Coach Lightning AAU; Sacred Heart Greenwich-Individual and small group training “It’s not about what you want, it’s about what you’re willing to do to get it.”
I am so very proud of you! I know how hard you've worked and what you've sacrificed to afford yourself this amazing opportunity. You've made us proud every step of the way. Love you endlessly! I know you're in great hands and am looking forward to cheering from the other sideline
Undefeated reg season champs and today brought home the hardware winning the FAA Tourney for the first time since 2012, defeating St. Luke's in an exhilarating game! So proud of this incredible team. And a special shoutout to my asst coaches for being the BEST in the business🏀💚
Our win over Hopkins yesterday completed FAA play. It is the first time in school history that the team finishes undefeated in the league, and the first time we claim the regular season title since 2012. We’re locked in and ready to tackle the 3rd and final chapter of the season.
Welcome to the 1000pt club
@PaytonSfreddo
🪣🪣 Only the second student-athlete in school history to reach this milestone and the first to do it as a junior!! The best part of the day was Payton didn’t even know how close she was - the epitome of selfless teammate. Love this kid
You don’t go 10-2 in 8 days w/o a lot of resilience, heart, and love for your teammates. These young ladies battled for each other. Just finished with 6-0 record at
@NikeTOCChicago
I couldn’t be more proud of you all!!! Now it’s time to rest and recover
@BashHoopsNE
@Gregg_flynn
Coaches, please mark your schedules to check out our team! Our players are eager to showcase their skills, dedication, and passion for the game. 📢 DM or call. Looking forward to seeing you courtside and discussing our prospects. Let's connect and build your program together! 🤝
A couple of fun facts about
@MadisonHart2024
She is an elite defender. She has a ridiculously quick first step. She has a 21.5” vertical. She is fearless. She took 14 charges this summer. She fuels her team’s energy She continues to improve every month
@BashHoopsNE
@Gregg_flynn
This squad just keeps getting better! They had a great start to July - getting a quick history lesson at Top Gun, enduring my outdoor practices in the Louisville heat, and welcoming two of our young ones to the bench for a solid run
@TFNsRun4Roses
winning their Silver Bracket.
Can’t rain on our parade!! Lightning Hart 2024 is 4-0 going into the final day of competition
@NikeTOCChicago
we’ve locked in our
#1
spot in our pool playing at 8am and 3pm on court 55. But for now, we get to enjoy some qt together on the river 💙💛
Rounding off our 23-24 trifecta, I am beyond thrilled to welcome
@M_Ward1015
to our family!! New program, same commitment to excellence. Coach Ward brings an incredible basketball mind, and his knack for getting the best from student-athletes will push us to new heights. 🐯🐯🐯
Coaches, we are excited to embark upon the 2022 AAU season. Here is our schedule for the spring/summer. Please come check out our roster of 2024s - high academic all-stars who are talented student-athletes with incredible work ethic.
The final game for our 24s could not have been scripted better. Down 17 at half, they locked down on defense holding Lady Raiders HGSL to 7 second-half pts
@CorelliGrace
hit a ridiculous 3 to send the game into OT and then sealed the victory with another 3 in a 5pt ELAM Ending
There are a dozen reasons why I LOVE my job, and each of them is standing right here beside me. Gym Rat champs, Run4Roses Silver Champs, Nike TOC Division Champs, and 4-1 at Hoop Group this w/e. What a season! What an INCREDIBLE group of young women! Thank you to all our parents!
Just a bunch of NEPSAC ballers getting in a great workout with
@BashHoopsNE
- Bash Fav Tour yesterday. I’m starting to love the perspective from this sideline. Great drills, nuggets and high level competition. Thank you Bash for not just throwing a ball up and letting it go
“In the arms of goodness, God's blessings find a home, and those who carry it in their hearts shall never be left wanting."No one is more deserving, Grace. You are the embodiment of your name and one of my favorite people in the world. Lucky lucky Rochester! Great colors btw 😉
In yesterday's win over GCDS,
@MadisonHart2024
delivered her 100th assist on the season. With a 1.68 A/TO, she is the first to reach this milestone for Sacred Heart. 🎯🎯🎯
#ontimeontarget
HUGE congratulations to our three student-athletes who were voted 2024 NEPSGBA All-Stars. We are all so very proud of you and know that you will represent Sacred Heart Greenwich with Honor, Heart and Hustle 💚💚💚
Our '24s are gearing up for their last tournament together! I can't express how much love I have for these athletes and how incredibly proud I am of their remarkable journey. From their first steps on the court to this final weekend, they've shown remarkable growth & resilience.
Exciting News! Our captains are gearing up for open gym sessions. We've got a dynamic group of student-athletes who are ready to get a little bit better every day. College coaches, you won't want to miss seeing our talent in action. Please DM for more details🐅
#NextLevelAthletes
This year, bragging rights belong to the West! I enjoyed watching our crew play alongside their new teammates in the NEPSGBA Class A All-Star game. Kaila was saving her legs for the 30 ball she would drop later in the championship game 😤.
#morethanagame
Huge congrats to Madison Hart voted Class A Defensive POY for the 2nd season! Anyone who has ever played for me or against me knows defense is paramount in everything we do. Madison's relentless defense anchored our team. We look forward to seeing that same fire at
@babsonwhoops
Happy 18th birthday to my sweet girls! I couldn't be more proud of the amazing young women you've become. Wishing you endless laughter, love, and joy. Love you both to the moon and back! 🥳💖
Congratulations to
@PaytonSfreddo
@MadisonHart2024
and
@EvaWilkerson25
on being selected as
@NEPSGBCA
Class A All-Stars this season. The all-star game will take place during Super Sunday at Loomis 3/5 at 11am. I look forward to cheering you all on from the other sideline!
I have enjoyed every minute of coaching this young lady for the past 5yrs. She competes with a fire and passion that’s tough to match and is a sponge! When our 17u team graduated, I wanted to find the best coach and program for her. I know she is in the BEST hands with Coach U!
Next up, 6'0 guard 2027
@Luci_Parrotta
Lucianna stretches the floor w/her smooth shot and gets to the rim with ease. She is a rim protector, and with her length and athleticism, she will surely be a menace on the defensive end. Excited to have this
@NEastElite
gem at SH! 🐯
Hot off the press our 2023-2024 game schedule is here! We're gearing up for an action-packed season with thrilling matchups sure to create unforgettable moments. Please mark your calendars and join us on this incredible journey! 📅🔥 💪🏽
#NewSeasonSamePassion
#FINISH
Farewell to our extraordinary '24s. For 7 incredible yrs, you've given us every ounce you had. Your 169-74 record, numerous trophies, balls and medals are a testament to your dedication and teamwork. Your legacy is a testament to your character. I will miss you all dearly!💙💛
Rosters are officially set, and I couldn't ask for a better squad. I'm so excited to lead, listen to, and learn from this group of amazing young women. We have a GREAT schedule. It's go time!! 🐅🐅
Coaches looking for an incredibly athletic W/F with insanely high basketball acuity and an unmatched work ethic look no further than
@CaitlynRea2024
Caity posted over a dozen double doubles this summer and still has MAJOR upside
@BashHoopsNE
@Gregg_flynn
@ihoopcrazy
Look back
@niketoc
That look in their eyes? That’s hunger. People say you can’t teach heart and hustle. I disagree. You demand it. You demonstrate it. You reward it. You teach it. Lightning Hart 2024 is ready for the grand finale
@hgsl_girls
Mohegan Sun
@BashHoopsNE
@Gregg_flynn
We're adding a little more fire power at Sacred Heart next year. First of 3 intros - I'm thrilled to welcome Emma Mathews to our program! With her skills and high IQ, I'm confident she'll make an immediate impact! Welcome to the jungle Emma! 2027
@ESBC_BlueFlames
@NEPSGBCA
🐯🐯
Lost in the semis to a sharp shooting , aggressive Upper St Clair squad. Always learning and getting better. The team that screams together stays together. 🎢 🏀
Just a portion of the incredible lineup of college coaches committed to attend our NEPSAC June Scholastic Event. A huge thank you to ALL of the coaches for their time🙌 NEPSAC student-athletes: get ready for an amazing opportunity to showcase your talent!
#UnleashYourPotential
Our final game of the season was a tale of two halves as Hotchkiss controlled the boards and the line in a well-executed win to advance to the semifinals. Our squad battled till the end, and with 10 returning players next season, we’ve got more fight left in us.
The best thing about hoops is when all the game jerseys come off, it’s just a bunch of kids in the gym who love the game and are hungry to get better. Lightning and Empire players had a great workout together with
@ariidavis_
and Bryce Wills. Thank you both!
Unbelievable championship showdown! Our soccer team preserves their unblemished league record in an EPIC double OT thriller. On to PKs! So proud of my girl! She’s called in for PKs, saves 5 out of 8 shots to clinch the victory! 🏆⚽️
📸
@CSMPromo
#bestTEAMever
TY
@locallivenet
I am honored to coach these incredible student-athletes. I couldn’t ask for a finer group. We just wrapped up our first
@TFNsRun4Roses
finishing 4-1. They played fierce defense, they played smart offense, they brought the energy, and most importantly, they played together. ⚡️🏀💙
High academic D3 coaches ‼️
@AntolinoLauren
is a shooter!! She’s one of the most intelligent kids I’ve coached. She understands the intricacies of the game at a higher level. This kid will do anything for the team and is the epitome of star in your role. Lauren has a 4.2 GPA 💎
Thrilled to announce our team's FAA All-League recipients! These players aren't just the reason for our success this season – they're the reason I coach. Every minute spent with them is a joy and they've truly raised the bar at Sacred Heart. Grateful to have them in our program💚
Congratulations to our captains
Payton Sfreddo ‘24 - FAA All-League 2nd Team; Class A All-Star; 1000 career pts/500 career reb;412 season pts (new school record)
Madison Hart ‘24 - FAA All League HM; Class A All-Star; Class A Defensive POY; 109 season assists (new school record)
Coaches, when I tell you
@CorelliGrace
is the one you want on your squad, on the floor, with the ball in her hands when the game is on the line. I’m not kidding. Kid has ice in her veins! She scored all 5 of our OT pts in a thrilling 75-70 win
@hgsl_girls
today.
@BashHoopsNE
Day 1 baby!!! Picking up gear and balls are ready. Ladies, I apologize ahead of time for the craziness that is Coach Hart jumping out of her skin with excitement. Let’s gooo
A quick look at our 4-2 run at
@TFNsRun4Roses
Now off to Chicago!! Coaches, you can catch us on court 55 10:15 and 1:45 7/10 and 7/11 and 8am and 3pm 7/12
What do you do when you have a weekend off? If you’re like these two gym rats, you get after it with
@NYGHoops
and
@FootprintzGroup
Thanks for all you do, Joe and Mark!
Undefeated at the
@coachschoiceusa
Black Diamond Championship including exciting final games for the 2025s and a battle right to the buzzer for the 2024s against a sharp shooting well-coached
@Gregg_flynn
squad. On to
@TFNsRun4Roses
and Chicago for the 2024s!
#defensewinsgames
Straight from Louisville to the Nike Tournament of Champions, and Chicago is not disappointing. After two games this morning, I’m so thrilled to have our team court side to watch
@chicagosky
and
@WashMystics
battling it out. Playing. Watching. Learning.
6 games in less than 48hrs, and this crew just got better and better every game. Their stifling defense allowed only 95pts in pool play and 77 pts in the three championship games. 😤 Coming up, a look at the glue that holds this squad together including Gym Rat MVP
@CorelliGrace
Madison Hart had a record breaking season surpassing her own record of 109 assists with 130 this year. She now has the most career assists at Sacred Heart with 384! Her precision passes on time on target make everyone around her better. We will miss our floor general next year!
Northeast Lightning 17U HGSL Schedule - We have an incredibly talented and fun squad this season. Coaches looking for high academic players who are coachable, talented, understand the value of communication, can score and DEFEND please follow us this spring/summer.
Coaches, here is our schedule for this upcoming weekend. We have a roster loaded with talent, athleticism, and relentless hustle who will run through walls for each other. Those who know me know I don't put up with nonsense so it goes without saying STUDENTS first/GOOD kids only
We had a great time hosting
@nymagbb
for a shared practice. No refs, no spectators. Just 2 teams getting after it trying to get better together. The highlight of the night was our team dinner where student-athletes from all over the world shared stories and laughs
#morethanagame
Huge shoutout to
@BashHoopsNE
for an amazing clinic in our gym today! Our team and players from across New England had a blast getting back into the groove, working hard, and picking up invaluable tips. Thanks for all you do!
Coaches, we would love to have you courtside at our last tournament of the season. Our team has had a great run the first half of July, and we're looking to end the season strong
@hgsl_girls
! Academics ✅ Shooters ✅ Defenders ✅ Energy Givers ✅ Solid Citizens ✅
@BashHoopsNE
Impressive day at the
@hgsl_girls
tourney watching some of our NEPSAC top talent run with the
@LadyRivals
! Sharp shooting, relentless defense, and a killer transition game helped them dominate both games.
Our 2024 team showed resilience, integrity, and endless hustle at the
@SelectEventsBB
AC Showcase. We scored the most points in our pool, but the short bench caught up to us on the defensive end. We went 2-2 with two single digit losses & only 5 girls on Friday. Highlights P1 ⬇️
After last w/e we had to remind ourselves of what makes our team so dangerous - relentless defense. It was a defensive team effort in our win over Choate last night.
@PaytonSfreddo
12pts 6rb 32min
@MadisonHart2024
12pts 6rb 2chg 28min
@EvaWilkerson25
11pts 7rb 5st 32min
Payton Sfreddo was unstoppable for us shattering scoring records this season! She set new highs for points scored in a game (38), a season (471), and became the highest scorer of all time (1,577) Her ability to dominate from deep and finish with power and finesse will be missed!
Lightning Hart 24s and 25s are headed to Albany this weekend for the
@GymRatCHALLENGE
I'm looking forward to watching both squads have some fun while they battle for the title
Yesterday we celebrated our five incredible seniors! These young ladies leave a strong legacy. They set new records: Most Points Scored in a game, season & overall, Most Assists in a Season, 1st undefeated FAA title and most importantly are an absolute joy to be with every day.
Tough battle yesterday. We fought hard, but lost by 11 to an incredible NJ Shoreshots team with a few DI commits! Hats off to them for their stifling defense and sharp shooting. We hold our heads high, regroup, and get ready for the next challenge ahead.
#NextGameReady
Congrats to our
@MadisonHart2024
named
@SheGotGame7
game MVP in our win over Winchendon. Knocking on the door of a triple double, she turns it up on both ends when we need it most. Thank you
@SeanSticksSmith
We’re excited to see her continued growth as she heads to
@babsonwhoops
Madison, I am always impressed with your defensive intensity and fierce competitiveness on and off the court! (
@CorelliGrace
sugar-free!!) You’ve had the 3 ball in your bag for a while, but your commitment to improving your midrange has taken your game to another level. Go get it
Tonight, I was able to catch up with several former Lightning players. It was such a treat to get to see
@CorelliGrace
lead her squad to a big win over Edgemont to secure the league title for
@ByramVGB
on Senior Night. Happy Birthday Grace! Go hang more banners 🎉 🎈 💕⚡️
As good as
@PaytonSfreddo
Kaitlin Robinson, and Olivia Leahy are on the hardwood, they're even better on the lacrosse field which is a scary thought!! HUGE Congrats to you all!
@UVAWomensLax
@DukeWLAX
and
@StanfordWLax
just got three of the finest young women I know! Go Heart!
Congratulations to our 5 of our student-athletes who signed their NLI’s to compete in D1 Athletics next year! Ava, Olivia, Payton, Kaitlin, and Emilia!
It’s great to have the full squad back! We kicked off
@USJN
Championship with a W over a defensively tough, sharp shooting Fairfax 2024 EYBL team. It was great to see us answer with hard-nosed defense, unselfish play, and a relentless pursuit of every ball
@NYGHoops
@NYSTakeover
Coaches, here is our 2024 schedule for Atlantic City this weekend. We would love to have you courtside. We have high academic student-athletes with the skill set, work ethic, passion and grit needed to compete at the next level
@SelectEventsBB
@PrepGirlsHoops
@Gregg_flynn
Proud of my girl
@Victoriahart24
placing 2nd in the 100m hurdles at the NEPSAC Div 1 Track and Field championships today. Keep working my love! So sorry I couldn’t be there 💖
Coaches, when you’re reviewing your July notes, make sure
@CorelliGrace
is not overlooked. She is a pure shooter, (connected on 54 3s in July alone) can get to the rim & finish through contact, and is a next level defender 4.0 GPA AP/Honors
@ihoopcrazy
@BashHoopsNE
@NYSTakeover
🚨 Coaches, if you don't already have this name on your board, jot it down quickly.
@Luci_Parrotta
just keeps getting better every week. She's no longer playing like a freshman, and the more her confidence grows, the scarier she'll be. One of the most coachable kids I've had!
Spring break was restorative. Everyone is back on campus. It's time to take a final look at the numbers which led to our historic season at Sacred Heart.
I miss this squad! 8 of our 13 players are now enjoying their spring sport outdoors on the lax field or track. 💚
✔️Good morning practice to start off
@TFNsRun4Roses
✔️ Fun team bonding throughout the day
✔️ Dominate In Game 1 with solid defense and great ball movement
✔️ Dairy Queen for the win