Josh Crutchley
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Josh Crutchley is a British professional basketball player playing for the Shropshire Warriors
sponsored by Play and Party a popular costume venue, Restore Sports Massage professional sports massage therapist, and Cherry Waiters a topless waitering company. Played for the Birmingham Panthers
which competed in the British Basketball League
. Attended Charlton School Wellington
secondry school, studied at TCAT Telford College of Arts and Technology
. Now plays in the EBL DIV 3 for the Shropshire Warriors
. On his website JoshCrutchley.com/profile it states he made his debut for the Birmingham Panthers in his home town at the TCAT arena in 2008 competing against 2 of the top teams in the BBL, Newcastle Eagles
and Airwaves Plymouth Raiders
Starting his BBL career with the number 14 jersey.
Now competing in EBL div 3 wearing number 4, it is with ambition that Crutchley and the Warriors attempt to bring the team to a professional level that could possibly be a professional franchise competing in the BBL.
Shropshire is Josh Crutchley's home town and the Warriors is his home grown team and have been in existence for 10 years. Going EBL div 4 in the start of the 2010/11 season they are now competing EBL DIV 3. Being premoted in their first season, the Shropshire Warriors won a premotion in their first year at national league level.
Josh Crutchley started the game of basketball at the age of 11. Picking up the game whilste at Charlton School. He began his first games in school competitions. X Birmingham Bullets star Tony Simms was the basketball coach at charlton school running practice sessions during dinner time and after school. Once scouted by Tom Sunley Shropshire Warriors franchise owner, he was then appointed to play for the Shropshire Warriors
basketball club under 14's and earning him self a place on the senior mens squad at the age of 14.
With the biggest event in the UK approaching Josh Crutchley was selected to represent the Shropshire Warriors in the Millennium Youth Games out of 300 particepents.
where he made his debut, taking up sport science. During his college basketball time he became basketball captain for the TCAT ACADEMY for 3 years. He continued his studies at Bangor University but later on turned down the option instead to sign with the newly formed Birmingham Panthers in February 2008.
Throughout his basketball career, Crutchley competed in the Millennium Youth Games 2000, competed in the West Midlands Squad under 16s, and also competed in the England Basketball
under 16s. He is still a part of the Shropshire Warriors programme, competing in the Premier League, Senior Men's side and EBL DIV 3 team.
Shropshire Warriors
The Shropshire Warriors is a basketball team from Shropshire, that competed in the premier basketball league now competing in the EBL Division 4. Shropshire Warriors is now entered in to the English Basketball League in division 4...
sponsored by Play and Party a popular costume venue, Restore Sports Massage professional sports massage therapist, and Cherry Waiters a topless waitering company. Played for the Birmingham Panthers
Birmingham Panthers
The Birmingham Panthers was a professional basketball club in the British Basketball League. Established in 2007, the Birmingham-based franchise competed in Britain's top-tier league during the 2007-08 season, but following a disastrous season and a lack of organisation, the franchise ceased...
which competed in the British Basketball League
British Basketball League
The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy....
. Attended Charlton School Wellington
Charlton School, Wellington
The Charlton School is a Science College in Telford, Shropshire, England. It is consistently among the best performing comprehensive schools in the Telford & Wrekin Local Education Authority....
secondry school, studied at TCAT Telford College of Arts and Technology
Telford College of Arts and Technology
Telford College of Arts and Technology is a further education college in Telford, Shropshire, England. It operates from one main site and many in-company training sites and community-based courses spread out across Shropshire and the whole of the United Kingdom...
. Now plays in the EBL DIV 3 for the Shropshire Warriors
Shropshire Warriors
The Shropshire Warriors is a basketball team from Shropshire, that competed in the premier basketball league now competing in the EBL Division 4. Shropshire Warriors is now entered in to the English Basketball League in division 4...
. On his website JoshCrutchley.com/profile it states he made his debut for the Birmingham Panthers in his home town at the TCAT arena in 2008 competing against 2 of the top teams in the BBL, Newcastle Eagles
Newcastle Eagles
Newcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city...
and Airwaves Plymouth Raiders
Plymouth Raiders
The Plymouth Raiders, officially called UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for sponsorship reasons, is South-west England's leading basketball team. Based in the city of Plymouth, they play their home games at the Pavilions arena and have competed in the top-tier British Basketball League since 2004...
Starting his BBL career with the number 14 jersey.
Now competing in EBL div 3 wearing number 4, it is with ambition that Crutchley and the Warriors attempt to bring the team to a professional level that could possibly be a professional franchise competing in the BBL.
Shropshire is Josh Crutchley's home town and the Warriors is his home grown team and have been in existence for 10 years. Going EBL div 4 in the start of the 2010/11 season they are now competing EBL DIV 3. Being premoted in their first season, the Shropshire Warriors won a premotion in their first year at national league level.
Josh Crutchley started the game of basketball at the age of 11. Picking up the game whilste at Charlton School. He began his first games in school competitions. X Birmingham Bullets star Tony Simms was the basketball coach at charlton school running practice sessions during dinner time and after school. Once scouted by Tom Sunley Shropshire Warriors franchise owner, he was then appointed to play for the Shropshire Warriors
Shropshire Warriors
The Shropshire Warriors is a basketball team from Shropshire, that competed in the premier basketball league now competing in the EBL Division 4. Shropshire Warriors is now entered in to the English Basketball League in division 4...
basketball club under 14's and earning him self a place on the senior mens squad at the age of 14.
With the biggest event in the UK approaching Josh Crutchley was selected to represent the Shropshire Warriors in the Millennium Youth Games out of 300 particepents.
Career
While competing in the BBL, Josh Crutchley continued to compete in the local leagues with the Shropshire Warriors playing professional league and national league. Crutchley left Charlton School to study at the Telford College of Arts and TechnologyTelford College of Arts and Technology
Telford College of Arts and Technology is a further education college in Telford, Shropshire, England. It operates from one main site and many in-company training sites and community-based courses spread out across Shropshire and the whole of the United Kingdom...
where he made his debut, taking up sport science. During his college basketball time he became basketball captain for the TCAT ACADEMY for 3 years. He continued his studies at Bangor University but later on turned down the option instead to sign with the newly formed Birmingham Panthers in February 2008.
Throughout his basketball career, Crutchley competed in the Millennium Youth Games 2000, competed in the West Midlands Squad under 16s, and also competed in the England Basketball
England Basketball
England Basketball is the governing body of the sport of basketball for England. The organisation operates the English Basketball League for both Men and Women, as well as the England national team...
under 16s. He is still a part of the Shropshire Warriors programme, competing in the Premier League, Senior Men's side and EBL DIV 3 team.
Achievements
Josh Crutchley's achievements include:- League Champions during his junior season 2000 with Shropshire Warriors.
- County College champions three years running 2003-2006
- College Cup winners winning 2004/6
- TCATS Student and Basketball Player of the Year 2006
- 3 MVP awards with the Shropshire Warriors as well as 4 Most Improved and 2 Team Spirit
- Shropshire Warriors Westmidlands champion title winners for the 09/10 season