2024/25 & 2025/26 AOC Champions · Promoted to AOC Division 1 · AGES 16–19
About The Programme
Founded in 2021, in partnership with Tor Bridge High School, the Plymouth Patriots Basketball Academy combines elite level Basketball with premier tertiary education for aspiring athletes entering Post 16 study (ages 16–19).
Lead by a legend of professional British Basketball in Coach Paul James, assisted by Wales U17 National Team Assistant Coach Doug Llewellin, following a title winning 2024/2025 season and the 2025/2026 Season, the Patriots Academy programme continues to go from strength to strength, currently competing in the AOC 1 (Association of Colleges) Division.
What You’ll Receive
In tandem with the completion of their sixth form studies at Tor Bridge High School, student athletes within the Patriots Basketball Academy programme receive the following provisions:
6+ weekly hours of professional coaching
Sports specific strength and conditioning
Video analysis and player development programmes
Sports nutrition & sports psychology programmes
Performance reviews & mentorship
Open access to training facilities
University recruitment promotion & guidance
With professional and international level coaching, premier level tertiary education, and the aspiration to climb through the ranks of the British College Basketball system to build one of the U.K’s leading Basketball academy programmes, the Patriots Basketball Academy offers a unique set of opportunities to aspiring young athletes aiming to pursue elite and professional Basketball.
How To Apply
For more information on the Patriots Basketball Academy programme, or to register your interest, follow the icon below to contact us:
Once you register your interest, a member of our coaching staff will be in touch to arrange a trial session and talk you through entry requirements alongside your Post-16 study options at Tor Bridge High School.
