Performance Basketball Women aims to create a women’s basketball programme to match our world class academic standings. One of the most highly regarded of its kind in the UK, the University of Edinburgh Performance Sport Programme enables athletes to achieve a world-class degree and perform to the best of their ability. Our team has a great record, winning the Scottish Cup twice, the Scottish Play-Off Championships and being ranked in the BUCS UK top three. In return for your dedication and hard work, we will offer you world-class training facilities and support to allow you to be the best you can be:Full-time Head CoachStrength & Conditioning supportMental skills training and assistanceStudent athlete accommodationAcademic supportSport psychologyDetailed individualised video analysisMeet the Coach Image Head of Performance Basketball, Bart SengersBart has been a coach at Edinburgh University since 2015. During his time he has transformed the club into a successful and ever-growing programme.Bart is a Level 4 Basketball Trainer and has been coaching for over 25 years. Our Facilities and ExpertiseThe team currently have four team practices and three S&C sessions per week. Additionally, there are opportunities for unlimited individual or small group fundamentals and/or shooting sessions suited to your timetable. During these workouts you can access the shooting gun and all other necessary equipment needed.Practice facilities at Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym are extremely accessible with recent refurbishment made to the flooring. We also have access to our medical clinic at the University for the selected Performance Players within the Women’s Basketball Programme.ScholarshipsFurther information about sport specific scholarshipsFurther Information about University scholarships and fundingWe are always looking for ambitious, academic athletes to realise their potential with us. Our aim is to train, develop and retain some of the finest basketball talent in the country. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of basketball players to our Performance Programme and hope to hear from you soon.Performance Sport EnquiriesContact detailsEmail: performance.sport@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-05-13
