sessions.
We motivate youth ages 4-18 through one on one sessions or in groups broken down by
age and ability.
about.
Hoop & Motivate LLC is a training foundation that uses basketball to engage, inspire, empower and motivate the youth. We will engage the youth in not only playing basketball but also through motivational speaking, self-empowerment, character building and team building. We aim to meet all where they are through individual and group sessions.
HOOP
- Hoop & Motivate will use fundamental drills within our philosophy to incorporate life skills
as we teach the game of basketball.
- While training we will touch on important characteristics that can translate on and off the
court. These include discipline, consistency, work ethic and perseverance.
- We use assessments at the beginning and the end of the training to gauge participant
growth.
- Athletic skills taught and assessed include passing, dribbling, shooting and defense.
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MOTIVATE
- Basketball is a successful tool to engage youth while applying real life lessons through
basketball training.
- Sports is one of the best ways to motivate at risk youth, and by helping them develop
firm values they will be set up for success in sports and throughout life.
- Hoop & Motivate LLC is composed of current and past basketball players who are
looking to pay it forward using basketball as a tool to engage and mentor the youth.
- Hoop & Motivate LLC provides an outlet for youth throughout the community to look
beyond their everyday life circumstances through youth engagement and empowerment.
- Our goal is to continually remind and encourage the youth that their greatest investment
is with themselves. As well as regular check ins and creating relationships early to
monitor progress on and off the court.
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meet the team.
Skill trainers. Motivators. Pro-ball Players.
Brandon Caruthers
CEO/Trainer
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- East High School 2 time Section V Champion
- 1st team ALL greater Rochester team
- 2010 Rochester City Catholic Player of the year
- Wendy's College classic MVP 2014
- 2014 SUNY Brockport Basketball champions
- SUNY Brockport SUNYAC Tournament MVP (2013)
- BS Health and Wellness from SUNY Brockport
- East High School Freshman Basketball Coach (2020-present)
- Syracuse Stallion Guard (ABA)
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Jonathan Ivy
CEO/Trainer
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-East High School 2 time Section V Champion
- 2nd team All Greater Rochester Team
- 2010 SUNYAC Freshman of the Year (Brockport)
- 2 Time ALL SUNYAC Team
- SUNYAC Player of the Year
- 1st team All-American 2014
- PBL Rookie of the Year (Rochester Razorsharks)
- PBL 2017 champion
- ABA All-star 2019
- Syracuse Stallions Guard 2021 (ABA)
- East High Modified Basketball Coach and assistant to Varsity (2020-present)
Norman Simmons
Director/Youth Mentor
- East High School 2 time Section V Champ
- All tournament Team Section V (2008)
- All greater Rochester 2nd Team
- Top 10 percent of graduating class (2008)
- Student of T.L.I (Teaching and Learning Institute, East High School)
- 2011 SUNYAC Championship (Buffalo State)
- 2011 Sweet 16 appearance
- East High School Basketball JV Head Coach and Varsity Assistant Coach (2017-present)
- MS in Public Administration (MPA)
- Mental Health First Aid Certification (Adults)
Jenna Ricigliano
Administrative Assistant
- BS in Physical Education and Dance (SUNY Brockport)
- MS in Athletic Administration (SUNY Brockport)
- MS in School District and School Building Leader Administration (St. John Fisher)
- Dance teacher and choreographer for 25 North Dance
- Current CPR, AED, First Aid and Lifeguarding
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