2010 Tryouts
"More than Just Basketball, it's Playing Against the World"
2010 Boys Teams

12u / 6th Grade - 6 to 7 Tournaments, done by the start of baseball
$350 Per Player Est.

13u / 7th Grade - 6 to 7 Tournaments
$350 Per Player Est.

14u / 8th Grade - 8 to 10 Tournaments, 1/2 Travel
AAU Super Regionals
$375 Per Player Est.

15u Elite / 9th Grade - 8 to 10 Tournaments,
$375 Per Player Est.

16u Elite / 10th Grade - 8 to 10 Tournaments 1/2 Travel
AAU States & Nationals -  Exposure Events
$425 Per Player Est.

17u Elite / 11th Grade - 8 to 10 Tournaments 3/4 Travel
AAU States & Nationals -  Exposure Events
$475 Per Player Est.
2010 Girls Teams

10u - 5 to 6 Tournaments, some travel
$350 Per Player Est.

11u - 5 to 6 Tournaments, some travel
$350 Per Player Est.

12u - 5 to 6 Tournaments, some travel
$375 Per Player Est.

13u Elite- 5 to 8 Tournaments, some travel
AAU States and Nationals
$375 Per Player Est.

14u Elite- 6 to 8 Tournaments, 1/4 Travel
AAU States
$375 Per Player Est.

15u Elite - 5 to 8 Tournaments, 1/4 travel
AAU States and Nationals
$400 Per Player Est.

15u/16u Travel - 6 to 7 Tournaments, some Travel, AAUStates and Super Regionals
$400 Per Player Est.

16u Elite - 5 Big Time Travel Tournaments and 5 Spring Events
$550 Per Player Est.

Facts:

In the last 6 years the FIRM A.C. has placed 40 players in college for basketball at the Division 1, 2, 3 and Juco levels.

In the last year players in the boys and girls programs have been contacted by over 90 schools

The FIRM A.C. has players from Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Hazelton, Stroudsburg, Lehighton, Pottsville, Danville, Montoursville,  Reading and Allentown Area Areas.

In 2009 we were followed by over 90 coach's, Adidas, NIKE, scouthoops, CAA Insider,  Hoop Scoop Online and ESPN.
There is no tryout fee for any FIRM AC AAU team.  However, you will be charged a $20  facility fee when you attend a tryout.  This fee pays for use of the gym and ensures open access and equal opportunity for all participants.  Players that attend both sessions will only have to pay once.  All players should have reversibles with their names on the back.  If you don't have a printed name on the back, simply put tape across the back and put your name on the back with marker.
WHY PLAY AAU BASKETBALL for the FIRM A.C.?

•The opportunity to play on the same team and share travel experiences with talented players from other schools breaks up the normal routine of playing exclusively with a school team.
•Better competition is available outside our own area than if a player sticks only with school-based basketball at a local level.
•The opportunity to meet and compete against good players from other AAU teams and at tournament venues outside our area is a broadening experience for school-age players.
•Players and parents benefit from meeting the parents of their child's teammates and in sharing travel and competition experiences with their children.
•The AAU season (which is largely in the months of March, April and May) provides an excellent bridge between the end of the scholastic season and the beginning of the summer league season.
•AAU tournament basketball gives scholastic players a leg up when competing for their scholastic teams.

3 More Reasons

#1 - Development
The athletes on travel teams are placed by tryout, so they learn and compete with others at their age and proficiency level. Practice occurs twice per week with focus on skill development as well as team instruction. Competition opportunities include the weekend tournaments and scrimmages as available.
 
#2 - Exposure
Tournament schedules are built to support athlete exposure for teams 15 and above. We cover all the East Coast venues as well as AAU Nationals, Hoopgroup, Blue Chip and US Junior Nationals.
 
#3 - Opportunities
Based upon the success of the team, they may qualify to attend AAU national level tournaments. While this presents a higher financial commitment, the positive life experience associated with national tournament attendance is an opportunity every athlete should have.
 


Who, What, When, How Much

What and When:
This crucial aspect is covered on the team level by meeting with the coaches and team managers. The club communicates through the website, emails and by phone at 570-814-6753.  All teams will have meetings the 1st week of the month at the end of practice to ensure everyone stays on the same page.

Who:
Players and Parents should email walkr6@aol.com Parents can call if they are unable to reach me via email.  Isiah Walker 570-814-6753.

How Much:
See Above

All teams that make nationals will have an additional tournament cost

Does the organization have fundraisers?

No, but we will have ways for parents to defray costs.


Can You find this anywhere else

  • We have some of the best parents around.
  • We have fun no matter what.
  • You will meet life long friends, while having life long memories.
  • We are not your average AAU Club
  • You don't play in just FIRM A.C. EVENTS
There is no tryout fee for any FIRM AC AAU team.  However, you will be charged a $20  facility fee when you attend a tryout.  This fee pays for use of the gym and ensures open access and equal opportunity for all participants.  Players that attend both sessions will only have to pay once.  All players should have reversibles with their names on the back.  If you don't have a printed name on the back, simply put tape across the back and put your name on the back with marker.
There is no tryout fee for any FIRM AC AAU team.  However, you will be charged a $20  facility fee when you attend a tryout.  This fee pays for use of the gym and ensures open access and equal opportunity for all participants.  Players that attend both sessions will only have to pay once.  All players should have reversibles with their names on the back.  If you don't have a printed name on the back, simply put tape across the back and put your name on the back with marker.