Make your Hoop Dreamz come true

Wow, today's win over Riverside was amazing. Billy's coaching was the key factor! He gets these kids to play at their highest level. And, he just outright out-coaches the opponent. The play calling was magnificent. Really proud of them today. Both today and last weekend were really great displays of this 8th grade team. Thanks again for another great season. We'll see you this week at camp. And, of course, won't be long til we're gearing up for Fall again.

Lori – Park Ridge

The Dream Academy was probably one of the best things we've ever spent our money on. Gunther gained so much from this and not only improved his basketball skills but his overall attitude.

Amy – River Edge

Dear Billy, Lauren and the coaching staff, Thanks for another great season! Jessica and Thomas very much enjoyed playing with their teams and continued to learn and develop their skills under Jasmine and Frank. It was clear that both coaches took a sincere interest in each and every one of the players and created an environment where each player had an opportunity to contribute to every game. It was such a pleasure to watch how well the players worked together as a team and demonstrate the best examples of fine sportsmanship showing respect to not only each other but for their opponents as well. Kudos to the whole Hoop Dreamz team!

Regina – Oradell

I just wanted to tell you how much fun Mikey had at camp last week. This was only the second time he had been to a camp, and I can't express how much he loved it. Not only did he get to play his favorite sport, he learned so much from Billy and made new friends. Thank you for providing him with such a wonderful experience!

Denese – North Arlington

Just wanted to let you know, both my boys, John 8th grade and Kyle 6th grade both really enjoyed the camp and learned more than I could imagine. I watched them play the weekend after and hardly recognized them. We are lucky to have such a professionally run camp so close.

John – Sparkill, NY

Dear Lauren and Hoop Dreamz Coaches, I wanted to write a short note to thank you for another terrific season. This was Bobby's third season with HD and he (along with the other boys) has had the privilege of being coached by three great coaches. All three have distinct coaching styles and all three teach the necessary basketball skills extremely well. But the one thing I have noticed is that Hoop Dreamz coaches place great importance on teaching the boys about sportsmanship and character. And I really believe the 4th grade boys team has been learning these lessons and applying them to every game. They have grown into selfless team players who always encourage one another and, in my opinion, always display the highest level of sportsmanship at every game. I am most proud of the fact that I've received numerous compliments from Bobby's teacher this year about his determination to always show his best effort in his schoolwork, his leadership and always being the first one to offer help to a classmate. Thank you for all of your hard work in coaching the boys over the past three seasons--it is really making a difference.

Patty – Tenafly

Lauren, Coach Billy and Coach Mike, Thank you very much to all of you for making this a great season for the fifth grade boys It was a dynamic and talented group of boys, and Mark was blessed to be a part of this team. We are also grateful to the Hoop Dreamz program for offering the boys the opportunity to improve their basketball skills. But more importantly, your program affords our boys the opportunity to witness real-life examples (coaches and staff) that model the virtues of respect, responsibility and, commitment that young boys need to develop and master. Thank you again and again.

Karen – Paramus

Thanks for all the time you have taken to work with Thomas and his team. Thomas has always loved the game (even decided to drop soccer next year for it) and as we previously noted, his passion to play has grown even more since being part of your program. Thanks again.

Mike & Regina – Oradell

Frank, Billy and Lauren - Just wanted to drop you a short note to say thank you again for the spring season. For me, the success of the program is measured by Jack's desire to go to practice - and he always wanted to go. After every practice he told me that he learned something and had fun. Have a great summer.

Bill – Oradell

I also wanted to thank the coaches for their commitment and hard work. I especially want to thank Coach Billy. I, admittedly, am limited in my knowledge about basketball, but I do know when someone is inspirational and provides strong, clear, appropriately demanding guidance.  Billy really pushes the boys to be the best that they can be and beyond basketball, has helped provide life lessons of right and wrong within the context of his coaching. Thanks again for a great season.

Wendy – Norwood