Birmingham Rockets Summer Performance Camp 2026

Birmingham Rockets Summer Performance Camp with Coach Charles Smith

After several hugely successful years running our International Summer Camp, Birmingham Rockets are thrilled to unveil our all-new Summer Performance Camp, a premier residential programme crafted specifically for advanced and performance-level athletes.

Led by Birmingham Rockets Men’s Head Coach, Charles Smith, this intensive week-long experience is built to push serious players to their limits, combining elite on-court development with high-level off-court education. It is the perfect pre-season accelerator for athletes aiming to progress into academy, college, or professional pathways.

About Head Coach Charles Smith

A true legend of the British Basketball League (BBL), Charles Smith is widely celebrated as one of the greatest players in league history.
Across a remarkable 20-year professional career, most of it spent with the powerhouse Newcastle Eagles, he played a defining role in establishing the club’s era of dominance.

His achievements include:
6× BBL Championships
Multiple BBL Trophy titles
BBL Cup Champion
BBL MVP & multiple Finals MVP awards
Multiple BBL Team of the Year selections
Coach Smith retired with an extraordinary 21 major honours, cementing his place among the UK’s basketball elite.

In 2024, he joined Birmingham Rockets as Men’s Head Coach in the British Championship Basketball League, bringing elite expertise, leadership, and a proven track record in player development. His coaching approach blends technical mastery with high-performance standards—emphasising discipline, accountability, and a commitment to developing well-rounded, resilient athletes.

Across youth, academy, and senior levels, Coach Smith has guided numerous players into professional and international opportunities. His philosophy centres on building smart, confident, and competitive players capable of thriving at the game’s highest levels.

Camp Details
Dates: Sunday 17th August – Friday 22nd August
Cost: £599 per player
Location: Residential at Bromsgrove School

A Premier High-Performance Training Environment
The camp takes place at the prestigious Bromsgrove School, offering exceptional facilities tailored to high-level athlete development.

Players will benefit from:
Top-tier indoor performance courts
Fully equipped strength & conditioning suites
Film analysis and classroom spaces
Professional-standard accommodation and catering
This environment has been chosen to replicate academy and collegiate performance settings—maximising growth, focus, and development.

What’s Included
Athletes will experience a fully immersive performance programme featuring:
Elite on-court training led by Coach Charles Smith and supported by top-level UK and international coaches
Insights from professional scouts, covering pathways, recruitment, and performance expectations
Nutritional workshops delivered by qualified practitioners
Strength & conditioning sessions, including performance testing and physical preparation
Film study, leadership training, and classroom learning
A complete elite-level curriculum mirroring academy and college environments

🎯 Limited Places & Player Assessment
To ensure a high-intensity, professional atmosphere, places are strictly limited.
As part of the player selection process:
Coach or club references may be requested
Direct invitations will be extended to selected athletes identified through performance or scouting
This camp is designed exclusively for players who are serious about their development and committed to pursuing the highest levels of the game.

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