Hoopsfix All-Star Classic Basketball Development Conference returns

By Sam Neter on May 5, 2025

The Hoopsfix All-Star Classic Conference returns for its fifth year, continuing its evolution from a traditional coaching clinic into a full-scale basketball development event.

With a focus on growing the game from the ground up, both on the court and behind the scenes, the conference will place on Saturday 24th May at Crystal Palace, and feature six expert practitioners delivering sessions designed to support coaches, clubs, and programme leaders in every aspect of development.

On-court insights will come from Lloyd Gardner (Surrey 89ers), Florian Flabb (Ratiopharm Ulm), and Polat Kaya (London Lions), while off-court expertise will be shared by Karl Youngman (Sussex Storm), Kate Lewis (North West Region), and Tony Lazare (London Basketball Association).

Tickets are available now at just £40.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your coaching, scale your club’s impact, or unlock new funding opportunities, this event is your chance to learn from the best and connect with like-minded leaders.

There will light refreshments provided along with opportunities for networking.

Coaching Conference Schedule
11:00 Welcome
11:05 Polat Kaya, London Lions
11:50 Lloyd Gardner, Surrey 89ers – Transition into offensive spacing
12:35 Florian Flabb, Ulm – Building habits and defensive system in a short period of time
13:20 BREAK
13:45 Karl Youngman, Sussex Storm – How to build a flourishing schools program
14:30 Kate Lewis, North West Region – How a pilot project has evolved into a thriving eco-system
15:30 Tony Lazare, LBA – How the LBA has accessed over £1million in grant funding over the last three years
16:00 – Conference End

You have two options on tickets – either including a discounted ticket to the Hoopsfix All-Star Classic on Sunday May 25th for an extra £10 (£50 total), or access to the conference on the Saturday only for £40 – buy here.

All proceeds go to the Hoopsfix Foundation to grow the game; donations are most welcome.

Spaces are limited – book now and invest in your development

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