Join our email list:
EMAIL:  

PHONE: 201.666.1769

TESTIMONIALS

We are grateful to have the opportunity to work with such great kids and families and we are rewarded by their comments.

• Coach Connelly,
  We can't begin to thank you for all that you did for Liam this past season. He learned a tremendous amount from you and truly respected your overall approach with the team. You taught them how to play the game the right way, held them accountable for their assignments, challenged them to be the best they could be and more importantly, did so in a manner that fueled their passion for the games, scrimmages or practices. Liam always walked off the court with a smile on his face which is a great testament to your ability to reach kids at all levels whether it be 7th graders or kids in High School! We remain committed to the program and will have him attend Billy's weekly group work out lessons so he can carry the momentum forward into next season.
  Amy & Gerald - Harrington Park
• Billy, Lauren, Frank,
  Thank you all for a great season! Madison really enjoyed your coaching and being part of the team. Have a great winter! The Seelman's - Westwood
• 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
• I would like you to know what your program has done for our son in just one summer. Last year, our son played for your summer AAU team. It was his first time being a part of Hoop Dreamz. In that short amount of time, he learned more than he ever did playing for an entire two seasons on travel. This past season, he played for the town rec team and they went undefeated and were featured in the local paper. He played in every single game and was a starter in a number of games. He also played for the St. Andrew’s travel team where he was a starter in every game and was chosen to represent his age group in the CYO All Stars game.
  
  The CYO season wasn’t a great one, but he didn’t care because all he cared about was being given an opportunity to play no matter the results in the end. Other parents noticed how much he has developed as a player and we’ve told ALL of them it was your program. I know part of it has to do with maturity, but a big part of it was being part of a program that allowed him to develop as player. I’ve included two pictures because the smile on his face says it all. Again…many congrats. Thanks! Almida - Westwood
• My son Matt had a great experience with the Hoop Dreamz and he learned a lot from you. Matt wasn’t a great player but he did have a nice career at Park Ridge HS, starting 2 years and being captain as a senior. Your training helped turn him into a solid Group 1 point guard who played tough aggressive man defense: we appreciate what you did for Matt. Tom - Park Ridge
• Coach Chris Connelly, It has been a great experience for him and he loves playing for you. I think he has learned a lot and you have managed to guide and help him make better decisions without discouraging him. Thank you and I hope to see you next season. Henry - Verona
• Thanks to you and Billy for all the great years of basketball. We can't believe he started back with 10u and now is finishing up. He has become a better player because of Billy and Hoop Dreamz. We look forward to seeing you during the HS season. The Kellys - Park Ridge
• 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
• Just wanted to thank you for a great season. Alison thoroughly enjoyed HoopDreamz ...awesome coaching with a great group of girls and nice parents made it a great experience. Plan on doing some summer camps and will be back in the fall! Kathy and Pat - Nutley
• What a wonderful season I've had. I learned a lot physically and mentally. I am glad I joined Hoop Dreamz. It was both hard work and fun! Thank you. Sofia - River Edge
• You have always steered me in the right direction and have always wanted the best for me. Playing basketball for you was a great experience, you were by far the best coach I've ever had. You're a great role model and I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate everything you've done for me. If I don't see you, have a safe and healthy summer. Sean - River Vale
• I would also like to comment on what a professional and well-run program you've put together. It's extremely well organized! Chris has gotten a lot out of playing AAU this spring. Joanne - Norwood
• I wanted to personally thank you and your staff for such a great summer of basketball. There are many "Billy-ism's" being repeated around our home (e.g., turn my weaknesses into strengths) and it just reinforces my belief that having Brendan participate in your programs is so worthwhile.  Thanks again for all the energy, time and effort you put into Hoop Dreamz! Holly – West Nyack
• 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
• I know being able to train with you and to become the basketball player that I did was such an incredible opportunity, for me not just as a basketball player, but as a person in general. I always feel so lucky that I got to have those one-on-one lessons; through them and all the AAU and Hoop Dreamz leagues, I think I really learned how to be completely dedicated to something, and to never, ever give up. Again, it was such an amazing experience being able to play with you and learn from you - inspiring me much within and beyond basketball. For all that, I can only say thank you so much! Ryan – Montvale
• We are so thankful for “HOOP DREAMZ” – and especially Billy –  we are so grateful that Eric (and Greg) has learned so much from Billy and reinforced the values that they take with them when they play school team sports.  Leading by example, “trust, care, commitment” – those life lessons Eric is getting from Billy and the same values his dad is teaching Greg and Eric with 54 other Boy Scouts!  But when I talk to Eric about “trust” and “respect”, it’s not usually Boy Scouts that come to mind first, but “that’s what Billy teaches”! Fong – Allendale
• I wanted to send this email as an extra special THANK YOU to Hoop Dreamz as Gunther made the travel team (as an alternate) but MOST importantly, he made the River Dell Middle School basketball team!! He found out on Friday and that was a great birthday gift for him!  Please let Billy and Mike know as this has been Gunther’s goal since last year.  My husband and I would like to personally thank Billy and Mike for their commitment to the kids they train and the overall experience they provide. 
  
  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.  Hoop Dreamz can work these kids and teach them everything to play basketball but the kids have to want to learn and grow and we believe that Gunther was a prime example of a kid willing to improve, listen and learn and that is why it was so successful! This is not the last time you will hear from us and we will definitely be back!  Please make sure Billy & Mike know this and we thank you all for your support. Amy – River Edge
• I've attended several practices and find Frank to be extremely knowledgeable, patient, appropriately demanding and highly approachable. I think Jack is learning a ton about basketball and about the "attention to details" that will make him successful on and off the court. Bill – Oradell
• Coach Chris Connelly - I just wanted to thank you for all you are doing with the team and for Noah.  You seem to have found a way to get them to rise to the occasion for most of the games, as evidenced by a hard fought final game Sunday. Noah is highly engaged and really motivated to give his all for you. I see you on the sidelines coaching them, encouraging them, teaching them and at the right times raising the emotion level to get their heads back in the game. You have shown me how a caring coach who understands teenagers and really knows basketball can make a big difference.  You also seem to have a good read on the boys, moving them in and out seemlessly and in a very fair and balanced way. I am really happy you are Noah's coach. Jeff – Woodcliff Lake
• We had a great summer, thank you. I hate to see it come to an end. I can't express how much we appreciate you coaching them. They have learned so much and think the world of you as a player and a person. You have taught them much more than basketball.  Tom & Christine – Allendale
• Just wanted to write an email to Coach Atom Johnston. Just wanted to let him know I have been watching his coaching style and find it refreshing after all the coaches that Daniel has had in the past.  Daniel has been involved with Basketball since 1st grade and has NEVER had a coach who is more positive and motivating than his coach now.  His positive reinforcement during the game is great.  His teaching for "life" are more valuable than he knows.  It is great to see this, I wish all the other coaches Daniel had could take a lesson from him.  I would appreciate it if you could pass this email along to him.  Thank you, see you over the weekend. Lisa – Orangeburg
• I’ve been meaning to send you a note to let you know how happy I am that Billy decided to have a 16U team this season.  I know he was undecided about doing it but it has turned out to be such a great season.  Coach Chris has been remarkable.  His enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to the team is visible at every game and practice.  He has been able to motivate them and bring them together like no other coach, (with the exception of Billy, of course!) has been able to do.  You are really lucky to have him as part of your team! I hope that Thomas enjoys his high school season as much as he is enjoying the fall, and I certainly hope Hoop Dreamz will have a high school team in the Spring. I know Thomas will want to continue playing in the Spring. Thanks for everything. Marilyn - Bergenfield
• Coach Chris Connelly - I just want to thank you for a great spring season. Watching the boys from the beginning to this weekend, they all seemed to have improved. On a personal note, I’m very happy with Timmy’s improvement. You’ve shown great patience (I’m sure it’s not easy at times) with the team and I hope all the parents are happy and pleased with the coaching job you did as we are. Rich - Ridgewood
• Coach Chris Connelly - Just wanted to express my gratitude for this past season.  You were great for these kids and Tristan certainly grew as a player under your tutelage.  Tristan seems to have finally found his confidence.  We are proud of him. He loves this team too. What a great group of kids! He really likes playing for you.  You are by far the best coach Tristan has had during the years playing with Hoop Dreamz and we are not the only parents who feel like this.  Thank you!!! Patrick – Old Tappan
• Coach Chris Connelly - Mike has gotten a tremendous amount out of this season working under your guidance and playing with the other guys on the team.  They all have really come a long way since that first day in March.  Mike really enjoys playing for you and likes your coaching style compared to other’s he has played for. Bob - Oakland
• Hi Atom,
  I personally want to thank you for coaching and how good you were for the boys.  John has had many coaches during the past 5 years and no one has ever exhibited the patience and encouragement that you showed these boys at every game. I hope that your paths will cross again someday. He will be trying out for the Freshman basketball team at Don Bosco, after Thanksgiving. I wish all the best in your future with basketball. Anne - Mahwah
• I want to thank Billy and Frank for a great season and a great time! Justin has learned so much from the 2 of you it is amazing! I think the 2 of you are unbelievable coaches and role models for all the kids. We will always recommend and keep coming back to your program! Neil - Paramus
• Just a quick note to say thank you for your support of Colin and the U11 White team this Fall season. I could see lots of progress in Colin from the early part of the season all the way up to the championship game last night. Nothing like lots of court time to improve on the game. Also, Colin did not know any of the boys prior to the season and it took a little time for him to get comfortable, but as the season went on you could see Colin and all of the boys were more comfortable with each other and each other’s play as time went on too. They did well to jell as a team. Thanks again for all your support…Please pass my thanks onto Coach Mike as well, he deserves lots of the thanks too. Paul – Washington Twp. 
• Just wanted tell you that Kevin had a great time playing in the HD league. This was his first time playing in a team with all good players from different towns. I think he got much better than the beginning of the season, and he has more confidence now. Thank you for your hard work and great coaching by Coach Mike Shaughnessy. Yaoko - Ridgefield
• Just wanted to give you some positive feedback on Mike. We think he is an excellent teacher/mentor and Robert really  responds well to him. He is a great addition to your staff. He brings the same positive energy that Billy gives all the kids, which we feel is really an invaluable asset.  Rob - Montvale
• Billy I just wanted to take a minute and write to you about Evan. I thought you might like to know that Evan was successful in making his middle school team this year. As you may recall he didn't make it last year. I strongly believe that your program and you personally stepping out of the box and giving him an opportunity to play for your AAU team as well as all the skills practices made a big difference. I am sure we will be seeing you again. Have a great holiday season. Paul - Orangeburg
• Thank you for such a great AAU season. Connor truly improved as a player and team member. Our coaches were great and I loved watching them interact with the team off the court. They were wonderful with the boys. Also thank you for being so organized and keeping things so updated. You run a very nice organization/program. Thank you! Pam – Closter
• Thank you for a great fall season. I really noticed a significant improvement in Ben's game. In addition to improving his overall skills I noticed a higher level of intensity and an eagerness to compete.  Thank you for always encouraging him. He is looking forward to playing for you in the Winter and Spring seasons. Adam - Closter
• We would like to thank you for giving Andy an opportunity to play in a team! He really enjoyed it and made friends! Your work and enthusiasm is truly admirable! Thank you again, have a great Summer. Marina - Tenafly