The Real Benefits of Training at Game Speed: Why Hoop Dreams Drills Work. Young basketball players practicing in a gym, focusing on defense and attack strategies during a dynamic training session.

The Real Benefits of Training at Game Speed: Why Hoop Dreams Drills Work

June 28, 2025

At Hoop Dreams, a true improvement on the basketball court comes when training mirrors real-game intensity.  That’s why we emphasize…

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What a Typical Day Looks Like at Hoop Dreams. A great child Team in sportswear playing basketball game.

What a Typical Day Looks Like at Hoop Dreams

June 27, 2025

At Hoop Dreams, we aim to create a well‑rounded, immersive experience that combines high‑level basketball training with memorable camp life…

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Overnight Basketball Camps Build More Than Just Skills. Basketball camp letters on background of a wooden floor with coach's clipboard.

5 Reasons Overnight Basketball Camps Build More Than Skills

May 29, 2025

At Hoop Dreams, we believe basketball is more than just a sport—it’s a life-changing experience. While our focus is on…

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Mentally Tough Athletes: Overnight Basketball Camps. School kid playing basketball in a physical education lesson. Safe back to school during pandemic concept.

The Secret to Building Mentally Tough Athletes: Overnight Basketball Camps

May 28, 2025

In today’s sports world, every athlete hears about the importance of mental toughness. But how do you develop it? At…

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How to Choose the Right Hoop Dreams Camp for Your Young Athlete. Young teen performing basketball drills.

How to Choose the Right Hoop Dreams Camp for Your Young Athlete

May 15, 2025

From one basketball parent to another, How to Choose the Right Hoop Dreams Camp for Your Young Athlete? Hi, I’m…

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Mini Camp, Major Impact: A Shorter Overnight Basketball Camp for Young Athletes. Group of young children aged between 10 and 13 years old on overnight basketball camp.

Mini Camp, Major Impact: A Shorter Overnight Basketball Camp for Young Athletes

May 1, 2025

At Hoop Dreams, we know that not every young athlete is ready for a full week away from home, and…

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Recognizing and Responding to Favoritism in Youth Sports. Girls in a huddle with a female coach.

Recognizing and Responding to Favoritism in Youth Sports

March 28, 2025

If you’re a sports parent, chances are you’ve seen or felt that knot in your stomach when your child gets…

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Bullying. Feeling lonely. Sad player sitting with his head on a knee in front of his classmates in changing room.

How To Address Team Cliques And Bullying In Youth Sports

February 14, 2025

Hi, I’m Stephanie Rudnick, founder of Hoop Dreams.   As someone who was bullied throughout grade school, I understand firsthand how…

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Turning Time On The Bench into an Opportunity: Building Mental Toughness

December 20, 2024

Being benched during a game is tough. It can feel embarrassing, especially with friends, teammates, and parents watching. Thoughts may…

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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,…

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