GARDEN STATE Crush

The Girls ONLY Premier AAU program…

This AAU organization was designed to capture the most competitive female players from the North Jersey and Rockland County, NY area. The GARDEN STATE CRUSH is led by Head Coach, Kerin Roche. The GARDEN STATE CRUSH is not just a team but a family. Coach Roche brings her professional career experience(s) as a former Rutgers Women’s Basketball coaching staff member, high-level AAU coach, and a former college scholarship player to each and every practice. The GARDEN STATE CRUSH institutes a system for defense and offense that is run with all the teams at all grade levels. This builds a fundamental foundation for the players as they are introduced to and grow with the program. The Garden State CRUSH has chosen their home court to be OPEN GYMS in Oakland, NJ. This choice was driven by the ability to coach and teach players via film study, and the ability for teams to practice and play on a brand new high school regulation-size court.

If you have the drive, the passion, and desire to play for one of the top coaches and AAU organizations in the area…Don’t hesitate, contact us now for tryout information and private training(s) with Head Coach, Kerin Roche.

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Coaches

Kerin Roche

Garden State Crush Head Coach, Kerin Roche not only brings grit and intensity to every practice and game, but also a basketball rich resume of experience.

Coach Roche was a four year varsity starter in High School which was where she began to build a strong foundation of leadership skills she displays today. Coach attheded Harcum College on full scholarship and then finished her Collegiate playing career at West Virginia Tech on a full scholarship as well.

Upon graduation, Kerin Roche became the Assistant Varsity Coach at Teaneck High School. From there she took a position on the staff of The University of Rutgers Newark for 2 years as well as Head Coach of teams inside of the New Jersey Sparks and Exodus programs.

In addition to Coach Kerin’s basketball career, Coach is an ABA therapist for in-home special needs children and a paraprofessional for in-school 4th and 5th grade children.

When asked what Coach’s goals are, “To build young ladies confidence both on the court and off to help them achieve their excellence. To give them a positive experience in the sport they love...that I love.