Meet The Team
At Norfolk Hoopstars, our coaching and management teams are dedicated to fostering a thriving basketball community. Our experienced coaching staffs brings a wealth of knowledge, with many of them having played or coached at the collegiate, national, and international levels. Committed to the development of our players, our coaches ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for effective basketball training. With a promise to give 100%, they strive to nurture well-rounded athletes prepared for the next phase of their careers.
Behind the scenes, our efficient management team, headquartered at our central hub, works tirelessly to ensure the seamless functioning of the club. They lay the foundation for our organisation, facilitating its growth and success.
HOOPSTARS HQ
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Claire Harper-Black
FOUNDER, DIRECTOR & DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
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Amy Harper-Black
DIRECTOR & COMPLIANCE MANAGER
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Naomi Holl
FINANCE MANAGER
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Amy Arthurton
MEMBERS COORDINATOR & SAFEGUARDING LEAD
HOOPSTARS COACHES
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Abbie Yorke
U12 BLACK & U12 GIRLS HEAD COACH & U14 GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
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Andreas Elia
U14 RED HEAD COACH
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Anthony Vincent
COMMUNITY HUB COACH
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Arthur Apps
U12 RED ASSISTANT COACH
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Bjorn Hardvendel
COMMUNITY HUB COACH
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Claire Harper-Black
U14 GIRLS, U14 BLACK, U18 & ADULTS HEAD COACH
COMMUNITY HUB COACH
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David Opaniran
COMMUNITY HUB COACH
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Israel Soloman
U14 RED ASSISTANT COACH
COMMUNITY HUB COACH
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James Cendana
U14 WHITE HEAD COACH, U16 RED & BLACK ASSISTANT COACH
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Kev Foster
S&C COACH
U14 BLACK ASSISTANT COACH
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Mia Johannes
U12 GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH
COMMUNITY HUB COACH
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Sam Getley
COMMUNIY HUB COACH
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Toby Saffer
U12 RED & U14 WHITE ASSISTANT COACH
COMMUNITY HUB COACH
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William Deed
U12 RED, U16 BLACK & RED HEAD COACH & U18 ASSISTANT COACH
COMMUNITY HUB COACH