In September 2024, the London Lions strengthens their coaching staff by hiring Clive Castillo as a Men’s Assistant Coach for the upcoming 2024–25 Super League Basketball season.

Born and raised in London in a Filipino family, Coach Clive Castillo has been a key figure in the UK coaching scene for over a decade. His career includes leadership roles at the University of Westminster, where he has served as Head Coach since 2015, as well as founding his own Brent Bulls CIC, a community club in North-West Lodnon and leading the St Charles Spartans Academy.

Breaking new ground, Castillo is now recognised as the first professional Filipino coach in European basketball with his appointment to the Lions. He brings with him a coaching philosophy rooted in empathy, mentorship, and holistic athlete development.