Updated 27th July 2026
Northstowe Kites is the home of Fastbreak Basketball's player development pathway.
From community basketball for younger players to National League preparation and senior development opportunities, Northstowe provides ambitious players with a clear route to improve, compete and reach their potential.
Whether you're new to basketball or aspiring to play National League, our experienced coaches provide a positive, challenging and supportive environment where every player can develop.
As a Basketball England Accredited Club, we are committed to providing high-quality coaching and a clear pathway for ambitious players.
Northstowe Head Coach: Dr Leon Barker
Our community sessions are suitable for players of all abilities, from beginners through to experienced club players.
Saturdays • 11:00am–12:00pm
Designed for younger players developing fundamental basketball skills through fun, engaging coaching sessions, games and match play.
Thursdays • 5:00pm–6:00pm
Designed for players looking to improve their technical skills, tactical understanding and confidence while enjoying competitive basketball in a supportive environment.
If you are new to the club, please complete our registration form before attending.
U16 National League Preparation Squad
The U16 National League Preparation Squadhas been created for players who aspire to compete in National League basketball and are committed to developing the skills, habits and mindset required to perform at the next level.
Running from September to the end of March, the programme provides a structured, high-performance training environment designed to prepare players for the 2027–28 National League season.
Players may register for either:
Saturday session lengths vary throughout the season. On weekends when our National League teams have home fixtures, the preparation session will normally be 1 hour. On other weekends, sessions may be extended to 2 hoursto provide additional skill development, game play and performance work. Overall, players receive approximately 42 hours of coaching across the programme.
Players who attend both Thursday and Saturday sessions benefit from:
To encourage full commitment, players enrolling in both programmes receive a £55 discount.
The Preparation Squad is designed to help players progress towards our National League teams. However, attendance at a single weekly session does not guarantee selection or an offer to join a National League team for the 2027–28 season.
Players who commit to the Full Preparation Programme and consistently demonstrate strong attendance, effort, attitude and performance throughout the season place themselves in the strongest position for National League consideration. Players who successfully complete the programme and meet the required standards will be offered a place in our National League team programme from September 2027.
Final selection will always be based on each player's development, commitment and readiness to compete at National League level.
Please read the individual Thursday and Saturday programme descriptions before booking, as they contain important information about the content and structure of each session.
Players aged 16–18are also welcome to attend our weekly Adult Scrimmage Sessions, held every:
Saturday • 9:00am–10:50am
These sessions provide valuable additional court time alongside experienced adult players and help develop:
✔ Basketball England Accredited Club
✔ Qualified, DBS-checked coaching staff
✔ Clear player pathway from beginner to National League
✔ Safe, inclusive and supportive environment
✔ Focus on long-term player development
✔ Opportunities to compete and progress
Whether your goal is to learn basketball, improve your game or prepare for National League competition, we'd love to welcome you to Fastbreak Basketball.
Community sessions can be booked online.
National League Development Programmes require registration and commitment for the full programme.
Indoor Venue: Northstowe Secondary College Sports Hall, Stirling Road. Northstowe, CB24 1DJ
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