SQUADS & COACHES
The Cheltenham Chargers were founded on a simple principle: to make basketball accessible and enjoyable for every young person in our community. Our dedicated volunteer coaches foster a positive and inclusive environment where every child can grow, build confidence, and fall in love with the game. Whether you're looking for an introduction to basketball or want to compete in the Youth Basketball League (YBL) or National Basketball League (NBL), the Chargers have a place for you.
SQUADS:
AGE 12-17 ALL GIRLS BASKETBALL SQUAD
UNDER 18's MENS BASKETBALL SQUAD
UNDER 17'S BOYS BASKETBALL SQUAD (YEAR 11 & 12)
UNDER 15'S MIXED BASKETBALL SQUAD (YEAR 9 & 10)
UNDER 13'S MIXED BASKETBALL SQUAD (YEAR 7 & 8)
AGE 6-11 MIXED BASKETBALL SQUAD (YEAR 4 to 6)
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SQUAD - ALL GIRLS BASKETBALL SQUAD AGE 12-17
COACH - PAUL JOVERO
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"I’ve been coaching since 2016 but took a 2 year hiatus so i could study physiotherapy.
To be honest I support teams rather than players. As such, my favourite team has always been the Miami Heat."
SQUAD - MEN'S UNDER 18 BASKETBALL SQUAD
COACH - JORDAN HOWLETT
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"I’ve been coaching basketball for 5 years
My favourite former player is Michael Jordan, but my favourite current player is my son, Jarom Howlet
In the 90's I Spent some time living in Akron Ohio, birthplace of both Lebron James and Steph Curry"
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SQUAD - UNDER 17'S BOYS BASKETBALL SQUAD
COACH - JARRED BELL
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SQUAD - UNDER 15'S MIXED BASKETBALL SQUAD
COACH - JAKE DOWSETT
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SQUAD - MIXED UNDER 13'S BASKETBALL SQUAD
COACH - RICH OPIO
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"Its coming up on two years with the chargers, I coached for 6 months in 2021 before taking a break for study, and rejoined in 2024
I’m more captivated by the game than by a single player. In which case, I have an appreciation for how players approach the game."
SQUAD - AGE 6-10 MIXED BASKETBALL SQUAD
COACH - VLAD SUCIU
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Cleeve Sports Centre, Two Hedges Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE
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