Who we are
Henry Mooney - Founder & Head Coach
Henry Mooney has helped to bring a diverse community together through sport.
Known for his work establishing and running the Toxteth Tigers Basketball Programme,
Henry was one of the original playing members when the club formed in 1967.
He now holds the position of Head Coach and Secretary.
Toxteth Tigers have continued to thrive in the local community,
competing in local leagues and providing opportunities for countless
young people. The programme has become a model of good practice throughout
the country in working with disaffected young people who, through
the sport of basketball, have successfully developed social and life
skills.
John Hollis Davies - Strategic Consultant
Do you need a solution to
pressing social inclusion issues? John Hollis-Davies recognises the
value of each of our citizens and looks to provide achievable, motivating
and economic solutions in order to achieve integration and contribution
to the local economy. Thriving and sustainable social enterprises
can provide the vehicle to combat social inequalities.
Anthony
Poole - Tennis Development Officer
My name is Anthony Poole; I am the tennis co-coordinator
for L8 and L7 area. My first experience of tennis took place at Princes Park
tennis courts. I started coaching tennis when I was 16 and when I turned 18
I was offered an internship at the John Newcombe Tennis Academy in Texas, where
I worked for a year. My role is to deliver community tennis activities and
increase participation levels and playing opportunities for all, with particular
emphasis on young people, women, the over 50 and black and ethnic minority
groups.
Luke Elliott - Basketball Coach
/ Mentor
Luke started on the Toxteth Tigers Basketball
Programme as a 10 year old and has been working for many years
as a volunteer, coaching young people in and around Toxteth. He
joined the staff in October as a 26 year old and has built up a
great reputation already within the local schools. Luke is coach
for the Liverpool Basketball Club's Under 14 boy's team that plays
in the Regional Competitions of the National League.
Donna Alleyne - Head Coach
Donna has been a part of the Toxteth Tigers
Basketball Programme for over 15 years. She is originally from
Toxteth and is well known in the community as a positive role model.
Donna is the manager of the Toxteth Sports Centre and coach/manager
of the Toxteth Tornados Women's basketball team which includes
both junior and senior programmes. In addition to these positions
she is also a member of the management committee for the Toxteth
Tigers.
Manneh Elliott - Basketball Coach
Along with Henry Mooney, Manneh was an original player back
in the 60's when ATAC was formed and has played at every level
in the Club. He has also coached youngsters for 35 years and
currently coaches in local schools and for both girls and boys
in Toxteth Sports Centre. Manneh is probably the most respected
coach in Merseyside with a track record of preparing local youngsters
to play at the highest level. Currently he is coaching the successful
Liverpool Basketball Club's Cadet Men's team in the National
Competitions but next year wants to revert back to the Under
12s.
Adam Nowell - Basketball Coach
Another product
of the Tigers Programme and is currently one of the top scorers
in the Liverpool Team. Adam is coaching in secondary schools
and is always available to encourage youngsters to succeed both
in school and on the basketball court.
Ken Chendo - Basketball Coach
Ken started
with the Tigers at a young age and now plays as a Centre for
the Liverpool Team in the National League. Coaching in secondary
schools, Ken has had a big impact on attendance with more and
more boys not wishing to miss out on his sessions.
Chiz Onoura - Basketball Coach
Another Toxteth lad made good.
Chiz plays for Liverpool in the National League and is a charismatic
coach with the juniors. Chiz is studying at the University of
Liverpool and is a great role model for younger players.
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