May 14, 2025
As we count down to the final 4 weeks before the start of the season. One thing is clear, some kids have stepped up their games. I’m not talking about those kids relying on hype and relationships with bloggers. Often folks just say the best players or hyped players are the most improved players. Nothing
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Recruiting came be painful and joyful at the same time. In most cases it starts out fun and exciting. The attention being received by the player. The excitement of the coaching staff recruiting the player ll the possibilities. It all fun and games until it becomes decision time. That’s when things get serious and where
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This a story we do not hear about enough these days. This is a story about a player coming for nowhere that develops into something special. A player who did not play at a high school powerhouse or for a hot AAU team. No this is an old school story that started last year and
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You never know when a kid is going to hit there stride. You can try and predict when it may happen, but there is no exact time table. Each player regardless of their talent has to go though the this rite of passage. Each kid has a there own time table as well. Some hit
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You can learn so much about kids in the fall. If you are paying attention to there week to week progression. There are kids that are stepping up and then there are kids creating some separation between them and the others. The stars start looking like stars and new stars emerge. So I know a
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I like good kids, that’s because they always make your culture better. When their talented as well I like them even more. I like kids who work hard and develop year to year. I really like that because then I know they will fulfill their talent. I like kids who are skilled but get more
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Shea Donnelly is not one who likes a lot attention. She is what we call a silent assassin. You give her a mission and she accomplishes that mission and moves on. No fanfare of credit needed. That’s why her committing to one of the best school in America should really come as no surprise. COLBY
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SJV has some of the best young talent in the state of New Jersey. Some get lots of attention and praise about there talent. These players are as we like to say are on the map. What happens from there is anyone’s guess. Some will go on to fulfill there promise and others may not.
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Well there are a few things I know. Like as we get deeper into the fall. Things become clearer and clearer. But what I also know, is that most don’t know is this. Once things like chemistry, player development and growth kicks in, things don’t change much doing the season. This I know to be
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Today I will give you my list of “NON SHORE PLAYERS” whose games transfer to the next level best. These are the players with the most potenial at the next level. Now keep in mind, this list is not about who the best players are right now. There is no doubt I will miss a
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