St. John Vianney Star Kat Egan Commits to Iona College

Kat Egan

Four years ago I walked into Hoop Group Headquarters and saw the Dawn Karpell Camp in full swing. The kids where all getting after it and Dawn was smiling and very happy, I asked Dawn how camp was going? She then pointed to a skinny 8th grader and said “Tiny that kid is going to […]

Are You on the Right Path for Skill Development?

Headquarters Instructional Programs

Tomorrow evening kids from all over the state will make the trip to hoop group headquarters to start the process of getting ready for the July recruiting period. These will be young people trying to give themselves an edge. These will be kids trying to separate themselves from other players, kids who understand skill work […]

Tifffany Montagne Lives The Dream

Tiffany Montagne

Today I will give you a lesson on hard work and desire. Today I will show kids that you can make your dreams come true. Today I will show why mental toughness and work ethic count. Today I will show you what happens when a kid doesn’t give up on her dream. They said she […]

2012 ALL SHORE-PLAYER AND AWARDS

Kasey Chambers at Hoop Group Boardwalk Showcase

This years All Shore Teams are loaded with Division one players. No season has ever been this easy when choosing my ALL SHORE TEAMS. The final rankings were pretty clear cut as well. I want everyone to know I did not include the state tournament in any of my decision making. I also would like […]

Girls Basketball Recruiting Begins in April

high school girls

APRIL RECRUITING PERIOD STARTS As college coaches get ready to make the trip down south for the live recruiting period. I know everyone is excited about the weekend. No doubt players are nervous and worried about what the future holds. But guess what? So are the college coaches, because they know kids are now making […]

Catching Up on Girls Shore Conference Basketball

Tiny1

Hello my shore buddies I‘m so glad to be back in the mix. I feel like I have missed SO MUCH the past 3 weeks. But what I didn’t miss was spending time with the future Dr. Green. I’m not sure if i could have wished or dreamed for a better experience for my daughter […]

Midseason Girls Shore Conference Report

Point Guard School

This season started with lots of hopes and dreams for players, fans and coaches. A little more than half way through…the time for working out the kinks is running out. Coaches are now starting to settle on their teams playing rotations. Many of the things we talked and debated about before the season started have […]

Video: Girls Boardwalk Recap and Shore Conference Power Rankings

Tiny November Clinics

POWER RANKING WEEK #6 1. MANASQUAN- Looking good 2. ST. ROSE- Getting Clark the ball a major issue 3. SJV- Has a quality win on road over RFH 4. JACKSON- Need a statement win…RFH at home is a start 5. RBC- Losing at home..not a good look! 6. NEPTUNE- QUALITY win on the road over […]

It’s Going to be a Battle at Girls Hoop Group Boardwalk Showcase

Michaela Mabrey

The most talent you will see in any building at one time will be on display this weekend at Long Branch High School. The Boardwalk showcase has more star power and top teams than any other showcase in the state…No showcase has more college coaches watching and praying! Last year’s event had over 50 college […]

Girls Shore Conference Continues to Shine

Sy Davis Boardwalk Showcase

Week 5 Power Rankings 1. Manasquan- They blew out Pt. Boro in their biggest test to date. Injuries are an issue for this team right now. None bigger than the lost of Hagaman( 2WEEKS), who may not be replaceable. But let’s be honest if Michaela Mabrey is available then this team is going to be […]