Player pathway · Year-round opportunities
Year-Round NBL Open Trials
Register your interest at any point in the season for the Kent Panthers advanced pathway. Suitable players may be invited to an assessment session when an opportunity is available.
Teams & pathways
We welcome enquiries from ambitious players for the following advanced teams and education pathway:
How the pathway works
Submit a request
Choose the relevant Advanced NBL or Academy pathway in the Booking Hub.
Club review
Our coaching team reviews the player’s age, experience and the current needs of each squad.
Assessment invitation
Suitable players are contacted with a proposed assessment date when an opportunity is available.
What we look for
Commitment, coachability, competitiveness and a genuine desire to improve. Experience is considered, but attitude, effort and long-term potential are equally important.
Before you apply
Submitting a request does not confirm a trial or guarantee selection. Invitations depend on age-group needs, available spaces and the information provided.
Ready to take the next step?
Request an Advanced NBL Trial
Open the Kent Panthers Booking Hub, scroll to the bottom of the page and select the appropriate Advanced NBL or Sixth Form Academy request card.
OPEN BOOKING HUB →The Advanced and Academy pathways appear below the Development Hub sessions. Scroll down until you see ADVANCED & ACADEMY PATHWAYS.