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Drew Sullivan Named New Loughborough Head Coach

Drew Sullivan, Loughborough Student Riders Basketball Team coach

Drew Sullivan, Loughborough Student Riders Basketball Team coachGreat Britain Olympian Drew Sullivan has already had a little taste of coaching with his DS8 Clinics this summer, and has now ratified that intention after being announced the new head coach of the Loughborough Basketball Programme.

From Loughborough:

“Loughborough Basketball has announced that London 2012 Olympian Drew Sullivan has been appointed as the new head coach for their men’s team.

Drew, who played for Team GB in the London 2012 Olympic Games, will continue to play for the Leicester Riders but will also take his first steps into coaching by working with the Loughborough Student Riders men’s team for the 2012/13 season.

The Loughborough Student Riders will look to make an impact on the EBL Division Two National League in the upcoming season, whilst at the same time develop the many international calibre players on the roster.

Speaking about his new coaching role Drew Sullivan said:

“The goal is to develop talent year in year out so we have a number of strong teams. This is hugely important for the programme and its player development as well so guys understand that if you’re playing in the first team and then move to the second team or third team it is not a demotion, it’s a chance for you to play with really good players by giving you the opportunity to develop. That is what Loughborough has always been about, developing high quality talent.

“I’m more worried about player development than anything else. The wins and losses will take care of themselves providing the guys do what is asked of them. But It is understanding what level the guys can play at and then how to move on to the next level. That’s the most important thing.”

The announcement is the latest development for the ‘Loughborough Basketball Programme’, a thriving partnership between Loughborough University, Loughborough College, Charnwood College and the Leicester Riders.

The partnership offers young people from the UK and overseas the opportunity to continue studying in higher and further education as well as developing as a basketball player.

Joe Pinchin, Programme Manager for Loughborough Basketball, said:

“It is great for our programme to have Drew on board, not only as an Olympian but also as an 11 year professional basketball player. His experience on and off the court is really going to develop our players who spend three to four years with us, going from under 18 level to developing into professional athletes. Drew will be a fountain of knowledge in helping them to progress.”

Rob Jarram, Elite Sports Development Manager at Loughborough College said:

“Built on the success of the Programme last year to have somebody like Drew come in, with the Olympic and elite experience that he has had in his career, is fantastic. It demonstrates that we are constantly expanding the elite sporting provision at the College and the University.”

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Image Credit: Loughborough University

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