Information is provided below. We will providing team specific details, including coaching assignments, tournaments scheduled and more at the first tryout.
Please visit our “Register” page to provide us with some contact information before tryouts.
Tryouts
Tryouts will take place the week of March 4th-March 8th. Please contact Andrew Grinaker if you would like to try-out but cannot attend both nights. Contact: northcityaau at gmail dot com.
16U and 17U – (10th and 11th grade)
March 5th, Tuesday, Jackson HS 8:00pm-9:30pm
March 7th, Thursday, Jackson HS 8:00pm-9:30pm
15U – (9th Grade)
March 5th, Tuesday, Jackson HS 8:00pm-9:30pm
March 7th, Thursday, Jackson HS 8:00pm-9:30pm
14U – (8th grade)
March 5th, Tuesday, Jackson HS 6:30pm-8pm
March 7th, Thursday, Jackson HS 6:30pm-8pm
13U – (7th grade)
March 5th, Tuesday, Jackson HS 6:30pm-8pm
March 7th, Thursday, Jackson HS 6:30pm-8pm
EACH PLAYER WILL NEED TO HAVE THE TRYOUT FORM COMPLETED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE ON THE FIRST DAY. PARENTS CAN FILL OUT IN PERSON ON THE TRYOUT DATE OR HAVE THEIR CHILD BRING THE COMPLETED/SIGNED FORM WITH THEM.
Roster Selection
The goal for roster selection is to build the strongest, most competitive teams possible. We will start by identifying the 10-12 strongest players at each grade to develop a team. The 10-12 players will be selected by a multiple coaches based on skill, size, athleticism, experience and their role/impact on the team.
From there, if we have enough players to field a second team, we will evaluate that option. We are already anticipating having (2) teams at the 17U level and (2) teams at the 14U level but this will be finalized when we understand the amount of players that come to the tryout.
Spring Season
The season will start the first week of March and continue until Mid July. All players that will be in high school next year will take the month of June off to compete with their high school team and return on July 1st to practice and compete in (2-3) tournaments to finish the AAU season.
Practices
Practice for all levels will begin the week of March 12th and take place at Jackson HS and Shorecrest HS throughout the season. The training sessions will take place at the Redmond Athletic Club and we will rotate through the teams to maximize the effectiveness of Sgt. Mike’s training.
Costs
The initial cost for the North City 2013 Spring/Summer program will be $400. This cost is non-refundable and due on March 15th to secure a spot.
Note: North City Training does a limited amount of scholarships available for low-income families and also provides payment plans if needed.
This price will include the following:
- Gym Space
- Uniforms (Reversible jersey/short) – We are utilizing the same uniform as last year, so if you competed last year and want to use the same uniform, please subtract $50 from the total above.
- Additional Gear (shooting shirt, sweatshirt, bag)
- 2-3 Team or Training Practices per week
- Strength Training from “Best in Western Washington” Boot Camp Trainer Sgt. Mike Lawson (www.coachmiketraining.com)
- For High School teams – NW Premier League in Seattle area
- For Middle School teams – PNAAU Spring League or (2) Tournaments
- Local Area AAU Tournaments**
- AAU Cards***
- Coaching Fees
Ongoing Monthly Cost: $160 (April, May, July)
This monthly cost will be due by the 5th of every month starting April 5th. It will include the costs of coaching fees, gym space, strength training by Sgt. Mike Lawson and equipment needed.
**Out of town tournaments and travel expenses including hotel, airfare and meals are the responsibility of the family. For the Elite teams at each grade level, we are planning a trip to Las Vegas (Average of ~$500/player) and Oregon (Average of ~$200).This is NOT mandatory to compete in the program.
**AAU Membership and Card are required for all tournaments and leagues. If you don’t have a current card, please register at http://aausports.org/JoinNow.aspx
Strength Training
Strength and conditioning training will be tailored depending on the grade level. High school aged athletes will be doing strength training involving weights while our middle school and younger grades will focus on training involving speed and agility drills.
Below are a few videos of the type of training we do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkjhNl2ObxU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOBB_-pkkNY&feature=related