University of Worcester and Worcester Wolves Level 2 Coaching Award

APPLICATION DEADLINE – November 16^th 2026

(including the course funding application)

In partnership with Basketball England and Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire, the Worcester Wolves are offering both University of Worcester students and individuals external to the University, the opportunity to attain their Level 2 Basketball England accreditation this autumn 2026.

Schedule:

Practical Sessions:

1-5PM | Wednesday 18th November 2026 | University of Worcester
1-5PM | Wednesday 2nd December 2026 | University of Worcester
1-5PM | Wednesday 9th December 2026 | University of Worcester

Practical Assessments:

21st-22nd December | Worcester Wolves Community Camp 2026

Online Learning:

7:45-9.15PM | 16th November 2026
7:45-9.15PM | 23rd November 2026
7-45-9.15PM | 30th November 2026
7:45-9.15PM | 7th December 2026
7:45-9.15PM | 14th December 2026

External Participants

The course is open to external participants at a reduced course fee of £110.

External Application

Worcester Wolves are also offering the opportunity for individuals to attain their Basketball England Level 2 Coaching qualification during autumn 2026.

Application Information and Process:

Complete the Expression of Interest form: HERE
You will receive a payment link from the Worcester Wolves Team to pay and enrol onto the course
Complete your qualification and receive your level 2 accreditation

We look forward to supporting your coaching journey

For any questions, please email Worcesterwolves@worc.ac.uk

University of Worcester Students

Worcester Wolves are offering part-funded coaching development programme for University of Worcester students to attain their level 2 Basketball England accreditation, with the opportunity to join the coaching pathway.

University of Worcester students can access the course at a subsidised cost of £40, subject to a successful Coaching Development funding application.

All UW students will pay £40 when booking their place on the course.
Students must also complete a Coaching Development funding application.
If the funding application is successful, the £40 payment will be the total cost of the course.
If a student does not apply for funding, or their application is unsuccessful, they will be required to pay the remaining £70, bringing the total course cost to £110.
Students who enrol but do not complete the qualification will also be required to pay the remaining £70, bringing the total course cost to £110.

This exciting opportunity provides practical coaching experience, professional development, and the chance to gain a nationally recognised coaching qualification, while making a positive impact across the local basketball community.

Why Apply?

Gain your Basketball England Level 2 Coaching Qualification under the guidance of Worcester Wolves Women’s Head Coach Alexis Lewis.
Develop valuable coaching skills for future employability opportunities.
Gain practical experience within the basketball coaching industry including registering with Basketball England to access national coaching opportunities.
Have the opportunity to join the Worcester Wolves coaching pathway, supporting programmes that inspire participation, develop talent, and strengthen community engagement throughout Worcestershire.

Worcester Wolves Coaching Pathway Opportunities:

Upon level 2 completion, you’ll have the opportunity to enrol as a University of Worcester Basketball Community Coach with the chance to coach across the Worcester Wolves programme, including paid community sessions, holiday camps, and school engagement activities.

Represent Worcester Wolves as part of the official coaching team, with your coach profile featured on the Worcester Wolves website and social media.
Have the opportunity to support and coach within the Worcester Wolves Academy and youth programmes.
Gain experience coaching within university basketball programmes, including BUCS teams.
Access opportunities to assist within Academy, NBL and WNBL environments.