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Forward Thinking Basketball
Forward Thinking Basketball Season
Our program house both Boys and Girls teams. All players MUST attend tryouts each year in order to have a chance at being placed on a team . There are no guarantee roster spots. Both Boys and Girls tryouts are held at the beginning of each calendar year. Teams are selected by our team of coaches and trainers. The total number of teams varies each year, depending on number of coaches and talent that we acquire from tryouts.
If for any reason a player is unable to attend tryouts you must contact us to see if; 1) there are any roster spots available for your age group 2) if we are willing to schedule a private make up tryout. AAU basketball is not recommended for beginners, due to the fast pace at competition. We do offer 1 on 1 skills and development training for beginners and experienced players. Contact us if interested.
There are opportunities for players to moved UP a grade level, if throughout the season they show they have exceeded expectations on the team they were originally placed on. We DO NOT follow nor do we believe in the "equal" playing time rule. AAU basketball is for advanced players that have to EARN their playing time by; showing up to practices, participating in practices, being coachable, working hard, and being a team player!
Spring Season 4th-11th Grade
Our spring season starts at the end of March through the mid-June. We hold tryouts in January, program training camps during February, and will start practicing in March. This will lead into our first tournament at the end of march-beginning of February.
As the season undergoes, we will be looking to add a couple of out of state tournaments within the Midwest. This will only be offered to our ELITE teams and there will be additional costs associated.
Price: $650 (Includes FTB Gear; uniform, warmup shirt, backpack, t-shirt, and 6-8 in state tournaments)
Fall Season Grades TBD (NEW 2024)
Our newly added Fall season will begin in September and will end mid-October. Fall season is a short season with only 5 tournaments total. Not all players will be invited to play in the Fall season. We will select the fall teams by observing all players throughout the season.
We will then make our selections based on; a teams overall success, the development and growth of players individual skills and IQ, and will factor in any attendance and behavioral issues.
Price: TBA