth-form students gain access to a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
27 on-court practice hours with a professional coach, allowing students to enhance their skills and develop as athletes.
Free gym access with personalized gym plans, promoting physical fitness and overall well-being.
Specialist basketball mentoring, providing guidance and support tailored to each student's individual needs.
Access to the Greenwich University Scholarship Programme, opening doors to higher education opportunities.
A national league development pathway, enabling students to compete at a higher level and showcase their talents.
Links to AAU competitions, offering exposure to national and international basketball opportunities.
USA development pathways support, assisting students in pursuing basketball opportunities in the United States.
Access to elite-level coaching and career development advice, helping students excel in both their athletic and academic journeys.
Our dedicated coach, Courtney Van-Beest, is an ex-professional basketball player who has been an integral part of the John Roan Basketball Academy since its inception in 2017. With a wealth of basketball experience playing in the United States, Europe, and top universities in the UK, Coach Courtney is committed to supporting young athletes on their basketball and educational journeys.
Testimonials from our Basketball Academy students showcase the positive impact of the programme:
"Attending The John Roan Basketball Academy has been an amazing experience. The Academy has enabled me to build up my confidence on and off the court and prepare me for the next level of basketball, which is at preparatory school. I hope to help me land a scholarship to a top US college soon. The John Roan is the kind of environment that can help you improve if you're ready to put the work in. The staff support us on our journey to becoming great students and athletes, and this is evident both on court and off." Samuel, Basketball Academy student "The Basketball Academy has been a resounding success and is a testament to what can be achieved with willing partners who place emphasis on the development of children. We could not have found a better partner and look forward to continued success. The number of applications received for the basketball academy has increased every year, and we are currently working on launching the first-ever girls' basketball academy in Greenwich, which is extremely exciting as we continue to create additional pathways." Ashley Thomas, Greenwich Titans Basketball Club Chairman
"Attending The John Roan Basketball Academy has been an amazing experience. The Academy has enabled me to build up my confidence on and off the court and prepare me for the next level of basketball, which is at preparatory school. I hope to help me land a scholarship to a top US college soon. The John Roan is the kind of environment that can help you improve if you're ready to put the work in. The staff support us on our journey to becoming great students and athletes, and this is evident both on court and off."
Samuel, Basketball Academy student
"The Basketball Academy has been a resounding success and is a testament to what can be achieved with willing partners who place emphasis on the development of children. We could not have found a better partner and look forward to continued success. The number of applications received for the basketball academy has increased every year, and we are currently working on launching the first-ever girls' basketball academy in Greenwich, which is extremely exciting as we continue to create additional pathways."
Ashley Thomas, Greenwich Titans Basketball Club Chairman
The John Roan Basketball Academy has produced remarkable graduates, including James, who received scholarship funding to study Biomedical Sciences at Saint Andrew's prep school in the US, Faruq, who received a full scholarship to study at Western Canada Prep in Canada, and Tega, who received scholarship funding from the University of Durham (Russell Group
We are proud to announce the phenomenal growth of The John Roan Basketball Academy since its establishment in 2016. From humble beginnings to a thriving program, we now proudly boast three teams and are delighted to share our exciting news - the launch of the Girls Basketball Academy!
At The John Roan Basketball Academy, we are committed to providing exceptional basketball opportunities for all aspiring athletes. Our expansion to include a dedicated Girls Basketball Academy reflects our dedication to promoting gender equality in sports and creating more avenues for female basketball players to excel.
Joining the Girls Basketball Academy opens doors to a world of possibilities. We provide a supportive and inclusive environment where female athletes can develop their skills, compete at the highest level, and pursue their basketball dreams. Our experienced coaches and mentors are passionate about empowering young women and providing them with the tools they need to succeed on and off the court.
The Girls Basketball Academy offers the same outstanding benefits as our existing program, including:
The launch of the Girls Basketball Academy is a testament to our commitment to fostering inclusivity, empowering female athletes, and creating equal opportunities. We are thrilled to welcome talented young women who are passionate about basketball to join our ranks and be part of our extraordinary journey.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of the Girls Basketball Academy at the John Roan School. Register your interest today by emailing Coach Courtney Van-Beest at Courtney.Van-Beest@thejohnroanschool.org.uk and embark on a transformative basketball experience like no other!
“The Basketball Academy has been resounding success and is testament to what can be achieved with willing partners who place emphasis on the development of children. We could not have found a better partner and look forward to the continued success. The number of applications received for the basketball academy has increased every year and we are currently working on launching the first ever girls’ basketball academy in Greenwich, which is extremely exciting as we continue to create additional pathways”. Ashley Thomas, Greenwich Titans Basketball Club Chairman
James received scholarship funding to study Biomedical Sciences at Saint Andrew’s prep school, US.
Tega received scholarship finding from the University of Durham (Russell Group university) and The University of Worcester.
Faruq received a full scholarship to study at Western Canada Prep, Canada.
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