Dzaflo
Meet Dzaflo
University of East London - #BeTheNext Champion - Dzaflo Larkai
Dzaflo ‘Flo’ Larkai is a pro basketballer, currently playing for London Lions and Team GB. Prior to returning to England, he spent several years playing in Japan’s BL league, where he was a 3-time champion and he has spent time playing in Spain and the USA.
Achieving the dream
Flo has a proven track record of success on the court, overcoming numerous obstacles to achieve his dream of becoming a professional basketball player and winning championships in countries around the world.
He came to UEL to study Sport and Exercise Science, giving him a unique opportunity to improve his theoretical understanding of fitness while playing professionally for the Lions.
UEL’s close connection to the Lions – many current and past players have studied here – ensures Flo is able to balance his commitments, and his studies are giving him the knowledge he needs as he looks ahead to a future in coaching.
Flo has already spent time travelling the world as a coach to young players, and he hopes to pass on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of basketball stars, inspiring them as others inspired him.
Be the next champion
Follow in Dzaflo's footsteps and find the course that will make you the next Champion - use the links below to find out more about Sport and Science courses at UEL.
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BA (Hons) Sports Journalism
Our course offers an exciting but practical, hands-on approach to learning how to report on sport. By the time you finish your degree, you’ll be fully trained as a multi-platform journalist, ready to write for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, the internet and mobile apps.
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BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
The University of East London is making swift strides towards its aim of becoming London's No 1 university for sport, and our much-admired Sport and Exercise Science degree is leading the way.
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BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Performance (West Ham United Foundation)
The degree programme is designed to embed industry experts throughout the duration of the course, with West Ham United Foundation and Academy delivering on half of your modules. You'll learn the skills needed to become an inspiring, motivating and highly qualified coach as well as how to design training programmes and analyse performance.
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BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
Our Sports Therapy degree produces sports therapists who've had the benefit of expert teaching, plenty of practical experience and whose skills are always in demand.
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BSc (Hons) Sport Physical Education and Development
It's an exciting time to be involved in the sports industry. It's growing and evolving as successive governments recognise the need for people to be active. Our course reflects this with its inclusive approach to sport and PE.
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