Next Level Academies – College Partnerships
Next Level Academies • College Partnerships
Where preparation meets opportunity.

Build your college into the basketball hub for your borough — on and off the court.

Partner with London’s only fully integrated basketball performance and workforce development system. Attract more students, create real jobs, and lock in regional exclusivity in a market that’s grown 50% since 2021.

40–100 Additional 16–19 enrollments per year through dual pathways.
£385k–£1.08M Modelled annual impact in funding, enrichment & activity.
8,500+ Weekly participants in our ecosystem feeding your pipeline.
Dual-Pathway Academy Elite performance + vocational workforce development, fully managed for your college.
Regional Exclusivity One partner per borough. First-mover colleges own the basketball position.
Zero Capex You provide facilities & curriculum. We deliver staff, systems & pathways.

The Offer in 60 Seconds

Next Level Academies creates a dual-pathway hub on your campus that delivers: elite basketball performance for athletes and industry-recognised qualifications & real jobs for students who love the game.

You provide
  • Sports hall / court access (6–8 hours per week+).
  • Academic programmes (Sport, A-Levels, T-Levels, vocational).
  • Basic internal coordination & pastoral support.
We provide
  • Elite coaching staff, competitions & player pathways.
  • Coaching, officiating & workforce qualifications on-site.
  • Recruitment via CBL, Hoopstars & London Cavaliers.
  • Safeguarding, compliance, marketing & reporting.
  • A fully managed, low-friction system with no capital spend.

The Dual Pathway Model

Pathway 1

Elite Performance (On-Court)

  • 10–15 hours weekly elite coaching & team practice.
  • ECBL, AoC, EYBL & CBL competition schedule.
  • Scholarship & pro pathway support via London Cavaliers & partners.
  • Proven history: 250+ scholarships, 30+ professional contracts.
Pathway 2

Workforce Development (Off-Court)

  • 6–8 hours weekly vocational pathway alongside study.
  • Coaching, officiating, safeguarding & first aid qualifications.
  • Real work experience & paid roles in coaching, officiating, events & media.
  • Proven history: 400+ coaching awards, 150+ officials, 200+ employed.

Most students benefit from both pathways. Every graduate leaves with multiple progression options.

Why Your College Wins

  • Become the basketball hub: recognised center for talent, community & competition in your borough.
  • Drive recruitment: 40–100 extra enrollments per year across performance & vocational tracks.
  • Boost retention & outcomes: structured sport & clear pathways improve engagement and Ofsted narratives.
  • Create real jobs: your students step into paid roles across our 8,500+ player ecosystem.
  • Protect your position: regional exclusivity keeps competitors out of your lane.

Regional Exclusivity & First-Mover Advantage

We partner with one college per borough. Once secured, that college becomes our exclusive hub for all pathways in that area.

  • Your competitors cannot plug into our CBL, Hoopstars or London Cavaliers pipelines.
  • Your brand becomes “the basketball college” for students, parents & clubs.
  • Exclusivity typically locked for 3–5 years with renewal options.

Availability is limited. Several priority boroughs are in advanced discussions. Confirmation happens only via discovery meeting.

How It Works

1. Discovery Review facilities, demographics & goals. We build a bespoke impact & ROI model.
2. Design Select the configuration (Full Hub / Performance-led / Vocational-led). Agree on targets & timelines.
3. Launch & Scale We run recruitment, delivery & reporting. You see enrollment, outcomes & reputation grow.

Proof & Reassurance

Next Level Academies is built on 8+ years of London academy delivery and a fully integrated ecosystem: Community Basketball League, Hoopstars, London Cavaliers, Midnight Madness, 4Q Media & Gametime Management.

  • 1,000+ student-athletes developed through our academy structures.
  • 250+ scholarships, 30+ pro contracts, 400+ coaching awards, 150+ officials trained.
  • 200+ graduates employed in basketball roles; 50+ leading their own programmes.
“This partnership repositioned us as the basketball hub for our borough. We increased enrollments, improved retention, and now employ our own graduates in roles created through the programme. Next Level handled the heavy lifting.” — College Principal, London
Safeguarding & Compliance All staff DBS-checked, insured & aligned with your policies. Full documentation for Ofsted.
Cost & ROI Per-student / revenue-share models. No capex. Typical payback in 6–12 months.
Operational Load You focus on education. We handle basketball delivery, pathways & workforce integration.
Details Full specifications available in our Partnership Prospectus & during discovery meeting.

Secure Your Borough. Start the Conversation.

Book a 45–60 minute discovery meeting. We'll confirm availability in your borough, model the impact for your college, and outline a clear, low-risk route to launch.

Or contact us directly:
info@nextlevelacademies.co.uk

TOP
SIGN UP
PROGRAMSLeft Menu Icon