How to find a good aau basketball team

5 Keys for Picking an AAU or Club Program

By Joe Haefner

In the following video clip from the Huber Hoops Course, you will learn specific information for picking a club or AAU program.

Just because a team wins a lot of games, past college athletes played for that club, or the club is very popular... that DOES NOT make it a good team for you!

This information is geared towards high school teams. However, it's also great for youth parents and coaches to watch as well. Not only is it a great idea to be equipped with the information ahead of time, the tips are helpful if you want to start becoming familiar with specific programs. If possible, you might test out some of the programs prior to high school and play for them at the youth level. This will help you narrow your choices when you reach high school....

• How College Coaches Affect Your Selection of a Program
• VITAL Tip Regarding Playing Position
• The Type of Culture That You Need Your Program to Have
• This Vital Mistake Can Hinder Development & What To Do Instead
• A Critical Thing Programs Need to Do To Develop Your Child Outside of Practice & Games
• Why Your Program Should Treat Travel Like a Business Trip and What to Look For (Hint: Prepares Them for College!)
• How to Find & Contact the Best Programs
• How to Avoid a Mistake That Will Leave You Without a Teams

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AAU Basketball...How do I pick the right team for me? — PAUL EASTON BASKETBALL

AAU... some love it and some hate it.

I have been around it for a long long time and have been fortunate enough to coach it at a high level for a few years. My experience was a really good one, but generally I take most experiences as good because even if the experience isn't what I thought it would be, I still try my best to learn and grow from it.

So straight down to the nitty gritty...

Here is my best advice to you:

1. Playing Time - You need to be in the top 8 players of the teams playing rotation. If you are not, I would find another team, because AAU is generally for playing and developing through the process of playing games and competition.

Younger levels (8th grade and below) - learning through game experience and skill development.

Older levels (9th grade and above) - mainly for exposure.

2. Position - play for a team where you can play the position you are ultimately going to play in high school and beyond. This is sometimes an issue with youth teams where the tallest kid plays in the post and doesn't develop perimeter skills. If they do not continue to grow in height then they end up being an unskilled and inexperienced guard or wing the time they get to high school which leaves them falling behind. Now, if playing in the post gets you on the floor and playing then take it! But make sure you are still working on ball handling, shooting, dribble moves, etc in workouts and practice (even if it's away from the team) so you can become a complete player for whatever height or size you become.

3. Coaches - don't fall into the trap of believing that all AAU coaches are "using" players. I hear this a lot from some parents. Most AAU coaches are volunteers and are doing it because they LOVE the game and have a passion for helping young players develop and grow on the court and as people. Of course they want to better their programs; which competitive person doesn't? I know bad AAU coaches sure, but they rarely last and honestly if a parent is blindly trusting any coach with the fate of their child without doing their own research then that is a deeper parental issue. I know much more AAU coaches who are great people, great parents, great teachers, great human beings, and have a life long interest in your child as a person, than I do who are not. Trust and communicate, but do your research like you would do on anything else that is best for your child.

4. Development - play for an AAU team or program that is invested in the development of your young player on and off the floor. A coach or team that wants to improve your players skill, decision making, fitness, but also someone who cares about how they are developing mentally and wants to teach them life skills as well as basketball skills.

5. Stop Comparing - it should be of ZERO interest to you what another player on another team in a completely different situation is achieving or gaining. Focus on you and your young player. Jumping ship every summer chasing that shiny object just leads to confusion and mistrust. Focus on what you can control, not what you can't.

6. Care - does your AAU coach care for your young player as a person? Do they provide good examples of what a leader and good person should be? or is their only interest in your young players abilities on the basketball court? Step back and look closely, it will be easier to identify thank you think. Good leaders and good people are so important to any young persons growth.

7. Money - AAU can be expensive. Make sure you do your research to find what is necessary when it comes to fees and travel (hotels, meal trips, family members, etc). I know a family that went with their young player half way across the country on a 4 day trip to play in a tournament with 9 games and 5 of them were against teams from the same state!!! Those hotel rooms, meals, travel, etc all add up. For older levels I understand the need to travel to different exposure events to be seen for college coaches, but at the grade school younger levels don't go broke chasing every tournament in every state just to post on Facebook. Spend wisely and appropriately.

8. Enjoyment - Bottom line... is your young player enjoying this experience? Of course there will be competitively tough situations and adversity, that just what comes with any type of competitive sports, but you should be assessing your young players happiness and your very own on this journey. Many players who are now adult men and women that I have had the privilege to work with when they were younger don't remember the wins and losses as much a they do their teammates, the laughs they had together, the trips, the adversity they went through together. You have to enjoy what you do, if the stress and drama outweighs the good, then I would step back and take a hard look at what you really want from all this.

9. Parent Coaches - well... this topic deserves a deeper dive. Stay tuned.

Hope this helps.

Paul

coaching, basketball, appreciation, AAU basketballPaul EastonJune 17, 2021Comment

America's Top 20 College Basketball Teams

In the United States of America, sporting events are very popular and athletes are encouraged to start investing in their desired athletic career from an early age.

College sports offer athletes the opportunity to take their sport to a whole new level after graduation.

This is also encouraged because it increases the funding for these colleges and gives these athletes the opportunity to attend college at lower or almost free prices.

Basketball is very popular, so it's no surprise that college basketball is extremely popular and profitable.

College basketball is basketball or league played by teams from various colleges and universities in the United States of America.

The most popular league is the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The NCAA is divided into 3 divisions: Division I (top level), Division II, and Division III.

Division I is divided into 2 depending on the gender of the players (men and women). Teams in each division play in annual tournaments to determine national champions. These tournaments are called "marching madness".

NBA - National Basketball Association. It is a North American professional basketball league with players from all over the world.

Many players enter the NBA from college basketball; however, it is not the same. The scope of this tournament is different from that of college football and is considered the pinnacle of a player's basketball career.

1. The shot clock is the time allowed for the attacking team to attempt a shot. In the NCAA, the shot time is 35 seconds, while in the NBA it is 24 seconds. This means that NBA games have more points and go faster than college basketball games.
2. Fouls - In the NBA, a player is allowed six personal fouls before a "foul". Only five players are allowed in college basketball.
3. Possession - In the NBA, possession disputes are resolved by a jump ball. In college basketball, however, possession is simply rotated between teams. A possession arrow is often placed on the scorer's table to indicate which team will receive possession in the next situation.
4. Season - The number of games a team plays in an NBA tournament is about 82 games in just six months. College teams only have to survive 30 or 35 games in a season that lasts 4 months.

Despite these minor differences, at first glance, the NBA and NCAA are basically the same because the rules of basketball are the same anywhere in the world.

Why is college basketball popular in America?

Many basketball fans claim that college basketball is more interesting and has more heart and passion than the professional NBA because it is a game where every team really has an equal chance of winning the title.

This is because every college basketball game is important and there are no always good or bad teams. It's not like the NBA where the championship seems to be reserved for the Lakers and Celtics.

Minor changes to the NBA rules that make the game more professional seem to limit the need for real tactical play and are more one-on-one, which provides a certain level of predictability.

Fans and passion for college basketball games are undoubtedly the best. These college students don't need music to bring the whole stadium to life, and their passion and excitement is very infectious.

It's impossible to sit through a college basketball game without immersing yourself in the colors and euphoria of the stadium fans.

College basketball teams have the privilege of maintaining and maintaining their traditions over the years, which gives the games a certain sentimental value.

How to become a college basketball player?

The chances of a high school basketball player to make the college basketball team are very low due to the very limited opportunities available to young players.

It is important that everyone who chooses this path be realistic about their opportunities, problems and chances at any given time.

Anyone trying to make the college basketball team is expected to know their basics. This includes;

1. Appearance - It is clear that anyone who wants to play basketball at a higher level must be well above average height. You also need to be coordinated, athletic and stamina.
2. Skill - A ball player must have outstanding skills and talent to stand out in the eyes of these college basketball coaches. You have to be IMPRESSIVE with a capital M. Raw talent goes a long way in getting the attention you absolutely need if you're making the college basketball team.
3. Work Ethic / Commitment - you should want this more than anything because it's what will get you through extremely long hours in the gym. In this case, talent can only take you so far. You'll get a healthy dose of hard work and perseverance.

If you've gotten this far, I'm assuming you've already mastered the basics. So now the most important thing is to get on the college team of your dreams.

Not only do you have great basketball skills, it's also important to remember that colleges are still for academic purposes, so you will be judged largely on the basis of your grades.

Good grades (well above average) will go a long way in getting your application processed.

The AAU is an amateur sports union. This refers to non-school basketball teams that play in tournaments. These commands can help improve your skills and profile.

This can also give you some experience playing in a semi-professional team. They also participate in some "exhibition" tournaments, which can be your opportunity to gain some notoriety.

Some colleges have these elite camps and they can give you the opportunity to compete with peers and people with similar interests to get a true sense of your talents.

It's not difficult because you'll need to send these videos to the schools you want to get into.

In many colleges, the email addresses of coaches and sports personnel are available on Google.

You can email them with a personal introduction, why you want to play for them and attend their school, the required personal and professional history, including applicable basketball statistics, your contact information, a link to your highlights video, and details of your school in high school. basketball or AAU team schedule.

The benefits of playing professional basketball at the college level cannot be overestimated. This is a great opportunity to get an education while constantly pursuing your dream.

On a personal level, you receive proper training with sufficient equipment available at your college, and you also gain a comprehensive academic experience with the help of some college teachers when you inevitably miss classes.

If you enjoy traveling, seeing new places and meeting new people, then college basketball can help fulfill that aspect of your soul. This gives you a great opportunity to travel around the games as well as meet people in the places you are going to visit.

College basketball offers access to scholarships. Colleges allocate certain amounts to scholarships for athletes, and as a player, you can access this funding at your college if you qualify.

College basketball games are broadcast all over the country, so it attracts attention. This gives you the opportunity to be seen by anyone from talent scouts to coaches from across the country.

Basically, a college basketball career is worth it, even if it may be short-lived.

One of the most current ranking systems for college basketball teams is the AP Poll.

AP Poll is an Associated Press Poll. It provides weekly rankings of the top 25 NCAA teams in Division 3 college sports. These sports include football, men's basketball, and women's basketball.

The Associated Press is made up of 65 sportswriters and broadcasters from across the country. Each of them ranks all 25 teams and their individual rankings are matched for AP polls.

In college basketball, this poll is used to compare teams throughout the season. The poll is usually published every Monday and the ballots are published.

This is a short list of college basketball teams that have been nationally top ranked over the years.

These rankings are based on their results over many years in national championships. The AP polls also play an important role in these rankings as they are nationally recognized and transparent.

This is the University of Kansas intercollegiate men's basketball team. They are classified as Division I and compete in the Big 12 Conference.

Considered one of the most prestigious college basketball programs in America with over 5 championships; 3 NCAA Championships and 2 Helms National Championships.

They were national silver medalists 6 times and consecutive conference title holders with 14 titles, a streak that ran from 2005 to 2018.

In addition, from February 232 to February 2009, they ranked 2022 in the AP polls. This is the longest streak in AP poll history.

2. Villanova Wildcats men's basketball

The Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represents Villanova University in college basketball.

Each year they compete in the NCAA Division I. Because of their level of influence, they are called the Wildcats.

They are officially one of the top five teams in the state of Philadelphia. They share a healthy rivalry and competition.

In addition, they have won national championships three times. They have won the Philadelphia Big Five 27 times.

The Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team represents the University of Virginia. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Division I of the NCAA.

They have won one NCAA division, one game and two national invitational tournaments and three ACC tournaments. He is coached by Tony Bennett and plays home games at the John Paul Arena, which opened in 2006.

They represent Gonzaga University. He competes in the West Coast Conference in Division I of the NCAA.

Their home stadium is the McCarthy Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington. They have 15 players who have won the WCC Player of the Year award, and two of its players were nationally ranked in 1961 and 2006.

Illinois Fighting The Illinois men's basketball team competes in NCAA Division I basketball; Big Ten conference.

They represent the University of Illinois and their home games are played at the State Farm Center.

Over the years they have won seventeen Big Ten regular season championships. Coached by Brad Underwood.

The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team represents the University of Michigan. They compete in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

The Wolverines play their home games at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They have won an NCAA Championship and 2 National Invitational Tournaments. He is coached by Juwan Howard.

The Baylors Bears Men's Basketball are at home at the Ferrell Center, coached by Scott Drew.

The team represents Baylor University in Waco, Texas. They play in the NCAA Division I, Big 12 Conference.

The West Virginia Mountaineer basketball team is affiliated with West Virginia University.

They have won 13 conference championships and 29 NCAA tournament games. They competed in 16 national invitational tournaments and won 2 of them.

They're from The Ohio State University with home games at the Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

The arena was opened in 1998 and has served as a home ever since.

For Florida State University, this intercollegiate basketball team competes in the NCAA as well as the ACC.

They play all of their home games at the Donald L. Tucker Center located in Tallahassee, Florida.

The Duke blue devils, coached by Mike Krzyzewski, represent Duke University. Their home arena is the Cameron Indoor Stadium located in Durham, North Carolina.

They have won 5 NCAA championships and appeared in 11 championship games, 16 Fours finals and have the best NCAA record.

This team represents the University of Houston in NCAA competition. They were founded in 1945.

Their arena is the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. They are currently coached by Calvin Sampson. They have won 9 regular season conference championships in their history.

Their first season was in 1903 and they represent the University of Kentucky. Their arena is the Rupp Arena at the Central Bank Center.

The current head coach is John Calipari. They have the most NCAA appearances with 59 appearances. They also won the national invitational tournament twice.

They represent the University of Iowa and are coached by Fran McCaffery. Their arena is the Carver-Hawkeye Arena with a capacity of 15,400 people.

They played in 27 NCAA tournaments and 8 NIT tournaments. They have won the Big Ten tournament twice.

Created for Creighton University and nicknamed the Blue Jays.

They currently play in the Big East Conference and play home games at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska. The current head coach is Greg McDermott.