Our Expert Coaches – in memory of Joe White. Joe White was one of the legends of English Basketball. Not only does he still hold the record for being the youngest player ever to play in the top division of Men’s Basketball (he was just 14 when he made his debut for Crystal Palace), but he also developed a reputation second to none for his coaching methods to develop young players. Sadly, Joe White passed in 2002.

With the torch being passed to many of Joe’s players & coaches, our expert coaching staff use these methods and now FG provide some of the best coaches in Europe who use the coaching mehtods based on the fundamental teachings of Joe white. 

FG Expert coaches gives an overview of all aspects of basketball, and an introduction to basketball coaching. Aspiring young  coaches will be exposed to the secret sauce / methods used by FG Elite  Basketball Coaches.  

Aspiring coaches can expect to cover the following:

• Roles and responsibilities of the coach
• The dos and don’ts for coaches  
• The coaching process (plan, do, review)
• Individual fundamentals
• Team fundamentals
• Developing team play
• Sports science
• Game Situations (Offence and Defence) 
• Time Management 
• How to run a full time elite basketball academy 
• How to set up a community basketball club
• Running multiple teams 

FG INTRODUCTION TO COACHING.

Do you have a passion for wanting to develop players, help them understand more about the game and embrace a love for Basketball? The FG Introduction to Coaching Basketball is a great place to start. 

Whether you are currently coaching a team or looking to get into coaching, the FG induction to coaching will help you create a safe, fun, and positive Basketball environment.

The induction blends live weekly coaching sessions, community support and a range of resources to provide you with the skills to coach players of all ages from u10 to the PRO Level. 

We will focus on the game, players and you as a coach. You will learn from our experts coaching developers who will share their experiences and knowledge on a weekly basis. You will also connect with like-minded people via our international coaching community to explore and share your stories while gaining advice and support throughout the induction.

To pass the FG Introduction to Coaching Basketball, you will need to work through our coaching program, as well as completing a short online FG coaching assessment. The coaching program can be completed in stages in your own time, and you will be given 2 months from your start date to complete the induction.

Whether you’re coaching young children or adults, you will be given a ‘FG Running a team guide’ as part of the induction. This guide will provide practice plans, advice on how to structure and plan coaching sessions and top tips in helping your players become more skilful. The guide also includes:

 – Video breakdown 

– Maximising game day 

– Parent & Staff -coach communication plan

– Useful links to other coaching resources and much more. 

Please note: As soon as you’ve booked your place on the FG Introduction to Coaching Basketball. To access the program, you need to complete a FG coaching registration form. Upon completion of the FG Coaching registration form, within 3-5 days you will then be fully supported to complete your Basketball induction then progress to England Coaching Level 1,2 or 3. 

If you are unable to access the FG Introduction after you book your place, please contact us at:

Fgbasketballclub@gmail.com