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Covid Update

On Tuesday 29 March, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid, set out the next steps for living with COVID-19 in England from Friday 1 April.

Updated guidance advises:

  • Adults with the symptoms of a respiratory infection, and who have a high temperature or feel unwell, should try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people until they feel well enough to resume normal activities and no longer have a high temperature.
  • Children and young people who are unwell and have a high temperature should stay at home and avoid contact with other people. They can return to college when they no longer have a high temperature, and are well enough to attend.
  • Adults with a positive COVID-19 test result should try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for 5 days, which is when they are most infectious. For children and young people aged 18 and under, the advice is 3 days.

For education and childcare settings from Friday 1 April:

  • Regular asymptomatic testing is no longer recommended in any education or childcare setting, including in SEND, alternative provision and children’s social care settings. Therefore, we will no longer be able to order test kits .

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Higher Education Basketball BUCS Team

      

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Our top Academy players regularly train with the Flyers senior teams and also have the opportunity to represent the club in the U18s National League competition.

      
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Academies

Basketball

Whether you're a top-level athlete or you just want to give something a go, you can get involved with Basketball here at SGS Sport. We have teams that compete in the Elite Academy Basketball League (EABL) and the AOC South West League. SGS Sport and Bristol Flyers are fully integrated in our offer where we provide opportunities to compete in the Basketball England national basketball league (NBL) and the British Basketball League (BBL). The Basketball academy is open to both male and female players as we make the step towards entering the WEABL.

Our Partners:

The Programme Includes:

  • A 1st and 2nd team competing in the EABL and AOC.
  • Opportunities to represent Bristol Flyers at junior and senior NBL and BBL.
  • 16+ hours of elite basketball training per week (Team and player development).
  • Individualised development player 1-1's.
  • Player performance profiling.
  • Video analysis.
  • Team and Individual Strength and Conditioning programmes.
  • Fixtures against EABL and AOC academy teams.
  • Elite professional coach dedicated to player development and team performance.

Higher Education Basketball BUCS Team

The SGS Basketball Academy has an exclusive Higher Education offer to be part of our BUCS league team. Visit our webpage to view University courses on offer at SGS https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/study/uni.

Recently a number of our current academy players were called up to the Bristol Flyers BBL squad to compete at the highest level of professional basketball in the UK.

  • Marvin Dinnall
  • Finley Woodward
  • Nassim Ladjimi
  • Louie Weaver
  • Thomas Browne

Success Stories

In recent years we have sent a number of our players to NCAA Division 1 & 2 colleges. A number of our players have also represented their respective national teams:

  • Dwayne Lautier Ogunleye - Bradley University (NCAA D1) & Great Britain Senior Men
  • Ariel John Edu - University of Toledo (NCAA D1) & Philippines U19
  • Deane Williams - Augusta University (NCAA D2) & Great Britain U20
  • Tamas Okros - Post University (NCAA D2) & Great Britain U20
  • Josh Rogers - Carson-Newman University (NCAA D2)
  • Nathan Symons - Wales U16
  • Jayden Edwards - Wales U16
  • Finley Woodward - Scotland U16

Academy Achievements

Our basketball academy has a long-standing tradition as one of the most successful academies in the UK. Our most recent academy achievements include multiple-time EABL finalists (in the 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 seasons) and multiple time winners of our AOC sport conference. More recently a number of our players have gone on to represent the Bristol Flyers in the BBL squad competing at highest level of professional basketball in the UK.

Top Level Coaching

Those in either the college or Higher Education academy receive up to 20 hours per week of training through a combination of team, individual and strength and conditioning sessions, from our basketball coaching staff, Chris Bourne, Shane Walker and Phil Milbourne.

They are supported by a full-time strength and conditioning team alongside our sports therapist department.

Chris Bourne - Head Coach
  • Bristol Flyers BBL Assistant Coach
  • Bristol Flyers II Head Coach
  • GB U20s Assistant Coach
  • Former England Senior Men's Apprentice Coach
  • Former England U15 Boys Head Coach
  • Former Bristol Flyers Player
Phil Milbourne - Assistant Coach
  • Basketball Academy first team assistant coach and second team coach
  • Head coach of Bristol Flyers U16 Girls
  • 10 years of coaching experience including Head Coach of South East U13 & U15 Aspire teams and assistant coach of Wales Men's U16 & U23.
  • Basketball England Level 2 coaching qualification
  • Run's the DiSE Basketball program

Links With the Bristol Flyers

We work in association with the Bristol Flyers Basketball Club. The club's junior age group teams feed into our Academy programme, which in turn feeds into the Flyers senior teams, which compete in the professional British Basketball League (BBL) and the Basketball England National League (NBL).

Our top Academy players regularly train with the Flyers senior teams and also have the opportunity to represent the club in the U18s National League competition.

Our Basketball Academy is looking for students who are hard working, committed and disciplined, and who are both willing to be coached and want to succeed. Our aim is that, upon leaving the Academy, our athletes will be best prepared to take that next step in their lives.

How to Apply

If you are looking to join our College Academy on a full time Level 1-3 course on either a BTEC or A-Level program then please apply online for the course you want below.

Full-Time Application Form Applying Online Full-Time Courses

Degree Program and UCAS

If it is our degree program you are interested in then please click below to see the full list of courses we offer. Then for help with applying through UCAS please email Bev Awre ([email protected]).

University Courses

Meet Our Staff

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Choisze To

Finance and Business Coordinator
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Choisze To

Finance and Business Coordinator

-Former Hong Kong international player
-International coach and team manager
-National Championship Gold medal winning coach
-Provides expert insight into Chinese training and elite performance
-Master Degree in Sports Management and Bachelor Degree in Business Administration

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Connor Sidley-Adams

Connor Sidley-Adams

Learning Area Manager, Extra Curricular Programmes
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Connor Sidley-Adams

Learning Area Manager, Extra Curricular Programmes

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Chris Bourne

Chris Bourne

Head Coach - Basketball
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Chris Bourne

Head Coach - Basketball

Basketball Academy first team Head Coach. Head coach of Bristol Flyers Mens 2nd team and Assistant Coach for the Bristol Flyers BBL team. Many years of coaching experience including being head coach of the England U15 Boys programme.

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Dr Craig Barden

Dr Craig Barden

Head of Strength, Conditioning and Sports Therapy
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Dr Craig Barden

Head of Strength, Conditioning and Sports Therapy

Craig has worked in the SGS injury clinic since 2010 when he graduated from the University of the West of England with a degree in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. Craig is responsible the sports injury clinic where, alongside 4 other therapists, he ensures sports students are receiving a good level of care for their injuries ensuring they can return to activities as quickly and safely as possible. He also oversees the strength and conditioning provision, where 3 qualified coaches support the various academies to aid physical development and team performance. Outside of the academy, Craig works with the Bristol’s only professional basketball team, the Bristol Flyers, whilst lecturing at the University of Gloucestershire. He has also completed a PhD in injury prevention in youth rugby at the University of Bath, publishing in various peer-reviewed journals.

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Lily Millard

Lily Millard

Sports Rehabiliator
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Lily Millard

Sports Rehabiliator

Lily joins the college having recently graduated from UWE Bristol with a degree in Sports Rehabilitation. Lily also has additional qualifications such as Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS), which is accredited by the RFU. As well was Sports massage, Sports Taping, Kinesiology taping and Medical Acupuncture. In addition to her work at SGS, Lily also works for Bristol Bears as a Sports therapist for the Under 18’s Academy. She has also previously worked with Bristol City Women’s academy, Bath Rugby, Somerset County Cricket Club, Western Storm, Bedminster Cricket Club and England LX Hockey.

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Tom Riddell

Tom Riddell

Sports Rehabiliator
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Tom Riddell

Sports Rehabiliator

Tom has a degree in Sport Rehabilitation and is a BASRaT registered therapist. He works in private clinical practices as well as working with Nailsea & Tickenham FC. He has now joined the sports academy team supporting the student athletes in their injury management. Tom will primarily use tailored exercise programs, but also some manual therapy techniques, to help facilitate better movement, reduce pain and, help people return to their activity stronger than they were before. Outside of work, Tom plays two instruments with a band as well as keeping fit with his main sport of swimming.

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Will Crowfoot

Will Crowfoot

Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Will Crowfoot

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Will started working at the college in 2018 but he is also an ex-student attending the college from 2010-2012 where he studied a Level 3 BTEC in Sports performance and excellence and was a member of the American Football academy. After graduating from SGS, Will spent 6 months in Canada at a Prep school playing against some top high schools in America before coming back to study at Cardiff Metropolitan University where he graduated with a BCs (Hons) degree in Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage. Whilst completing his degree he also interned with the Cardiff Met performance sports teams during his third year and gained experience within multiple sports.

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Pip Dickin

Pip Dickin

Sports Therapist
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Pip Dickin

Sports Therapist

Pip started in the sports injury clinic at SGS in 2022 after graduating from the university of Worcester with a degree in Sports Therapy, where she gained skills in sports massage, injury assessment and rehabilitation and electrotherapy modalities. Pip is also qualified in RFU accredited Pre-hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) first aid.

Outside of the college, Pip also works for National League 2 rugby team Dings Crusaders and for private clinic Top to Toe Physiotherapy in their clinics across Bristol and Bath. Pip also has experience working in the BBL and alongside university sports teams.

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Daniel Newman

Daniel Newman

Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Daniel Newman

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Dan is an experienced strength and conditioning coach working with top level athletes and individuals at all fitness levels. Having been involved developing athlete’s physical qualities in an abundance of sports, Dan has previously worked within multiple Professional Sports Clubs, National Governing Bodies, and University and College sport teams. Holding MSc Strength and Conditioning, and BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science qualifications, he is also a BASES Supervised Sport and Exercise Scientist. Dan’s strong passion and experience in sport and exercise aspires to support the student athlete to reach their true potential and help develop the strength and conditioning programme at the College.

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Dominic Williams

Dominic Williams

Sports Rehabilitator
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Dominic Williams

Sports Rehabilitator

I graduated from UWE in 2022 with a degree in Sport Rehabilitation. Additional qualifications include the RFU-accredited Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) and myofascial cupping. Alongside SGS I currently work as the Lead Academy Sports Therapist for Chippenham Town FC, and as a Sports Therapist at Philgood Rehabilitation. Previous experience includes working with UWE Sport teams (Football, Rugby, and Lacrosse) and within the UWE Injury Clinic. As well as this I spent 6 months working for Southwest Pitch-Side Trauma Care, which involved first aid support for rugby teams around Bristol. Outside of the college, I play drums in a rock band and have competed in football and kickboxing.

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Max Cooper

Max Cooper

Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Max Cooper

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Max started working at the college in 2022. He completed his BSc (Hons) degree in Sports Strength and conditioning and is currently undertaking his MSc (Hons) in Spots Strength and Conditioning, from the university of Gloucestershire. Max has had experience with a multitude of different teams from Bristol Bears woman’s to Bristol City u21 woman’s yet his most recent position was with Severn Stars netball. Here he was head of the academy’s strength and conditioning programme, while also working extensively with the first team. Alongside his role within SGS he also works with the university of Gloucestershire carrying out strength and conditioning sessions for the university teams.

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