NULC Basketball Academy welcomes new head coach

Shawn Jamison has been named as the Head Coach of the NULC Basketball Academy, which forms part of the NULC Academy of Sport programme.

He has over 20 years experience in the game of basketball both as a coach and as a player. His career highlights consist of NBA experience with the Los Angeles Clippers. Shawn was also part of the Harlem Globtrotters who were the first team to actually showcase his skills in the UK when he played dates at the London Arena, Wembley Arena and the MEN in Manchester where he was MVP of the tour. He then began a 7 year career in the British Basketball League and spent 5 of those 7 years with the Milton Keynes Lions, where he won a cup title for the Lions.

Shawn will be taking all training sessions and providing advice on all aspects of the game to NULC Basketball Academy students. If you are interested in playing for the NULC Basketball Academy you must be the following:

• Studying on a full or part-time programme at the College;
• Aged between 16-19;
• Have a good level of playing ability i.e. club/high level at school.

For more information speak to NULC Academy of Sport Manager Trevor Humphreys on 01782 254269 or email trevor.humphreys@nulc.ac.uk