These days Manasquan High school coach Lisa Kukoda should be very happy. In the past 3 years Manasquan has been banging on the SCT AND TOC chip door. It’s something Lisa Kukoda’s program has been use to since she was … Continue reading →

There was a book written recently that said a kid needed to put in 10,000 hours in order to master a sport. It also talked about being in the right time and place. This book talked about how your background and opportunities … Continue reading →

Writing about 8th graders is not exactly something I do very often. But sometimes you get a player that is not exactly like everyone else. There are always exceptions to the rules. That’s because there are always that rare player … Continue reading →

I honestly feel some kids roads are different. The odds are stacked against some kids because of their environment or their culture and sometimes there ego. There was a time not long ago we could say. If your good enough … Continue reading →

Well I have a few random thoughts today. It seems so much has happened in the last 2 weeks. But one think is starting to become very clear to me. This is going to be a interesting year. it kind … Continue reading →

They say size matters. They say length matters. But you know want really matters? Talent and skill. Want to know something else? When that size, length and talent collide with elite coaching and competition. It can be a very scary … Continue reading →

For some kids it easy. For some kids the breaks just seem to always keep coming. It’s easy to see the light when you get all the breaks. The hard work is just a little easier when everyone is behind … Continue reading →

These were a rash of verbal commitments last week. Four players decided they have found the schools that matched what they were looking for. It’s not often and in fact I cannot remember 4 kids all committing on the same … Continue reading →

There are a few schools that when they come calling you stop dead in your tracks. There are a few schools that make you jump for joy. You know those schools that have a certain cache. They carry more weight … Continue reading →

This weekend something big happen. Something we don’t see very often happened this weekend. A great player and a better person came off the recruiting board. A talented played who had offers from high major schools. A player who best … Continue reading →

Potential can be dangerous thing to a coaches future. That’s because the word potential stands for someone who has yet to fulfill their talent. There is nothing worst than betting on someone who doesn’t eventually fulfill there talent. It usually … Continue reading →

Get ready for a new star to emerge in the Shore Conference. Get ready for a new sensation. The only problem with those statements is this… there is nothing new about GABBY ROSS. That’s because she’s been a star since … Continue reading →

There are challenges kids face all the time. Especially when it comes to sports. It could be about size, talent, lack of opportunity and so many other things that get in the way of a player Achieving the goal of … Continue reading →

Today, I will tell you who are currently the top players in each class. Remember development plays a big role here. A kid one year could be at the top of this list and in another year can fall off the … Continue reading →

There was something interesting that happened this weekend that most paid little attention too. That’s because it may seem like old news to most. That’s because GIA PISSOTT committed to the Naval Academy last spring during the height of the … Continue reading →

This weekend the JUST US GIRLS “play for a cure” Event will take place at Hoop Group in Neptune. This will be the 9th year of the highly competitive event. More importantly it is for a wonderful cause in the battle against … Continue reading →

Many kids start school this week. Its great to see kids actually on the street walking outside schools again. I hope everyone has a great year. More importantly I hope everyone meets a new friend and his safe. Today I … Continue reading →

It takes awhile for a kid to grab my attention as a player. That’s because I have basically seen it all at this point. I never pay attention when people tell me how good a kid is, that’s because usually … Continue reading →

When I think of Emma Carman, the first thing word that comes to mind is FRIEND! That’s because Emma Carman is a kid that believes there is enough light for everyone to shine. She is that kid who can root … Continue reading →

This is different for some reasons to explain fully. This week a dream came true that was in the making for years. But to make a dream come true, sometimes you get tested. Your ego is tested, your reputations is … Continue reading →