The Coaches

Jason Chatwin

Under 16 Regional Head Coach

Under 18 Black Head Coach

In 1986 I started my Basketball journey at the age of 15 in school as many people do. I progressed very quickly and moved into the under 17s & u19’s national league teams which was formally known as Birmingham Bullets where here I was given the opportunity to play up in the men’s team in division 1.

As I progressed I moved onto the international England team where I competed with under 17’s and under 19’s playing in the four nations tournament where I gained the MVP we then moved onto the European qualifiers in Italy and France.

1988 led me to attend one year in the American high school system, where I was picked out by the college scouts and was offered a 4 year full scholarship through an American college in Oregon. I picked Oregon Tech college based on the education and coaching staff , as the Oregon coach had a winning mentality and fantastic basketball program. From here I gained a wealth of experience and a desire to win.

In 1994 I returned to Birmingham to play in the Budweiser league, the now BBL league, before moving to Coventry for a year. In 1996 I came to Doncaster and played for Doncaster Panthers for several years.

20 years later I’m now back coaching for Doncaster Eagles and giving back to the sport I love and sharing all the knowledge I have gathered over the years.

Simon Roberts

Under 16 Conference Head Coach

Under 18 White Head Coach

Simon is a seasoned basketball coach with a rich playing background in the national league as both a junior and senior player. He transitioned seamlessly into coaching, driven by a passion for nurturing and developing young talent. Achieved notable success as the head coach, leading the 2001 Division 3 men's team to championship glory. Earned Coach of the Year honors twice in the WNBL Division 2. In 2020 & 2023, he guided the team to a double triumph as WNBL Division 2 champions and playoff champions, showcasing a consistent commitment to excellence.

Additionally, he has extended expertise internationally, having coached at two basketball camps in Italy. This experience broadened his coaching horizons and contributed to the development of players on a global scale.

Adam webb

Under 14 Conference Head Coach

Basketball has been a huge part of my life for over 30 years. I discovered the game at 10 years old while living in Greece, playing on outdoor courts and quickly falling in love with the competition, teamwork and challenge of improving.

After returning to Doncaster at 11, I joined the Doncaster Falcons, where Coach Simon played a major role in my development. I progressed from U14 basketball to training and playing with the men’s team at 15, before moving to Durham at 16 to play National League basketball for East Durham and Houghall Basketball Academy while studying Sports Science.

After returning to Doncaster, I continued playing locally before eventually stepping away from basketball to focus on work and family.

Years later, watching my son discover basketball brought me back to the game. I began coaching alongside Bob and Mathew Martin at Eagle Hoops, helping develop the U12 team my son played for.

That eventually led me back to Doncaster Eagles, where I was given the opportunity to coach. With the guidance of Coaches Simon and Jason, I’m now continuing my own basketball journey from a different perspective.

From player, to coach, to coaching alongside my son — basketball has come full circle.

The game has given me so much throughout my life. Now my goal is to pass that knowledge on, help young players develop, and give them the same opportunities, experiences and love for the game that basketball gave me.