City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce that we are starting a new podcast, Inside Rockets, to bring you closer to the Club. Starting later this week with Managing Director Robert Palmer, we go behind the scenes to discover more about his journey and what led to the formation of the Club back in…
Category: Interviews
Michael Gayle: “The Atmosphere Was Amazing!”
Men’s First Team captain Michael Gayle spoke of his excitement at how the team is coming together after our biggest victory of the season at Nechells Wellbeing Centre on Saturday evening. Having just recovered from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for the past four weeks, Mike is excited to be back out on…
Coach Paul Douglas Reflects On Northamptonshire Titans And Previews Charnwood Riders
We caught up with Coach Paul Douglas after our visit to Northamptonshire Titans on Saturday to discuss the game and preview our home fixture against Charnwood Riders this Saturday. Despite falling to a defeat, there were positives to take from the manner of the performance and the return of Nathan Ramsdale-Owen to the court after…
Coach Paul Douglas Reflects On Opening Night Defeat
We caught up with Coach Paul Douglas for his post-match thoughts after our Senior Men’s First Team fell to a 68-59 home defeat at the hands of Team Birmingham Elite on Saturday evening. Watch the full interview below. Our next home fixture will once again be against Team Birmingham Elite, this time in NBL Cup…
Mike: “The Season Can’t Come Fast Enough”
We caught up with Gatluak ‘Mike‘ Thiep following his commitment to the Rockets for the upcoming season to talk his time playing in the USA, Asia and Europe as well as the impact he hopes to have on the team both on and off the court this season. Mike spent time growing up in Birmingham and it…
Matt: “I Want To Do Whatever I Can To Contribute To Winning”
We caught up with young guard Matt Gaskell to talk his basketball journey so far and his hopes and ambitions for the upcoming campaign. Basketball in Birmingham has been part of Matt’s life since an early age with his parents introducing him to the Birmingham Bullets before joining the youth setup at COB a few…
Miles: “I can’t wait to get out there with the team”
We caught up with Miles Moore after he committed to the Rockets for the upcoming season to talk his journey into basketball and his ambitions for the season ahead. At sixteen years old, Miles has only been involved in the game for three years having discovered the sport whilst becoming disillusioned with playing football. “I…
Faaris: “I Am Very Excited To Get Started”
We caught up with new signing Faaris Mughal following his signing announcement yesterday to discuss his journey up to this point, how his desire to play developed during his time in the Rockets’ youth setup, and his ambitions for the upcoming season. Faaris has been involved with the youth setup at the Rockets since he…
Rockets First Team News
We are really pleased to announce 2 very exciting coaching appointments to spearhead our mens and women’s first teams for the 2021/22 season! Leading our Rockets Men’s programme will be Coach Paul Douglas. Following an illustrious BBL playing career during which Douglas established himself as one of the city’s best-ever homegrown players Birmingham Bullets, he…
Bursary fund in the name of Olympic basketball star is helping Rockets aim high
A Former Olympic basketball star is set to help players and coaches reach new heights at the Rockets. Birmingham’s biggest community basketball club has set up a bursary fund in the name of Brisbane Bullets legend Rob Sibley. The Robert Sibley Bursary Scheme aims to support players and coaches on their basketball journey, especially those…
Mini Rockets Basketball Easter Camp 2021
After a year away are pleased to announce the return of our Easter Mini Rockets Basketball Camp 2021! Our 3 day camp will take place from 9.30am - 1pm on Monday 12th, Wednesday 14th and Friday 16th April on our amazing new court and includes lots of fun activities, skill work and daily challenges! We…
Broadway Academy School, joins forces with Rockets
Broadway Academy School in Perry Barr is building on the excitement of the Commonwealth Games in 2022 by forming a unique partnership with Birmingham’s biggest community basketball club. The Academy is joining forces with the City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club to provide a memorable educational and sporting experience in partnership with the Broadway Sixth…
Rockets launch a new Academy in North Birmingham based at Broadway Academy
We are delighted to announce our increased academy programme for 16-19 year-olds, including the launch of a new Rockets Academy in North Birmingham based at Broadway Academy. The new academy sees the return to Rockets of nationally renowned Coach Paul ‘Dougie’ Douglas. He will head up the programme with students able to choose from a…