Father of 2 beautiful girls-Grandpa of 3 amazing boys- Born in Bayonne, Reside in Belmar,NJ
Joined June 2014
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In a year when fifth-year eligibility and increased reliance on the transfer portal have limited scholarship opportunities for the Class of 2027, @unitedNJaau is VERY PROUD of our 2027 commitments! 💪🏀 17 so far, MORE 2 come
#WhyPlayUnited @pero_zoe @mattkmcc @CoachWiggins05 @coachshaq24 @NNJGirlsHoops @NJLadiesHoops @TinyGreenNBS @Thesjibt @EJayArrow @NYGHoops
ANOTHER @unitedNJaau 2027 off the board, our 16th young lady to commit
Huge shout out to @noemisimon09 who will continue her academic and athletic career at D2 College of Staten Island
Trusted the process-reaped the benefits
@pero_zoe,@CoachWiggins05
@mattkmcc @coachshaq24 @NNJGirlsHoops @NJLadiesHoops
@TinyGreenNBS @CsiWbb @SelectEventsBB
Why play4 @unitedNJaau
🏀 30 YEARS OF COLLEGE COMMITMENTS! 🎓
Players can improve dramatically from November 2 February
Don’t sell yourself short! 💪
📅 Tryouts: First weekend of March 2027
🔥 Roster spots available on ALL high school teams!
Your next opportunity starts here! 🏀
The only Program in the Metro area with teams in the Power 24 n Select 40 leagues @pero_zoe @CoachWiggins05 @mattkmcc @coachshaq24 @NNJGirlsHoops @Thesjibt @NJLadiesHoops @NYGHoops
ANOTHER 2027 @unitedNJaau commit!
Great school choice by @RLaTesta13 , who I think is the most underrated player in the Shore Conference. @LKukoda @conncollegewbb @SquanGirlsBBall @mattkmcc @pero_zoe @CoachWiggins05 @coachshaq24
@NJLadiesHoops @TinyGreenNBS @NNJGirlsHoops @NESCAC
I am beyond excited and blessed to announce my commitment to the admissions process at Connecticut College! Go Camels 🩵🐪💙#committed @SquanGirlsBBall @unitedNJaau
IMPRESSIVE list of @unitedNJaau
2027 commits Nice mix of D1’s D2’s n D3’s-Number of HIGH academics
Playing both Power 24 and Select 40
Provides GREAT college exposure!
Another reason Y play 4 @unitedNJaau
MORE to come
@pero_zoe @CoachWiggins05 @mattkmcc @coachshaq24 @NJLadiesHoops @NNJGirlsHoops @TinyGreenNBS @Thesjibt @NYGHoops @GeorgiaSode2027 @tatumsharpe14 @FinnSadie1223 @Livgasik27 @PaigeDonnelly50 @va1ee_24 @JulianaWha6078 @addelynlefever @addykeenan5 @shust_brooke @lissylyons @ShelbyCroly_27 @AngelinaRoseP @sophrollan
CONGRATS 2 @GeorgiaSode2027 on her commitment to D2 powerhouse
Daemen University, which has played in the last 6 D2 Championships, with
2 Elite 8 n 1 Sweet 16 appearances
This young lady is a MAJOR steal 4
@DaemenWBB Happy4 her!!
@unitedNJaau @pero_zoe @mattkmcc
@CoachWiggins05 @coachshaq24 @NJLadiesHoops @NNJGirlsHoops @TinyGreenNBS @CoachGaba
WOW! This is SPECIAL! 🇺🇸 🎓🏀
So proud of @shust_brooke , who played
@unitedNJaau 17U Select 40
Having the opportunity to receive a world-class education while continuing her basketball career at one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
@pero_zoe @CoachWiggins05 @CoachGaba @mattkmcc @coachshaq24 @NNJGirlsHoops @NJLadiesHoops @TinyGreenNBS
@NYGHoops @EJayArrow
Players/parents always ask
Y play 4 @unitedNJaau
@unitedNJaau provides student-athletes with an opportunity to compete on a national stage against some of the country’s top programs. As a member of the Power 24 League, our teams compete against 23 elite programs from across the United States, creating a level of competition comparable to the nation’s premier basketball circuits.
For families, this means more than simply playing games. It means high-level competition, meaningful player development, national visibility, and valuable opportunities for college coaches to evaluate our athletes. Our goal is to provide each player with the environment, competition, exposure, and support necessary to pursue her basketball and academic goals at the collegiate level @pero_zoe @mattkmcc @coachshaq24 @CoachWiggins05 @NJLadiesHoops @NNJGirlsHoops @TinyGreenNBS @Thesjibt
SO Happy for @noemisimon09
Came to the @unitedNJaau program as a very underrated player. Played on our 17u National team. Put in the WORK
TRUSTED the PROCESS! Benefitted from the college exposure that @unitedNJaau teams receive
Has three D2 offers @coachshaq24 @pero_zoe @mattkmcc @CoachWiggins05 @NJLadiesHoops @NNJGirlsHoops @TinyGreenNBS
Congrats 2 @CharlotteHunz28 an amazing young lady who constantly puts in the work. @Bucknell_WBB was her top school choice. SOOO rewarding when it all comes together Perfect match!!
@unitedNJaau @trevorwoodruff @Coachlaurenhol1 @pero_zoe @erjones13 @edwardjoyner15 @d_patterson33 @TinyGreenNBS
Calista Vowteras @CalistaVowteras a
2028 combo guard from Manasquan HS is a MUST SEE 4 any college coach attending Open Gyms in NJ
Initiates the O, bangs the 3, variety of finishes, rebounds n LOCKDOWN DEFENDER-c times n coaches info b low @CoachTPatch @CoachJPellum0 @CUCoachTy @ABassetti @Coach_East @CoachCourtnay @coachgarner12 @shelbyboyle20 @SeanBrian17 @CoachMoore33 @CoachAliSanders @coachharney @MikeMcLaughli @CoachArob13 @Liam_Shanahan3 @_jordedwards @WernerLindsay @dalila_eshe @Khamp_24 @CoachK_Killion @Coach_Paige_ @KKuester15 @CoachMags21 @BUCoachG @coachwBU @trevorwoodruff @Coachlaurenhol1 @CoachShanBush @CoachMitchell04 @Candice_103 @FogartyKat @bjo2225 @hangelini2 @amicker23 @Coach_AChernow @CoachTimTaylor @CoachTremba
AGAIN
Players n parents ask me
Why play 4 @unitedNJaau ?
We r the ONLY program in the tri-state
that has teams at 17,16 n 15u levels in
BOTH the Power 24 n Select 40 Leagues
-See charts below-Maximum Exposure
-Players from 49 different hs
“Development n Exposure”
Jimmy Ostaszewski retweeted
@pero_zoe is a rapidly RISING STAR in the coaching ranks of girls basketball
Personable-Knowledgeable-Tactician
Maximizes Talent -Honest Evaluator
Communicator-College Connections
“@unitedNJaau is in good hands”
@NNJGirlsHoops @NJLadiesHoops
@TinyGreenNBS @EJayArrow
@NYGHoops @Thesjibt @Dawniekarpell @SJVLadyLancers @JennyJurjevic @SelectEventsBB @CalistaVowteras @CharlotteHunz28 @kenzie_klatsky @adharatheballer @AveryIskra @Nat_Novkovic @melinacole10 @MaryTresler2028
Announcing the Zoe Pero Era 🔥🔥🔥Our new P24 Director @pero_zoe
If you know Zoe, you know how special she is.
A true motivator, coaches from the ❤️, a fantastic role model for our players.
Energetic, Coaches with passion and a fire that cannot be matched!
@CoachJimmy_O @CoachGaba @mattkmcc @CoachWiggins05 @coach_elwood @SelectEventsBB @Angela_SEBBall @coachshaq24
GREAT read 4 parents players
@unitedNJaau @pero_zoe @mattkmcc @CoachWiggins05 @coachshaq24 @NNJGirlsHoops @NJLadiesHoops @SelectEventsBB
AAU tryout season is here, and here’s one of the questions I get asked the most… “Should my kid play on the A Team or the B Team?”
My answer? That’s the wrong place to start! Instead, I’d ask, “What’s the best team for my kid’s growth and goals?”
Too often, we let the label (and, let’s be honest, EGO) drive the decision instead of the development.
I’ve coached top teams, next-tier teams, and everything in between. I’ve also had my own daughters play on both. I can tell you there are benefits to each depending on the player, the family, and the season.
So before you decide, ask some different questions… Who’s coaching?
What role will my kid realistically have? Will they be developed or just used? Will they receive real, honest feedback? Will the ball move? Will defense, decision-making, and basketball IQ actually be taught? Will they be challenged, encouraged, and enjoy going to practice?
Then zoom out. What’s the vision? Not just for this season… but for the next couple of years. If we choose this team today, what opportunities does that create next year? Is exposure really the biggest priority right now, or would another year of development have a bigger long-term impact?
One more thought… Some traditionally labeled “B Teams” provide better coaching, more development, bigger roles, and more confidence than some “A Teams.” I’ve seen it firsthand as both a coach and a parent.
Every kid is different. Every family has different goals.
Don’t let the letter A or B make the decision. Choose the team that’s best for your kid’s growth and goals.
AGAIN, Parents/players ask me
Why play 4 @unitedNJaau
Response- at the start of the year there were MANY doubters that we can produce successful teams at both
The P24 n S40 leagues at the 17,16,n 15U
Levels-Well? Look at the RESULTS
2 in the sweet 16, 2 in final 8, 1 in final 4
a GREAT showing by our United teams in @SelectEventsBB Championships! 🤩
2 teams made it to the Sweet 16
2 teams made it to the Elite 8
1 team made it to Final 4
Thank you to all of our players, coaches and parents for an amazing season!
💙🤍🩵
#WERUNITED
Outstanding 2028 combo guard who excels in all facets of the game
Playing at 450 pm today
@coachemmamac @katie_nelson4 @CoachJPellum0 @CoachKokoski @Coachlaurenhol1 @CoachJaques @Webbfor3 @The_CoachShoe @CoachGibbs_WBB @Coach1Nia @coachgarner12 @ecucoachkim @CoachAngSzumilo @CoachJessGeorge @_ImaniAtkinson_ @CoachNickV @renz_amber @JohnHannafin2 @Coach_AmayaW @Tom_Lochner @JenPeel @LUCoachBlood @lilbabysavage3 @abraisner @_CoachKThomp @CoachLisa42 @LaurenHammersl2 @TinyGreenNBS
Ready to finish this AAU season strong in Kentucky! Can’t wait to compete with my team🩵
@unitedNJaau @pero_zoe @SquanGirlsBBall @CoachJimmy_O @TinyGreenNBS
