Vertical Hoops Weekly
The Northeast Basketball Newsletter
Helping coaches, players, parents and programs make smarter basketball decisions every Monday.
RECRUITING INSIGHTS, COACH SHEA PERSPECTIVE, PLAYER & PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS, COACHING IDEAS, ORIGINAL BASKETBALL STORIES
Issue #1 | The Reality of Modern College Recruiting
The transfer portal, the new NCAA eligibility rules, recruiting timelines, live periods, circuits, camps, budgeting, and what every family should understand before spending another dollar this summer.
MEET COACH SHEA
Over the past two decades, I've had the opportunity to coach championship teams, serve as an athletic director, build Vertical Hoops into one of the Northeast's premier basketball event organizations, and help more than 50 student-athletes continue their basketball careers at the collegiate level. Those experiences have allowed me to see the game from every angle—as a coach, educator, event director, and mentor.
I created Vertical Hoops Weekly because I believe the basketball community deserves practical, honest information that helps coaches, players, and families make better basketball decisions. Every Monday, I share recruiting insights, coaching ideas, player and program spotlights, and the stories shaping basketball across the Northeast.
Whether you're a coach looking to build your program, a player chasing your goals, or a parent navigating the basketball journey, I hope you'll find something valuable in every issue.
— Coach Jason Shea
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