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British Wheelchair Basketball have appointed Kevin Currell as its new Performance Director, a crucial appointment at the helm of an ambitious strategy for the LA Cycle.

Kevin departs his role at UKSI of Director of Performance Support and Science, ending a stint of eighteen years at the institute. In previous roles at UKSI, Kevin was Head of Performance Nutrition, having worked his way up from joining as an intern in 2006.

Kevin has also been serving as a Non Executive Director on the board for Triathlon England for the last six years, advising in a performance capacity.

In the role of Performance Director at BWB, Kevin will expertly lead the GB programme across the senior squads and our development pathways. Steadily approaching is the IWBF European Championships in October, followed by the IWBF World Championships next year in Ottawa.

CEO Justine Baynes commented:

“I am delighted to welcome Kevin to BWB. His vast knowledge and experience of the elite sporting environment means that he is perfectly placed to steer us to LA across the next four years and beyond.”

Kevin Currell commented:

“It is an exciting time to be joining a bold and forward thinking NGB in British Wheelchair Basketball. I was attracted to join BWB by the desire to aim high in LA and to ensure that sport has impact beyond the podium. Performance is achieved by people and I am looking forward to getting to know the players, coaches and support teams and joining their journey to LA.”

Kevin will officially join BWB in the coming months.