Dear AAU Parents, Please take a little advice from a parent who has been around AAU basketball as a Coach & parent for 20+ years. Stop chasing imaginary rankings from paid services like PGH and cool social media posts from programs that over hype players on socials because that is all they can offer. Don't get caught up with trainers who are only worried about your children when they are in their gym. Ask real questions of program directors about approach on player development, college relationships and track record of getting players to college programs. Ask directors about recruiting plans for their players. Pay attention to programs that retain players and are not out recruiting over entire rosters year over year. Track record & trust between families & programs matters; especially in a rapidly changing recruiting landscape, you better be with a program that is committed to all their players and not just a few high profile girls. The top of EVERY circuit has really good players/teams but the bottom of EVERY circuit has bad teams too. Being on an EYBL or 3SSB team, and playing 6-8 mpg can really hurt your recruitment. Not every program is a fit for every player/family but PLEASE do your homework!! Have honest discussions about potential level of play in college and where your child might fit. Be very weary of anyone who only talks about D1. Winning games in AAU is nice and hopefully your daughter is competitive and wants to win but it ultimately doesn't mean anything and not many college coaches are paying attention to the score unless one team is getting smoked. In fact, a coach might pay more attention to how your daughter is acting as a player when they are losing vs how they are playing in a 25pt win. Good luck to all as the girls get prepared for the High School season. @nj_panthers @CoachJordanNJP @unitedNJaau @ShoreshotsGirls @newjerseyrise @ESBC_BlueFlames @NJLadiesHoops @TinyGreenNBS @coachschoiceusa

Highlights from P24 Finals in Louisville Ky. July 2026 @SelectEventsBB @WolvesDen_4 @PGHTennessee @UCPrepShowcase @U_C_Reporter @_BlakeDerrick @StarsNash_GBB @mikemillsnc @JrAllStarBB @StacySpriggs

Thank you so much @MMBR_CoachGBell for the mention with this great list of 2029 ballers it’s an honor •CT3• @vaughtsviews @alyxwhite_ @PGHAkeem @PGHdavidKY @AmberGuffey5 @UCPrepShowcase @howthebestthink @fsthomp @DimeFitt @riseupsports1 @EconAdjunct @28point5Scout @mikemillsnc

Ty @CoachTealDavis for the invitation& the opportunity to compete today. I had a great time at @YHC_Wbb's Elite Camp! The campus is beautiful & looking forward to being back soon! Been doing this with the bestie for many years now, but camps like this are just extra special. @TNTeamPride @TNPride3SGB2028 @YorkDragonettes @UCPrepShowcase

NIL education is so important, it deserves a spot on the schedule before practice even starts! Thank you, @dsccwbb, for letting us spend the morning with your athletes and talk all things NIL. 🌟 #OTB #OffTheBench #NIL #CollegeAthletics #SportsConsulting

Congratulations to our 2027 Mattie Beard on officially committing to Roane State Community College to continue her academic & basketball career! Mattie, we are so incredibly proud of you and all the hard work, dedication, & heart you’ve put into reaching this moment! ❤️💙

Anyone passing on this girl is passing on a winner. She plays her tail off every minute. Her teammates/coaches love her and she just wins!

Thank you @CoachWest502 for the opportunity to represent the class of 2029 KY All Star team. Thanks @teamhoopsdotcom for making this All Star Game happen year after year.

Some Highlights from GUAA Finals @FBCReign2029 @rfvann24 @CoachVann35 @LadyCavsBball1 hudl.com/v/2U41yH #hudl

A few clips from the Adidas session 2 in Mishawaka. One more live period for the season in Rock Hill next week. Lots of things to work on and get better at, but focusing on winning each possession one game at a time. #BackToWork @YorkDragonettes @Tyler_Erdman5 @TNPride3SGB2028 @clarksvillesol @PGHTennessee @UCPrepShowcase @Ucwbb @TNTeamPride

Looking forward to 3SGB session II in Mishawaka, Indiana. @Tyler_Erdman5 @TNPride3SGB2028 @UCPrepShowcase @PGHTennessee @TNTeamPride @clarksvillesol @YorkDragonettes

See you in Louisville! 🏀 Here is my team’s schedule for Under Armour NEXT Session 2! @TNFlightGUAA @WeWorkHoops #UANext

No time for easy when there’s goals to meet and dreams to catch. #GymRat @Tyler_Erdman5 @TNPride3SGB2028

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that successful people are not the ones who hear “yes” all the time. They are the ones who are willing to hear “no” more often than everyone else. #OTB #OffTheBench #SportsBusiness #collegeathletics #SportsConsulting

Coach @JoshuaEpperson will be in Kentucky for Run 4 Roses 👀🏀 Want to play in Florida and have him come see you play? Send your schedule📩 #FueltheFire 🔥 #LetitRain

Great Coach, great person, great program!!!

Time well spent at one of my favorite places. Ty @CoachRickReeves & @KrystalReevesEv for the camp invitation. It was fun to back on the same team again with one of my best friends. See ya’ll again soon. @Tyler_Erdman5 @TNPride3SGB2028 @UCPrepShowcase @Ucwbb @YorkDragonettes

Are you registered yet?????

Sadie South picks up an offer from Union (KY)!! Way to go! 🏀🙌🏼💛 #GoldStateOfMind

The Dragonettes finish the last day of camp for the season at BCAT Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee defeating Grace Christian Franklin and Memphis Overton. Now we have two weeks of dead period, then lots of work to get to where we want and need to be.