Rob Roy: HC of Rectory School Basketball | Junior Boarding School Basketball Recruiting

▶️ Show Notes

Junior boarding school basketball recruiting gives families another path to consider before the traditional prep-school years. Rob Roy, Head Coach of Rectory School Basketball, joins Cory Heitz to explain how junior boarding school works, what type of student-athlete tends to thrive there, and how the experience can prepare players for the next stage of prep school basketball.

Rob explains why the process works best when the decision is kid-driven, how reclassing can give young athletes additional time to mature, and why two years at a junior boarding school can provide more value than arriving for only one season. He also walks through the structured daily routine at Rectory and the expectations placed on players both on and off the court.

The conversation also covers how Rectory Basketball uses older competition and a flexible schedule to challenge its players and put ninth graders in front of schools that may fit their academic, basketball, and personal goals. Rob discusses earning playing time through character and preparation, handling different physical maturity levels, homesickness, and the relationships players carry with them after leaving Rectory.

For parents researching junior boarding school for basketball, reclassing, athlete development, or the transition into prep school basketball, this episode provides a practical look at what the pathway actually involves.

⏱️Timestamps:

1:28 – Rob Roy’s Basketball Background
2:59 – What Is a Junior Boarding School?
5:16 – Rob’s Prep School Experience
7:02 – Who Is a Good Fit for Junior Boarding School?
8:39 – Reclassing and Two Years at Rectory
10:55 – Who Junior Boarding School Is Not For
12:48 – A Day in the Life at Rectory
16:54 – Preparing Players for Prep School
20:31 – Rectory’s Schedule and Competition
25:19 – Choosing the Right Prep School
27:14 – Earning Playing Time
29:31 – Developing Players at Different Maturity Levels
31:16 – Handling Homesickness
33:34 – Success Stories and Lasting Impact
37:34 – Quick Hitters
39:24 – Wrapping Up

💡 Key Topics:

• Junior boarding school basketball recruiting and development
• Junior boarding school for basketball players and families
• Reclassing before traditional prep school
• Kid-driven vs. parent-driven boarding-school decisions
• Developing through competition against older players
• Earning playing time through character and preparation
• Matching athletes with the right prep school environment
• Structure, independence, homesickness, and student development

🏀 About Rob Roy:

Rob Roy is the Head Basketball Coach at Rectory School, a junior boarding school serving grades five through nine. In the conversation, Rob explains that Rectory works with students from around the world and focuses on preparing them for the transition to secondary schools. He also discusses his own background as a college basketball player and his experience attending prep school before beginning his coaching career.

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Rectory IG | https://www.instagram.com/rectoryathletics/

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Our goal is to help players find the right fit, not just any placement. We share honest, experience-based guidance for families navigating prep school basketball, college recruiting, exposure, development, and the steps that can help student-athletes move closer to their goals.

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Finding the right prep school basketball opportunity starts with understanding your complete situation. Our free assessment collects key information about your athletic abilities, academic standing, and financial considerations to provide targeted guidance specific to your circumstances. This approach allows us to cut through the recruitment noise and give you honest, practical feedback about your options. Most families find that this comprehensive evaluation saves them time and helps avoid mismatched programs that waste valuable development years.

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