HARBOROUGH HOWLERS

BASKETBALL CLUB

ALL PLAYERS MUST REGISTER WITH HARBOROUGH HOWLERS BEFORE ATTENDING SESSIONS (This helps us prepare coaching groups, player safety requirements, and the best possible training environment.)

HARBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE

Official Club Home Court

EVERY SUNDAY

Weekly Session Run

Club Sessions

Foundations Session

School Years 3 – 6

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

A fun, structured session focused on building strong basketball foundations.

  • Core movement skills
  • Ball handling & control
  • Shooting fundamentals
  • Team-based drills
  • Building confidence through on the court practice

Juniors Session

School Years 7 – 11

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

A focused environment for players looking to develop further.

  • Stronger basketball fundamentals
  • Tactical awareness
  • Team strategy
  • Decision-making skills
  • Advanced skill refinement & development

Session Fees

PAYG (Pay As You Go)

£8 / session

Perfect for players who want to attend individual sessions when available.

★ Monthly Membership

£30 / month

Designed for players who want regular and continued development.

  • A more cost-effective option compared to PAYG attendance every week
  • Access to weekly training sessions on our official home court
  • Discounted rates for Harborough Howlers camps
  • A dedicated monthly membership card for each player
  • Support with ongoing player development and progression

Meet the Coach

Coach Matt

Club Founder & Director

Coach Matt McCartney
🛡️ Enhanced DBS Checked
🛡️ Safeguarding Certified
🏀 BE Registered Coach
⛑️ First Aid Qualified

Matt is an experienced youth basketball coach who has worked with players aged 8–18. Formerly a Head Coach for a competitive junior YBL team, his calm and patient coaching style focuses on building confidence, discipline, and teamwork.

Growing up as a player in Market Harborough, the complete lack of a proper place for youth players to train meant there was nowhere for young athletes to go. That personal experience inspired Matt to create a place where that support finally exists—giving young players an accessible, development-focused environment to learn, grow, and feel part of a community.

"Harborough Howlers was founded to give young players a local, accessible, development‑focused basketball club where they can learn, grow, and feel part of a supportive sporting community." 🏀

Coaching Philosophy

Foundations first

Focusing entirely on body control, core ball mechanics, and technical basics before complex team strategies.

Patience & Growth

Treating mistakes as a healthy part of the learning cycle, building confidence through positive instruction.

Team Unity

Encouraging consistent callouts, unselfish passing options, and direct peer respect across the court floor.

Inclusive Space

Ensuring every student has a secure, completely non-judgmental environment to develop at their own pace.

🐺 Matt’s approach ensures that every player pushes their personal development while genuinely enjoying the game.

Club Teams

COMING SOON

We are currently building our core skills program and reviewing player registration turnouts. Once our base groups are fully established, official competitive age brackets and club team rosters will be announced right here!

Fixtures & Results

Schedule Preview

COMING SOON

The Howlers are currently focusing on court training. Any upcoming friendlies, club scrimmages, and tournament match details will appear right here.

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Contact The Club

Ready To Join The Howlers?

If you are interested in joining Harborough Howlers, please contact the club directly. We will be happy to answer your questions, discuss the right session for the player, and help you get started.

Joining the club: Contact us by email and let us know the player's age/school year and which session you are interested in.

We will get back to you: Our coaching team will respond with the next steps and current availability.

General enquiries: You can also use the button above for questions about sessions, fees, membership, or the club.