Role
Louise has been Head Women’s basketball Coach at NTU since 2011. She oversees 2 women’s BUCS teams and a team in the WNBL Division 1. Louise’s main focus is preparation and delivery of practice and games ensuring player development and wellbeing across the programme. A large part of Louise’s work is recruiting from both the UK and internationally.
Career overview
Prior to working at NTU Louise coached extensively in Sussex where she also had a successful playing career in the NBL, after returning from College in the US. Moving into coaching, Louise was Assistant England U18 women’s coach helping guide the team through 3 European Championships. Louise spent 4 years coaching the English Women’s University Basketball team, the first 2 as Assistant and the last 2 as Head Coach. Under Louise’s tenure the NTU BUCS team has twice gained promotion into the Premier League. The NBL team secured promotion after an undefeated season and were Cup runners-up in their inaugural season in Division 1.