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​OUR MISSION
Core 24’s mission is to teach, develop, organize, manage and offer youth players the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of basketball while instilling life-lessons and values such as character, team work, discipline, respect and sportsmanship.


OUR PHILOSOPHY
Core 24 philosophy is to provide as many young athletes the opportunity and chance to develop their skills, learn life lessons and enjoy the game of basketball.  Opportunities are available for a recreational player looking to enhance their skills while playing for fun to an advanced player with a competitive desire and passion to become a complete player both physically and mentally.

OUR PROGRAMS
Core 24 Youth Training: This program is a recreational-based program designed to introduce the game of basketball to beginners in pr k  grade through kids looking to participate through 7th grade.  The program focuses on teaching and developing basic fundamental skills, having fun and learning the values of being part of a team and displaying good sportsmanship. Leading to a higher level of competition while developing fundamental basketball skills. Player development is stressed and taught with team-oriented play is emphasized.

High School & 8TH Grade Training: These sessions are tailored to each individual. Our trainers will give a full evaluation of each player and will design a comprehensive plan in order to improve their skills. While teaching team values  
Private Lessons: Along with our group classes, we offer private and semi-private lessons. This gives the student a chance to receive personal attention to work on individual skills. Our trainers will adjust their teaching to each of the player's needs. 

Core 24 Clinics: During the school year, we will be offering schools out clinics

Core 24 Summer Camp: During the summer months we will be offering an 8 week day camp
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Other Core 24 offerings:
  • HS and Grade School Spring Mega league CYO/Core 24 Partnership
  • CYO all grades and HS
  • Our Island Men’s Basketball League @ Core 24
  • Summer Camp
  • Sibling Discounts
  • Camp and Clinics Group discount for groups of 10 or over
  • Basketball Birthday parties for all ages 

​Contact: basketball@sijcc.com     

Mike Reape: Director and Coach

​ Mike Reape HS school and grade school basketball both boys and girls for over 30 years. Mike has trained, coached and run basketball camps for players off all ages and levels. He received much of his training for camps at the illustrious Prep Starts Camp in North Carolina, and over his career he has earned many Awards and Team Success including:
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  • SIHSL Coach of the year 1995
  • ACIS Coach of the year 2007/2008
  • PSAA Coach of the years 2007/2008
  • Metro Coach of the year 2014 and 2015
  • SIHSL #1 Seed and SI PSAL Champions 1997-98
  • Back to back Finals 2004 2005
  • 3 Maccabi Gold Medals 1997 2001 2005   
  • ACIS Regular Season Champions 2007
  • ACIS Championship 2008 (Undefeated)
  • PSAA Championship 2008 (Undefeated)
  • Metro League Championship 2014 and 2015

Jose Villafuerte: Head Coach and Trainer

Coach Jose has been with Core 24 from the beginning. He has recently been promoted to Head Coach and Trainer. Jose was a multi-sport athlete throughout his grade school, high school years and beyond. He played at Key Largo Basketball Program in Florida, and has coached 4th-7th grade basketball at the Boys and Girls of Federal Way, Washington. Currently, he is the head coach for the 7th and 6th Grade JCC Boys CYO Basketball Teams.
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BERNIKOW/MID-ISLAND
1466 Manor Road
Staten Island, NY 10314 
718.475.5200 

ABERLIN/NORTH SHORE
485 Victory Blvd 
​Staten Island, NY 10301
718.475.5290 
AVIS/SOUTH SHORE
1297 Arthur Kill Road 
Staten Island, NY 10312
718.475.5270 

BERMAN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
2221 Richmond Ave.
​Staten Island, NY 10314
718.475.5100
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