About Us
MISSION Statement:
At Hoop Connection, our mission is to empower student-athletes to reach their fullest potential on and off the court. We are committed to developing basketball skills, fostering teamwork, and building character through discipline, resilience, and respect. By creating strong connections between players, coaches, families, and the community, we strive to prepare athletes for success in competition, in the classroom, and in life.
"Building Players. Building Character."
Vision Statement:
Our vision at Hoop Connection is to be a premier youth basketball organization that inspires excellence, cultivates leadership, and creates lifelong opportunities for student-athletes. We envision a program where every player develops the skills, confidence, and character to excel at the next level of competition while becoming positive role models within their schools and communities.
BUILDING PLAYERS, BUILDING CHARACTER
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BUILDING PLAYERS, BUILDING CHARACTER 〰️
HOOP CONNECTION athletes
Hoop Connection’s Timothy Nicholas Tovar, Jr. crushed it at the Road to Nationals in Austin, TX and was featured in The Players Tribe! Read more HERE.
Hoop Connection’s Cooper Chambley showed his all around skills at the Road to Nationals and was featured in The Players Tribe! Read more HERE.
Congratulations to Hoop Connection’s Kristina Grant and Jasmine Jones for being selected to the Road to Nationals All-Tournament Team for the Girls Varsity Division!
Meet Our Coaches
Isaiah Jones
james JonES
shanda hansen
Ruben
xavier watson
2026 AAU
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES
Our Athletes
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"He’s helped me grow as a person by instilling valuable life lessons that I carry with me every day—things like discipline, accountability leadership, and mental toughness. The mindset I’ve developed through his training has impacted every area of my life, from how I carry myself in the classroom to how I handle challenges off the court."
Brooklyn Sepulveda
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"Not only has he helped me grow tremendously as a basketball player — pushing me to sharpen my skills, strengthen my mindset, and understand the game on a deeper level — but he’s also played a huge role in my personal development. Coach Jones has been a mentor, a motivator, and a role model, and I’m truly grateful for the positive influence he’s had on my journey both on and off the court."
Cara Moore
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“Coach Jones demands hard work and holds his players to a high standard, and that’s exactly what makes his training so effective. He creates an environment where athletes are challenged to grow, stay disciplined, and bring intensity to every rep. If you’re serious about taking your game to the next level, there’s no better place to be than under the guidance of Coach Jones and Hoop Connection.”
Ra’Zhaun Polk
Contact Us
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