The GB Maxis Men’s performance programme was initiated in September 2020, initially seeking interest to form a GB 35+ team to compete in the European Maxibasketball Championships in Malaga. However, with more than 100 expressions of interest from all age categories, the programme expanded to offer opportunities for former national and international male players from 35+ through to 55+/60+.

Our GB Men’s 35+ team are the current European Maxibasketball Championship 2022 & 2024 Silver medalists and the GB Men 40+ team secured a creditable 4th place European Championship 2024 medal at the same event held in Malaga.

JESSE SAZANT
Programme Coaching Lead 

Winning multiple Coach of the Year awards across various national leagues, Jesse has coached junior and senior teams, and has a proven track record of developing players in a performance environment. He has also worked alongside Canada’s leading basketball coach, Dave Smart.

For 2024/25,  Jesse is stepping back from on-court coaching to take a lead role in aspects of coach development, leading on mental education as well as mentoring.

GB Maxis Men Programme coaches 2024/25:  Brian Deacon, Donnie Cabrera, Mark Poynton, Mike Martin, Mohamed Jalloh and Zach Aram.   Returning to the programme after a year’s break is Richard Parker and new to the programme this year is Florin Roman who brings over 20 years coaching experience in the UK and Europe.