TJ is delighted to be joining the BiG Storage Cheshire Jets – “This is the right place at the right time in my career - I am looking to develop my role as a coach so it was a real no-brainer”, he said, “Chester is a real basketball city – the fans are so passionate and I want to help put the club back to where it’s supposed to be at – winning trophies.”
Almost before the ink has dried on the contract, TJ has got down to work. “ I have been talking with Paul Smith about possible players for the squad. Some names are already in the frame and we are united in our wish to put a really competitive side on to the floor in September”
Apart from coaching and playing, an important part of TJ’s role will be to assist with the setting up of the BiG Storage Cheshire Jets community programme, to be known as Hoops 4 Health, targeting 5000 plus school pupils during next season. “I was involved with a similar project in Newcastle”, TJ explained, “so I can bring a lot of valuable experience about the way it works. As well as promoting healthy lifestyles through regular exercise, the programme will try to establish the game more at a grass roots level – essential if basketball is to grow and prosper in the area”
Further announcements relating to the signing of players and other activities involving the BiG Storage Cheshire Jets are expected soon.
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