Basketball: Folkestone Basketball Academy
T6 Turner Sixth Form
Tile Kiln Lane , Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PB
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: 13 November 2025
Applications Close: tbc
Entry Requirements Applicants must achieve a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature, and Mathematics, in addition to the minimum requirements in their chosen subjects.
How to Apply Please apply via KentChoices or email T6signup@turnerschools.com
Course Summary
There are two strands to this programme – improving as a player, and developing as a coach. Delivered in conjunction with Folkestone Saints Basketball Club and Shepway Sports Trust you will benefit from outstanding facilities, elite level coaching and a challenging fixture list.
This programme can run alongside your academic studies, occupying approximately 15 hours a week. You will work on core skills and game awareness. Playing the game develops concentration and selfdiscipline, improves motor skills and coordination, improves spatial awareness and enhances confidence.
The qualifications delivered within this programme provide coaching experience where participants plan, conduct and evaluate their own sessions. This in turn can present employment opportunities. This programme can work alongside up to three Level 3 courses.
Course Details
Units (Mandatory)
Level 1 1st4sport Award in Coaching Basketball
Level 1 Award in Basketball Referee
Level 1 Award in Basketball Table Official
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Assessment
Observation, portfolio & written examination
Observation, portfolio & written examination
Observation, portfolio & written examination
Entry requirements
There will be 20 places in each year group awarded based on playing ability, but we also value attitude, commitment and integrity just as highly.
Your next steps...
On successful completion of this programme you may go off to university as a better player and more confident leader and continue to benefit from continued participation in sport. It is anticipated that the very best players may benefit from a progression route into the American collegiate system. Alternatively or additionally, you may further your coaching experience in a community coaching role.
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