CHADWELL - Key Persons

Marlan Henry

Marlan Henry has 25 years of experience playing and coaching basketball. He is currently a basketball development and skills coach at Chadwell Heath Academy, with a winning history that includes borough champions, London Youth Games, and ranking 4th in the country at the U16 level. Mr. Henry began his coaching career at the age of 16. He is the founder of a local basketball club in Barking and Dagenham, which has served the community for 12 years. Mr. Henry has played basketball at several levels with a professional career in England Basketball and British Basketball League. At the amateur level, he played for Newham Youngblood, East London Royals before attending one of the first basketball academies, Middlesborough College Academy. At Middlesborough, where he was coached by and competed against the best in the country, Mr. Henry learned the importance of hard work and determination. As a result, he received a full scholarship to Marshalltown CC, Iowa USA. Born and raised in St Lucia, Mr. Henry was introduced to basketball when he moved to London and developed his love for the sport through participation in the Orlando Magic basketball camp every summer.