Rob Woodhead

After working as a Sports & Physical Activities Coordinator for the past 5 years, Rob has made the move to the Sports Development Team to develop a joint remit of Basketball & Disability Sport. A graduate of Liverpool John Moores University in Combined Sports & Education Studies, Rob followed his passion for coaching and development. A keen player and coach of Basketball for the past ten years, Rob has been heavily involved in Basketball, both in West Yorkshire and Merseyside. After working for Active Schools Rob developed a keen interest in Disability Sport and has seen great success with the Athletes at Musselburgh Grammar School. Rob has strong plans for both Basketball & Disability Sport in East Lothian and is very excited to be part of a dynamic and forward thinking Sports Development Team.

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Week Beginning 03/06/2009

Wheelchair Basketballer Gets First Great Britain Cap
 
After receiving his first callup to the GB junior squad at the weekend for the Astra Tech Junior Challenge Tournament at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Buckinghamshire, 17 year old Steven Ross returned to his home in Edinburgh delighted with a silver medal.
The Astra Tech Junior Challenge included teams from Germany, Sweeden, Belguim, Italy and Netherlands.
 
The GB side exceeded expectations by getting to the final thanks to a fantastic performance in the semi final against Sweden, one of the pre-tournament favourites, setting up a tough encounter with a strong Germany team.
 
Steven put in a solid performance over the weekend capping it off with getting his first points in a Great Britain jersey. After his experience, Steven said, “ I was quite nervous when I first got on the court but the nerves soon disappeared when one of the Dutch players knocked me out of my chair after only being on the court for ten seconds.  Now I’ve seen how good the players are from across Europe, it has given me a good idea of what I need to work on to get better in the future.”
 
Steven will be straight back into training with his club team, Lothian Phoenix, as they prepare for their first season in the GBWBA Division One (North), following their second promotion in two years.  As the club’s first ever Great Britain representative, Steven will be instrumental in the Phoenix’s campaign next season.