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How do you pick an AAU team?
AAU team goals and priorities
- Look over a team’s website (if they have one) and get a feel for how they operate.
- Do some Google searches on the program, coaches, and players and see what pops up. You can find some real gems and red flags.
- Call or email the coach and ask a few questions.
Are AAU teams worth it?
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.
Can you make your own AAU team?
The AAU club registrations are $25. That’s all it costs to register your club with AAU. Insurance is cheap, it’s $12 per player, $18 a coach through AAU. It’s very easy to start your own team.
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.
Is there AAU in Canada?
Where there is elite high-school level basketball, AAU is involved, and that’s true in Canada, too.
Who is the best AAU team?
17u National Rankings
| RANK | TEAM | CIRCUIT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D1 Minnesota | Adidas |
| 2 | Dreamvision | Adidas |
| 3 | Team Thad | UAA |
| 4 | Phenom University | Nike |
How do I join AAU basketball?
How to Join AAU Each athlete who wishes to join an AAU basketball team MUST become an AAU member. Each team which wishes to participate in AAU MUST register as a club. AAU clubs can have as many teams under its umbrella as it desires as long as ALL teams in that club go by the same club name.
Do I need an AAU card to play on a team?
All athletes and coaches are required to have a current AAU membership card. Any team found with players and/or coaches without a current AAU card will be subject to game forfeits and may be dropped from the league with no refund of fees paid.
How much does it cost to start AAU?
As soon as you have players and a coach, they have to buy an AAU membership card. This membership card costs $14 for the athlete or the players and $16 for the coach (as a non-athlete member) for one year of membership although you can opt for a two or three-year membership. Other costs included team registration ($25) and insurance.
Do AAU basketball teams travel?
AAU basketball teams may or may not travel. It just depends on the team or club as travel is not a requirement to play AAU basketball. Often, AAU basketball teams do, in fact, travel, but many do not.