The New Jersey Wolfpack was formed in 2002 as a program within the Wayne PAL to provide spring & summer basketball to the children of Wayne and neighboring towns, however evolved over the past 6 years to become a regionally and nationally competitive basketball program for exceptional student athletes from northern New Jersey. The program was founded by Jim Stone and Dan Halewicz, coaches from the Wayne PAL programs. The New Jersey Wolfpack continues to assemble a group of coaches and other professionals/instructors committed to enriching the lives of the Wolfpack players. The coaching staff possesses extensive experience as both players and coaches, and each has enjoyed a great deal of success in those roles. An intense focus on fundamentals and conditioning is the hallmark of the Wolfpack program. Wolfpack players are expected to master the mental aspects of the game, including the discipline to focus on the details of the individual and team fundamentals they are taught. The Wolfpack coaches have developed a good reputation in AAU recruiting venues, and are committed to preparing their teams to perform on that stage. Players get exposure to college recruiters over a period of years, culminating in their 17 & Under season. Playing in national venues throughout their Wolfpack experience, players become well prepared to display their talents during the important spring and summer College Evaluation Periods. All of that said, for the Wolfpack, its first and foremost about the basketball. A player's self discovery is paramount in the priorities of the coaches. The lessons in integrity, dedication, commitment, work ethic, teamwork, and leadership that are available in the game are transferable to all aspects of life outside the gym.