Overview
Coaching follows a curriculum designed by Eric Boateng — a former Team GB Olympian (London 2012) with NBA, NCAA Division I and European professional experience — who oversees the coaches at every venue and runs weekly masterclasses. Coaches work at a 1:8 ratio and challenge players on every part of their game: offensive and defensive skills, different game situations and all-round athletic development.
The Performance Camp is the top tier, for boys aged 15–17 who already play at club level. It mirrors the intensity of the professional game, focusing on technical precision and the mental and physical resilience it takes to win. It runs at Winchester College, which has an eight-court sports hall and a new Sports Centre.
What's included
A day at camp
- Morning Breakfast, then the first basketball session of the day in coaching groups
- Midday Lunch and a break
- Afternoon Second basketball session, plus workshops (Total option) or English lessons (Basketball + English option)
- Evening Dinner and an evening snack, then the evening activities programme and the players' lounge
Where campers stay
Campers live in Winchester College's boarding houses next to the Sports Centre — one of England's oldest schools, founded in 1382, with medieval buildings and gardens. The houses have single and double rooms, a common room and a courtyard. Training uses 52 acres of grass playing fields, the new Sports Centre with its gym, and an eight-court sports hall; there's also a players' lounge, free Wi-Fi and laundry.
Meals
Three meals a day plus an evening snack, served in the school's dining hall, with vegetarian options at every meal. Most dietary requirements can be catered for if you let us know in advance.
Excursions
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Frequently asked questions
Can my child stay for two weeks?
Yes. Each camp week is 6 nights, arriving on a Monday and leaving on the Sunday, and any two consecutive weeks can be combined into a 13-night stay — campers stay on site over the middle weekend. The 2-week price is £4,390.
What's the difference between Total Basketball and Basketball + English?
The coaching is identical — up to 24 hours a week either way. Total Basketball adds up to 8 hours a week of sport workshops (things like nutrition, teamwork, goal-setting and match analysis); Basketball + English swaps those for up to 13 hours of English lessons built around the sport. If your child's English is still basic, the English option is the one we'd suggest.
How do we get there?
Fly into London Heathrow or Gatwick. The camp runs shared airport transfers on arrival and departure days as an optional extra — £140 on the 2027 price list, or £170 with the unaccompanied-minor service, booked after registration. Flights aren't included.
Who looks after the kids?
Welfare staff are on site 24/7 alongside the coaches, there's on-site medical care, and travel insurance is included in the price.