The Manchester Coaches Program is a new initiative funded by the National Basketball Association (NBA), Manchester City Council, and delivered by Basketball England. This 18-month program—running from 2025 to 2027—aims to train and empower 100 new community basketball coaches across Manchester, aged 16 and above.

What the Program Offers?
Selected participants will receive free access to a comprehensive 12-month education and training package designed to develop coaching excellence both on and off the court. This includes:

- Free 12-month Program;
- Gain the Community Coach Award (Enables Coaches to lead community-based sessions);
- On Court Sessions;
- Dedicated mentors to support journey;
- Support to complete fundamental coaching requirements (Safeguarding, DBS, First aid);
- Online access to NBA and Basketball England coaching resources;
- NBA-branded gear and basketballs.

There are only two eligibility criteria: Applicants must live in Greater Manchester & be aged 16 and above  

Be sure to sign up here.

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