What is the expected commitment of AAU basketball and a Pride team?
The commitment can be a big one, but also one than can bring many rewards for your sons and daughters. AAU is not “recreational” ball. The commitment also varies from team to team as some teams play more competitive schedules than others. The commitment also involves time and funding. Time because parents have to be committed to getting their sons or daughters to practices and games, and funding because the West Seattle Pride is an volunteer organization and teams have to be supported financially in order to compete. Practices could be around the corner or an hours drive because much depends on availability of facilities. Games are usually on the weekends. It is expected that a player will make all the games and practices. Most teams practice twice a week. While conflicts always arise in any endeavor, absences can disrupt the teams continuity and chemistry and are not fair to teammates and coaches. The key always is to communicate with your sons or daughter’s coaches about their schedu
