Newsletter

Greetings!  Quick update on Youth Dreams Sports Family:

Hoop Dreams At St Johns!

Hoop Dreams Basketball Teams Shine at St. John’s vs. Kansas State Game!

On December 7th, all the Hoop Dreams Basketball teams attended the St. John’s vs. Kansas State game at Carnesecca Arena. Many of our players had the incredible opportunity to showcase their skills by playing during halftime! Click here to see photos and videos from this unforgettable experience.

About Hoop Dreams NY

Hoop Dreams NY is a premier LI travel basketball program with  North Shore locations in Huntington and South Shore locations in West Islip, and North Bay Shore NY, with teams for players from 3rd grade through high school. Our mission is to develop well-rounded athletes through focused practice and skill development, preparing them for success at the next level.

We emphasize long-term growth, valuing what a 5th grader will achieve by 7th grade and how a 7th grader will excel by their first day of high school. Instead of overwhelming players with endless games, we prioritize teaching the fundamentals of the game.

Our philosophy is simple: we focus on skill, strategy, and effort. That’s why we never play zone defense—we believe in building players who understand and execute the game at the highest level.

Join Us!

Tryouts are open! Contact us to learn more and take the first step toward achieving your hoop dreams.

Gellerman Orthodontics Annouces Free Custom Mouthpieces For All Youth Dreams Players

for all Youth Dreams Players – Gellerman Orthodontics is a proud sponsor of Youth Dreams Families and has graciously offered to help protect Youth Dreams Family members mouths by offering free mouthguards for sports. Click here to Read more

Youth Dreams Families Receive Concierge Orthopedic Service

Immediate Orthopedic Care for Youth Dreams Families

When injuries happen, Orlin & Cohen is here for Youth Dreams families with concierge orthopedic service—no waiting, no hassle. Get an appointment with a top orthopedist within 24 hours.

Need expert care? Just text 516.996.3663, and we'll schedule you with a specialist near home, fast.

✅ Priority access to top orthopedic care
✅ No long waits or phone holds
✅ Real results—A Youth Dreams player injured their wrist on a Sunday and saw an orthopedist by 10 AM Monday!

Stay in the game with Orlin & Cohen + Youth Dreams—because your family deserves the best care, fast.

Tim, I just wanted to say thanks again to Hoop Dreams for referring us to the Orlin & Cohen orthopedic group for my son Nate. Nate had been playing in the Hoop Dreams Foundation League, which by the way is a fantastic skills program for the kids. He hurt his wrist about a month ago (not while playing basketball). A coworker who’s son plays on one of Hoop Dreams’ teams recommended I reach out to Tim. After contacting him, the doctor’s office called me the same day and was able to make an appointment immediately with one of their hand specialists. THAT VERY SAME DAY!  Fast forward a few weeks later and my son Nate healed amazingly quickly and is now cleared to play basketball again. He is so excited to be a part of the Hoop Dreams program this winter and words cannot describe how grateful I am to HOOP DREAMS and Orlin and Cohen for all their help!

Looking forward to another fun season!

Justin Baylosis

HOOP DREAMS SUMMER & VACATION CAMPS

June 30 - July 3 (4 days)  |   July 7-11   |   July 14-18 

 July 21-25   |   Aug 18-22   |   Aug 25-29

SUMMER SEASON PASS - Come and Go any day as you wish all summer long!  $1350 for all 6 weeks.  Register below.

@HOOP DREAMS SHOT LAB, 11 OGDEN CT. HUNTINGTON STATION - AIR CONDITIONED GYM

Summer & Vacation week Camps:  9-3 PM
🏀 Get Ready for the Ultimate Summer Basketball Camp! 🏀

Looking for the best summer ever? Join us for an unforgettable All-Day Basketball Camp, where your child will have a blast, level up their skills, and make lasting memories with new friends!

Whether they're just starting out or already a basketball pro, our camp is perfect for kids of all skill levels. They'll be shooting hoops, mastering dribbling, and perfecting their moves while having tons of fun! With exciting games, friendly competitions, and action-packed drills, they'll get better every day—and have a blast doing it.

🏆 What to Expect:

Top-notch coaching from experienced trainers who make learning fun!
A positive, high-energy environment where every child feels encouraged and confident.
Indoor and outdoor courts to keep the action going all day long.
Epic basketball challenges, team games, and awesome prizes up for grabs!

Volleyball Dreams Skills Sessions & Friday Night Scrimmage & Skills night!

Beginners & Intermediates

Volleyball Dreams NY – A Fun & Skill-Building Program for Boys & Girls (Grades 4-8)

🏐 Where Beginners & Intermediate Players Grow and Shine!

🔹 Flexible & Fun: Sessions run from September–May in 6-week blocks, starting January 7th.

🔹Tuesday & Thursday Skills Sessions

4th-6th: 6:00 - 7:15 PM
7th-8th: 7:15-8:30 PM

🔹 Friday Night Skills & Scrimmages (Middle School Only):

Beginner: 6:00–7:15 PM
Advanced: 7:15–8:30 PM
📍 Convenient Location: South Huntington gyms, just 5 minutes from Walt Whitman Mall.

✅ Why Parents Love Us:
✔️ Expert coaches – PE teachers & high school volleyball coaches with college-level experience.
✔️ Skill-building drills + real game play.
✔️ A supportive, fun, and confidence-boosting environment!

🎉 Give your child the chance to learn, grow, and love the game!

12–15 min: HHH East & West High Schools, Huntington Village
16 min: Plainview Old Bethpage JFK High School
19 min: Northport High School
20 min: Syosset High School, Broadway Mall Hicksville

Help your child improve their skills, gain game experience, and make friends in an exciting, supportive environment!

Foundation Hoops League 

1st – 3rd graders - Learn proper basketball skills FIRST, THEN play games!

COMMITMENT: Players can play 1x, 2x or 3x per week
75 minute sessions - 30-40 minutes of skill work, 20-30 minutes of games & competition
Learn proper footwork, ball control, proper rules, proper passing technique, cutting to basket, jump stops, pivoting.
Hoop Dreams Shot lab has 6 baskets that go down to 8', allowing for proper shooting technique to be learned.

Hoop Dreams Skills Clinics NORTH & SOUTH SHORE

Winter Basketball SkillsSessions are ongoing throughout Winter and Spring seasons

Boys & Girls | Mon Wed a & Sat options in Huntington and West Islip for beginners and intermediates. 

COST:
$25 per player per session

HUNTINGTON PICKLEBALL NY

Youth Dreams has 2 locations for Pickleball in Huntington.

Adults and Kids lessons, kids camp during vacation and summer, court rental, parties, during the workday and evenings and weekends.  Click to read more…

HOOP DREAMS SHOT Lab in Huntington Station has 2 dedicated Pickleball Only courts open M-F 3pm – 9pm and 8am-8pm on weekends.  Our other location ½ mile away at Gloria Dei church gym is a single private court 3 minutes away open early morning and daytime hours from 7am – 3pm M-F.  Pickleball Camps for kids coming Feb vacation and April break; we also have 4 weeks of pickleball camp planned for the summer. Come join in the pickleball craze! 

For more info visit www.HuntingtonPickleballNY.com

Field Hockey Winter Training with Adelphi Head Coach Jess Mulhern 

We are holding 2 seasons of winter field hockey training in South Huntington gyms this winter.  4th- 6th grade and 7th – HS.  Players are separated by skill level.

Winter Field Hockey Skills Training 🏑
🔥 Led by Adelphi Head Coach Jess Mulhern
🏆 High-Rep, Pro-Coached Sessions – More touches, better skills, faster improvement!

📅 Wednesdays | 75-Minute Sessions (Times TBD)
📍 South Huntington Gyms (Indoors)

✅ Outdoor Field Hockey Training – Indoors for Winter (Not indoor field hockey)

🚗 Easy Access:

12 min – HHH East & West HS
16 min – Plainview Old BP JFK HS, Northport HS
20 min – Syosset HS, Broadway Mall Hicksville
12-15 min – Huntington Village
🎯 Keep your child’s skills sharp this winter with expert coaching!