New Forest Nova's Basketball

13/09/2026

Thank you Gosport Gunners Basketball Club for the great games. Some great shots and plays through 4 exciting quarters

01/06/2026

Well done team, great performances and wins to cap off the season from both the U12 and U14s, proud of everything we have done this season and all the progress we have made. Keep working.

Thank you Parents as well for bringing these ballers into practice every week and giving us support.

For next season we are looking to building a U16 (year 10 and 11) in addition to our current U12 and U14 teams. If interested please reach out to us either on DMs or [email protected]

25/05/2026

🏀 Women’s Basketball – Show of Interest 🏀

We’re looking at starting a casual women’s basketball session in the local area and would love to see who might be interested!

Whether you’ve:
✅ Played before
✅ Not played in years
✅ Completely new to basketball

…this would be a relaxed, friendly session focused on:
🏀 Fitness
🏀 Learning skills
🏀 Games & fun
🏀 Meeting new people

No pressure, no experience needed — just a positive environment to enjoy basketball and get active 💪

If this is something you’d be interested in, please:
📩 Comment below
❤️ Like this post
👥 Tag a friend who may want to join

More details coming soon depending on interest!

23/05/2026

Great game against Basketballs U13 Girls

05/05/2026

Sunday New Milton Leisure centre Summer training sessions
First session free
U10/12s) 4:00-5:00
Focus on Fun, fundamentals, and building a lifelong passion for the game
U14/16s) 5:00- 6:00
Focus on Fundamentals, challenge, and improvement

02/05/2026

Meet Our Coach

Ben Lin – Coach & Programme Lead (Outlet Basketball / Warriors Pathway)

I’m a coach within the Outlet Basketball Club and Whiteley Warriors Basketball CIC Warriors pathway, where I work across both grassroots and development programmes to support players of all ages and abilities.

Alongside my coaching, I’m currently studying a university degree in coaching and strength & conditioning. This allows me to apply what I’m learning academically into real environments, helping me deliver sessions that are structured, progressive, and focused on long-term player development.

One of my main roles has been building and leading the New Forest Novas, which I started from scratch. Since launching, we’ve grown to over 40 players across U12, U14, and U16 age groups. I’m responsible not just for coaching, but also for managing bookings, working with venues, running social media, and supporting recruitment — giving me a full understanding of how a club operates day to day.

Across the wider programme, I deliver sessions for U10, U12, U14, and U16 players, working alongside a strong network of Level 2 coaches. I’ve coached over 480 young players so far, and I’m constantly looking to develop my coaching style by learning from others and reflecting on my own sessions.

I’ve also been heavily involved in school engagement, helping to bring basketball into schools such as Arnewood, The Grange, and Twynham, as well as supporting delivery in other primary and secondary settings. This has been important in helping create a pathway from schools into club basketball.

From an operational side, I manage systems like Spond for communication and payments, helping keep everything organised and running smoothly. I hold Basketball England safeguarding and first aid qualifications, and I regularly attend CPD sessions to continue improving my knowledge and practice.

Over the past year, I’ve dedicated over 25 hours a week to coaching, development, and administration, often travelling to support sessions and programmes across different areas. I take pride in being reliable, consistent, and fully committed to the players and the club.

My goal is to continue developing as a coach, support as many players as possible on their journey, and play a key role in growing the game within the Warriors pathway.

Coach Ben

27/04/2026

🏀 Join New Forest Novas! 🏀

We’re looking for new players to join New Forest Novas – the perfect place to learn, improve, and compete!

Whether your child is just starting out or already has experience, our sessions are designed to build skills from the ground up while creating a fun, supportive team environment. 💪

What we offer:
- Coaching for all ability levels (ages 10-16)
- Focus on strong fundamentals and player development
- Opportunities to play league games and compete
- A clear pathway to progress through our link with Outlet Basketball

📍 Based at New Milton Leisure Centre
📅 Weekly sessions 4-5 Sunday

If your child loves basketball (or wants to give it a try- free trial session), this is a great opportunity to get involved, make friends, and be part of a growing local team!

Now recruiting! U10- Years 4 and 5
U12- Years 6-7
U14- Years 8-9
U16- Years 10-11

📩 Message us to get started or come along to a session!

27/03/2026

NL pathway trials added

🏀 OPEN NATIONAL LEAGUE TRIALS – DEVELOPMENT PLAYERS & EXTERNAL PLAYERS ONLY (2ND MAY)

Hi all,

We’re now opening up the first stage of National League trials for the 2026/27 season.

📅 Date: Saturday 2nd May
📍 Venue: Deer Park Secondary School
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm (age groups scheduled throughout the day)

🔴 WHO IS THIS FOR?

This session is for:

👉 Development club players (Outlet / Warriors pathway)
👉 External players from other clubs

It is NOT for existing National League players
(U16s & U18s already in the programme do not need to attend)

🏀 AGE GROUPS

We are currently looking at:

🔸 U14s (Girls & Boys)

Players going into Year 8 or Year 9 in September

🔸 U16 Boys or U18s Mens

Players going into Year 10 or Year 11, or leaving secondary school and would be in year 12 or 13

Spots are limited as we already have a strong returning group

⚠️ IMPORTANT – COMMITMENT

National League is a big step up and requires:

Training 2x per week

Games every weekend (home & away)

Travel across the South of England

A 6-month season commitment

Financial commitment for the season, Which will be close to £80 per month

👉 It is very different from local league basketball and not for everyone.

🔍 SELECTION PROCESS

All players must complete the Show of Interest form

Applications will be reviewed before invitations

Some players may be advised to continue in development for now

👉 This is about placing players in the right environment for their development

💡 FINAL NOTE

We know National League isn’t for everyone — and that’s completely fine.

If you feel you have:
✔ The right attitude
✔ The commitment
✔ The desire to compete at a higher level

Then this is your opportunity to step forward.

🔗 NEXT STEP

👉 Please complete the form via the link before attending

https://club.spond.com/landing/courses/whiteleywbasket/8701E2BEA41648E8AB3BDA5EE1400D63

[email protected] for more info

Any questions, please speak to your coach 👍

Whiteley Warriors Basketball 🏀

15/03/2026

Happy Mothers Day all! Great to see everyone enjoying the session 🏀 and some nice bucket🪣 s from the moms too! (Only thing I regret is not getting some scoring highlights on video)!