The Manchester Magic and Mystics Basketball Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Sam Longley as the new Operations and Finance Manager. Sam brings to the club a wealth of experience in sports development, management, and governance, as well as substantial expertise in financial management and compliance. Sam has held similar positions both in sport and industry and will no doubt make a significant contribution to the continuous growth of the club on and off the court.

Club Trustee Will Brown expressed his excitement at the appointment: “Sam is a perfect fit for our family. She will be a great asset to the club as we embark on a series of brand-new development initiatives across both the community and national league programmes”

Sam is also excited at the prospect of taking the helm at the Manchester Basketball Centre

“I’m really pleased to be appointed the Operations and Finance Manager for the club. I’m keen to work with the Trustees to develop and grow the club to its full potential whilst supporting the growth of the sport alongside the Director of Basketball. The passion of the athletes and the drive of the club volunteers is something I look forward to embracing and developing further. Success requires hard work, determination, a team approach and setting realistic yet ambitious goals. These are things I look to embrace during my journey.”

For anything related to the club’s operations and finances, and to discuss potential partnerships please contact Sam at sam@manchestermagicandmystics.co.uk