COACH MAITLAND

Gary Maitland is a Professional Basketball Skills Coach with a rich experience in working with male and female professional athletes, National Team players, NCAA student-athletes and younger basketball enthusiasts who aspire to compete at higher levels.

Gary has worked with NBA players such as Jimmy Butler, Jordan Poole and Brandin Podziemski.  He has also worked alongside and supported other skills training businesses with their clients; Pure Sweat Basketball (Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, Bradley Beal…) and Impact Basketball (Kyle Lowry, Josh Green, Zach Collins, Zaire Williams…).  Gary has also trained players who have had experience competing in the Euroleague, EuroCup, ACB and other various top leagues around the world. His comprehensive training programmes are individually tailored to meet the needs of each client.

“Specificity. When I work with athletes, it’s crucial that they know I’m not going to waste their time. I study my clients to ensure my sessions are purposeful and reflect the actions they are expected to perform in a competitive environment.”

 

Gary’s portfolio of effective coaching and leadership also includes working with brands, organisations and people, such as Nike, Jordan Brand, Red Bull, Sky Sports, the BBC, NBPA (National Basketball Players Association), Mega Slam Hoops, Dr. Dish, Molten, Andiem, Impact Basketball, Pure Sweat Basketball, Basketball England, London Lions, Lush, Bood, SYPS, Better Guards, Coca Cola, John Amaechi, Bryan Colangelo and Ovie Soko.

Gary is the Founder and Director of The Maitland Group Limited, which trades as Bridge the Gap; a basketball training service which caters for all age groups, male and female, of all levels of abilities and experiences.

MEET OUR BRIDGE THE GAP TEAM

  • Business Development Manager & Skills Trainer
    Ruchae Walton

    Ruchae Walton Business Development Manager & Skills Trainer

    As our Business Development Manager, Ruchae generates new business leads as well as liaising with existing clients.  Her role also involves working with our marketing team who design digital assets that align with our brand strategy.  Ruchae is also one of our schools, community and skills coaches.  Ruchae's wealth of experience as a former athlete and now General Manager in professional basketball makes her a valuable asset within our organisation.  Ruchae is an outstanding role model for young women who aspire to pursue a career in the sport industry.

  • Coach and Skills Trainer
    George Gillam

    George Gillam Coach and Skills Trainer

    George is one of our brilliant coaches and skills trainers.  He's an outstanding young coach who has experience coaching on the National Player Talent Pathway as well as the Premier Junior National League.  George is a qualified Level 3 Basketball England Advanced Coach who works closely with our Bridge the Gap Skills Academy for 11 to 16 year olds and our Bridge the Gap Offseason where he supports our professional athletes during the summer months.

  • Graphic Designer
    Anna Popovic

    Anna Popovic Graphic Designer

    Anna is our super creative graphic designer who is able to bring all of our ideas to life with strong imagery.  As a former basketball player, Anna is understands the aesthetics of the sport and is able to present our visions in a fantastic style for the basketball community.  As a graphic designer in professional sport, Anna adds an incredible level of skill and perspective to our brand strategy team.

  • Physiotherapist
    Danielle Oghuvbu

    Danielle Oghuvbu Physiotherapist

    Danielle is our basketball physiotherapist.  She has worked in the NHS, private physio clinics and for a professional basketball team.  Her knowledge, guidance and support allows our athletes to stay on the court longer and shorten recovery time to get players back on court.  Danielle offers a wide range of treatment for our Bridge the Gap athletes and members.