May 14, 2025
What do you call an AAU program that is loaded with talent? What do you call a program where every single kid will receive a scholarship? What do you call a AAU program, that when they enter an event …that events gets instant creditability? What do you call a AAU program that plays the best
READ MOREThree years ago current Seton Hall assistant coach Nick DePillo asked me if I had heard of Megan Volker? I told him “no” and he said “she is going to be a very good player for Rumson” It’s no secret that people know who the best players are entering a high school. So hearing her
READ MOREThis morning Christina Antonakakis texted me to remind me she would be attending the Ball Handling /Shooting camp. Now this is not a surprise to me because Christiana is one of the hardest workers not just in the shore…BUT IN THE ENTIRE STATE. But what some may be asking; is why one of the
READ MOREToday the Shore shots won the Maryland Invitation Tournament championship in the 7th grade division. Now this might seem like a great story if you are only talking about winning titles. The real story is about sacrifice, decision making, toughness and of course kids and parents understanding that it can be fun…. and yes you can
READ MOREToday I want to give you some hard cold facts and the reality of not playing for a AAU team with traditional name recognition. Meaning your team is not a team college coaches follow year in and year out. Powerhouse teams have players with strong name recognition and rosters made up of players not with potential but who have
READ MOREIn the past week I’ve had almost every coach from the top AAU programs, say I have not been fair. They said I am quick to criticize AAU but never do the same to high school coaches. Their complaint? High School coaches running practices 4 or 5 days a week in June, when kids need
READ MOREEvery year after the high school basketball season, I try to remind kids that the off season is when you get better. Its that’s time of year where a player can address issues in there game. I will tell a player that they need to address XY or Z and the player will nod
READ MORETina LeBron has beat the odds since she starting playing basketball. She has always been the kid nobody about until the game is played. She is one of the kids whose reputation is not big…but heart and ability to make big plays are huge and this weekend she made another big play when she gave…. Caldwell College
READ MORECollege coaches have discovered a future star and she is not somebody who seeks the spotlight. Some may believe that she is simply coming into her own and all this is new. Some shore fans still may not even know her name. But one thing is clear college coaches know her name and she is becoming
READ MOREI just got off the phone with a friend of mine regarding summer camp. She was torn about what camp would be best for her daughter. So I thought I give my thoughts on how to choose a camp. Now remember I believe no player at any level is too good for camp. Before the days
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