How do I join an AAU team?
Go to www.aausports.org and click JOIN AAU to get your membership cards. Youth athlete cards are $14 and non-athlete (coach) cards are $16 – for a 1 year membership. Two and three year memberships are also available.
What are the best AAU teams?
17u National Rankings
RANK | TEAM | CIRCUIT |
---|---|---|
1 | D1 Minnesota | Adidas |
2 | Dreamvision | Adidas |
3 | Team Thad | UAA |
4 | Phenom University | Nike |
How much does it cost to be on an AAU basketball team?
AAU basketball does not come cheap. Depending on the team, families can expect to pay $400 to $4,000 per summer to play, including uniforms. That does not include transportation to and from practice or games, hotel rooms, food, gas or admission for those not playing.
Is it hard to join AAU?
AAU basketball is VERY competitive, so players and teams will come across other AAU programs with players that are better than them. Young players learn instantly when they start playing AAU that they will face some obstacles and they dang sure better learn to overcome them, or they won’t last long.
Can you switch AAU teams?
The AAU season is over and now all the movement begins. Players will change teams; coaches will look for new players and in some cases new teams to coach. Parents with players in demand will use their clout and talk to a number of teams.
What AAU team did LeBron play for?
James began playing organized basketball in the fifth grade. He later played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball for the Northeast Ohio Shooting Stars.
Is AAU basketball worth the money?
If you are looking to play basketball at the next level, however, AAU is something that is certainly worth it. On top of providing additional opportunities to showcase your abilities, the competition at AAU tournaments is often even higher than that of traditional high school games.
Do you have to play AAU to get recruited?
Do You Have to Play AAU to Get Recruited? Playing AAU basketball is not a requirement to obtain a college basketball scholarship; there have been prospects who forego the AAU circuit and move on to successful college and professional careers.
Are there any AAU basketball tournaments in Hawaii?
HONOLULU, Hawaii (July 3, 2017) – The inaugural AAU Pacific Rim Basketball Championships hosted by Jam On It were a success. The AAU Basketball National Championships and AAU Basketball Super Showcase are set to begin in July. The AAU Memorial Day Classic marks the beginning of our summer basketball season.
How many members does AAU have in the US?
Join the more than 700,000 members and compete in one of our 35 sport programs across the nation today. AAU members can now access athletic development and college sports recruiting tools used by millions of athletes, coaches, teams, and events.
Can AAU athletes be placed on teams?
THE AAU RUNS EVENTS, IT IS NOT IN THE BUSINESS OF PUTTING TEAMS TOGETHER NOR PLACING ATHLETES ON TEAMS. THE AAU CANNOT, WILL NOT, AND DOES NOT PLACE ATHLETES ON TEAMS! Using the map program above is a service the AAU provides to its members.
How many athletes are participating in the 2016 AAU national championships?
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 11, 2016) – Approximately 4,800 elite athletes from across the nation will go head-to-head at the 16U/17U AAU Boys’ Basketball National Championships (July 13-18) and Super…