The UK50 Team
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Daniel James, Co-founder
Daniel’s career in basketball reflects his deep passion and unwavering commitment to the sport, encompassing a wide range of experiences from working with NBA players to coaching in prestigious leagues like the Eurocup, the Chinese Basketball Association, and the British Basketball League.
Beyond his technical coaching skills, Daniel is devoted to mentoring young athletes. He emphasizes the importance of developing professional habits, a strong work ethic, and essential life skills, leveraging his extensive international coaching experience at every level of the game. His holistic approach not only enhances players’ abilities on the court but also prepares them to navigate the complexities of a professional sports career.
Now serving as the U16s Head Coach for London Elite, Daniel is eager to apply his extensive knowledge and passion to nurturing the next generation of basketball talent, helping them to realize their full potential both as athletes and as individuals.
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Kirsty Bowman, Co-founder
Kirsty has had an 18-year career in Law in the UK. She previously played basketball at Buckinghamshire University and went to South Carolina College in the US.
She has a passion for youth basketball, and is obsessed with statistics. She is currently the Team Manager for London Elite U16 Prem, and an BE Table Official.
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Miguel McKelvey, Co-founder
Miguel is an entrepreneur and obsessive basketball fan. He recently led the London Elite U14 team to the 2024 national championship in his first year as a head coach, and also won the U13 European Youth Basketball League (EYBL) Championship in 2022/23.
In his playing career, Miguel started at Division III Colorado College, and then transferred to the University of Oregon (go Ducks!). Playing college basketball was one of the most fulfilling experiences of his life.
Miguel is also an entrepreneur who has helped build several companies, including co-founding WeWork. He is now working on a new company in preventative health.