It’s time to explore our campus to find out about studying at Worthing College.
Why choose this course?
Combine high-level basketball with outstanding academic study through Worthing College’s Academy of Sport and partnership with Worthing Thunder. Benefit from expert coaching, performance development and national competition opportunities, while receiving the support needed to excel as an academic athlete and progress into university, apprenticeships or the basketball industry.
Further information
This programme is for talented basketball players who are committed to both sporting and academic success. Designed to fit alongside your chosen study programme, it provides the training, competition and support needed to compete at the highest levels of college basketball.
- Develop advanced basketball skills, game understanding and decision-making under pressure.
- Improve strength, conditioning, nutrition and recovery to maximise performance.
- Learn leadership, communication and teamwork in high-performance environments.
- Build resilience, discipline and the mindset needed for success in sport and education.
- Develop employability, professionalism and life skills that support future careers and university progression.
At Worthing College, we don’t just develop better players; we develop better people. Academic athletes progress to university, apprenticeships and careers across sport and beyond, while some continue competing at high levels of the game, including semi-professional and professional environments. The skills, experiences and networks gained through the Academy provide a platform for success.
A typical week includes technical and tactical basketball training, strength and conditioning, competitive fixtures and opportunities to represent the College at regional and national levels. Academic athletes also benefit from ‘Beyond the Court’ support covering psychology, nutrition, recovery, performance analysis and lifestyle management, helping develop the marginal gains that drive success.
An Academy membership fee supports the programme and provides gym access. A training and match-day kit package is also available and will be communicated to successful applicants.