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“I have served as the Basketball Coordinator for the Binderhoops Showcase for the past 37 years. During that time, thousands of student-athletes have gained valuable exposure to college coaches and earned opportunities to continue their basketball careers at the collegiate level. I am especially excited about this year’s enhanced showcase format, which includes new shooting drills, one-on-one competition, three-on-three competition, and full-court games. The response from college coaches has been overwhelmingly positive, and they have been very enthusiastic about attending the Select 60 Showcase. Binderhoops Select 60 Showcase is a must-attend event for serious players who are committed to play basketball at the college level.”
—Coach Marshall Reiff
Basketball Coordinator, Binderhoops Select 60 Showcase
Former Head Coach, Mount Vernon High School and Tuckahoe High School
NYS State Champion & Multiple Coach of the Year Awards
Former Head Coach, Mount Vernon High School and Tuckahoe High School
NYS State Champion & Multiple Coach of the Year Awards
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“After working at several different institutions, Steven Binder of Binderhoops consistently proves he has invaluable experience and a successful approach to the college recruiting process. He is an outstanding advocate for student-athletes as they look to find the best all around situation while connecting with college coaches.”
Adam Stockwell
Head Men's Basketball Coach, Hamilton College
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“Having been involved with numerous showcases over 15 years of coaching, Binderhoops ranks among the very best I have attended. The event provides outstanding exposure for players aspiring to compete at the collegiate level. Coach Binder goes above and beyond helping both players and families navigate the recruiting process.”
John Aguilar
Head Boy's Varsity Basketball Coach, Blind Brook HS
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“Our coaches, athletes and parents were impressed with the presentation from Steven Binder. The families walked away feeling very informed about the college sports recruiting process. Steven’s approach is collaborative, interactive and entertaining — my student athletes loved it. I highly recommend every school district invite Steven in.”
Mike McCoy
Director of Athletics, Woodlands HS
Testimonials
Jeff Brown
Head Men's Basketball Coach, Middlebury College
"Over many years, we've found several talented student-athletes through Binderhoops Showcases. The exposure and organization it provides help connect college coaches with the right players."
Tyrone Carver, Jr.
Head Boy’s Varsity Basketball Coach, Mamaroneck HS
"The Binderhoops Showcases provides players with a great opportunity to compete against quality talent while gaining exposure to college coaches. The event is well organized, competitive, and allows players to showcase not only their skills but also their basketball IQ, effort, and character. Our program at Mamaroneck HS, has benefited greatly from this experience."
Nique Williams
Director, Team Tobias EYBL
"Binderhoops Select 60 Showcase stands out as one of the premier recruiting events in the region. With 40+ college coaches in attendance annually and with talented prospects competing for collegiate opportunities, the showcase delivers a legitimate and highly effective recruiting environment for both players and coaches."
Chris Manning
Assistant Coach, University of Rochchester
“ Solid student athletes. Lots of talent. An excellent recruiting event. Must attend!”
Kaleb Cook
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, St. Lawrence University
“ Appreciate your guidance with recruiting. Sounds great Steve! Binderhoops Showcases is a great exposure event, we will definitely be there!”
Dave Klatsky
Head Men's Basketball Coach, NYU
"Binderhoops is a valuable recruiting resource. Its Combine format and comprehensive player profiles make it easier for our program to identify and track prospects. Lots of talented players to recruit."
Rob deGrandpre
Head Men's Basketball Coach/Associate AD, Hilbert College
"The Binderhoops Showcase is a long-standing showcase event operated by coaches and organizers that know what college coaches are looking for! Steve and his team do a great job bringing together talented prospects for a one-day event that is on our recruiting calendar every year."
Todd Peretz
Head Men’s Basketball Coach/Associate AD, Mitchell College
“Binderhoops showcases consistently feature high-quality, well-prepared student-athletes who compete at a high level and are serious about the recruiting process. The events provide excellent structure and exposure, making it a “must” on our recruiting schedule every year. Binderhoops is a valuable resource when it comes to evaluating talent and identifying the right players that fit our program’s needs.”
Jared Benson
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Hartwick College
"I have attended the Binderhoops showcase for the past 4 years and can truthfully say, it has always been an exceptional recruiting experience. Steven Binder does a great job of gathering a high level of talent, solid character pool of athletes, and the venue allows for easy access to all three courts at once."
Steve Minton
Head Men's Basketball Coach, SUNY Geneseo
"Always a great event. Talent is strong. Lots of players to recruit. Binderhoops runs an organized and well run showcase. Have attended many times over the years to recruit players."
Tom Konchalski
Legendary Talent Evaluator, HSBI Report
"Good recruiting has always been about finding the right information on the right player at the right time. Binderhoops provides college coaches with an organized and efficient way to evaluate prospects and make informed decisions throughout the recruiting process."
Bob Cimmino
Head Boy's Varsity Basketball Coach, Mount Vernon HS
"Binderhoops is a staple for our Mount Vernon Basketball Community. Each year we have our seniors showcase their talents in front of a plethora of college coaches. Binderhoops has directly led to many college placements and a lot of scholarship money for our Mount Vernon players."
Spencer Mayfield
Head Boy's Varsity Basketball Coach, White Plains HS
"As a high school coach, I've seen firsthand the impact Binderhoops Showcases have had on players and their families. Their events provide quality exposure and real opportunities to connect with college coaches."
Andre Clark
Head Boy's Varsity Basketball Coach, Frederick Douglass Academy
"Binderhoops has been a part of my journey on both sides of the ball — as a player, participating in their showcases opened doors to scholarship opportunities that shaped my future. Now as a high school coach, I see that same impact every year as my players earn genuine interest from college programs."
Jerry Houston
Head Boy's Varsity Basketball Coach, Pearl River High School
"Steven Binder and his staff always provide an excellent platform for athletes to gain college exposure. The events are always well organized — Binder has been doing these showcases for decades and always puts the athletes first."
Lawrence McGill
Co-Director of Basketball Operations for New Haven Heat Basketball Family
"Going to the Binderhoops Showcase in 2012 was a great experience. Competing against high-level talent in front of college coaches played a major role in enhancing my recruitment and gave me real insight into what coaches at the next level are truly looking for. As a coach, I appreciate it even more; events like this challenge players to elevate their game and prepare for the demands of the next level."
Mike Berkun
Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Buffalo State
“Binderhoops Showcases for years, has been an excellent event to scout players. Well organized, players get tremendous exposure and college coaches get the opportunity to recruit high quality student athletes.”
Rob Schoener
Head Men’s Basketball Coach, SUNY Poly
“Binderhoops Showcases has been providing young student-athletes a platform to compete in front of college coaches for many years. Steven Binder works effectively at organizing a quality event and is always looking for ways to innovate for the players and college coaches. It is a showcase, we have circled on our calendar every September.”
Turk Gumusdere
Founder-Director, Riverdale Summer League, NYC
“Attending the BinderHoops Showcase is an absolute game-changer for any player looking to play at the college level. It is renowned for educating its attendees in the recruiting process as well. Many college coaches in attendance evaluating & recruiting the talent.”
Nat Harris
Legendary HS- College-Pro Coach
"The 37 year old BinderHoops Showcase has consistently brought together the finest hoop talent all over - NOT just NY. This 2026 showcase year is even more selective. College coaches can easily evaluate and recruit quality players at Binderhoops."
Playbook Reviews
Ken Quigley
President, Curry College
"Education is the determining factor in whether a player is looked at or not. Colleges want athletes who can prove themselves on the playing field and in the classroom. Steven Binder's Your Recruiting Playbook is the gold standard for getting educated and receiving an exact plan on what steps to take in the recruiting process. His methods simply work."
Rick Wolff
National Sports Journalist & WFAN Radio Sports Talk Show Host
"There are a lot of books and websites designed to help student-athletes market themselves to college coaches. What Binder does in his readable book is cut through the bureaucracy of the recruiting system and present the basics any athlete and their parents need to know. The analysis is worth knowing."
Sunil Gulati
Former President, U.S. Soccer Federation
"The student athlete experience in college can be rich, vast and rewarding for a young adult. For both students and parents, there are important steps to be taken in the process. For those who have the mission of participating in college athletics, Steven Binder provides an honest and insightful road map on how to achieve that goal."
C. Walker
Student Athlete, Ivy League
“I needed assistance with trying to get more recruiting exposure, and trying to figure out what the college recruiting process was all about. It’s a confusing topic, lots to know. Steven Binder’s guidance & advice was easy to understand. The knowledge he brought to the table was unbelievable. We contacted other recruiting services that just wanted to keep selling me more stuff; I didn’t get that from Coach Binder.”
J. Gedney
Parent of a Student Athlete, New England Small College Athletic Conference
“Coach Steven’s knowledge & guidance is unsurpassed, he is an expert on recruiting. He was able to show me and my daughter how to get coaches interested, his step by step system and examples in the book were easy to follow. She was not being recruited at all by college coaches and after using his book, she started getting lots of looks and offers.”
Susan Reid Dullela
Director of Athletics, Rye High School
“Experience, candor and genuine concern for the student-athlete and their ability to maximize the potential to play at the next level are central to Steven’s presentation. A concise, detailed account to help any student-athlete and his/her family navigate the recruiting process from start to finish! A must read if your child aspires to play at the college level.”
Lou Panzanaro
Athletic Director, Peekskill HS
“Last night’s presentation was extremely well received by athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators. The presentation was thorough and professional. Everyone was able to take something from it. I received nothing but positive feedback from all. I’ve coached for 38 years and thought I was very familiar with the process. But I learned from your presentation things that I didn’t know. Only wish I could have heard you present 38 years ago! I will recommend this to all of my colleagues.”
David Pump
CEO, Double Pump, Inc.
“EVERY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO THESE TOOLS to assist them for college preparation. Steven Binder & his book, Your Recruiting Playbook helps student athletes actually get recruited.”
C. Brown
D3 College Volleyball Player
“A DIFFERENCE MAKER! There is no question that the book, Your Recruiting Playbook:Maximize Your Opportunities To Play College Sports opens more doors for any high school athlete preparing to play college athletics. More importantly, it opened my eyes to the dozens of additional college opportunities that I never would have known about. Thank You!”
Jeff Shirk
Director of Athletics, The Pine School
"I was a college lacrosse coach at the D1 & D3 levels for 21 years with the privilege of listening to many individuals speak about the recruiting process. Coach Binder's presentation was honest, accurate, and entertaining. Without a doubt, one of the best I have observed with information and insight that all high school athletes with a desire to play in college need to hear.”
STEVEN IN THE PRESS
Rye City Review
Binderhoops Showcase — The #1 Rated NY Metro Area Exposure Event, Gets High School Players Recruited By College Coaches
Scarsdale Inquirer
The Ultimate Recruiting Guide for Potential College Student Athletes.
On the record
Courtside Conversations
Steven Binder on the BasketballHeadzz podcast, the #1 media service covering New York City Metropolitan Area High School Basketball
The Importance of a Plan in Life & in the College Sports Recruiting Process
Thinking About Playing at the Next Level – Gaining Knowledge
Coaches Corner
Q&A WITH EXPERT STEVEN BINDER
COMMUNICATING WITH COLLEGE COACHES
FINALIZING YOUR LIST OF SCHOOLS