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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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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