Athlete Resume
Leah is a key member of the England U16 team that finished 4th in the European Championships B Division last year, which was the countries best ever result at this age group. She is aiming to help the team to win the competition in 2011 as she targets promotion to Division A. She has been playing since the age of six and now travels to competitions all over the country, Europe and rest of the world.
Her school team reached the National Schools finals at under 14 and under 15 level where she was named most valuable player. Leah's club, the Manchester Mystics, were second in the under 16 National League playoffs and SureShot Cup. Leah is targeting the transition through the age groups with England up to Team GB.
Key Achievements
- England U16 Point Guard
- Manchester Mystics U16, U18 and Division 2 Women
- 2009/10 National Schools Priestnall High School U14 & U15 - Runners up, MVP
- FIBA European Championships Division B - 4th (highest finish in age group)
- National League U14 North West Region - Runners up
- National League U16 - Winners
- National League U16 playoff - Runners up
- SureShot Cup U16 - Runners up
Aims
- Progress to the U18 England National Team and GB U20's
- Secure a place at a specialist college in Europe or the USA
- Reach the Final Four playoffs at under 16, 18 and senior ladies levels
- England 2011 European team
- USJN finals
- European Championships Ladies Division B title
