02/15/2026
Two of the top young coaches around went head-to-head last night in the Bergen County JV Quarterfinals — Coach Doug Edert and Coach Brian Rice.
Regardless of the outcome, I couldn’t have been more proud.
Both of these guys are former Hoop Dreamz and Bergen Catholic players. To watch them now lead their teams the right way — with toughness, composure, intensity, and class — is what this is all about.
Their teams competed at a high level. They played hard. They played connected. They played disciplined.
That’s not accidental. That’s leadership.
Seeing the growth from player ➝ mentor ➝ leader is a powerful thing. We are incredibly fortunate to have both of them pouring into our Hoop Dreamz players now.
This is the standard.
Develop players. Develop people. Develop leaders.