Originating in 2015, the MC ELITE Basketball Academy is a force to be reckoned with, powering from strength to strength through rigorous training and an unrivalled team spirit, both on and off the court.
The squad competes in the Association of Colleges leagues, within regional and national championships and has plans to move into The College Basketball League in the next two years!
It’s not just about perfecting your jump shot or mastering a crossover dribble; our high performance coaches adapt training to meet your individual needs, equipping you with the skills and techniques to help you reach your full potential.
Are you a Mohawks player in the making? Many of our ex-academy players have gone on to join the likes of the Mohawks and other teams at home and overseas!
When you train with us, you’ll benefit from the perfect environment to reach your full potential as a basketball player. Our facilities include a double-size sports hall with top-tier equipment, free access to our Physiotherapy clinic, as well as a state-of-the-art gym for strength and conditioning sessions.
Plus, all our Basketball academy players have a pathway to National League Basketball at U18 and Men’s Level!
Meet your coaches
Steve Butler
Chairman and Head Coach of the Tees Valley Mohawks
- Head Coach for England in the Tri Nations
- 17-year professional basketball career
- 12 National Dividion titles with Tees Valley Mohawks
- Coach for GB’s 35+ Maxi Basketball Programme
- Gold Medalist at the European Championships in Malaga 2022
Lewis Butler
Basketball Coach
- National League Player for Tees Valley Mohawks
- High Baskball IQ and multiple MVP awards
- Basketball England qualified coach
- Proven success in developing players to National League Level
Lizzy Walsh
Basketball Coach
- Plays for Tees Valley Mohawks in Durham Division 1
- Played and coached in Wales for over a decade
- Coaches with Tees Valley Mohawks as part of the Community Coaching programme, working with U8 and U10 teams
- Assistant Coach for the MohawksU16s and U18s National League Squad
We are TASS Dual Career Accredited
TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) is an athletic support programme, which helps talented athletes to balance their sport and studies, with the goal of them being able to reach their potential in both. The programme is open to all elite athletes on any course at Middlesbrough College, not just Sports and Leisure courses.
For more information, contact the Sports Admin Team on 01642 333772 or stpsadmin@mbro.ac.uk.
You can apply for a Sports Academy on your full-time course application form. Click here to view all our full-time courses. You can also register your interest in one of our Sports Academies by clicking here and completing the form!
