Program Overview
The season will run during September to October. Players will practice with their teams anywhere from 2-3 times a week and play in one-day, weekend or three-day tournaments. Team practices will kick off in September. Tournaments are weekend obligations, and almost all are outside of New York City. Please be prepared to travel into Westchester, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or other locations.
Our AAU basketball program is a significant commitment for our most dedicated basketball players that are looking for intense coaching and competition. Players that fit this program should be willing to accept coaching and be prepared for playing time determined at the coach’s discretions. Families should be prepared for weekend travel, weeknight practices and week-of schedule releases from Tournament Directors. We are more than happy to recommend a more fitting program for your child, if AAU is not the right one.
Most practices will take place Monday – Friday afternoons or early evenings. Please be prepared for practices to begin as early as 4:30 PM or end as late as 9:30 or 10:00 PM (Fridays only). Practice time and location will be assigned after the team formation process is completed. All Players will need to attend our player evaluations in order to be a part of the program. Teams should anticipate playing 3-4 tournaments in October.
EVERY PLAYER is required to register and attend tryouts. There is a $25 tryout fee and players will receive their own reversible numbered jersey.
BSNY Select
- For players who prioritize playing time/players who cannot attend multiple practices per week
- 3rd Grade – Varsity
- 1-2 teams per grade
- 1 team practice per week + 2 ETA skills classes
- 5 tournaments (can be 1 day or 2 day tournaments)
- Each player guaranteed to play ⅓ of each game
- Players receive Nike x BSNY Gear package
BSNY Elite:
- For players looking for a competitive experience who we feel can work up to the Metro program
- 3rd Grade – Varsity
- 2-3 teams per grade
- 2 team practices per week + 1 additional ETA skills session
- 4-5 tournaments
- Playing time determined by practice attendance + coach’s discretion
- Players receive Nike x BSNY Elite Gear package
Metro United:
- For our most committed/highest level players
- 6th Grade – Varsity
- 2-3 teams per grade
- 3 Practices per week, including speed and agility class on Monday
- 4-5 Tournaments
- Playing time not guaranteed
- Players receive Nike x Metro United gear package
Private Team:
- Private teams can be organized for any grade
- We require a minimum of 8 players to form a private team
- 1 team practice per week + 2 ETA skills sessions
- 5 tournaments (1 or 2 day options)
- Nike x BSNY gear package
- Teams must be organized by
Note: AAU is competitive – we only recommend building a private team if they can compete