Kent Crusaders Basketball Academy

Applications Open – 3rd November 2025

Applications Close – 31st July 2026

Entry Requirements –We do have entry recommendations for some courses, especially A-levels, as we would not want you to start a course that would not be suitable for you. We want to give you the best chance of future success.

The course programmes are flexible: students can mix Level 3 courses with Level 2 courses, or A-levels with BTECs. We provide impartial advice and guidance and seek to put you on the courses you want and are likely to be successful in.

Students are expected to study up to 3 A level equivalent subjects (this can be from either A levels and/or Level 3 BTEC subjects) building their own personalised combination of Level 3 subjects OR a full time Level 2 course.

The sixth form runs on a flexible timetable with some courses running until 6.00pm. This flexibility means we can offer as much as possible, to as many as possible, as often as possible.

How to Apply – Please apply via Kent Choices.

View our courses here

Kent Crusaders Basketball Academy is recognised as one of the leading programmes in England and is led by Adam Davies who is also the England U16 assistant coach. Other coaches include Billy Beddow, Jesse Sazant and Cristina Stanciuca who are all working in England and Great Britain age group programmes.

Players progress to the highest levels and there is a strong emphasis on mental toughness, improving basketball IQ, advanced individual fundamentals and developing the all-round player. The team competes in the national EABL throughout the season and opportunities to compete in national leagues exist through the Kent Crusaders partnership.

Students benefit from bespoke training programmes with their professional coaches.

There is the opportunity to be selcted from the squad and play on match day.