Basketball - Boys 3rd Team
Schedule
Overview
Basketball - Boys 3rd Team
The boys basketball program includes three levels of play: 1st team, 2nd team, and 3rd team. The program is highly competitive, and it is not uncommon for the gym to be packed with enthusiastic spectators for home games. The 2nd and 3rd teams are ideal spots for those who are new to the sport or who are hoping to improve their skills with the hope of one day reaching the 1st team.
For more than 20 years, the Brooks boys basketball teams have competed in the Independent School League and played against many of the top teams in New England. The teams play 15-20+ games a year and practice daily at our state-of-the-art athletic center.
The program's success has been based around intelligent play, outstanding outside shooting, hard-nosed defense, and a passion for the game of basketball. Additionally, our emphasis on character and sportsmanship has lead to success off the court.
In addition to two basketball courts, Brooks athletics facilities are exceptional, and athletes at all levels have the opportunity to use the fully equipped weight room to improve strength and conditioning.
Coaches
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Coach
Peter Moccia grew up in Haverhill and studied chemistry at the University of Connecticut. After college, he was certified in physics and chemistry, and taught at a high-need school in Providence as part of the Rhode Island Teaching Fellows program. Moccia spent four years before coming to Brooks teaching AP chemistry and physics at Central Catholic High School. At Brooks, he teaches chemistry, serves as a dorm parent in Thorne House and coaches boys 3rd basketball. -
A lifelong east coaster, Michael Bruschi holds an A.B. in Music from Princeton University and an M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Music Theory from Yale University. From 2017 to 2021, he taught courses in music theory, aural skills, and keyboard skills in Yale's Department of Music. Primarily a pianist and drummer, Bruschi has extensive national and international performance experience and has composed works for solo piano, jazz ensemble, string quartet and church choir. He served as President of the Princeton University Rock Ensemble from 2012 to 2015 and has additional experience as a bandleader, arranger, vocal coach, pit musician and improviser in a variety of styles. Outside of music, Bruschi enjoys golfing, trying new restaurants and exploring abandoned places. At Brooks, he lives on campus in Thorne House and coaches boys 3rd basketball and boys 2nd baseball.