AAU Basketball 

The amount of travel can vary depending on the age group, competition level, and tournament schedule for the season. Our goal is to build competitive experiences that are developmentally appropriate and manageable for families.

• For younger age groups, most games and tournaments are local or within 1–2 hours of the area.

• For older or more competitive teams, travel may include overnight tournaments or regional events, especially during peak AAU season (spring and early summer).

• Some seasons may involve more local league play, while others may include a mix of local and out-of-town events, depending on what’s available and appropriate for the team.

We strive to:

• Provide advance notice of tournament schedules.

• Prioritize balanced travel that supports competition, player development, and family time.

• Consider feedback from parents when planning.

If you're concerned about travel, please let us know during registration. We do our best to match players with teams that fit both skill level and family scheduling needs.

Players earn minutes through practice metrics and in-game performance evaluations aligned with our A.I.M. (Advance, Inspire, and Motivate) pillar. Final playing time decisions are also influenced by coach discretion and game scenarios, including matchups, effort, and team needs during competition.

At Next Gen Agility, we fully support and encourage athletes to participate in multiple sports. We recognize the benefits of well-rounded athletic development and believe multi-sport participation can enhance performance, prevent burnout, and promote long-term athletic success. If your athlete has a potential schedule conflict, please email the coaching staff or program director as early as possible so we can support your child’s full participation in both activities.

Our Policy on Multi-Sport Participation:

1. Participation is Welcomed and Encouraged

Athletes involved in other sports or activities are always welcome in our program. We believe in developing the whole athlete, and we understand that commitments to other teams, schools, or clubs are important.

2. Advance Communication is Key

We kindly ask that parents and athletes communicate known scheduling conflicts (practices, games, or tournaments) as early as possible, ideally at registration or the beginning of the season. This helps our staff plan team activities, manage rotations, and support all players fairly.

3. No Penalty for Conflicts with Notice

We do not penalize athletes for attending another sport’s key events, especially when they have communicated ahead of time. However, repeated uncommunicated absences may impact playing time or participation in specific team events.

4. Priority Considerations for Tournaments and Events

During tournaments, playoffs, or high-priority games, we ask families to make every effort to prioritize attendance. We will provide schedules as far in advance as possible to support planning.

5. Collaborative Scheduling

We’re happy to work with families to accommodate multiple sports when possible. We understand many of our athletes are involved in travel teams, school sports, or seasonal programs.