Basketball Northern Ireland (BNI) is delighted to welcome Jasmyn Slater-Morris to the team as our new Club Engagement & Programme Officer, a role funded through Sport NI National Lottery Funding.
Jasmyn is a Sport & Exercise Science graduate from Ulster University, with a background in Sport Psychology and experience within the GB Shooting performance pathway as both an athlete and analyst. Her experience has given her a strong understanding of performance, participation and the positive impact sport can have on individuals and communities.
Alongside her sporting background, Jasmyn actively volunteers with St John Ambulance and Scouts, supporting young people to develop life skills and enjoy positive experiences. She also has a particular passion for supporting women and girls in sport. Outside of her professional and volunteering commitments, Jasmyn enjoys baking and keeping active.
In her new role, Jasmyn will work closely with clubs across Northern Ireland to strengthen relationships, support club development and help deliver BNI’s growing portfolio of participation programmes, including She Got Game, Girls Got Game and JrNBA.
Speaking about her appointment, Jasmyn said:
“As someone entering the basketball community for the first time, I am looking forward to learning from clubs, hearing about their success and challenges, and working collaboratively to support their ambitions. My goal is to help create opportunities for clubs to grow, connect and continue to make a positive impact in their local communities.
I am particularly excited to meet the people who make basketball happen every day over the coming months, from players and coaches to volunteers, officials and parents.”
Marc Mulholland, Head of Operations at Basketball Northern Ireland, said:
“Jasmyn brings a fantastic combination of sporting experience, academic knowledge and enthusiasm to BNI. Her background in the GB Shooting performance pathway, Sport Science and Sport Psychology, alongside her passion for supporting women and girls in sport, will be a real asset to our clubs and programmes.
We’re extremely grateful to Sport NI and National Lottery players for making this continued investment possible, helping us strengthen our club network and create more opportunities for basketball to grow across Northern Ireland.”
Jasmyn’s appointment reflects the BNI Board’s continued commitment to supporting grassroots basketball, strengthening club development and creating inclusive opportunities for participation across Northern Ireland.
Welcome to the team, Jasmyn! 🏀
