Testimonials

The Greenwich Stars are a high-quality basketball program that offers motivated kids an outstanding combination of competitive basketball, fundamental skills development and an emphasis on team play.  The family-friendly atmosphere is noticeable and really makes a difference.  Coaching is consistently excellent and the omnipresent John Raybin runs a well-organized, tight ship.  Most importantly, the kids work hard AND have a lot of fun! The Greenwich Stars are a fantastic fit for our daughter, who has improved so much as a player and has developed a real love for the game.  We feel very fortunate to have found the Greenwich Stars and cannot recommend it highly enough!

My son, Leon has played so far two seasons with the Greenwich Stars and is loving it! As a former player myself, I find the coaching outstanding, Henry and the coaching staff teach the kids the right mix of basketball skills, team spirit, discipline, and mutual respect, all at the highest level of competitiveness. The kids also have a lot of fun in the process. The President John Raybin is there at most games and practices, and is always available, to make sure that all players and parents feel welcome in the Stars family. Most highly recommended -let’s go Stars.

John, thanks for running a great basketball program for the kids. The Greenwich Stars are important to Lucius in a very positive way — discipline, hard work, teamwork, competition, and rewards in success and confidence. And great basketball too.  We’ve seen so quickly the obvious results of player development under the Stars, from skills to fitness to court and game awareness. We have made friends with the other Stars players and families.

Our son has played with Greenwich Stars for seven years, first as a “Rising Star” and now as a part of the Travel and AAU teams. He loves coming to practice – and looks forward to being worked hard. The coaches expect a lot of their players, but treat them with respect and with belief in their ability. John Raybin’s support only enhances the coaching staff, and we feel lucky to have our son be a part of the Greenwich Stars family.

We have and continue to be impressed with the Greenwich Stars program and the way they teach, mentor and challenge our kids to improve their game. Basketball is a game of fundamentals and the Stars program emphasizes that skill development beginning at an early age. It’s a structured and well organized program. Importantly, the coaches teach the kids to be accountable to themselves and a team. An appropriate level of discipline and commitment is also emphasized which we appreciate. My kids love their coaches and that connection leads to win-win situations for kids and parents (and coaches).

Our sons level of play has improved quickly, dramatically and noticeably from playing with the Greenwich Stars. John Raybin runs a fantastic organization. He manages to watch almost every single practice and game, often seeming to be in 2 places at once and is always reachable and in contact. We are extremely pleased with the Greenwich Stars.

Our boys love playing for the Greenwich Stars. Our son, Lukas has developed a real love for basketball and leadership thanks to John Raybin, the coaches and his teammates. Coach Henry Ferrarin has inspired Lukas to develop his strength and conditioning and really built up his confidence and skill set. Our youngest son, Aiden is playing as well. The Raybin family has gone out of their way to make our family feel welcome at all games, tournaments, practices and events

Our sons have been playing for The Greenwich Stars for five years. Every season, they have had phenomenal coaching that allowed them to bring their game to the next level. The structure of the practices allows the kids to have fun, while also teaching them so many valuable skills, whether it’s ball handling, footwork or specific plays. We love the program, and we are so happy to have found it.

Very few basketball programs possess tremendous organizational structure, elite coaches, professionalism and a desire to help make kids better. The Greenwich Stars and their President, John Raybin personify these qualities. They are a first rate organization who do things the right way.