Program Details
Minnesota Swish is a Twin Cities West Metro spring and early summer basketball club program. Players from all communities and areas are welcomed to try out and participate.
2019 MN Swish Tryouts Have Been Completed
May still have roster openings - contact AndrewDahl@HoopsTraining.com - if interested in playing
2019 MN Swish Tryouts Have Been Completed
May still have roster openings - contact AndrewDahl@HoopsTraining.com - if interested in playing
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Deadline is Monday, April 1st at midnight!!!
2019 TEAM PAGEs
Tournaments
4th & 5th Grade Teams will participate in 5 tournaments
6th-8th Grade Teams will participate in 6 tournaments
9th-11th Grade Teams will participate in 7 tournaments
All tournaments will be Minnesota metro-based with the possibility of swapping to one out-of-state tournament within driving distance (Sioux Falls, Iowa, Wisconsin) and will collect player/family preference on that on the registration form below. Teams will also have the option to add additional tournaments for around $50 per player if a particular team wants to play more than listed above.
Tentative 2019 tournament weekend schedule:
6th-8th Grade Teams will participate in 6 tournaments
9th-11th Grade Teams will participate in 7 tournaments
All tournaments will be Minnesota metro-based with the possibility of swapping to one out-of-state tournament within driving distance (Sioux Falls, Iowa, Wisconsin) and will collect player/family preference on that on the registration form below. Teams will also have the option to add additional tournaments for around $50 per player if a particular team wants to play more than listed above.
Tentative 2019 tournament weekend schedule:
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April 13-14: likely all teams April 20-21: no teams (Easter weekend) April 27-28: likely all teams May 4-5: likely all teams May 11-12: Mother's Day - likely off but may swap to this weekend May 18-19: likely all teams May 25-26: no teams (Memorial weekend) June 1-2: likely all teams June 8-9: likely only 6th-8th grade teams July 12-14: 9th-11th grade teams (possibly in Sioux Falls) July 24-26: 9th-11th grade teams in St. Cloud |
Schedules will remain tentative until after tryouts and may be changed if there is a need to do so due to player or coach 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 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 in the top menu have examples of what 2018 Swish teams played at each age level.
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.
Player FeE
4th & 5th Grade: $500.00 per player (no fee to tryout)
6th-8th Grade: $650.00 per player (no fee to tryout)
9th-11th Grade: $700.00 per player (no fee to tryout)
Cost includes: Two Jersey Tops, Shorts, and a Backpack 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.
6th-8th Grade: $650.00 per player (no fee to tryout)
9th-11th Grade: $700.00 per player (no fee to tryout)
Cost includes: Two Jersey Tops, Shorts, and a Backpack 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.
Program Philosophy & Goals
The goal each year is to give kids 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 2019-20 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, traps, or presses.
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 2019. As of late-January, currently working on matching coaches to teams. 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 2019-20 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, traps, or presses.
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 2019. As of late-January, currently working on matching coaches to teams. 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.
