WELCOME TO ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE YOUTH BASKETBALL
STMA basketball mission is to foster a culture of positivity where kids learn from success as well as failure, become elite basketball players and even better teammates; develop a diverse skill set in the present that will allow them to own their futures and fall in love with the game.
Upcoming Events
2024-2025 TRAVEL SEASON REGISTRATION
Registration is now OPEN for 2024-2025 travel basketball season!
You must register your player to participate in tryouts and be considered for participation in the STMA Boys Travel Program. You must complete all information requested during the registration process.
Please make sure you are logged into SportsEngine when you register. If you do not have a SportsEngine account, you must first create an account.
Fees
There is a $475 fee to participate in travel basketball for the 2024-2025 season. Fee includes:
- Participation in 10 Tournaments
- Practice time
- Shooting Shirt
- Uniform rental for the season
- You will not pay gate fees for tournaments, except for MYAS Grade State
You will be invoiced for this amount if your player makes a traveling team.
Financial assistance is available to those families who, due to financial hardships, are unable to support participation in basketball. Please email the association at info@stmaboysbasketball.com for additional information.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2024-2025 BASKETBALL SEASON
Tryouts
- Tryouts will be held over a 2-day period. Dates, times and locations for each grade level are listed below.
- Players seeking to participate in the travel season must attend both tryouts.
- Arrive 30 minutes early to complete the check-in process both days. Uniforms and shooting shirt samples will be available for sizing.
- Paid independent evaluators will lead and complete tryout assessments
- Parents will not be allowed in the gym during tryouts. Tryouts will consist of various drills that include, but are not limited to: ball handling, layups from both sides, shooting form and accuracy, rebounding, passing, attitude, hustle, teamwork, knowledge of the game and competitiveness.
- Players who do not make the travel team this season are encouraged to sign up for the in-house program.
- Players need to bring a ball and water bottle to tryouts. See additional basketball sizing information below.
- Basketball Size by Grade Level:
- 4th Grade - 27.5
- 5th & 6th Grade - 28.5
- 7th & Up - 29.5
STMA TRAVEL BASKETBALL TRYOUT SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 21st - Middle School West:
- 8:00AM -9:30AM 8th Grade
- 9:45AM - 11:15AM 7th Grade
- 11:30AM - 1:00PM 6th Grade
- 1:45PM – 3:15PM 5th Grade
- 3:30PM - 5:00PM 4th Grade
Sunday, September 22nd - Middle School West:
- 8:00AM - 9:30AM - 8th Grade
- 9:45AM - 11:15AM - 7th Grade
- 11:30AM - 1:00PM - 6th Grade
- 1:45PM – 3:15PM - 5th Grade
- 3:30PM - 5:00PM - 4th Grade
PRE-TRYOUT CLINICS
We are offering a 2-session skills and drills clinic to provide players in 4th through 8th grade some gym time and a preview of what to expect for drills and skill evaluations during this year's tryouts. We encourage all tryout participants grades 4 through 8 to attend. These clinics will be led by STMA Boys Basketball staff. Cost to participate is $35.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE PRE-TRYOUT CLINICS
Dates:
- Wednesday, September 11th and 18th
Times:
- Grades 4 & 5: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Grades 6 thru 8: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:
- Middle School East
COACHING APPLICATIONS - 2024-25 TRAVEL SEASON
The STMA Boys Travel Basketball Program is recruiting coaches for the 2024-25 season! We are looking for individuals who want to share their love of basketball to help STMA youth players develop their basketball skills, gain confidence, and become great teammates and competitors.
Coaching opportunities include paid positions and volunteer head and assistant positions. If you have interest or know someone who would be a good fit for this opportunity, applications can be submitted using the link below. You must complete this application in order to be considered for a coaching position, regardless of prior experience.
A STMA Boys Basketball board member will reach out to schedule interviews in late August / early September.
Registration Link:
https://stmabasketball.sportngin.com/register/form/108171271
* Please note, per STMA Boys Basketball Board Policy all coaches will be required to complete the requirements of the Trusted Coaches Program, which includes completing a background check. Information on this will be sent to applicants after August 16th.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@stmaboysbasketball.com
