Overview

Our Basketball Club offers a variety of developmental programs for beginner clinics and leagues to Elite AAU travel teams.

On this page you will find an overview of all programs, our philosophy and our strategy to help youth become the best version of themselves on and off the court.

Bald Eagle Basketball Club QUICK LINKS to current programs

BALD EAGLE ELITE AAU WEBPAGE  (Fall Team Tryouts Aug 18th & 25th)

FALL GROWTH LEAGUE REGISTRATION (Age Groups Linked Below)

The Bald Eagle Basketball Club allows players from Beginner to Advanced improve their game 1-4 times a week all year through high-level coaching and competition.  We do this through Pro Coach Academy Training, Growth Leagues and AAU Teams. 

Bald Eagle stands against Sports Specialization in youth and we believe kids should be multi-sport athletes.  We've created a system where kids can engage in high-level basketball year-round without having to quit their traditionally in-season sports. 

THE STATE OF BASKETBALL TODAY

There is a massive void in the industry where skills are not being taught by Professional, high quality coaches.  Player development is suffering despite all the money being spent on "shiny things".

To be blunt, the typical Club or AAU Basketball program today is frequently misrepresented as some sort of "elite" level of play like it used to be.  The new reality is that 90% of the current AAU programs out there are nothing more than an overpriced recreation league. 

Outside of AAU, traditional Recreation Leagues are the other option.  Some are good, but ALL are hit-or-miss because they rely on volunteer coaches who typically lack experience and expertise. 

Entire seasons of development and passion for the game can be lost by putting kids in the wrong environment.

THE SOLUTION 

The Bald Eagle Basketball Club solves these issues with guaranteed Pro-Coaching and Expert Programming coupled with an empowering message from The Positive Coaching Alliance.  We include high repetitions and quality feedback in various formats of competition with annualized growth plans specific to their age, goals and current level of skill.

We build our programs and message to support varying interests from multi-sport athletes to sport-specialized basketball players.   We operate our seasons in the same Fall-Winter-Spring-Summer seasons so players can do as much or as little as they choose. 

We offer membership discounts when players sign up for an entire season whether they can make every session or not. We don't micromanage or make you feel bad if you can't attend a session.  It's a "come when it works for your family" expectation. 

At every event, we practice skill development and structured "part to whole" progressions that evolve into skill-specific competitions and game situations. 

This is EXACTLY the environment players need to develop & thrive, not just "more court time", but quality court time delivered by professional, expert coaches.

BALD EAGLE BASKETBALL CLUB PROGRAMS

1. B.E. ELITE AAU Travel Teams - Advanced/Elite

2. Ballers AAU Regional Teams - Intermediate/Advanced

3. PRO Coach Growth Leagues - Beginner/Intermediate

ADDITIONAL ACADEMY PLAYER DEVELOPMENT - Summer Camps, Advanced Skills Clinics, Private Training, Strength Training, Nutrition, Injury Prevention/Peak Performance, Player Health (Physical/Mental/Emotional/Parental)

Program 1: B.E. ELITE AAU TRAVEL TEAMS

Advanced to Elite level basketball players who have chosen basketball as their primary sport. They not only show a high level of skill but also commitment to development.  These players play local and travel tournaments, participate year round in our teams, camps, clinics, strength training, nutrition education, injury prevention & peak performance programming and have families that are fully supportive and of the right mindset.  B.E. ELITE players are chosen through our Ballers AAU tryout. 

Program 2: BALLERS AAU PROGRAM

The Bald Eagle Ballers AAU Program available for Intermediate to Advanced players.  These are tryout-only teams for each age group of Boys 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th.  Email basketballclub@baldeaglecamps.com for tryout information.

FALL 2024 TRYOUT DATES: August 18th & 25th at Los Altos High School.  Specific times by age are outlined on our AAU webpage.  To register visit our AAU page and follow the 2 steps to sign up. 

Program 3: PRO COACH GROWTH LEAGUES 

Similar to the NBA model, Coach Bob designed a G-League concept so that youth players interested in developing their game could get quality training from PROFESSIONAL COACHES in a competitive environment for maximum GROWTH. 

> Practice and Games on the same day.  The format includes a 45min Skills practice led by a Pro Coach followed by 45 minutes of various game formats (2v2,3v3,5v5, full, half, etc).  We incorporate unique rules or stipulations to maximize growth, development and to create a perfectly balanced competitive environment.

> The G-League design includes In-House Tournaments, Player Awards and Team Prizes.  We emphasize team culture, respect & inclusion in a highly active and sportsmanship-centered competitive environment. 

> We offer the following G-League programs in both BOYS and GIRLS Divisions.  At times in certain sessions, we merge boys and girls to maximize the opportunity for growth or to manage enrollment.

To register for G-League you will need to go to the web page specifically for your age group below.  Friends in the same grade range can stay together for skill work.  We change teams regularly for maximum quality variation, so we do not guarantee friends will always be on the same team during games but they will be playing each other if not on same team. 

FALL 2024 SEASON: PRO COACH GROWTH LEAGUES 

Sundays: Sept 8,15,22,29, Oct 6,13,20,27 - 8 Weeks

Location: Los Altos High School Main & Auxiliary Gyms, 201 Almond Ave, Los Altos CA 94022

Checkin: All players check in daily at the Main Gym

Times & Registration: Visit your specific age group site page LINKED BELOW for details & to register

*Some sessions will combine girls and boys for various segments as needed for a great experience.

WINTER SEASON: PRO COACH GROWTH LEAGUES 

> Registration not open yet; Tentative dates are Nov 10, 17, 24, Dec 8, 15, Jan 5, 12, 26

SPRING SEASON: PRO COACH GROWTH LEAGUES 

> Registration not open yet; Tentative dates are Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 13, 27

G-LEAGUE PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

> 1.5hr sessions are 45min Pro Coach Led Skill Development with Asst Coach support, and 45min structured games with modified rules to create the optimal competitive and developmental learning environment. 

> The GL fills frequently and it is not possible to add sessions once full.  We recommend and give deep discounts if you register for the whole 8-week season. Consistent groups make the league better.

> No Tryout necessary, just sign up. We evaluate and balance teams in Weeks 1 & 2

> Fee does not include the NIKE Jersey which is a ONE-TIME separate purchase through our a NIKE Team Store.  Jersey can be reused for future Growth Leagues & AAU teams as players advance.  (this is a new process for our returning players as we improve the quality of our service and of our gear)

> NO REFUNDS or CREDITS for missed sessions. We believe in family time and multi-sport athletes, so it's ok if you miss, but you are claiming a spot that cannot be resold.

GROWTH LEAGUE PRICING

G-League Program - 1 SESSION                                                             $55

> No guarantee to add sessions later if it fills to capacity.

G-League Membership Package - 8 WEEK LEAGUE                            $360 (save $80!)

Early Reg Discount on Membership Package - by Aug Oct 26th          $340 (save $100!)

*Membership Package discounts are only offered at the time of initial purchase.  No retro package discounts after you've attended and then added sessions later. 

* GROWTH LEAGUE REGISTRATION  *

To view specific GL times and to Register, click the link for your age/grade group

FALL PRO Coach Growth League - 1st/2nd grades

>Not offered this session     

FALLPRO Coach Growth League - 3rd/4th grades

> INFO / REGISTER         

FALLPRO Coach Growth League - 5th/6th grades

> INFO / REGISTER         

FALLPRO Coach Growth League - 7th/8th grades

> INFO / REGISTER         

*If any GROWTH LEAGUE is full and registration is closed, you may join our Free Agent list.  We have slots that open most weeks and will contact you with a choice to join a team as a Free Agent for that week.  Use this link to JOIN OUR FREE AGENT LIST

OTHER ACADEMY PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Basketball Summer Camp:This camp is highly successful at building confidence and passion for the game of basketball through excellent skill development, team culture, game understanding and court awareness. Click HEREfor more information.

Advanced Skills Training: Weekly skill development clinic series.  Done regularly through AAU programs. 

Private Training: 1:1 Pro Coach Training. Email basketballclub@baldeaglecamps.com to schedule PT

Nutrition Education: Guiding players on the importance of nutrients and healthy calories.  Emphasis on the "Energy In, Energy Out" extensive proven data research tied to Peak Performance & Injury Prevention. 

Injury Prevention & Peak Performance - TRUSALUS:  Overuse injuries are an epidemic in youth sports today.  The mission of TRUSALUS is to be an educational and habit development management tool so that families are not only informed but also guided in this area.  Set up your free web app TRUathletes account at www.trusalus.com and begin educating your family through the Performance Education section in your dashboard.  Select Bald Eagle Sports Camps as your club partner for added perks.

Mental, Emotional & Parental Health - The POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE:  The PCA offers extensive resources on how to help athletes make the most of themselves by understanding proven methods of success taught by the top athletes in the world, and how to handle the mental game of sports by lessons in premier sports psychology beliefs.  Visit www.positivecoach.org for more.