Committee Responsibilities
The role of the committee is to oversee the activities of the Club and represent Nottingham Comets at the Maid Marian League pre-season and AGM Meetings. The committee works together to ensure all key responsibilities are met:
- Ensure that the club is running according to its rules (Constitution), purpose, policies and procedures,
- Ensure compliance with all Basketball England legislation to running of the club,
- Adhere to the Club’s Code of Conduct, policies and procedures,
- Support and promote the Club’s beliefs in fair play and good sportsmanship,
- Be available to all members to hear any concerns or comments they may have,
- Take action on any concerns or comments raised by a member and presenting this to the Committee.
Our Members
Gabby Robinson-Durant
Captain
As the team captain, Gabby serves as a role model for the club and team by leading, supporting and representing our members. She is also Welfare & Inclusion Officer and is responsible for managing and reporting concerns of our club members whilst putting into place safeguarding procedures to ensure we provide a safe and welcoming environment. She is the main point of contact for anyone within the club and external agencies if they have any concerns. Gabby started playing at age 14 and has played for Mansfield Giants, NBL Juniors and Nottingham Trent University’s 1st team. She is also a Level 2 Referee and Basketball Coach and Level 3 Table Official.
Gloria Prisciandaro
Vice Captain
As Vice Captain, Gloria provides support to the captain in a variety of ways, including taking on a leadership role and acting as a role model to our members. Gloria began playing basketball in Australia where she was born, and has begun playing again for Nottingham Comets since moving to the UK.
Adedayo Dada
Secretary
As the Club Secretary for Nottingham Comets, Dayo is responsible for ensuring the Club is running efficiently administratively, financially and socially to support its members. Dayo started playing basketball at age 16, playing for Dartford Grammar School and Dartford Sharks. Whilst at university, Dayo was President for Nottingham Trent University’s Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball Club as well as being Captain of the 2nd Team. She is also one of the co-founders of the club as well as being a Level 2 Table Official, Referee and Wheelchair Basketball Coach.
Franziska Meszar
Treasurer
As the Treasurer, Fran is responsible for keeping accurate records of all financial transactions and maintaining the Club’s bank accounts. Fran started played basketball at 12 years old in Germany, first at SC Westfalia Kinderhaus, and then at UBC Münster. At University, she played for the 2nd team, the Trent Wildcats National League team, and took on the role of club president in her last year. Alongside Nottingham Comets, she currently plays for the Derby Trailblazers in the 2nd National League division.
Eleanor McHarg
Marketing and Communications
In the role of marketing and communications, Eleanor is responsible for the maintenance of Nottingham Comets’ social media and website. Eleanor started playing basketball at aged 11, playing for her county (Northants Basketball Club) and East Midlands. At university, Eleanor played on the 2nd and 3rd team, was captain of the 3rd team, and Welfare Officer for UoN Women’s Basketball Club.
Foteini Patera
Welfare and Inclusion
Foteini grew up in Greece, where basketball is one of the most popular sports. Bouncing a ball since the age of 7, she quickly found herself in a basketball club advancing ahead of her age. However, unfortunate coach-player match forced her to drop the dream of professional basketball and only went back to it in adulthood. Ever since, Foteini promised herself to play only in teams where she feels happy. In Comets since their founding in 2019, she found her basketball family and is determined to promote the welfare of everyone in the team.