What We Do
The Hoop Skool Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping at-risk student-athletes reach their full potential by connecting them with independent boarding schools that support their academic, athletic, and social growth.
We guide students through the admissions process with academic support, test prep, and financial assistance, and continue that support beyond placement through mentorship, experiential learning, family resources, and scholarship opportunities for secondary school, college, and professional development.
At Hoop Skool, we are not just developing athletes—we’re empowering young people to become their most impactful selves and to carry that forward into their communities.
About HOOPSKOOL FOUNDATION
Our Mission
Our Approach
Our Approach
At HOOPSKOOL FOUNDATION , our mission is to provide personalized educational consulting services that empower students to reach their full potential and achieve their academic goals.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our Approach
We believe that every student is unique and deserves a customized approach to their education. That's why we work closely with each student to identify their strengths, weaknesses, and learning style to develop a personalized plan for success.
Our Services
Our Approach
Our Services
We offer a variety of educational consulting services, including college admissions counseling, test preparation, academic tutoring, and more. Our goal is to provide comprehensive support to help students achieve their academic and personal goals.
Our Team
Our Approach
Our Services
Our team consists of experienced and dedicated educational consultants who are passionate about helping students succeed. Learn more about our team and their qualifications.
Additional Services
Grassroots Programs
In an effort to afford our student/athletes the best opportunity to have success, we created grassroots basketball programs where we teach fundamentals, emphasize teamwork, hard work and unselfish play. In addition we monitor academic progress and provide academic support.
Summer Camps
With the goal being to help our student/athletes improve on the athletic field, we conduct clinics and basketball camps during the summer months and academic school year. In addition, we provide financial assistance to send our program participants to some of the top Basketball camps in the world.
Our Founder
Kenneth “Kenny” Coard is the founder of the Hoop Skool Foundation and brings over 20 years of experience as an educator, school administrator, and basketball coach. He has worked in NYC public schools, New England boarding schools, and currently teaches math on Long Island. A graduate of Berkshire School and a former Division III basketball standout at Clarkson University, Kenny has coached numerous Division I athletes—several of whom have gone on to play professionally, including in the NBA.
Kenny holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Marketing and Management from Clarkson University and a master’s degree in School Administration and Supervision from Mercy College. His own experience as a boarding school student, combined with years of coaching and mentoring in the prep school system, gives him a deep understanding of the admissions process, academic demands, and culture of independent schools.
Driven by the belief that “to whom much is given, much is required,” Kenny has dedicated his career to creating opportunities for at-risk student-athletes. He lives on Long Island with his wife, fellow educator June Martinez-Coard, and their three children.