2015 Spring AAU Information Packet

ABOUT MASS ELITE BASKETBALL

Mass Elite Basketball provides opportunities for all players from Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire who are young athletes, ages 8-17, and promotes opportunities for our area youth to develop and grow their character, leadership, mental and physical fitness capabilities. As a member of the New England Athletic Amateur Union (NEAAU), we subscribe to the mission and vision of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU): “To offer amateur sports programs through a volunteer base for all people to have the physical, mental, and moral development of amateur athletes and to promote good sportsmanship and good citizenship. To offer amateur athletes volunteer opportunities to develop to their highest level through a national and local network of sporting events. Through participation in AAU, we achieve our dreams as athletes and as valued citizens of our communities.” Our mission is three fold. One, we will have the best teachers of the game coaching all of our teams in order to promote the education on all aspects of the game of basketball. Two, we will produce highly competitive teams that can play at both the national and regional levels. And third, we will give our players the opportunity for exposure to prep school and college coaches, allowing them to play basketball at the highest level their ability gives them. Currently our program is one of the most popular AAU programs in all of New England. Our program currently consists of players (ages 8-17) from Middlesex County, Metrowest, North Shore, the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire. At the high school level we offer our players the opportunity to participate in some of the top regional college/prep school exposure tournaments in New England and also offers our players first class recruitment advisory services. Some of the exposure events that our players participate in include: NERR College Showcase, BASKETBULL College and Prep School Showcase and Hoop Mountain Invitational.

WE ARE ELITE

4 MASSACHUSETTS AAU STATE TITLES 3 SUPER REGIONAL AAU CHAMPIONSHIPS 25+ NATIONAL TOURNAMENT QUALIFIERS 16 NATIONAL APPEARANCES

#weareELITE

FAMILY ON 3

3+ hours of practice time per week, this consisting of team practices and highly accelerated skills/drills sessions led by the most passionate and highly experienced coaches! A full tournament schedule, consisting of Weekend AAU tournaments against competition that will help advance your game and bring it to a higher level. Teams will be offered at the National (D1/D2/D3) and Select (Regional) levels. Our FAMILY has qualified for 25+ National Tournament Championships over the past four years, participated in 16 national tournaments in Florida, Tennessee and Virginia, won 3 NEAAU Super Regionals Championships (including 2 Gold Medals) also has won four state championships. Our family has had more participants than any other program in New England, including 575+ teams since the Spring 2009 season. We draw from all of Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. The ability to participate in one of Massachusetts most well respected AAU programs, currently consisting of players (ages 9-17) from the North Shore, Middlesex County, Metrowest, Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire. Our program operates two of the most well respected of “basketball hubs” in New England – these including Danvers Indoor Sports Complex and Game Time Sports in Lowell. The opportunity to participate in the most sought after AAU program in New England. Our program sets the standard for how AAU programs should be operated.

Mass Elite AAU Team Levels

National Invitational Teams Players chosen for our National Invitational Level teams will compete in a national tournament schedule that will consist of the overall highest quality tournaments offered each season. 2-3 teams (D1/D2/D3) will be offered at the National level per Spring season. National Teams will participate in 8 weekend tournaments – including some of the most highly competitive tournaments in New England. Only the most serious and committed basketball players should consider placement on a National Invitational team. National Teams will also participate in 2 mandatory weekly team practice sessions. Includes 8-9 Weekend Tournaments, 2 Weekly Team Practices, Optional Apparel Package, National Team “Under Armor” Uniforms, College Consulting Services (Juniors/Seniors)

SELECT AAU Teams Players chosen for our SELECT AAU teams will compete in a competitive tournament schedule consisting of many of the strongest regional tournaments held throughout Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Select teams will be offered at the 10U-17U levels and will practice out of locations in North Shore (Danvers/Peabody), Middlesex (Reading/Burlington), Metro-West (Lexington/Sudbury) the Merrimack Valley (Lowell/Billerica) and Southern New Hampshire. Regional teams will compete in 6 weekend tournaments. Includes 6 Weekend Tournaments, 1 Weekly Team Practice, 1 Weekly Skills/Drills Session, Uniforms

TRYOUT DATES and Locations National Invitational Tryouts 01/17 @ Minuteman School in Lexington - 4th-8th graders 01/19 @ Minuteman School in Lexington – 4th-8th graders 02/08 @ Minuteman School in Lexington – 9th-11th graders (*) – Invitational only. Information will be emailed to selected families prior to December. Tryouts will be held in January for 4th-8th grade teams and February for 9th-12th grade teams.

SELECT AAU Tryout Sessions 01/07 @ “House of Hoops” at Danvers Indoor Sports 6pm – 4th-6th graders

7pm – 7th/8th graders 8pm – 9th-11th graders

01/10 @ Parker School in Billerica 6pm – 4th-6th graders

7pm – 7th/8th graders 8pm – 9th-11th graders

01/11 @ Marshal Simonds School in Burlington 6pm – 4th-6th graders

7pm – 7th/8th graders 8pm – 9th-11th graders

01/12 @ Minuteman School in Lexington 6pm – 4th-6th graders

7pm – 7th/8th graders 8pm – 9th-11th graders

01/14 @ “House of Hoops” at Danvers Indoor Sports 6pm – 4th-6th graders

7pm – 7th/8th graders 8pm – 9th-11th graders

01/19 @ Coolidge School in Reading 6pm – 4th-6th graders

7pm – 7th/8th graders 8pm – 9th-11th graders

01/21 @ Game Time Sports in Lowell 6pm – 4th-6th graders

7pm – 7th/8th graders 8pm – 9th-11th graders

01/24 @ Marshal Simonds School in Burlington 6pm – 4th-6th graders

7pm – 7th/8th graders 8pm – 9th-11th graders

01/28 @ “House of Hoops” at Danvers Indoor Sports 6pm – 4th-6th graders

7pm – 7th/8th graders 8pm – 9th-11th graders

01/29 @ Game Time Sports in Lowell 6pm – 4th-6th graders

7pm – 7th/8th graders 8pm – 9th-11th graders

WHY Mass Elite?

Mass Elite sent more teams to National AAU Tournaments (7 teams in total) than any other program in New England – teams competed in National AAU Tournaments held in Orlando FL, Cocoa Beach FL, Memphis TN, Little Rock AR and Hampton VA. Last Spring season, 9 teams earned bids to compete at AAU Nationals. Mass Elite offers a wide variety of teams – National Teams for the most competitive level player and SELECT AAU teams for those looking to advance their game to the next level. Last Spring season – Mass Elite operated 40+ teams at the 4th-11th grade levels. Mass Elite has a clear focus of what AAU Basketball is all about! Winning is fun but it always takes a back-seat to development. Our student-athletes are coached through a “process model” approach – developing your very own process that will have long term stability. Mass Elite has an outstanding track record of playing student-athletes into 4 year Colleges/Universities. In recent years, student-athletes from our program have attended New York University, Clark University, Nichols College, Wentworth College, Norwich College, Westfield State College and many others. Mass Elite offers Sophomores/Juniors FREE COLLEGE ADVISING services, allowing families to save thousands of dollars in unneeded college advising bills. Our team of coaches will meet regularly with our athletes, providing them with guidance and the opportunity for the best exposure available from college coaches. Mass Elite has the most professional coaching staff, consisting of top High School and College Coaches from all throughout New England. The energy, experience and quality of our staff goes unmatched by any program in New England.

“The ELITE” Difference “Students-Athletes” Today Mass Elite Basketball enrolls 600+ student/athletes per calendar year. Players come from 65+ cities/towns from Eastern Massachusetts and Southern NH. Student athletes from 80 communities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire to participate in our AAU programs Currently Mass Elite is the #1 Choice of AAU Basketball for student/athletes from the following towns/cities –Burlington, Bedford, Lexington, Billerica, Tewksbury, Westford, Nashua NH, Danvers, Peabody, Middleton and North Reading

Quick Facts Locations: North Shore (Danvers/Peabody), Middlesex (Burlington/Reading), Merrimack Valley (Lowell/Billerica), MetroWest (Lexington) and Southern NH (Nashua). Average team size: 10 players per team, 10 to 2 player/coach ratio Coaches: 75% of coaches have some experience at the collegiate level, average coaching experience is 12+ years. National Recognition: 26 National Bids since Spring 2011 season, 16 teams have participated at National Tournaments. College Basketball: D1, D2 and D3 College Placements. Alumni: Many of our alumni now play/have played at the collegiate level. Approval Rating: Annual approval rating of 85%. Top Communities: Following towns have the largest percentage of Mass Elite players participating in their programs –Burlington, Bedford, Lexington, Sudbury, Billerica, Tewksbury, Wilmington, Westford, Littleton, Acton, Groton, Dunstable, Tyngsboro, North Reading, Reading, Stoneham, Melrose, Watertown, Belmont, Wakefield, Lynnfield, Peabody, Danvers, Saugus, Malden, Winthrop, Swampscott, Middleton, Topsfield, Beverly, Byfield, Rowley, Amesbury,Newburyport, Nashua NH, Bedford NH and Manchester NH. State Championships: 4 State Titles Regional Championships: 3 Super Regional Championships

EXCELLENCE “ON AND OFF” THE COURT Mass Elite Basketball instills values in our student/athletes that go beyond the basketball court. Our athletes are taught to be respectful, intelligent and hard working. We instill values in our athletes that they will carry with them throughout the rest of their life – such as learning the value of “hard work”, humility and respect.

MASS ELITE CREED – “PLAY HARD, PLAY SMART, PLAY TOGETHER”

WHAT WE TEACH

HUMILITY PASSION TOUGHNESS RELATIONSHIPS RESPECT SKILL-SET TEAM WORK

Family TESTIMONIALS

“Coach Mitch Coughlin has been my son’s coach for 3 years. He has helped him grow as an athlete, and ball player. He demonstrates and expects a balance of priorities for the boys. Basketball is important, but school, team and family are all important values as well.” Mother of Spencer Low “16 from MASCO HS

The Mass Elite program has really helped develop my two sons’ basketball skills. They learned advanced moves and plays.” Father of Ryan Culhane “19 and Sean Culhane “20 from Burlington MA

“Best overall program around” Father of Henry Mejia “21 from Methuen MA

“A passionate and focused organization with a true commitment to both team and individual improvement.” Father of Colby Andrews “15 from Melrose MA

“Mass Elite is in my opinion the best AAU Program out there. They have the best coaches and play in high competitive tournaments…they are making Champions for our future!” Father of Jack Woods “19 from Peabody MA

“Coaches are invested in their players. The testimonials and opportunities that arrive from the publicity are of benefit to the players.” Mother of Jack Slattery “20 from Chelmsford MA

Notable 2014 ALUMS

Mickey Lyons “14 (Burlington HS) NICHOLS COLLEGE

Ryan Fitzgerald “14 (Winchester HS) NORWICH COLLEGE

Cesar Fulcar “14 (Watertown HS) WENTWORTH COLLEGE

2015 Player Registration Date:

Season: ( please circle) - Spring, Summer, Fall

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Please mail completed form with your form of payment Check All That Apply ( ) Spring Evaluation Fee ($15.00)

* All evaluation fees non-refundable, not all players that attend try outs for a Spring AAU team will be selected for team placement.

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Checks Payable to: Mass Elite AAU Basketball Mail To Address: 150R Andover Street, Danvers MA 01983