Pirates Basketball Club

About the Club

The SHP Pirates Basketball Club strives to unite Seton Hall Prep Basketball Alumni in support of our student-athletes, coaches, families, and school. SHP Basketball has established a rich tradition steeped in the success of its program, not simply in a diverse collection of titles, trophies, and wins, but formed from the fabric of a family of coaches, players, managers, administrators, and fans that devote year after year to the betterment and development of our program. This club was established to help ensure our student-athletes are supported through alumni, parent and community involvement, fundraising, and mentoring.

All proceeds raised will go directly toward aiding the basketball program.

For additional information please contact Michael Keszkowski '96 at PirateBasketballClub@Gmail.com.

Pirates Basketball Club Goals & Initiatives

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Overview

The basketball committee has outlined a number of goals and objectives that are an extension of the SHP Alma Mater, “Never Waver from Her Precepts” in creating a basketball program built on family, faith, compassion and courage. There is a balance of student development, athletic development and community development to prepare each player for post-grad and foster their spiritual, intellectual, social and physical growth.
Events
- Meet the Coach Cocktail Hour
- End of Season Beefsteak Dinner with awards ceremony
- Alumni Night at a game
- Alumni open practice with team
- Alumni / player three point contest / free throws (possible fundraiser)
- Rising 8th grade summer league (prospects)
Player Development
- The Intentional Athlete Presentation - Adam Torrisi - Provides the tools for honest self-reflection as an athlete. This presentation is meant to provide unwavering focus while discovering the meaning behind one’s athletic experience. Reaching this level of understanding cultivates uncharted levels of success.
- Alumni Mentorship Program - a player is assigned a basketball alumni to provide guidance, experience and support on and off the court.
- Team volunteer program / service hours
- Counseling/tutor services
Fundraising
- Weightlifting / Agility Trainer/Coach
- Pre-game meals
- Locker room upgrades
- Out of state tournaments
- Summer basketball fees
- Videographer to review game film both team and upcoming opponents
  General Basketball Fund
  
  If you are interested in contributing to The Pirates Basketball Club directly, you can use this link here on the SHP Website, designating your gift to "Athletics" https://www.shp.org/giving.
  Please then reach out to James Boyle at Jboyle@shp.org so that we can appropriately designate your contribution. Checks can be sent to 120 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ. Thank you for your support!

To read on the history and tradition of SHP Basketball, please visit this link

All SHP Basketball Alumni are always invited to get off the sidelines and join us for a practice, game, or event!