Hoop HQ
TEAM WOLVES
TEAM WOLVES is our new competitive segment of basketball. Our athletes dive deep into getting to the next level of focus and attention to details. Players will practice at the Hoop HQ facility and play in our Hoop HQ Club Progression League. Players will learn the true meaning of commitment, dedication, training and team play responsibilities. Our players work on mastering the fundamentals and developing confidence and focus in the game of basketball.
The Best & Perfect Coach
With a Grandmaster experience and a Sage motivator mindset even when he just looks at you. Coach, John Garwood is the ultimate exceptional leader in Basketball training and development.
WHY TEAM WOLVES?
Our young athletes develop their own game faster and more fluidly.
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KEY TO SUCCESS Learning the basketball fundamentals
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DEVELOPMENT & GROWTH Giving players the chance to find their own game and style of play
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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Shooting, Dribbling, Passing, Footwork, Offensive/Defensive Intelligence
Coach, John Garwood
Coach Garwood has inspired hope, talent, growth, unity and compassion around all the people he has touched and worked with for over 30 years! His experience with the Neighborhood Basketball Program for the past 25 years has helped numerous kids grown to be amazing people, athletes and top professionals.
Over the years under John’s Neighborhood Basketball Program, numerous young kids go on to play very high levels of basketball. One recent mention, Ricardo Hopping played for Azusa Pacific University (2017-2020), Hopping was named the 2018 All-Palomar League first team. Another growth from John’s program was Kemie Nkele who played for UC Riverside. During the 2008-2009 season, she took the school women’s team to their first NCAA Basketball Tournament appearance. Kemie graduated and went on to play professionally for the OA Hanai Women’s team in Greece. She continued her passion through coaching at Idaho State University.
Last but not least, Coach Garwood also coached our Hoop HQ, head coaches Coach Aaron and Coach Noel during their youth playing periods. As coach Garwood would say,
"Everything I do for the kids is for their survival"
- John Garwood
John Garwood was a player of the San Diego State University Aztec Team (1980-1982)
