*Minnesota Swish is a Twin Cities West Metro spring and early summer basketball club program. Players from all communities and areas are welcomed to tryout and participate.
2022 MN Swish Tryouts
Thanks to those who participated on a MN Swish teams in 2021. (Had 25 Swish teams in 2021)
Main tryouts for both Boys and Girls Teams will be in March 2022, with the possibility of early offer guaranteed roster spot Tryouts/Camps in October 2021. Make sure you are on the email list for details on that when available.
2021 MN SWISH - TEAM PAGEs
Program Details
Tournaments
All Teams will participate in 6 tournaments
Tournaments will all be Twin Cities Metro-based in 2021. Will consider out-of-state options in 2022.
Teams will also have the option to add additional tournaments for around $60-$80 per player if a particular team wants to play more than listed below.
Tentative 2021 tournament schedule:
Tournaments will all be Twin Cities Metro-based in 2021. Will consider out-of-state options in 2022.
Teams will also have the option to add additional tournaments for around $60-$80 per player if a particular team wants to play more than listed below.
Tentative 2021 tournament schedule:
April 17-18: likely all teams (Comets Shootout in St. Cloud for top teams)
April 24-25: likely all teams (Select Classic in Lakeville for top teams)
May 1-2: likely all teams (MN Heat Tournament in Metro for top teams)
May 8-9: Mother's Day - likely off but may swap to this weekend
May 15-16: likely all teams (TBD)
May 22-23: likely all teams (Fury Shootout in Eagan for top teams)
May 29-31: Will NOT Play (Memorial Weekend)
June 5-6: likely all teams (TBD)
June 12-13: potential option to swap to
April 24-25: likely all teams (Select Classic in Lakeville for top teams)
May 1-2: likely all teams (MN Heat Tournament in Metro for top teams)
May 8-9: Mother's Day - likely off but may swap to this weekend
May 15-16: likely all teams (TBD)
May 22-23: likely all teams (Fury Shootout in Eagan for top teams)
May 29-31: Will NOT Play (Memorial Weekend)
June 5-6: likely all teams (TBD)
June 12-13: potential option to swap to
Schedules will remain tentative until after tryouts and may be changed if there is a need to due to player or coach availability. Level of competition considerations will be taken into account...some teams may play in club-sponsored D1 or D2 division events while others may play in MYAS or lower divisions based on the abilities of the team. Athlete tournament availability will be collected on the online sign-up form. Most tournaments are 2-day (both Sat and Sun) events with 3 or 4 games guaranteed. The TEAM pages below have examples of what 2019 Swish teams played at different age levels.
Practices
Team practices will be in the following area schools & gyms: Waconia, Victoria, Chaska, and Chanhassen
There will typically be 2 practices per week with the possibility of having just one over Easter and Memorial weeks or if coach or player schedules dictate. We will take input on practice scheduling from online registration forms or you may bring to tryouts a list of dates to avoid having practices.
There will typically be 2 practices per week with the possibility of having just one over Easter and Memorial weeks or if coach or player schedules dictate. We will take input on practice scheduling from online registration forms or you may bring to tryouts a list of dates to avoid having practices.
Program Philosophy & Goals
The goal each year is to give athletes in the area a chance to:
- Gain valuable playing experience with 15 to 25+ games
- Be challenged by playing with and against better players and athletes
- Experience a different role or coaching style and hopefully learn new skills, learn from game situations, and learn to play with more intensity, aggressiveness, and toughness.
- Come back an improved player ready to contribute at a higher level in the 2021-22 school or travel season!
MN Swish teams will have intense practices with a focus on skill development and improving game situation knowledge. A few specific skill areas teams will work on developing include:
1) Finishing strong around the basket
2) Creating scoring opportunities with good footwork and fakes
3) Handling pressure - both dribbling, passing, and pivoting
4) Defensive positioning, intensity, communication, and boxing out
Not a lot of time will be spent on learning plays that won't benefit athletes in the future. Each team will have a motion offense and keep good spacing on the floor with the option to add a few sets and plays. Defense played will be primarily man-to-man with occasional zones or presses.
Spring-sport athletes are welcomed and supported by the Swish program. We'll do our best to schedule around practice and tournament conflicts and work with you if need to miss basketball for your spring sport practices/games. Playing multiple sports for as many years as you can is encouraged by MN Swish to develop complete athletes!
Rosters: Nine or 10 players will be selected to each team roster.
Playing Time: Coaches will be instructed to play each athlete in both halves of each game and at least 30% of the game's total
minutes while still trying to win the game and have the team's top line-up in during crucial times.
Coaches: We have a number of excellent coaches returning and lined up for 2021. There may be a need for a couple more coaches depending on number of athletes at tryouts. Anyone interested in a paid coaching position should contact Andrew Dahl at 651-592-6099 or AndrewDahl@HoopsTraining.com as soon as possible.
Hotels/Transportation:
No hotel rooms (in tournaments where that may be necessary) or transportation is provided. Players & families will be on their own to decide where to stay and/or coordinate rides.
- Gain valuable playing experience with 15 to 25+ games
- Be challenged by playing with and against better players and athletes
- Experience a different role or coaching style and hopefully learn new skills, learn from game situations, and learn to play with more intensity, aggressiveness, and toughness.
- Come back an improved player ready to contribute at a higher level in the 2021-22 school or travel season!
MN Swish teams will have intense practices with a focus on skill development and improving game situation knowledge. A few specific skill areas teams will work on developing include:
1) Finishing strong around the basket
2) Creating scoring opportunities with good footwork and fakes
3) Handling pressure - both dribbling, passing, and pivoting
4) Defensive positioning, intensity, communication, and boxing out
Not a lot of time will be spent on learning plays that won't benefit athletes in the future. Each team will have a motion offense and keep good spacing on the floor with the option to add a few sets and plays. Defense played will be primarily man-to-man with occasional zones or presses.
Spring-sport athletes are welcomed and supported by the Swish program. We'll do our best to schedule around practice and tournament conflicts and work with you if need to miss basketball for your spring sport practices/games. Playing multiple sports for as many years as you can is encouraged by MN Swish to develop complete athletes!
Rosters: Nine or 10 players will be selected to each team roster.
Playing Time: Coaches will be instructed to play each athlete in both halves of each game and at least 30% of the game's total
minutes while still trying to win the game and have the team's top line-up in during crucial times.
Coaches: We have a number of excellent coaches returning and lined up for 2021. There may be a need for a couple more coaches depending on number of athletes at tryouts. Anyone interested in a paid coaching position should contact Andrew Dahl at 651-592-6099 or AndrewDahl@HoopsTraining.com as soon as possible.
Hotels/Transportation:
No hotel rooms (in tournaments where that may be necessary) or transportation is provided. Players & families will be on their own to decide where to stay and/or coordinate rides.
Player FeE
The 2021 Player Fee is $675.00 per player (no fee to tryout)
Sibling Rate: $625 per player (multiple athletes from same household)
Cost includes: Two Jersey Tops, Shorts, and a Warmup Top which are all yours to keep after the season in addition to covering tournament entry fees, coach payment, practice gym expenses, insurance, etc. Although there is no fee to tryout, we will need a commitment by that night by paying the full team fee that you are willing to play on a team if selected. Checks (payable to Hoops Training) or cash are preferable. Can also take credit cards through PayPal.com. Contact AndrewDahl@HoopsTraining.com for credit card option details or payment plan options.
Sibling Rate: $625 per player (multiple athletes from same household)
Cost includes: Two Jersey Tops, Shorts, and a Warmup Top which are all yours to keep after the season in addition to covering tournament entry fees, coach payment, practice gym expenses, insurance, etc. Although there is no fee to tryout, we will need a commitment by that night by paying the full team fee that you are willing to play on a team if selected. Checks (payable to Hoops Training) or cash are preferable. Can also take credit cards through PayPal.com. Contact AndrewDahl@HoopsTraining.com for credit card option details or payment plan options.
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