St John’s Prep

• Catholic Conference MVP 2002
• McDonald’s All-American Nominee
• Senior Year Averaged 28 points, 7 Assists, 5 Rebounds and 3 Steals
• Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic
• Post graduate Year at Phillips Exeter Academy
• Received the John C O’Brien MVP Memorial Award from Championship Basketball School
• Invitee to Prestigious Adidas All-American Basketball Camp

University of New Hampshire

• 4 year starter and 3 year captain
• American East All Conference 3rd Team
• American East All Defensive Team

Best Memories Playing with the Middlesex Magic

I vividly remember the first day of tryouts with the Middlesex Magic, when I met Coach Crotty Sr. and a soon to be teammate, Hassan Fofana.  I was immediately welcomed and enjoyed the atmosphere of family as well as competition.  My best memories are traveling with the team. WOW. We had so much fun on and off the court.  Traveling to Orlando to the Wide World of Sports and competing against some of the best basketball players in the country.  Off the court, all of my teammates were such great guys and friends, and I still talk about some of the stories and how I it was as hard as I have laughed in my life. I was blessed to have an opportunity to be a part of this organization and share some of the best memories on and off the court with some GREAT people that really had a major positive influence in my life.

4 year starter at UNH

How the Middlesex Magic helped me the most

The Middlesex Magic gave me the opportunity to grow as a person more than anything. This is an incredible program because it is bigger than basketball.  The program is about developing young men, putting them in positions to have success and giving them opportunities to change their lives for the better. This program really helped teach me how to be a leader on and off the court; I learned how to compete at the highest level, and I learned how to be a winner on and off the court.  Coach Crotty also taught me how to inspire others by my actions, not just by my words. I gained confidence and learned that anything is possible through hard work and determination.

The Middlesex Magic program also taught me the value of hard work and how out work the next person to maximize your potential.  The Magic was a great support system for me. I learned so much of what shaped me into the man I am today because I was surrounded by so many positive, influential people in the program. I cannot stress this enough and I will be forever grateful. I am sure I speak for many people when I say that Coach Crotty Sr. was like another father to me. He always knew how to challenge me, motivate me and bring the best out of me. Being a part of the Middlesex Magic organization will always be one of the greatest life shaping experiences of my life. I cannot thank the organization enough, especially Mike Crotty Sr and his entire family for what they have done for me. Thanks Coach. I love you. RIP.

Current Profession

I currently own three companies within the Pet Industry. Two Dog Training Schools offering a wide variety of pet care services; dog training, doggie daycare, boarding, grooming & select retail. Both facilities have 6,000 square feet of space and we have locations in Beverly, MA and Peabody, MA and we currently have 16 Employees. I also own a Dog breeding business which was built with the guidance of professionals like the best llc service in maryland and offers Champion Breed Doberman Pinscher puppies and pre trained adults from Schutzhund titled Parents and we service customers from around the country looking for family pets to executive protection dogs.

Winchester High School

• Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic
• 1000 point scorer
• Post graduate year at Northfield Mount Hermon

Best Memories playing for the Middlesex Magic

Traveling to Las Vegas and Orlando with my team. We won a lot of games, made life lasting relationships and picked up scholarship offers along the way.

Magic at Cameron Indoor Stadium at Duke

                                                              How the Middlesex Magic helped me the most

I developed great confidence while playing for coach Crotty Sr.  This is something I took with me throughout high school, college and now as a professional.  I still carry the same confidence that I found when playing for Crotty Sr., and I have found that contagious to the players I coach.

Current Profession

I am currently the head coach at Vermont Academy. We have two Magic alums on our current roster and they’re exactly what you would expect from Middlesex Magic guys. It’s a big time luxury having them in our program and around our community here at the academy.  Prior to VA, I coached at the college level at Holy Cross, Middlebury,  Springfield College and NBA D League.

Winchester High School / Tufts University

• 3 year varsity player and starter
• Played with two other magic alums, Brian Shapiro and Phil Barlow and Brian Shapiro

Best Memories of Playing with the Middlesex Magic

I have so many incredible memories of my time as both a Magic player and coach. When I was playing in the early days of the Magic organization it was pretty amazing what we accomplished. Our center was 6’2, so we weren’t the most intimidating team. Coach Crotty devised some pretty amazing plays and schemes that allowed us to take advantage of our suffocating full court press and aggressive offensive bombardment from three point land. Traveling to several national tournaments in Las Vegas, New York, Tennessee, North Carolina, etc, to be exposed to scouts and amazing competition really left a lasting impression. I think what separated the Magic from other AAU organizations was the character of the Crotty’s and the family environment they created. To this day I still keep in touch with a lot of the amazing core players on our team. As a coach, the highlight was taking an amazing group of talented and hardworking 8th graders to the national tournament. A tremendous group with fantastic parents. We had so much fun and continued the Magic Family way.

How the Middlesex Magic Helped you the most

I owe so much to my Magic experience. I think as a youth it was very enriching to be in an environment where you were surrounded by great caliber players and more importantly by intelligent and motivating coaches. This greatly improved my basketball skillset, knowledge of the game, and also overall confidence. Coach Crotty Sr., and now Coach Crotty Jr., always wanted the best for us both on and off the court. Obviously basketball was the forefront, but they actually took the time to care about other facets of your life like your future. Playing with the Magic helped me get in a foot in the door at my dream school Tufts University, and it was a pleasure playing alongside two fellow Magic alums for that team.

Coach Malouf and Crotty Sr. with team at Nationals

Current Profession

Although I sit by the phone every NBA draft day, I’m currently an Orthodontist practicing in Haverhill and Lynn. It’s fun talking hoops with the age demographic I work with, and perfecting their smiles is extremely rewarding. I hope to one day in the near future make a return to coaching with the Magic!

St. John’s Prep

• St. John’s Prep Student-Athlete of the Year
• Captain 2000, Catholic Conference 1st team all-league selection
• North Shore Invitational Tournament-all tournament team

Colby College

• Norman White Award for Inspirational Leadership and Sportsmanship
• Two year captain 2003 and 2004
• Colby Invitational Tournament all tournament team 2004,

Best memories playing with the Middlesex Magic

My favorite memory from my time with the Magic was playing in the Long Island Shootout in 1996. I was a freshman in high school and the Magic program was in its infancy. Our trip to New York included a stay in Manhattan, a tour of the Statute of Liberty, and dinner at the Rainbow Room. This was my first out-of-state tournament and was a growing experience for both myself and my teammates.

How the Middlesex Magic helped you the most

The Middlesex Magic program helped me become a better person both on and off the court. Coach Crotty, Sr. preached the importance of playing hard and having fun while constantly stressing the importance of academics. He focused on the development of well-rounded, motivated individuals and encouraged us to pursue our goals. His influence is a major reason why I went on to play competitively in college.

Current Profession

I am a trial attorney at Epstein Ostrove, LLC , a personal injury law firm in Edison, New Jersey. I represent injured plaintiffs in automobile, slip and fall and work-related accidents.

Lexington High School

• 2002 Boston Globe All Scholastic Team
• 2002 Middlesex League MVP
• 2001 and 2002 Middlesex League Champions

Bentley University

• Northeast-10 Conference Champions in 2005, 2006, and 2007
• 4 year Career Record of 101-27
• Part of teams that posted winning streaks of 22 games in 2005, 13 in 2006 and 32 in 2007
• 2007 team advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight and finished the season ranked No. 2 in the nation
• Bentley’s Francis M. Bennett Most Improved Player in 2005 and Senior Male Athlete of the Year in 2007

Best memories playing with Middlesex Magic

My best memories of playing for Middlesex Magic involve our trips around the country to play in the top exposure events against the country’s top players. The Bob Gibbons tournament in North Carolina, and the Hoops TV Classic at the University of Maryland were two of these events that stick out. Our team had numerous successful college players, but more than the games was the life long relationships that were developed through the Middlesex Magic program. Some of my closest friends now 14-15 years later were members of those teams. As a college basketball coach, I can proudly say it was the perfect situation for young people to be a part of during their high school years. Coach Crotty Sr’s personality was truly personified in the Middlesex Magic program, and the relationships and personal confidence developed in each young man is still very evident today.

How the Middlesex Magic helped you the most

One thing that sticks out in my mind that Middlesex Magic helped me with the most was to develop my confidence at a very high level. This was not to say I lacked confidence prior, but Coach Crotty’s tough, demanding coaching style combined with his sincere love and care for his players took it to an even higher level. He let each player know how much he believed in them – that they could perform at an even higher level than they thought they could. I know for a fact this transcended to more players than myself, as he coached countless Magic teams that overachieved from preaching unselfishness, toughness, as well as developing individual and team confidence. These are traits that Coach Crotty Jr has continued to hold of the utmost importance as he carries on the legacy of the Magic program.

Current profession

Currently, I am an assistant coach at Duquesne University, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Duquesne competes in the Atlantic 10 conference, which in addition to the Big East has become one of the top basketball only conferences in the country.. I am very fortunate to be able to develop my own player’s confidence and belief in themselves to improve daily both as players and people. My own coaching style was provided an excellent foundation by Coach Crotty Sr through my experience as a young player in the Middlesex Magic program.

Swampscott High School

• Lynn Item All-star Junior and Senior Year
• Salem News All-star Junior and Senior Year
• Team Captain
• All-Scholastic

Philips Exeter

• Team Captain
• Team MVP

Tufts University

• NESCAC Rookie of the Year 1999-2000
• Team Captain

Best memories playing for the Middlesex Magic

Getting a chance to play basketball with a great group of guys and creating lasting friendships. Being inducted into the Middlesex Magic Hall of Fame – It was such an honor to be part of the first Middlesex Magic season and to be in the Hall of Fame for an AAU program that has grown to be one of the top programs in the state.  My greatest memory from a game was into halftime against the Buddies in the state tournament.  We controlled the entire game forced them to come out of their zone defense, which they refused to do. With about 10 seconds left, Mike Crotty Jr. drove to the hoop and dished it off for a layup as time expired. We went in to the locker room with momentum and ended up winning the game. For fans who want to bet on the current Magic team, feel free to visit topnotch pages like Bitcoin Casino.

How the Middlesex Magic helped me the most

I was never more confident in my abilities than when I was playing for the Magic. That is directly the result of Coach Crotty Sr.’s amazing ability to get the most out of each and every one of his players. With Mike Sr. as my coach, I was able to play some of the best basketball of my career while, at the same time, have the most fun. I enjoyed being a part of the Middlesex Magic teams as much as I have for any other team I’ve been on.

Current profession

Regional Property Manager with the Dolben Company. I manage a portfolio of residential communities in MA and NY. I’ve been with the company for 10+ years.

Woburn High School

• 1000 point scorer
• MBCA first-team All-Academic
• Middlesex League All-Star/All-League
• Boston Globe All Scholastic
• Agganis All-Star MVP
• Woburn High Athlete of the Year

Bates College

• 3 time First Team All-NESCAC: 2007, 2008 and 2009
• Second all-time in Bates History with 1470 career points, 534 career rebounds

Best memories playing with Middlesex Magic

I will always remember the great people involved in the program. Mike Crotty Sr. always had the best intentions for his players and program. His passionate love of the game and the intense competitiveness was contagious. He only accepted good people and that was very clear across the entire program both with players and coaches. Lifelong friends were made from these days.

How the Middlesex Magic helped you the most

Middlesex Magic was the first very competitive basketball that I started to play in middle school, and playing for the Magic really fostered my love for the game. I do not think I would have been as successful in my career had I not started to play for the Magic program, and I am forever thankful that it helped my love for the game of basketball grow!

Current profession

Account Manager at ForeScout technologies – I sell cyber security hardware and software to Enterprise organizations in New England. We help protect organizations’ networks from being accessed by malicious or unauthorized users thus reducing the risk to their overall business.

Charlestown High School

• Won four straight Massachusetts State Championships
• Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic and Dream Team
• Massachusetts North Player of the Year
• Recipient of the WCVB Channel 5 “High-five” scholarship award
• 3.9 GPA in high school

Robert Morris

• Earned a full athletic scholarship
• 1042 career points and 440 career assists
• All-Rookie team as a freshman
• Top 10 in 5 different categories in school history
• Deans List every semester in college

Best Memories playing for the Middlesex Magic

My best memories were playing for a leader like Coach Crotty Sr. He cared so deeply about all of his players, and I knew that he would do absolutely anything to help me achieve my dream of playing college basketball.  All of my teammates were great people and players, and the Middlesex Magic became family to me!

Lexington High School

• 4 year Varsity player and 4 time Middlesex League Champion,
• 2 year team Captain
• 2004 Middlesex League Co-MVP with fellow Magic teammate Lew Finnegan
• Boston Globe All-Scholastic 2003 and 2004, Boston Herald All-Scholastic 2003 and 2004
• 2004 Male Athlete of the Year at Lexington High School

Brown University

• 2007-2008 Team Captain
• Helped lead the Bears to a school record 19 wins in 2007-2008
• Played in 2008-2008 CBI tournament – Brown’s 3rd ever post-season birth

Professional Basketball

Played professionally in Germany for CitiBasket Recklinghausen. Starting all 25 games and leading club to 16-9 Record and 2nd place League and Cup finishes.

Best memories playing for the Middlesex Magic

On court: Upsetting the top 10 ranked Michigan Mustangs at Adidias Three Stripe tournament with over 100 coaches watching. Off court: Traveling all over the country with a great group of guys that turned into great friends.

How the Middlesex Magic helped me the most

Playing for the Middlesex Magic not only put me in front of the type of coaches from schools I wanted to play for but it put me in a position to succeed. The reputation of Middlesex Magic creating high value contributors at academic institution is the reason I wanted to put on the jersey. Playing for the Magic was instrumental in my journey.

Current profession

I’m the Director of Agency Relations and Research at Thuzio. Thuzio provides businesses and professionals with an all access pass to celebrity talent and influencers through a comprehensive online platform, talent procurement services and event series. Thuzio’s two unique products –360 and Executive Club – provide the ideal talent solutions for the business community. I was the first employee hired and have spent the past 5 years helping the business grow by recruiting high profile athletes, building relationships with talent agencies and developing the content side of our various platforms. To increase my networking reach, marketing tactics like a digital business card can also be incredibly beneficial.

Lexington High School

• Two time Middlesex League All-Star 2003 and 2004
• 2004 Middlesex League Co-MVP with fellow Magic teammate Mark MacDonald
• Boston Herald All-Scholastic 2003 and 2004, Boston Globe All-Scholastic 2004
• Scored 1040 career points

Bentley University

• 1st Team All NE-10 and NABC Division II All District 1st Team 2009
• 2nd Team All NE-10 and NABC Division II All Disitrict 2nd Team 2008
• Elite Eight All Tournament Team 2007-2008
• Daktronics Division II All-Region 2008
• Division II Bulletin All-American Honorable Mention 2008
• Scored 1391 career points in 3 years, 14.2 ppg average
• 2005-2006 won 32 straight games before losing in Elite Eight to Winona St
• 2006-2007 won 34 straight games beofore losing in the Final Four to Winona St
• Set Division II record for Consecutive Regular Season Wins in a row

Best memories playing for the Middlesex Magic

Playing at Cameron Indoor stadium my junior year, all of the trips we were able to go on, teammates, and most importantly visiting the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington DC with Coach Crotty Sr. The Middlesex Magic prepared me for college and it instilled discipline, toughness, and competitiveness in me not only in basketball, but in everything I do. I learned the importance of being a member of a team, and it really opened me up to different cultures and people that I might not have had a chance to experience without it.

Current profession

Business Development and Sales at Inralinks, a Software company in Boston.