Our Sports Academy

Join the St Charles Cardinals

We offer a Football and Basketball Academy. 

Study ANY Level 3 Academic Qualification & benefit from:

• Bespoke Personal Development programme ​
• Choice of Leadership/Elite performance/Officiating opportunities, guidance and qualifications​
• Exclusive use of the newly refurbished fitness suite​
• Full academy kit bundle
• Professional coaching/training, expert video analysis, elite sports participation at regional and national level​
• Choice of NGB qualifications, work experience and expert guidance​
• UCAS/Degree apprenticeship/employment guidance ​
• Fitness instruction/personal training qualification​
• Transportation to fixtures​

St Charles Cardinals Basketball Academy based in the heart of West London focusing on Academic Progression and Basketball Excellence

Established in 2016, St Charles Cardinals Basketball Academy offers student-athletes academic progression and basketball excellence. 

St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College provides student-athletes with modern sports facilities, including a Basketball England-approved basketball court, computer labs and classrooms, and an indoor exercise gym. Cardinals is committed to providing high-quality coaching and education, including specialisations in skills and development, nutritional and physical assistance, and strength and conditioning. Students who join the academy can choose from any A-Level, T-Level or BTEC available at the college

The Cardinals have had a lot of success both on and off the court. They have made it to the Academy Basketball League (ABL) Finals twice, won the ABL championship in 2017, and have been seeded for college playoffs every year.

Graduates of the St. Charles Basketball Academy have pursued skilled careers through academic qualifications, and some have gone on to play high-level college basketball in the USA, represent the Great Britain National team, and play professionally in the UK and Europe.

Academy Timetable

• 12+ hours of basketball based around students’ academic timetable

• 2x team practices working on philosophy, defensive and offensive principles

• Strength & conditioning program designed to prevent injury enhance athleticism and strength

• Breakfast clubs available for court access and skill development

• Open court access for academy members

Academy Essentials

• 1-to-1.small group skill development sessions during free periods for 1st team Academy

• Guest lecturers and speakers for Sports psychology/nutrition Workshops

• Classroom sessions for team scout and individual improvements

• Academy games recorded with Veo

• Study Hall to help students progress academically

• Nike Academy Tracksuit & St Charles Practice Kit (*Purchased separately)

Brent Bulls Club Partnership

•  The partnership provides St Charles students opportunities play in the Junior National Basketball League (U18)

•  Providing official Basketball England courses and qualifications

•  Work Experience - Coaching & Officiating opportunities within the local community

•  University Pathway connections

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