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IYB Basketball and Culuko Basketball Training is New Jersey’s premier training program for athletes of every age and ability.  Designed to take you to the next level of your game, our training programs are based on our years of professional training and playing experience.  Specialized trainining techniques, known only to professional athletes and coaches, are incorporated into each lesson, giving the student the best possible advantage.  

IYB offers the following services to players of all skill levels year round:

  •  1-on-1 and small group training
  •  Advanced Offensive Skills Training (Specializing in Shooting)
  •  Fundamental Basketball and Shooting Summer / Holiday Camps
  •  Team Shooting and Offensive Skills Clinics
  •  Introductory Basketball Classes for small groups
  •  IYB Blaze Elite AAU Teams
  •  Boys and Girls Youth Leagues (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) - Full Teams/Individuals Grades 3rd-12th
  •  Mens Leagues (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) - Full Teams/Individuals
  •  College/Pro Exposure Camps/Placement
  •  Lectures/Speaking Engagements (Schools, Camps)

By Popular Demand - proof that Kent can still dunk!

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3/14/2010Ashley Morella has the magic touch - NorthJersey.com article
New NorthJersey.com article on Ashley Morella
 
3/11/2010Ashley Morella wins State Title for IHA!

March 10, 2010 - Ashley Morella hit a 12-foot jump shot from the baseline that dropped in at the buzzer to give Immaculate Heart a 50-48 victory over Paramus Catholic last night in the North Jersey, Non-Public A final played at Paterson Kennedy High.

Ashley is pictured above with her shooting coach, Kent Culuko, moments after hitting the buzzer beater to win the State Championship.  Congratulations!

Click here for article from NJ.com

Northjersey.com article on Ashley's big moment

 

2/23/2010IYB fundraiser in Midland Park
On Sunday 2/21/10 IYB BASKETBALL did a fundraiser for the Midland Park basketball Association to help them raise money for their program at Highland School in Midland park. Over 85 kids attended the clinic put on By IYB and Midland Park Travel moms Michelle Lee Shapiro and Dee Rees.  2 clinics were held - one for 3rd-4th grade boys /girls and one for 5th-7th boys and girls.
 
 

2/23/2010Follow Tavon Sledge and his Hills West team on Newsday.com
2/23/2010Follow Tavon Sledge on Zagsblog
2/21/2010Tavon Sledge articles on MSG Varsity
2/3/2010Tavon Sledge article in NBE Basketball Report
1/28/2010Martina Ellerbee is interviewed on the Varsity Aces show!!
1/20/2010Tavon Sledge celebrates his birthday in style!
Happy birthday Tavon - great job!
 
 
 
1/19/2010Personal Training client Tavon Sledge named to 2010 Spalding Hoophall Classic All-Tournament Second Team
1/8/2010Personal Training Client Martina Ellerbe signs letter of intent with Ohio State!
 
Congratulations Martina!
12/6/20092009 IYB BASKETBALL FALL MENS LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!!

Maze Kazemi, Steve Sinoway, Chris Kasprzyk, Gents Selimi, Rich Martini, Kent Culuko(not pictured Greg Betancourt).


 
 
9/22/2009Up Close and Personal!
Marc Gagliardotto of Team IYB Blaze 10u Boys team got up close and personal with NBA Allstars Dwayne Wade and Dwight Howard during a movie filming at IZOD center.
 
Click pictures below for larger view.
 
 


8/19/2009Blackjack visits IYB Camp!
Renowed Basketball Entertainer Blackjack visited the IYB camp and entertained campers on Friday August 14th. 
 
Campers were amazed by his unique blend of basketball wizardry and personality, which included a lot of audience participation.  Thanks again to Blackjack for a great afternoon!
 
 
 
Blackjack visits IYB
7/18/2009NorthJersey.com - IYB Foulshot Fundraiser
Englewood/Tenafly recognizes IYB
 
Click Here to Read Article
7/15/2009Meet Tavon Sledge
6/19/2009IYB Blaze 17U Boys team wins again at Ramapo College
17U with another tournament win - CONGRATS!
 
6/16/2009IYB 16U wins again!
Best of Bergen Tournament 16U boys champs - won 3 games and were crowned tournament champs defeating:

Hoop Heaven Heat #1 64-53
Hoop Heaven Heat #2 50-47
Waldwick Warriors 45-44
 
 
6/13/200916U Blaze wins Pre-Summer Hoops Jam
Congrats to the 16U IYB Blaze AAU team who won the Pre-Summer Hoops Jam by going 4-0 and defeating:

Hudson Valley Wolves 58-50
Staten Island Stingrays 72-60
Orange County Crusaders 56-42
Crossroads Basketball 64-59
 
 
6/8/2009Brian Cobb wins MVP of NEBA tourney - CONGRATS
Englewood's Brian Cobb of the 17u boys Blaze AAU team won MVP of the NEBA Tournament
 
Brian Cobb
5/25/2009Boys 17u AAU Team IYB Blaze went 3-0 to become tournament champions
 
4/25/2009Youth basketball players team up for foul-shooting fundraiser

IYB Basketball’s Team Blaze AAU league were recognized for their participation in a foul-shooting fundraiser which will help local area children.

Click image below for full article

3/12/2009Morella's March Madness!
Ashley Morella hits a 3 pointer to beat Holy Angels
 
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 Men's Winter League 2010

 

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2010 IYB BLAZE AAU TRYOUTS
UPDATE - 3/9
 
*** 2010 Spring AAU Tryout Participants - please see the AAU page for information on the tryout results and posting information.
SHOOTING GUN NOW AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL

Culuko Basketball training is now offering the same Shooting Gun that Kent uses in his workouts, for rental.  Players can triple their shot attempts in a session and really work on their game!  Rent the Shooting Gun at ICC Church in Mahwah for $100 per hour.  Get 500 shot attempts off in 30 mins with the Gun.

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YOUTH SCHEDULE - 2010 IYB WINTER LEAGUE
IYB NOW ACCEPTING PAYPAL
NEW!  IYB GIFT CERTIFICATES
This year, give your players a gift that keeps on giving - an IYB personal training gift certificate!
 
Payment by check or online via Paypal!
 
Click here to download the orfder form

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