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ABERYSTWYTH
BASKETBALL
CLUB
PROUD TO BE A DISABILITY SPORT WALES INSPORT GOLD CLUB
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OUR CLUB
THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
BEGINNER
Ages 2–102 welcome! Whether you're taking your first steps in basketball or discovering the game later in life, there's a place for you at Aberystwyth Basketball Club.
INTERMEDIATE
Played before? Maybe a long time ago? Played other sports and want to transition to something new? Then join our session! We take pride in welcoming EVERYONE and finding the right sessions for YOU!
ADVANCED
Our local Ceredigion Basketball League ensures that regular games are played! With a minimum of 20 games for seniors and 12 games for juniors per season, advanced players can test their skills against experienced players.
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STYLES
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MEET YOUR
COACHES
Meet the coaches and volunteers who make basketball happen
at Aberystwyth Basketball Club
LEE COULSON
Head Coach of All Sessions
Lee founded Aberystwyth Basketball Club with Alex Manluctao in 1992. The club began with a small group of players who entered the Mid & West Wales Basketball League winning it back to back in the 90's and 2000's.
Lee continued his basketball career and added Wheelchair Basketball to the club in 2011.
Lee has coached the Wales U18 & u16 Girls team, Wales Junior Wheelchair Basketball Team and the Wales Special Olympics during his career, which makes him one of the most inclusive basketball coaches in the UK.
Lee's Club basketball club Email address is -
info@aberbasketball.com
Lee founded Aberystwyth Basketball Club with Alex Manluctao in 1992. The club began with a small group of players who entered the Mid & West Wales Basketball League winning it back to back in the 90's and 2000's.
Lee continued his basketball career and added Wheelchair Basketball to the club in 2011.
Lee has coached the Wales U18 & u16 Girls team, Wales Junior Wheelchair Basketball Team and the Wales Special Olympics during his career, which makes him one of the most inclusive basketball coaches in the UK.
Lee's Club basketball club Email address is -
info@aberbasketball.com
ALAN GBEL
Senior Coach of All Sessions
Alan started his basketball journey at a young age and is one of the longest serving members of Aberystwyth Basketball Club. As a junior Alan quickly grew is basketball skills and was selected as art of the West Coast Warriors Senior Basketball team which played in the Mid & West Wales Basketball League.
Alan left Aberystwyth to go to university but when he returned he got straight back to shooting hoops.
Alan is a committee member, Level 2 coach and in 2024 Alan was selected to represent the Wales Over 35 Basketball Team and after competing received his first 'Cap' for Wales.
Alan has also played in the Basketball Wales National League of 3 seasons and is a committed Aberystwyth Basketball Club volunteer.
Alan also has a new role in 2026 as the Basketball Wales Participation Inclusion Officer for Mid Wales.
You can contact Alan by emailing alan@aberbasketball.com
Alan started his basketball journey at a young age and is one of the longest serving members of Aberystwyth Basketball Club. As a junior Alan quickly grew is basketball skills and was selected as art of the West Coast Warriors Senior Basketball team which played in the Mid & West Wales Basketball League.
Alan left Aberystwyth to go to university but when he returned he got straight back to shooting hoops.
Alan is a committee member, Level 2 coach and in 2024 Alan was selected to represent the Wales Over 35 Basketball Team and after competing received his first 'Cap' for Wales.
Alan has also played in the Basketball Wales National League of 3 seasons and is a committed Aberystwyth Basketball Club volunteer.
Alan also has a new role in 2026 as the Basketball Wales Participation Inclusion Officer for Mid Wales.
You can contact Alan by emailing alan@aberbasketball.com
CARYS EVANS
Girls & Ladies Coach
Carys is a committed member of the Aberystwyth Basketball Club coaching team and plays an important role in supporting the development of girls' and women's basketball within the club.
As a Level 2 Basketball Coach, Carys coaches our Girls & Ladies sessions, helping players of all abilities develop their basketball skills, confidence and enjoyment of the game in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.
Carys is also a qualified Table Official, supporting basketball both on and off the court and helping with the delivery of games and competitions.
She is a valued volunteer at Aberystwyth Basketball Club and is passionate about providing more opportunities for girls and women to get involved in basketball, whether they are picking up a basketball for the first time or looking to develop their game further.
You can contact Carys by emailing Carys@aberbasketball.com
Carys is a committed member of the Aberystwyth Basketball Club coaching team and plays an important role in supporting the development of girls' and women's basketball within the club.
As a Level 2 Basketball Coach, Carys coaches our Girls & Ladies sessions, helping players of all abilities develop their basketball skills, confidence and enjoyment of the game in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.
Carys is also a qualified Table Official, supporting basketball both on and off the court and helping with the delivery of games and competitions.
She is a valued volunteer at Aberystwyth Basketball Club and is passionate about providing more opportunities for girls and women to get involved in basketball, whether they are picking up a basketball for the first time or looking to develop their game further.
You can contact Carys by emailing Carys@aberbasketball.com
SUE WALKER
Girls & Ladies Coach
Sue is a valued member of the Aberystwyth Basketball Club coaching team and is actively involved in our growing Girls & Ladies basketball programme.
As a Level 2 Basketball Coach, Sue helps coach our Ladies sessions, supporting players to develop their basketball skills, confidence and enjoyment of the game in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Sue doesn't just coach from the sidelines — she is also a Ladies player herself, bringing her own experience on court into her coaching and helping create the friendly team atmosphere that makes the sessions so enjoyable.
Whether helping someone pick up a basketball for the first time or supporting more experienced players to develop their game, Sue is a committed club volunteer and an important part of our Girls & Ladies basketball community.
Sue is a valued member of the Aberystwyth Basketball Club coaching team and is actively involved in our growing Girls & Ladies basketball programme.
As a Level 2 Basketball Coach, Sue helps coach our Ladies sessions, supporting players to develop their basketball skills, confidence and enjoyment of the game in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Sue doesn't just coach from the sidelines — she is also a Ladies player herself, bringing her own experience on court into her coaching and helping create the friendly team atmosphere that makes the sessions so enjoyable.
Whether helping someone pick up a basketball for the first time or supporting more experienced players to develop their game, Sue is a committed club volunteer and an important part of our Girls & Ladies basketball community.
WILIAM DAVEY
Secondary School Coach
Wil is a passionate basketball player and coach who has been part of the Aberystwyth Basketball community for many years. He particularly enjoys working with our Primary and Secondary School players, helping young people learn the game, develop their skills and, most importantly, enjoy playing basketball.
Wil has represented Wales in Special Olympics basketball and loves playing the game himself, bringing his experience as a player onto the court when coaching.
Wil also made Welsh basketball history by becoming the first Level 2 basketball coach in Wales with a learning disability — a fantastic achievement and an example of the inclusive coaching pathway we are proud to support at Aberystwyth Basketball Club.
Whether he's coaching our younger players or playing himself, Wil brings enthusiasm, encouragement and a genuine love of basketball to the club.
Wil is a passionate basketball player and coach who has been part of the Aberystwyth Basketball community for many years. He particularly enjoys working with our Primary and Secondary School players, helping young people learn the game, develop their skills and, most importantly, enjoy playing basketball.
Wil has represented Wales in Special Olympics basketball and loves playing the game himself, bringing his experience as a player onto the court when coaching.
Wil also made Welsh basketball history by becoming the first Level 2 basketball coach in Wales with a learning disability — a fantastic achievement and an example of the inclusive coaching pathway we are proud to support at Aberystwyth Basketball Club.
Whether he's coaching our younger players or playing himself, Wil brings enthusiasm, encouragement and a genuine love of basketball to the club.
NEIL WARD
Secondary School Coach
Neil brings a wealth of basketball experience to Aberystwyth Basketball Club, having played both running basketball and wheelchair basketball from a young age and competed across the UK.
As a Level 2 Basketball Coach, Neil coaches our Secondary School players, using his years of playing experience and knowledge of the game to help young players develop their skills, confidence and understanding of basketball.
Neil has a real passion for the sport and enjoys passing that knowledge on to the next generation of players at Aberystwyth Basketball Club.
He also has one basketball ambition still to achieve — to become the first player under six feet tall, at the age of 50, to slam dunk! We haven't ruled it out yet! 🏀😂
Neil brings a wealth of basketball experience to Aberystwyth Basketball Club, having played both running basketball and wheelchair basketball from a young age and competed across the UK.
As a Level 2 Basketball Coach, Neil coaches our Secondary School players, using his years of playing experience and knowledge of the game to help young players develop their skills, confidence and understanding of basketball.
Neil has a real passion for the sport and enjoys passing that knowledge on to the next generation of players at Aberystwyth Basketball Club.
He also has one basketball ambition still to achieve — to become the first player under six feet tall, at the age of 50, to slam dunk! We haven't ruled it out yet! 🏀😂
SEAN BURKE
Cardigan Head Coach
Sean heads up our Cardigan basketball group in South Ceredigion, helping Aberystwyth Basketball Club provide opportunities for players beyond Aberystwyth and across the county.
Having played basketball at a high level during his youth, Sean has a lifelong love of the game and brings a huge amount of playing experience to his coaching.
As one of the club's most experienced players, Sean's knowledge and understanding of basketball are second to none. He enjoys sharing that experience with players, helping them develop their skills, understand the game and grow in confidence on the court.
Sean's passion for basketball and commitment to developing the game in South Ceredigion make him an important part of the Aberystwyth Basketball Club coaching team.
Sean heads up our Cardigan basketball group in South Ceredigion, helping Aberystwyth Basketball Club provide opportunities for players beyond Aberystwyth and across the county.
Having played basketball at a high level during his youth, Sean has a lifelong love of the game and brings a huge amount of playing experience to his coaching.
As one of the club's most experienced players, Sean's knowledge and understanding of basketball are second to none. He enjoys sharing that experience with players, helping them develop their skills, understand the game and grow in confidence on the court.
Sean's passion for basketball and commitment to developing the game in South Ceredigion make him an important part of the Aberystwyth Basketball Club coaching team.
LIAM THOMAS
Former Ambassador and now L2 Coach
Liam has been part of Aberystwyth Basketball Club for many years, progressing from playing basketball for Wales at U10 level to becoming a highly valued coach and volunteer.
A Level 2 Basketball Coach, Liam has dedicated the last 10 years to volunteering and coaching across all age groups within the club. He also served as a Club Ambassador for more than eight years, helping to promote basketball, inclusion and volunteering within the community.
In 2025, Liam's commitment to inclusive sport was recognised when he received the Disability Volunteer of the Year Award.
Liam is very technical, has a great understanding of sport and now also manages a local football team. Standing at over 6'6", though, we still think he's much better suited to basketball than he is to playing in goal! 😉🏀
Liam's knowledge, experience and years of volunteering make him an important part of the Aberystwyth Basketball Club coaching team.
Liam has been part of Aberystwyth Basketball Club for many years, progressing from playing basketball for Wales at U10 level to becoming a highly valued coach and volunteer.
A Level 2 Basketball Coach, Liam has dedicated the last 10 years to volunteering and coaching across all age groups within the club. He also served as a Club Ambassador for more than eight years, helping to promote basketball, inclusion and volunteering within the community.
In 2025, Liam's commitment to inclusive sport was recognised when he received the Disability Volunteer of the Year Award.
Liam is very technical, has a great understanding of sport and now also manages a local football team. Standing at over 6'6", though, we still think he's much better suited to basketball than he is to playing in goal! 😉🏀
Liam's knowledge, experience and years of volunteering make him an important part of the Aberystwyth Basketball Club coaching team.
DAN FRISBY
Safeguarding & Table Official
Dan is quite simply one of the nicest guys you will ever meet! His friendly, approachable nature makes him a perfect fit for his important role as Safeguarding Officer at Aberystwyth Basketball Club, helping ensure the club remains a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for everyone.
But Dan isn't just involved off the court. He is also a keen wheelchair basketball player and is hoping to take the next step in his basketball journey by completing his coaching qualification during the 2026/27 season.
Dan is already a qualified Level 2 Table Official, regularly supporting games and competitions and giving his time to help basketball happen across the club.
And when he's not safeguarding, playing basketball or sitting at the officials' table, Dan has another passion…
LEGO! Lots and lots of LEGO! 🧱🏀
A fantastic volunteer, a great character and an all-round lovely bloke to have around the club.
Dan is quite simply one of the nicest guys you will ever meet! His friendly, approachable nature makes him a perfect fit for his important role as Safeguarding Officer at Aberystwyth Basketball Club, helping ensure the club remains a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for everyone.
But Dan isn't just involved off the court. He is also a keen wheelchair basketball player and is hoping to take the next step in his basketball journey by completing his coaching qualification during the 2026/27 season.
Dan is already a qualified Level 2 Table Official, regularly supporting games and competitions and giving his time to help basketball happen across the club.
And when he's not safeguarding, playing basketball or sitting at the officials' table, Dan has another passion…
LEGO! Lots and lots of LEGO! 🧱🏀
A fantastic volunteer, a great character and an all-round lovely bloke to have around the club.
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