Head Coach
TJ Hardeman Jr.
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About University of Valley Forge Basketball
Walk into Hardeman Arena at Valley Forge, and you're stepping into a program built on discipline, resilience, and the belief that basketball teaches life. Head coach TJ Hardeman Jr. has cultivated something deliberate here, a culture where players develop as much off the court as on it. That approach mirrors the university's own heritage: a campus rooted in character-building and purpose. In the United East Conference, Valley Forge competes against programs that demand execution and toughness. The Patriots play a brand of basketball that values fundamentals and team continuity. Hardeman's system emphasizes ball movement, defensive intensity, and accountability, the kind of basketball that translates whether you're playing Division III or beyond. Players here understand they're part of something larger than a single season; they're building a legacy that extends back through generations of Patriot hoops. The Phoenixville campus itself offers proximity to Philadelphia's basketball culture while maintaining the focus a smaller program provides. Recruits who thrive here are those who want development over flash, who see college basketball as a platform for growth rather than a destination. Valley Forge players graduate with skills honed in a competitive environment and a network of alumni who've built meaningful careers. If you're looking for a program that treats basketball as serious business, where coaching matters, where fundamentals win games, and where your development is the priority, Valley Forge has that foundation. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$28,436/yr
Grad rate
39%
Enrollment
471
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $28,436 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $26,263 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $22,199 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $23,555 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $28,938 / year
- $110,001+
- $34,190 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 471
- Average net price
- $28,436 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $26,520 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $26,520 / year
- Graduation rate
- 39%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
United East Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Cairn University
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Location Langhorne, PA | Enrollment 775 | Avg. net price $31,280 |
Gallaudet University
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Location Washington, DC | Enrollment 812 | Avg. net price $27,398 |
Keystone College
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Location La Plume, PA | Enrollment 771 | Avg. net price $22,909 |
Lancaster Bible College
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Location Lancaster, PA | Enrollment 1,569 | Avg. net price $24,806 |
Penn State Berks College
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Location Reading, PA | Enrollment 1,872 | Avg. net price $19,570 |
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Penn State Harrisburg
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Location Harrisburg, PA | Enrollment 4,031 | Avg. net price $16,753 |
Penn State University, Abington
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Location Abington, PA | Enrollment 2,877 | Avg. net price $14,429 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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Location Williamsport, PA | Enrollment 4,464 | Avg. net price $24,761 |
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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Location St. Mary's City, MD | Enrollment 1,603 | Avg. net price $20,956 |
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University of Valley Forge
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Location Phoenixville, PA | Enrollment 471 | Avg. net price $28,436 |
Wilson College
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Location Chambersburg, PA | Enrollment 865 | Avg. net price $20,699 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Valley Forge D3?
Yes, University of Valley Forge is an NCAA Division III program in the United East Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Valley Forge men's basketball.
What conference is University of Valley Forge in?
University of Valley Forge competes in the United East Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Valley Forge?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $28,436 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at University of Valley Forge?
College Scorecard reports approximately 471 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Valley Forge?
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Targeting University of Valley Forge?
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.