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](https://basketballengland.wufoo.com/forms/manchester-coaches-program-application-form/).