The Mid-Jersey Heat Basketball program (MJH) is a non-profit youth organization staffed entirely by volunteers. We have been established for 4 years. MJH is an AAU-affiliated organization for girls and boys in the central shore area of Ocean County, New Jersey. Our home is Manchester Township which is located 7 minutes from Seaside boardwalk/beach, 30 minutes from Atlantic City, 30 minutes from Trenton, 45 minutes from Newark, 20 minutes from Great Adventure, and 60 minutes from New York City.
Our program offers a higher level of competition than is not offered in recreational basketball leagues. Our main objective is to provide “pre-, mid and after-season” play for girls and boys who are committed to basketball and who wish to improve their skills. The Heat Boys are coached by Monwell Brown who is the Founding President of the club. Coach Monwell leads the U12, U13, U15, & U16 boys. Coach Dana Downs –U14. Coach Rommie Postadan our Vice President of Player Development leads the U10 & U11 boys. Coach Dave Hayes our Commissioner leads the U17 boys. Coach John Brown leads the U13 boys on several special occasions. Also Coach Kevin Oliver (Mello) assists Coach Monwell as needed.
Our sister program Mid-Jersey Lady Heat (MJLH) will be starting their 4th season this year. The Heat girls are under the guidance and leadership of Vice President and Girls Director Rick Valmon, who coaches U14-u17. In addition, Kevin Jones - U13 girls, and Tammy Nicolini – U10 girls, respectively.
The Heat will continue to participate on a highly competitive AAU, YBOA, USBA, JR. NATIONALS and non-AAU level. We will be competing in tournaments in the Metropolitan area and along the East Coast.
Our teams maintain an intensive indoor practice and training schedule throughout the year. All players are continuing to excel at an expected rate. We are proud of our accomplishments.
We have rolling tryouts, throughout the year!