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My older son started training with Mercadel Basketball in 6th grade, where he learned both the game and the right mindset. A year later my younger son joined too. Coach Henry once said, “At Mercadel Basketball they will learn step by step.,” and that stuck with us.

We stayed because Coach Henry has the heart of a parent. He teaches discipline, respect, and resilience, and often reminds the kids that the ABC to make it to varsity starts with Attitude and Character before Skills.

It truly takes a village to raise a child, and we’re grateful we chose a village that helps our kids grow as ball players and as good young men.

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Henry is more than just a coach for my son, he is a mentor. He taught him skills on and off the court. I am so thankful to have had him in in my son's corner for the past five years and hopefully many more to come.

We have been with Mercadale Basketball for five years. My sons have not only learned to play the game of basketball with great skill, but has been taught other lessons by Coach Henry in keeping perspective on what is truly important in life. We have appreciated everything Henry Mercadel has done for our sons and the care he has in helping them mature to good young men.

Our daughter played with this club for 4 years, and we couldn't be happier. The coaches cared about, her pushed her to get better, and made basketball fun. She grew so much here, both as a player and a person. We're really thankful for this team and everything they've done for her. Highly recommend.

Henry is very approachable and easy to talk to. My son loves him and has the upmost respect for Henry. He teaches the kids high-level basketball while being humble and working with each players learning pace. we highly recommend Mercadel to everyone we come across that is learning to take their basketball skills to the next level.

Henry is a basketball coach who teaches so much more than basketball. He has an incredible ability to understand each kid and help develop both basketball skills and life skills. My son has been with him for 4 years. Henry has gotten into the nitty gritty of proper shooting form, ball handling technique, body positioning on defense and every other nuanced basketball skill you can imagine……but also confidence and courage in what you do off the court, effort and hustle, good sportsmanship, and the importance of hard work. It’s a holistic, real-world perspective that, as a parent, I love and appreciate. And it’s a perfect combination of tough love and comforting encouragement.

Focus on team development and progress

Coach Henry Mercadel has been an amazing coach to both of my boys. He teaches incredible skills through his clinics and team practices. The kids that are trained by him come out as confident ball handlers with a deep understanding and love for the game!

But it doesn’t end at basketball …. Coach Henry mentors his players in a faith-based fatherly way. He calls his teams his family — and it shows in how he encourages his players on and off the court. He challenges them to grow in their faith as well as in their game. My boys both started with him as young boys and he has helped turn them into wonderful young men. We have been blessed to have him as our boys’ club coach for the past 9 years.

My kid has been in the Mercadel program for nearly a year. Coach Henry has a great team behind him to support all the kids during training and games. My son loves basketball so being in Mercadel was a great decision for us as parents. He enjoys being challenged to get better and the atmosphere in the program as he says "is the best".

We feel truly blessed to be part of Mercadel. The entire coaching staff is fantastic! The supportive, knowledgeable, and committed to developing these young athletes both on and off the court. The improvement in ball-handling skills and sports IQ has been incredible, but what stands out even more are the life lessons they are teaching: teamwork, perseverance, confidence, and integrity. Mercadel is shaping great basketball players and even better kids, and we are so grateful.

It’s not just a team but it’s a family atmosphere where the participants learn more than just basketball. They build character, reinforce the importance of school and get them ready for what lies ahead both on and off the court.

My son joined Mercadel about nine months ago with the goal of improving his game and taking his skills to the next level. Since then, we have seen tremendous growth in both his abilities and his confidence. The dedication, consistency, and commitment of the coaching staff have made all the difference.
He absolutely loves his coaches and looks forward to every session. They push him, encourage him, and genuinely care about his progress. It has been such a positive experience for him, and we are incredibly grateful for the impact they've had on his development.
I highly recommend Mercadel for anyone looking to grow, be challenged and work with coaches who truly invest in their players.

Coach Henry has not only been an amazing basketball coach to my daughter for the past 4 years but has been a huge influence and mentor to her encouraging her to be her best in every aspect in her life. There in no better coach around!

Our son is making great progress in the sport and is growing as great, well rounded young man. Mercadel has definitely been a contributing factor. Love the program!

Henry is very passionate with developing young athletes and bring out the best in them. He empowers them to be team-oriented individuals. More power to Team Mercadel!

Working with the team at Mercadel Basketball builds fundamentals and the confidence to be a great basketball player. Learning from Henry and his team has not inly prepared me for the game but for life.