CHENEY SCHOOL, CHENEY LANE, OXFORD, OX3 7QH
Welcome to the U16 National League Team!
In our Under 16 National League basketball team, we focus on developing skilled and passionate individuals to reach their full potential. The team competes all over the UK, which requires a higher dedication and commitment to training and games from it's players.
The Coaches
LESLIE ISAAC - U16 HEAD COACH
Coach Leslie and his coaching team have won 5 NBL conference championships in the last 5 seasons. His coaching team have also helped many of our players find success within the Basketball England Aspire talent program, including selections to appear in the Super Region and Intra-Region tournaments.
His sessions are designed to draw the best out of each player, helping them to recognise their talent and add value to their respective team, with a strong emphasis on team culture and values. All the work we do with our student/athletes extends beyond basketball.
If you have any questions about the U16 team please contact Leslie on 07867 502175
Leslie, like all of our coaches; is DBS checked (Enhanced) and holds a Basketball England Level 2 coaching qualification.
DAVID DOWNS - U16 NBL ASSISTANT COACH
Coach David is one of the Assistant Coaches of the Oxford Hoops U14 NBL team and assists Coach Leslie in running the U14 & U16 program.
If you have any questions about the U14's team, please contact David on 07943 717150
David, like all of our coaches; is DBS checked and holds a Basketball England level 2 coaching qualification.
TADAS MINKEVICIUS - U16 NBL ASSISTANT COACH
Coach Tadas is one of the Assistant Coaches of the Oxford Hoops U14 and U16 NBL teams, and assists Coach Leslie in running both programs.
If you have any questions about the U16's team, please contact Tadas on 07876 568535
Tadas, like all of our coaches; is DBS checked.
Join the U16 National League Team
U16 National League Training
You will need to be invited to trials, to become a member of the National League Team. Please contact one of the coaches for further details.
The U16 National League Team training sessions are below:
Monday & Thursday (19:00 - 20:30)
Oxford Spires Academy
Glanville Rd
Cowley
Oxford
OX4 2AU
Sundays (15:00 - 17:00) @ £7 per session
Oxford Spires Academy
Glanville Rodd
Cowley
Oxford
OX4 2AU
U16 camps
We host several school holiday camps that run throughout the year, keep an eye on our website/social media, or join our Whatsapp group by contacting Coach Franky.
Junior Development League.
Oxford Hoops
Members of Basketball England