Lesson Learned In Sport – Packing Your Bag The Night Before

October 27, 2022

“Mom! I forgot my water bottle!” “Coach, I don’t have my jersey.” Sound familiar? When I was a young athlete, I remember always forgetting something at home – from shoes to a jersey – and my parents would come to my rescue. Every time. At some point, my coach told my mom to stop rescuing…

Size of the Basketball Matters

March 20, 2022

When I first started playing basketball my parents had no idea that basketballs came in different sizes. It wasn’t their fault. They just simply did not know. They did what most parents do, they go to the local sporting goods store and just buy the first orange ball they see.  Did it affect me forever?…

What Is Cabin Culture?

March 7, 2022

What is Cabin Culture?  A strong Cabin Culture makes campers feel safe, welcome, and that they belong. A camper cabin at Hoop Dreams is not just a place where a camper sleeps. It is a place where campers build deep connections with staff and cabinmates. Cabin Culture allows campers to create relationships that can last…