Elmbridge Basketball Club and Elmbridge Basketball Academy are currently searching for sponsors to support this educational and community project (any additional input welcome).

1. ELMBRIDGE BASKETBALL ACADEMY Beyond Basketball Carlos J. Blanco Barrosa Senior Club Director September 2009

3. 2008. Elmbridge International Club and Elmbridge Basketball Club merged in order to support the development of Basketball in Elmbridge

4. 2008. Basketball becomes PRIORITY SPORT for Elmbridge Borough Council

5. 2009. Sport Unlimited Basketball is launched in January; Hinchley Wood, Rydens College, Heathside and Esher High took part in the programme

6. Sport Unlimited Basketball continues in April; Hinchley Wood, Rydens College, Heathside and Esher High took part in the programme

7. 2009. Elmbridge Basketball Club and Elmbridge Borough Council begin to discuss the creation of Elmbridge Basketball Academy in July

8. 2009. Elmbridge Basketball club and Elmbridge Borough Council invite local colleges and schools to take part in the project in August

9. 2009. Elmbridge Borough Council is granted £8,500 (Small Grants Award) in order to promote and develop basketball in local schools ( target group: 8 – 10 years old students)Elmbridge Basketball Academy

10. Beyond Basketball – Sport Unlimited Outcome: 2007/2008. Surrey Youth Games. Elmbridge Borough Council represented by 1 team . 12 participants took part in the trials prior the final tournament 2008/2009. Surrey Youth Games. Elmbridge Borough Council represented by 2 team. 38 participants took part in the trials prior the final tournament 2009/2010. Elmbridge Basketball Academy is founded to support basketball development in Elmbridge Borough 2009/2010. Elmbridge Basketball Academy organises team trials for the Under 14 squad. First session = 26 participants (07/09/09). Second session = 36 participants (14/09/2009). Saturdays recreational first session (15 participants) Elmbridge Basketball Academy

11. Beyond Basketball – The Project: Aim. To become one of the best student – athlete programmes in the United Kingdom by 2012 – Centre of Excellence / England Basketball Accredited Academy Objective 1. To establish a Community Sport Network in partnership with the local authority, local colleges, local schools and local businesses Objective 2. To monitor, control and evaluate the development of young student – athletes from the early stages of their development to professionalism Objective 3. To achieve a 100% record in the class room (Average grade= Merit) Objective 4. To create, develop and sustain a professional structure by providing work placements to students attending Brooklands College Objective 5. To support Brooklands College Sport Studies Department by acting as bridge between the college and students from deprived groups of population Elmbridge Basketball Academy

13. Lack of access to affordable and suitable facilities

14. Lack of volunteers, coaches, officials

15. Players “migrating” outside Elmbridge

17. Small Awards 2009/2010 - £8,500 granted (350 students)

20. Accredited quality student – athlete development programme in place at Brooklands College

21. Student – athlete average academy score = Merit

22. Accredited quality work placement / employment programme in place at Brooklands College

23. Elmbridge Basketball Club + Elmbridge Borough Council + Brooklands College = Elmbridge Basketball Academy / Centre of Excellence

24. Elmbridge Basketball Club enters the BBL

25. Local League / Competition in place for primary, secondary schools and colleges (Central Venue League)Elmbridge Basketball Academy

26. Elmbridge Basketball Academy Beyond Basketball – The proposal: Brooklands College acting as hub for the development of basketball in Elmbridge Elmbridge Basketball club monitors controls and evaluates Elmbridge Basketball Academy project 6 to 10 hours a week of physical Exercise outside school hours Participants in the project will obtain professional and vocational qualifications plus practical experience Work Placement / Employment Programme Coaching Development Programme Basketball Development Programme

27. Elmbridge Basketball Academy Beyond Basketball – The benefits: Brooklands College: Prestige and recognition Competitive advantage Marketing tool Recruitment and selection Community development New links with local schools and colleges New sport community partnership Strong sport community network Centre of excellence New product Profitability

28. Elmbridge Basketball Academy Beyond Basketball – The Input:

29. Elmbridge Basketball Academy Beyond Basketball – The Output: Elmbridge Basketball Academy: Clubmark, Active Surrey Accreditation, England Basketball Accredited Academy Coaching development programme (full – time, part – time and online programmes) Officials development programme (full – time, part – time and online programmes) Players development programme (full – time, part – time and online programmes) Management development programme (full – time, part time and online programmes) Professional club in place supported by basketball development programme Brooklands College: Accredited centre of excellence – Sport College status Increase on applications for the sports studies programme Increase of funding opportunities – facilities, equipment, staff, technology Competitive advantage vs. Local, regional and national competitors Profitability – Sport facility management system in place – Market value £60,000

30. Beyond Basketball – Is it Possible? Yes It is: Portsmouth College http://www.portsmouth-college.ac.uk/ Oaklands College (St. Alban) http://www.oaklands.ac.uk/ Tyne Metropolitan College http://www.northeastsportsacademy.co.uk/ The Great Baddow High School http://www.greatbaddow.com/ Loughborough University http://www.lboro.ac.uk/sports/ Sheffield Hallam University http://www.shu.ac.uk/sporthallam/elite.html University of Bath http://www.teambath.com/our-people/whos-who Coventry University http://www.coventry.ac.uk/cu/sport/a/3415 Durham University http://www.teamdurham.com/universitysport/ University of Worcester http://www.worc.ac.uk Richmond Upon Thames College http://www.rutc.ac.uk/sportsacademies Filton College Bristol http://www.filton.ac.uk/baos/index.php Henley College http://www.henleycol.ac.uk University of Birmingham http://www.sport.bham.ac.uk/news Kingston College http://www.kingston-college.ac.uk University of East London www.uel.ac.uk/news/press_releases/academy.htm Elmbridge Basketball Academy

31. Elmbridge Basketball Academy Beyond Basketball – Questions?