Our Team
We exist to empower young people to become happy, healthy and community-transformers. There are thousands of young people who can be magnetised by Basketball then led to greater wellbeing and to have a greater impact on their own community.

Our Mission
We empower young people through engagement in Basketball [BALL] activities, education around mental-and-emotional wellbeing and identity [BE] and facilitation of practical experiences to serve local communities and charitable organisations [BETTER].
We work with young people from areas of socio-economic disadvantage, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicities backgrounds and a minimum of half of our participants are Female. We target such populations (not excluding others) to tackle disparities in mental health, physical activity and societal-leadership statistics.
Our Supporters and Partners
Our work is supercharged through partnerships and funding!
We acknowledge, honour and thank all of our supporters for enabling us to empower a generation of ‘Guardian Ballers’!
Our Staff and Executive Leaders
Kieran Joseph
CEO, Founder and Director
Show Bio Hide Bio- Lover of Avocado and Sweet Bubble Tea with Lychee jelly!
- Wears other hats of work with communities in Rwanda and Chaplain of a Professional Football Club.
- Former Teacher (PGCE, MA Educational Leadership) and multi-faceted champion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Scott Neely
Projects Manager and Lead Deliverer
Show Bio Hide Bio- ‘The American’ who thrives on at least one peanut butter and ‘jelly’ (jam) sandwich per day.
- Former professional basketball player and coach competing at highest level in Europe. Also played and coached Coventry Crusaders back in the day.
- Though he sounds like he’s not from Coventry, he’s worked in 119 schools over 18 years in the area and seems to know people everywhere he goes. He loves the relational side of working with young people.
- Husband and super dad to 3.
Tiana Holgate
Director
Zainab Remi-Omosowon
Director
Show Bio Hide BioI am architect, passionate about creating spaces that support people not just physically but emotionally and mentally.
I am excited to channel my love for crafting inclusive and welcoming environments into initiatives that nurture mental well-being.
I find joy in drawing, cooking/baking and crafting all while cherishing moments with my two little boys!
Andy Ransberry
Lead Deliverer
Show Bio Hide BioLover of Canadian Maple Syrup and Frisbee
Teacher at Northleigh House School – Basketball Coach – School builder and Teacher Trainer in Liberia
Daniel Freeman
Well-Being Practitioner
Show Bio Hide Bio- Loves Dad jokes and lemon and ginger tea. His bright smile might blind you and his dance moves might kill you – but all in all, he’s a fun person to be around…
- Favourite thing to do outside of work is to either snuggle up with his bible or strike up conversations with fascinating strangers. Likes to rap, write, sing (in the shower) , play basketball and annoying his twin sister.
- Former psychology student, and aspiring psychotherapist!
Oliver Bagg
Director; Chair of the Board
Helen Joseph
Alternative Provision Coordinator & Operations Manager
Lorenna Bomme
Head of Marketing, Communications and Social Value (Intern)
Hoey Yin Yip
Well-Being Practitioner
Tilly Schumacher
Operations and Delivery Assistant (Intern)
Awa Touray
Lead Deliverer and Media Officer
Show Bio Hide Bio- Big believer in the power of positivity and a good laugh!
- Juggles roles as Media Officer for Guardian Ballers and Secondary School Cover Teacher, whilst being dedicated to empowering young people and building community.
- Uni baller with a talent for cracking jokes (even if she’s the only one laughing) and spreading her signature bubbly energy everywhere she goes!
John Bernard
Collaborative Partner- IN-CONTROL Project Deliverer (funded by West Midlands Police)
Paris Senesie
Communications Assistant (Volunteer Student Reporter)
Our History
The vision was refined in the fire of family heart-ache, classrooms, international trips and local service.
The PE Teacher, Kieran Joseph, departed his job during the COVID-19 pandemic in a step of faith, leading to a journey that launched a culture-changing mission.
Learn about the story by viewing our Basketball England Article about our Launch Year and Film!
Our Superhero Volunteers and Faithful Friends
Gregg
Amatullah
Purva
Darius
Chelsea
Zewe
Bose
Issy
Kawthar
Arpan
Chelsey
John
Helena
Gabriela
Sophie
Josh
Pete
Tom Paul
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