Fall/Winter Select Team Tryouts
We are forming one more 8th Grade Girls Team...
Greetings!
Ballard Basketball is holding tryouts for our 8th grade girls "Ballard Heat" team on Wednesdays, Sept. 29th and Oct. 6th from 6:30-8pm at Ballard Boys and Girls Club. The Ballard Heat team is ideal for players looking to expand their game in a supportive team environment and prepare for high school basketball!
At this tryout, you will meet our coaches and experience a team practice. During this season, players on this team will have one mandatory team practice each week and can choose to attend one to four training sessions per week. The team will play in 10 local tournaments (30-40 games) every other weekend. In addition, the team will do team socials, team game film sessions and receive player evaluations from their coaches.
If you are a player looking to expand your game in a supportive team environment, then we hope to see you at tryouts!
Team Details
Season: Oct. 9, 2021-March 6, 2022 (NO PRACTICES OR TRAININGS OVER WINTER BREAK)
Coaches: Greg Anderson and Kate Sayles
Roster: We will hold 8-10 players with up to 4 practice players
Team Practices: Wednesdays 6:30-8pm at Ballard Boys and Girls ClubTrainings: Choose 1- 4 training sessions a week
Games: 10 local tournaments (30-40) gamesPlayer Evaluations: Each player will receive a written player evaluation from their coaches at the beginning, middle and end of the season.Game Film: The team will gather once a month online to review game film with their coaches.
Team Socials: The team will gather at least three times outside of practices and games for some team socials to have fun and get to know each other better off the court.
Team Fees: TBD depending on the number of player and tournaments. Around $300/month.
If selected to be on this team, we will notify you by the Oct 7th.
If you have any questions about the team or to register for this team's tryout days, please email Sara at ballardbasketballinfo@gmail.com
Keep hoopin'!
Sara
Tryouts
Thank you to everyone who tried out for our Fall/Winter Season! We are looking forward to a great season.
Our next tryout will be in early March for our Spring/Summer season (March 14-July 31).
Fall/Winter Select Team Details
Fall/Winter Select Team Season: Sept. 13-March 6 (23 weeks- We will take off ONE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING and the TWO WEEKS OF WINTER BREAK.)
Fall ONLY Select Team Season (HS Teams only):: Sept 13-Nov 14 (8 weeks)
Teams: We will make girls teams for 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th. We will create multiple teams in an age-group if we can support them with coaches, gym space and appropriate competition. Our rising high schoolers will have a Fall only season. 4th graders can tryout for the 5th grade team. No boys teams at this time. (Boys can play in our Fall In House League.)
Team practices:
5th/6th- Tuesdays 3:45-5:45pm at North Seattle Church (Coach Derek)
6th & 6th/7th - Mondays 3:45-5:45pm at North Seattle Church (Coach Taylor)
7th Fierce & 7th Fearless - Fridays 5:30-7:30pm Emmanuel (Coach Sara- after Nov 14 Coach Taylor will take over and team practice will move to Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm Emmanuel)
8th Next Level - Mondays 6:30-8:30pm BBGC (Coach April- Coach Ani takes over after Nov 14)
8th Heat- Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm BBGC (Coaches Greg & Kate)
HS Elite & Allstars - Wednesdays 7-9pm Emmanuel (Coaches Taylor and Ani)
HS Select Girls - Mondays 6:30-8:30pm BBGC (Coach Ani)
Team Practices: Players must be able to commit to their once a week 2 hr team practice which will be confirmed after tryouts.
Unlimited Trainings: Each player is also required to participate in one training session per week with multiple days/times available.. Players will be able to attend UNLIMTED trainings a week, including speed and agility training and high rep shooting trainings. We are hoping players take advantage of the exposure to different coaches and types of trainings. If we have a wider variety of players at a training, we will divide the group with two coaches.
Trainings: (Updated 9/19)
5th/6th Schedule
Mondays: Training 4:30-5:30pm Webster Park
Tuesdays: Team Practice 3:45-5:45pm North Seattle Church
Thursdays: SAQ's (Strength, Agility, Quickness) TBD
Fridays: Training 6:30-8:30pm BBGC
Sundays: Training 2:30-4pm Emmanuel
6th & 6th/7th Schedule
Mondays: Team Practice 3:45-5:45pm North Seattle Church
Tuesdays: Training 5:30-6:30pm Emmanuel
Thursdays: SAQ's (Strength, Agility, Quickness) TBD
Fridays: Training 6:30-8:30pm BBGC
Sundays: Training 2:30-4pm Emmanuel
7th Fierce & Fearless Schedule
Tuesdays: Training 5:30-6:30pm Emmanuel
Wednesdays: Training 5:30-7pm Emmanuel
Thursdays: SAQ's (Strength, Agility, Quickness) TBD
Fridays: Team Practice 5:30-7:30pm Emmanuel
Sundays: Training 4-6pm Emmanuel
8th Next Level & HS Select Schedule
Mondays: Team Practice 6:30-8:30pm BBGC
Tuesdays: Training 6:30-7:45pm Emmanuel or 7:45-9pm Emmanuel (with HS players)
Thursdays: SAQ's (Strength, Agility, Quickness) TBD
Fridays: Training 7:30-9pm Emmanuel
Sundays: Training 4-6pm Emmanuel
8th Heat Schedule
Tuesdays: Training 6:30-7:45pm Emmanuel
Wednesdays: Team Practice 6:30-8pm BBGC
Thursdays: SAQ's (Strength, Agility, Quickness) TBD
Fridays: 7:30-9pm Emmanuel
Sundays: 4-6pm Emmanuel
HS Elite & Allstars Schedule
Tuesdays: Training 7:45-9pm Emmanuel
Wednesdays: Team Practice 7-9pm Emmanuel
Thursdays: SAQ's (Strength, Agility, Quickness) TBD
Fridays: Training 7:30-9pm Emmanuel
Sundays: Training 4:30-6pm BBGC
Games: Each team in 5th-8th will enter 9-10 local tournaments (or 27-35 games). HS teams will enter 4 tournaments. Regional tournaments are possible and will be discussed during the first parent meeting.
Tentative Fall Tourney Schedule:
5th/6th (Derek): Oct 9-10, Oct. 23-24, Nov 6-7, Nov 20-21
6th Courage (Taylor): Sept 25-26, Oct 9-10, Oct. 23-24, Nov 6-7
6th/7th Heart (Taylor & Carly): Oct 2-3, Oct 16-17, Oct 30-31, Nov 14-15
7th Fierce (Sara): Oct 9-10, Oct 23-24, Nov 6-7, Nov 20-21
7th Fearless. (Sara): Oct 2-3, Oct 16-17, Oct 30-31, Nov 14-15
8th Next Level (April): Oct 2-3, Oct 16-17, Oct 30-31, Nov 13-14
8th Heat (Greg): Sept 25-26, Oct 9-10, Oct 23-24, Oct Nov 6-7
HS Select (Ani): Sept 25-26, Oct 9-10, Oct, 30-31 Nov 6-7
HS All Star (Taylor): Oct 2-3, Oct. 16-17, Oct 23-24, Nov 6-7
HS Elite (Taylor): Sept 25-26, Oct 9-10, Oct 23-24, Nov 13-14
Commitment: Multiple Team Athletes - We want athletes to have the opportunity to excel in as many sports as they want. AND there are only so many hours in a week. We ask that Select players do not play on other Select basketball teams, to avoid conflicts at tournaments. Also, it may not be viable for athletes and families to manage more than one other sports team. The most common scenario is playing for the school fall and/or winter sports team and Ballard Select. This can work only because most school practices are right after school, so we will try to start most team practices and trainings after 6:00pm for middle and high school teams. Please note that continued absence from practices and games will likely translate into less playing time.
Playing Time: Playing time is determined by commitment, effort, skill, decision-making, mindset and what is best for the team at the time. Players are guaranteed 1 quarter of the tournament. If you are at the 1 quarter minimum, your coach will talk to you about why they are making that decision. We plan to keep game rosters at or below 10 players and every effort will be to create time for players to get quality playing time.
Player Evaluations: Player evaluations will be completed at the beginning, middle and end of each season. For HS teams, they will be completed twice- beginning and end. These will be written reports from the coach that will outline strengths, areas for improvement and ways to improve. The evaluations are meant to provide structure for conversations between players and coaches.
Game Film: Thanks to a parent with some cool tech, we are able to film many of our games this season. we will post these on a private YouTube Channel and design time to break down game film with the team.
Physical Therapy: Dave Self, owner of Magnolia PT, has generously offered to be our club's "Bumps and Bruises" PT. If your athlete has a strain, sprain or nagging pain, Dave can be reached via cell phone to work them into his schedule at no charge for an initial check and will give you advice about how to proceed. He and his staff are very knowledgeable, skilled and kind. His daughters went through our program and we have loved having him as a resource. Please let me know if you'd like to
Team Socials: This season, we will incorporate intentional team building events at the beginning, middle and end of the season. These events might include ropes courses, team dinners, team challenges and outings. These are an essential part of the Ballard Basketball experience and every effort will me made to schedule for full participation.
Parent involvement: This season, we are asking for some roles to be filled by parent helpers. More on these roles at the first Parent Meeting (day/time TBD).
Team Fees: Fees go towards coaching, gym rentals, tournament fees, team socials, player evaluations, equipment, insurance, and taxes. Players will get a MINIMUM of 115 hours of court time. Team fees will be $2300/player ($750/high school player due to 2 month season) payable in monthly installments via Team Snap or offline. Financial Aid is available for anyone needing assistance. These fees are competitive with other clubs in the area.
Uniform: $60 if you don't have one yet (ordered after tryouts).
** If you don't make a select team, you will be offered a spot in our In House League (go to the Fall In House League page for details).