Basketball
Koa Select Basketball
Whether you’re the parent of a first-timer or an athlete with high school hoops aspirations, Koa Select Hoops has you covered. We provide a safe basketball environment that promotes success for all levels of play. Our variety of programs are designed to meet the needs of most Montgomery County Athletes. With full-time administrative support, years of experience, and a team of top notch coaches, we believe that the basketball experience we provide is the best in the area.
Select Teams (3rd-8th)
Are you looking for a program with more competition than rec, but not quite ready for AAU Basketball? This is what we do best! We have 1 practice and 1 hour of skill work per week. All of our Selected Teams are volunteer coached; however, all of the skill work is run by our professional coaches! Our select teams play in the 365 Hoops Basketball League and participate in one local tournament. Select basketball will run 3 seasons- fall, winter, and spring.
Rec Basketball (PreK-4th)
Do you have a beginner hooper that wants to be professionally coached? Koa Sports and it's 200+ staff members are on it! This WINTER ONLY rec program features a clinic for our PreK and Kindergarten athletes and a full league for our 1st-2nd and 3rd-4th graders. Our league promotes fun, safety, equal playing time, in addition to building skills and making friends.
How to Get Involved
Boys Basketball FAQs:
Koa Sports is committed to shaping kids’ lives through sports, while providing a safe, rewarding, self-empowering and competitive environment. Our basketball program aims to develop each child to his or her full potential as an athlete and a person by:
-Employing trained and dedicated professional coaches and instructors who operate under the supervision and management of our full-time professional staff.
-Providing a positive community for our young athletes and their families.
-Using sports as a vehicle to teach life lessons like hard work, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and coping with adversity.
While many of our young athletes will enjoy long, successful playing careers in high school and beyond, we recognize not all are destined for professional, college, or even high school competition. Using sports as a vehicle we aim for each athlete to learn healthy habits and to grow mentally, physically, and socially.
Recreational Hoops: PreK-4th Grade
Select Hoops: 3rd grade- 8th Grade
Elite Hoops: 5th grade- High School
You must tryout! Check out our tryout dates! Select & Elite Basketball Tryouts
Select teams will be coached by volunteers. There will be one practice/training session per week run by our professional staff.
Elite teams will be exclusively coached by our professional staff.
In simplest terms, it means that the coach is required to (a) follow the practice plans designed and implemented by the by Koa Sports collegiate and professional players; (b) have extensive background screening performed; and (c) strive to adhere to our core values (POSITIVE, DEDICATED, TEAM FIRST, FUN!).
All of the coaches are required to go through extensive background screening. Furthermore, they are trained to follow the practice plans of our most experienced staff, which is comprised of former collegiate athletes and professional players. All coaches are required to be First Aid, AED and CPR certified. All teams will have interactions with our professional staff. Full bios of some of our coaches can be found on our Staff page.
Practices typically will be at gyms in the Bethesda, Rockville, and Potomac area. Games will mostly take place in Montgomery County School gyms.
Basketball League: A league has a set duration typically spanning over a several weeks or months. Teams will play multiple games against various opponents according to a pre-set schedule. Leagues often involve a regular season where each team plays a certain number of games. The performance during the regular season typically determines rankings and seeding for any post season play.
Basketball Tournament: A tournament is a short-term event usually lasting a few days. Teams will play multiple games in a short period of time. Tournaments often have a knockout or elimination format, where teams must win to advance.
AAU is considered the most competitive level of basketball for youth players. It is a term typically used to refer to youth "club basketball" or "competitive basketball."
- Higher-Level Competition: AAU basketball attracts some of the best young players, providing a platform for higher-level competition and exposure to scouts and college recruiters.
- Club Teams: Unlike school basketball, AAU teams are often organized by clubs or independent organizations. Players might join a club team and compete in various tournaments and events throughout the year.
- Travel and Tournaments: AAU teams often travel to compete in regional, national, and sometimes even international tournaments. This exposure to different styles of play and high-caliber opponents is a significant part of the AAU experience.
- Development Focus: AAU basketball emphasizes skill development, athletic growth, and preparing players for higher levels of competition, such as high school, college, and potentially professional basketball.
- Season Structure: AAU basketball runs in multiple seasons (fall, winter, and spring), with tryouts typically held before each season. Teams practice regularly and participate in weekend leagues or tournaments.
- Professional Coaching: Many AAU teams have professional coaches who provide high-level training and development opportunities, helping players improve their skills and game understanding.
