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

  • Claire Harper-Black

    FOUNDER, DIRECTOR & DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

  • Amy Harper-Black

    DIRECTOR & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

  • Naomi Holl

    FINANCE MANAGER

  • Amy Arthurton

    MEMBERS COORDINATOR & SAFEGUARDING LEAD

HOOPSTARS COACHES

  • Abbie Yorke

    U12 BLACK & U12 GIRLS HEAD COACH & U14 GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH

  • Andreas Elia

    U14 RED HEAD COACH

  • Anthony Vincent

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Arthur Apps

    U12 RED ASSISTANT COACH

  • Bjorn Hardvendel

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Claire Harper-Black

    U14 GIRLS, U14 BLACK, U18 & ADULTS HEAD COACH

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • David Opaniran

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Israel Soloman

    U14 RED ASSISTANT COACH

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • James Cendana

    U14 WHITE HEAD COACH, U16 RED & BLACK ASSISTANT COACH

  • Kev Foster

    S&C COACH

    U14 BLACK ASSISTANT COACH

  • Mia Johannes

    U12 GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Sam Getley

    COMMUNIY HUB COACH

  • Toby Saffer

    U12 RED & U14 WHITE ASSISTANT COACH

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • William Deed

    U12 RED, U16 BLACK & RED HEAD COACH & U18 ASSISTANT COACH

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH