The Coaching Clinic will be led by a 6 year NBA veteran and winner of 2 Championship Rings with the LA Lakers, Stanislav Medvedenko. “Slava” will be supported by Chris Hackett, a British born coach  working in the NCCA as the head coach at Frank Philips College in Texas. By popular demand the 2012 Future Stars Coaching Clinic will also see the return of Olle Lunden who continues at the helm of Swedish U18 Basketball. Peter Hoffman will share his experience as Head Coach of the Danish National U18, U20 and Senior Men’s Teams. Last but certainly not least Emad Moahmoud , Head coach the Egypt National junior program which is rapidly growing and turning into a real world junior powerhouse will share his knowledge with the delegates.

Topics covered at the Future Stars 2012 Coaching Clinic will include:
Individual skills for forwards – Stanislav Medvedenko; 
How to build and offensive system – Emad Moahmoud
US College requirements for European players – Chris Hacket
Offensive concepts against the zone – Chris Hackett
Individual skills for guards – Olle Lunden
Movement without the ball – Peter Hoffman

The Coaching Clinic is suitable for aspiring coaches at every level, the cost of the clinic has been set at a very affordable £25 per delegate which includes a commemorative t-shirt and educational materials.

The coaching clinic will run alongside the Future Stars International Tournament and all delegates will have the opportunity to watch the International coaches in action on the afternoon of the clinic. This year’s Future Stars International Tournament will feature the National U18 teams from Sweden, Ukraine, Denmark, England, Egypt (Champions of Africa) along with London United Harefield Academy.

The Future Stars Coaching Clinic and International U18 Tournament is held at Brunel University, Uxbridge.

If you have any questions regarding the event please email events@londonunited.eu

Plate Final

In the first game, Reepham Rapiers came up against the Gunners of Great Yarmouth. The teams found themselves at opposite ends of the table in the league but for three quarters this was an even matchup, owed largely to the hot shooting of Reepham guards Greg Graver and Luke Harvey.

In the end it was the inspired guard-play of the Gunners backcourt that led them to victory with Danus Demikis and Linus Leipinaitis penetrating into the paint with an array of stunning moves and Reepham couldn’t claw their way back. Behind a nearly 40-point performance, PCC point guard Demikis took home the MVP trophy.

Trophy Final 

The second game of the day saw UEA Panthers pitted against the Eagles of King’s Lynn. Both teams were dominant in league play with the Eagles getting the better of UEA in both previous games by narrow margins to take 1st place with UEA in 2nd. The game was set-up to be a physical but skilful contest and it didn’t disappoint.

The teams largely traded baskets for three quarters before UEA began to take advantage of their running game to pull ahead. King’s Lynn threatened to come back into the game but each run was met with a key three-point dagger from the Panthers to stem to tide.

In the end UEA ran out comfortable winners behind a solid team performance and the controlling play of UEA forward and game MVP Lauren Knight.

Cup Final

In the final game of the day, Norwich City Thunder took on the King’s Lynn Mavericks for bragging rights in the senior men’s competition. The Thunder came into the game having spent most of the season in the top 3 of the first division, while the Mavericks ran out clear winners in division two with a dominant campaign in their first season.

The Thunder began the game with a barrage of threes from Richard Milbourne and some determined hustle plays in the key from brother Phil, leading at the end of the first quarter by double-digits. The Mavericks were far from out of the game and started to heat up themselves with key outside baskets from T Liberis and J Praneviuos.

Mavericks entered half-time down by 1 but roared into an early lead in the second half behind the strong play of forward Gytis Medzevepris. The game see-sawed back in the Thunder’s favour early in the fourth quarter with forward Nick Osborne able to find his range from both inside and outside the arc. King’s Lynn pulled ahead for the final time with under a minute to play and the Thunder were unable to draw iron with their final shot, leaving the Mavericks to walk away with the title.

Praneviuos walked away with the MVP on the back of an accomplished all-round performance, knocking down tough shots inside while taking contact, but also draining from downtown to keep the Mavericks alive in the tie.

[All photographs copyright Barry Ford 2012]

Doors open: 1pm

Plate Final (Men) – 1.30pm
Reepham Rapiers vs PCC Gunners

Trophy Final (Women) – 3.3opm
UEA Panthers vs King’s Lynn Eagles

Cup Final (Men) – 5.30pm
Norwich Thunder vs King’s Lynn Mavericks

Booking form available here.

You can view the complete Sportspark release here!

19th – 20th December : Years 3 – 7

21st – 22nd December : Years 8 – 11

Camp application forms are available below and details of who to send the forms/pay cheques to are on the forms.

For more information please contact d.rosembert@basketballinthecommunity.co.uk.

Application forms:
Years 3 – 7
Years 8 – 11

For more details about the under-13 summer camp, please see the links below:

Camp Flyer

Camp Application Form

James Bamfield has been head coach of the Fury National League program for the past 10 years and has produced numerous players who have gone on to play top level basketball. More information about the academy can be found on their website.