Tony Jones is physiotherapist at the Academy that works across various age groups.

After attending secondary school in Southport, he left early to try a new adventure, attending a high school in Georgia, USA, where he continued his studies and discovered he had a talent to play basketball. 

Tony was offered a full basketball scholarship in Georgia and also studied sports therapy. After returning from the USA, he earned a professional contract with the Manchester Giants basketball team.

He enjoyed six great seasons with the Giants, winning league titles and various domestic cups along the way.

He then moved to Barcelona for two years before returning home to begin physiotherapy training at Salford University.

Tony was also lucky enou...