29 September 2011
Basketball programme is a slam dunk
Lewisham College has started a
basketball team to compete alongside the College's successful
football team. The basketball programme, which began play this
month, will compete across London and Kent with players who will be
studying towards a BTEC National Diploma, allowing them
opportunities to play university basketball in the United
States.
America's style of play is important to coach Anthony Dias, who
will be coaching his players in the fast, physical style of
American basketball. "I grew up idolising Magic Johnson and Michael
Jordan, and I want to teach our players the style of play they see
in US colleges and the NBA", he says. He'll be instituting an
American feel to the programme. Dias, who will be assisted by
former Great Britain international Joel Moore, believes he will
better prepare his players for opportunities professionally in
Europe and in US universities. "I'd love our players to play in
Europe or attend university in the US, and if they are prepared for
that style of play, they'll be likelier to succeed."
To find out more and join the basketball programme, call the
Customer Service Centre at 0800 834 545 or email coach Anthony Dias
at anthony.dias@lewisham.ac.uk.