Meet The Team

At Norfolk Hoopstars, our coaching and management teams are dedicated to fostering a thriving basketball community. Our experienced coaching staffs brings a wealth of knowledge, with many of them having played or coached at the collegiate, national, and international levels. Committed to the development of our players, our coaches ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for effective basketball training. With a promise to give 100%, they strive to nurture well-rounded athletes prepared for the next phase of their careers.

Behind the scenes, our efficient management team, headquartered at our central hub, works tirelessly to ensure the seamless functioning of the club. They lay the foundation for our organisation, facilitating its growth and success.

HOOPSTARS HQ

  • Claire Harper-Black

    FOUNDER, DIRECTOR & DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

  • Amy Harper-Black

    DIRECTOR & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

  • Naomi Holl

    FINANCE MANAGER

  • Amy Arthurton

    MEMBERS COORDINATOR

HOOPSTARS COACHES

  • Abbie Yorke

    U12 NATIONAL LEAGUE & ALL GIRLS U12 HEAD COACH

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Andreas Elia

    U12 & U18 NATIONAL LEAGUE ASSISTANT COACH

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Anthony Vincent

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Bjorn Hardvendel

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Claire Harper-Black

    U16 BLACK NATIONAL LEAGUE & U12 BLACK HEAD COACH

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Israel Soloman

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • James Cendana

    U14 BLACK NATIONAL LEAGUE ASSISTANT COACH

  • Jamie Furness

    U18 NATIONAL LEAGUE HEAD COACh

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Jon Getley

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Kev Foster

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Lucas Watts

    U12 BLACK NORFOLK LEAGUE ASSISTANT COACH

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Lukas Zaicevas

    U14 RED , U16 BLACK & U16 RED NATIONAL LEAGUE ASSISTANT COACH & U11 RED HEAD COACH

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Mia Johannes

    U12 ALL GIRLS ASSISTANT COACH

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Michael Bowles

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Sam Getley

    COMMUNIY HUB COAC

  • Toby Saffer

    U11 RED ASSISTANT COACH

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH

  • Troy Huggins

    U16 RED NATIONAL LEAGUE HEAD COACH

  • William Deed

    U14 BLACK & RED NATIONAL LEAGUE HEAD COACH

    COMMUNITY HUB COACH