Matthew Bromley (1983 –2006)



Matt began playing basketball at Clarendon School, Trowbridge and in 1996 his school team won through to the England Schools National finals. As a junior player he joined Trowbridge Basketball Club and developed into one of the clubs most capable senior players. From the age of 16 Matt had contributed to the development of numerous young players in the Trowbridge area. His sense of humour and love of basketball was passed on to players who to this day carry this legacy with them.

His success with coaching took him to Bath University, to undertake a Diploma in Sports Coaching. He reached the BUSA finals in 2004 with Bath University. All players, coaches and friends will remember Matt for his friendly manner and know that their lives where better for knowing him. In 2005/06 Matt joined the Filton Flyers to play National League basketball.

(Vince Marriott; Coach to Team Bath and Trowbridge Basketball Club)

"Matt Bromley, a member of the recently promoted Division 2, Filton Flyers team, sadly passed away on Wednesday morning after being involved in a car accident. At the age of 23, Matt was one of the most talented and promising young players in the Bristol Basketball area. His sudden departure has shocked everyone who knew him and our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Matt, we will greatly miss you and will always remember you."

(Andreas Kapoulas, Filton Flyers)
  

Matt Bromley’s Mom with Andreas Kapoulas : (Coach of the Bristol Academy Flyers)   In the ceremony to retire Matt Bromley’s playing vest.



  Matt’s mom receiving his NBL Division 2 championship medal.



Team mates from Trowbridge Basketball Club, Bath University and Filton Academy join together to celebrate their friend Matt (Steg) Bromley in the only way they know – a basketball game in his honour. The game brought together players from all over the England who had the privilege to play a with and know Matt as a great friend.


 
Richard Marriott, long term school friend and team mate of Matt returned from Manchester to be part of a game which raised over £400 for the Heart Foundation.