Pathway 3: PREP PORTAL
We use our extensive network to create next-level opportunities for Hoopers in US Prep & High School.
HRH PREP PORTAL
With six hoopers currently thriving in USA prep and high schools (see below), we have the depth of connections and insight to create next-level opportunities.
Our objective is to help the individual and their family find the very best opportunity for them both for today and for their future. And that opportunity is different for everyone.
From finding the right school (cultural fit, style of play, squad numbers, academic fit, career aspirations), to academic assessment, financial negotiations and application support, we utilize our ever-growing HRH network to consult, advise and connect.
US Prep School is not an option for everyone, and our journey with each family will begin with an initial open and honest discussion and assessment of your goals and aspirations, and whether or not we feel we can help.
Some Rising Hoopers who have risen to new opportunities on a hoopers mindset.
HRH PREP SCHOOL HOOPERS
Adetayo Badejo
Parent, Dundalk, Ireland
"Emer Howard. For those of us that don’t know that name please try to listen to this. Emer takes interest with young, Irish talented basketball players not only in Louth county but nationwide. I got to know Emer through my son JOSEPH BADEJO presently a Post Graduate Student in AOA Ohio.
We live in Dundalk in Ireland, Joseph always tells me he’s going to Drogheda (another town, same county) to see this woman called Emer to train to become better in basketball.
It is not long that I mastered that name quick in my head.
Emer committed so much into helping young Irish talented basketball players making sure that talent is best put to use. Emer helped my son to get a place in an American basketball Prep School.
She is internationally connected to the best basketball coaches within the East coast and nationwide in America. Emer Howard is a woman of vision and an excellently talented sports woman."
Theresa Okeregha
Parent, Kells, Meath
"Since meeting Emer in 2019 HRH has become an integral part of our lives and has brought changes we could only have imagined. Though my boys were introduced to basketball in their teens, HRH saw potential in them and did everything necessary to develop not only their basketball but also their personal, emotional, educational and social skills. HRH has opened up opportunties for them to live their dreams. HRH, one big family."
Parent, Laytown, Ireland
Orla Walsh
"The idea or dream of prep school seems "out of bounds" for most players and parents in Ireland - the road to prep School looks daunting and almost impossible.
But the truth is, with the support and guidance of Emer it is more than achievable. It's a process, & for us it started with Finn reaching an understanding of what he needed to do with his game, his academics and most importantly, his mindset. And when the call came he was ready.
As a parent these decision are not taken lightly and the support and realistic approach that was centred around Finn and his goal meant we could all take the leap with confidence. Finn is loving his prep experience at Andrew Osborne Academy Ohio - it has lived up to all our expectations.
Emer is passionate about the game but more importantly she is passionate about players reaching their potential on and off the court."
Sister, Drogheda, Ireland
Paulina Malecka
"Kuba had never thought of playing basketball until he met Emer Howard in his first year in secondary school. Emer saw something that we couldn't see, she saw his potential of becoming a basketball player. He gave it a go and turned out that he loves it and that's exactly what he wants to do in his life. 3 years into basketball, he has played twice for Ireland in European Champions and is now a student in Gill St.Bernards High School in New Jersey where he plays a different level basketball. But there was no problem of setting down as we always had Emer on our side. She was always there to talk to us or Kuba. She changed our lives completely but not leaving us without the mental support from her side."