A COUNTY businessman is working with Worcester Wolves to inspire youngsters to get into the sport at his former school.
Owner of Nicol & Co Estate Agents, Matt Nicol, wanted to use his sponsorship of the Worcester Wolves as an opportunity to give back to Droitwich Spa High school, where he was a pupil.
As part of the sponsorship deal, first team players from the University of Worcester-owned club are taking coaching sessions at the school.
“It’s great to support the High School that I came to,” said Mr Nicol, whose estate agency sells and lets properties throughout Worcestershire from offices in Droitwich Spa and Barbourne, in Worcester.
“I have many good memories from my time there.
“I think it’s important for children to keep active and hope that our sponsorship of the Wolves, which helps provide the opportunity to work with elite figures in basketball, will inspire local children to play the game.
“It’s also positive for the business to be associated with a professional local side.”
Wolves forward Trevor Setty, who has been involved in the sessions, said: “Being a professional, you should always give back to the community.
“It’s always fun to come in and teach kids the game. We are lucky to have grown up in families where we learned basketball from a young age, but it is a little different here in England.
“So, by teaching some of these kids, we hope that they catch on and love it as much as we do.
“There is a lot of talent here in England and maybe one day these children might go on to play professionally,” he added
The Worcester Wolves are coming to the end of their season and are currently looking to secure their place in the British Basketball League playoff finals.
