Marty Derer Scholarship Award
The Albert J. Carino Boys Basketball Club, on behalf of Delsea Boys Basketball Community, proudly introduces the 1st annual Marty Derer Scholarship Award.
While in his prime, and at the end of another long and eventful season, Marty Derer was taken from us in 2020 due to Covid 19 complications.
A lifelong contributor to the South Jersey basketball community, Marty played his high school career at Camden Catholic.
While in his prime, and at the end of another long and eventful season, Marty Derer was taken from us in 2020 due to Covid 19 complications.
A lifelong contributor to the South Jersey basketball community, Marty played his high school career at Camden Catholic.
"As a player and co-captain of the 1982 Camden Catholic team, he was as fierce as any competitor that came down the road. He took charges, dove for every loose ball, fought tooth and nail for every rebound.” Camden Catholic Basketball Coach, Jim Crawford.
Marty began officiating in 1998, and he was a proud staple of the South Jersey youth and HS basketball community every season since then.
“Marty loved to ref. He just loved to be out there, talking to everybody. I would see him at a varsity game on a Saturday and he would have three more little kids’ games after that. He didn’t need the money. He just loved it.” Jeff Cohen IAABO Board 34 Assignor
“Marty Derer was one of the most personable, energetic, kind, great guys you would ever meet. Ask anyone. He gave an enormous amount of time to the game and more importantly to kids all around the area.” Tom Freeman head basketball coach, Delsea Regional HS.
The future recipients of the scholarship will be chosen by South Jersey Coaches, Officials and Contributors, who will identify players that bring the same grit, hard work and love of the game that Marty always delivered on the hardwood.
The Albert J. Carino Boys Basketball Club is proud to honor the dedication and compassion that Marty brought to South Jersey basketball.
Marty’s presence is missed and will be remembered.
The Albert J. Carino Boys Basketball Club is proud to honor the dedication and compassion that Marty brought to South Jersey basketball.
Marty’s presence is missed and will be remembered.
