Our Programs
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Cadet Hoops is a Carteret based instructional basketball association and learning academy for children between the ages of 7 - 17 and ranging in a wide variety of skill sets.
These new programs will be open to children that are enrolled within the Carteret school district only.
All ages are welcome to sign up and join.
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| Youth Development REC League | 9 -14 | Monday - Friday |
Holy Family | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Developmental Skill Sessions |
6 - 9, 10 - 14, 15 - 17 |
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays |
Holy Family, Columbus & Middle School | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Let Me Eat Training | 10 -17 | Thursday |
Holy Family, Columbus & Carteret Middle School | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Elite Development Skill Sessions | 10 - 17 | Fridays |
Minue Elementary School | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Core Team Fundamentals | 10 -17 | Mondays | TBD | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
Cadet Hoops - Youth Development REC League – Carteret
Cadet Hoops Youth Development Rec League (YDRL) is an instructional basketball program for kids ages 9-14 which focuses on teaching the core fundamentals of the game in a fun and semi- competitive environment. REC basketball is designed for kids of all skill levels, backgrounds and competitive interest. Teams can have no more than 10 assigned players per team and we incorporate mandatory substitution intervals for the first three quarters of play. Our primary objective is to encourage a healthy and enjoyable experience through basketball.
| Includes: | Jerseys, 10 games + playoffs, Officials & Score Keeping, Core Team Fundamental Training, Special guest speakers |
| Ages: | 9 - 14 |
| Dates: |
Regular Season: 2/18/2019 Playoffs: After regular season Championship game festivities: Celebration of 8th graders, DJ and All-star nominees |
| Price: | $105 |
| Times: | Monday - Friday from 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Date and times dependent on age grouping) |
| Location: | Holy Family |
| Contact: | Brian Prioleau @ brian@cadethoops.com / 732-352-3063 |
Cadet Hoops - Youth Development Skill Sessions – Carteret
Cadet Hoops Youth Development Skill Sessions (YDSS) is a top instructional basketball program for kids ages 7-14. YDSS focuses on teaching the fundamentals of the game in a fun and competitive environment. This Program is designed to teach kids the skills they need to be a better basketball player by the use of drill and station work along with full court games. The class is broken out into four drilling sessions for approximately 60 minutes. Each drilling stations encompasses a different and unique aspect of the overall session theme. After station drills the participates are organized into teams to participate in full court games for the final 30 minutes of the session.
| Includes: | This program includes small group instruction, comprehensive instruction from professional staff, competitive full-court games and analysis of real game situations. |
| Ages: | 10 - 17(Tuesdays & Thursdays) |
| Dates: | Starting 2/18/2019 |
| Price: | $35/weekly |
| Times: | 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| Locations: | Columbus Elementary School & Minue Elementary School |
| Contact: | Brian Prioleau @ brian@cadethoops.com / 732-352-3063 |
Cadet Hoops - Elite Development Skill Sessions – Carteret
Cadet Hoops Elite Development Skill Sessions (EDSS) is an enhanced version of our top instructional basketball program for kids ages 12-17 focused on teaching the fundamentals on a position by position basis. All EDSS participants will experience a heavy instructional and repetitive drill-based environment. The Elite Development Skill Sessions are designed to teach kids the specific skill sets associated with each position to become a better basketball player. No full court games are associated with the elite skill sessions. Acceptance into the Elite Skill Sessions must be approved by the league director.
| Includes: | A small position based training session in a heavy instruction and repetitive drill base environment. Acceptance into the sessions must be approved by the league director. |
| Ages: | 12 - 17(Friday's only) |
| Dates: | New Start Date - TBD |
| Price: | $25/per session (Carteret Students--valid report required) $50/per session (Non-Carteret students) |
| Times: | Tuesdays 7:30pm - 8:45pm |
| Locations: | Columbus Elementary School & Minue Elementary School |
| Contact: | Brian Prioleau @ brian@cadethoops.com / 732-352-3063 |
Cadet Hoops - Core Team Fundamentals Session – Carteret
Cadet Hoops Core Team Fundamental Sessions (CTFS) incorporates within a group setting the core principals assigned to both team defense and team offensive.
Team Defense: Taking away the lane, high percentage shots, reduce second chance opportunities, eliminate your turnovers, pressuring the ball & discouraging dribble penetration
Team Offense: Get the appropriate position-based shots, long range shooting (snipers), screening – (shooting over screens & passing to the screener and/or shooter), getting second chance points, getting high percentage shots & controlling the ball
CTFS focuses on teaching the fundamentals of the game in a fun, competitive and instructional environment. This Program is designed to teach kids the individual and collective group skills they need to be a better teammate on and off the court by the use of drills, station work along with full court games. The class will do drills for approximately 60 minutes and then for the final 30 minutes, we break up the class for full court game situations.
| Includes: | Team classes. Mimics a high level practice setting. Groups of friends can get together and learn the game together. |
| Ages: | 12 - 17(Friday's only) |
| Dates: | Starting - 2/19/2019 |
| Price: | $45/per five person group (Carteret Students--valid report required) |
| Times: | Tuesdays 7:30pm - 8:45pm |
| Locations: | Columbus Elementary School & Minue Elementary School |
| Contact: | Brian Prioleau @ brian@cadethoops.com / 732-352-3063 |





