Competitive Basketball Team Tryouts

 

Updated: 3/10/22 at 2:45 PM (MST)

Come check us out and get some free workouts in to gauge our approach to basketball skills development during one of our open evaluation sessions (tryouts).

REGISTER for an EVALUATION

Registering is free and non-binding.

Where does MONDO Basketball Train?
@ 24 Hour Fitness, 15900 E Briarwood Cir, Aurora, CO 80016

WHEN are TRYOUTS ?
Tues 3/8 & Thurs 3/10
5th - 8th Grades:  6-7:30 PM
9th-12th Grades:  7:30-9 PM

Sat 3/12
5th - 8th Grades:  12-1:30 PM
9th-12th Grades:  1:30-3 PM

No 24 Hour Fitness membership is required to be evaluated. Parents required at check-in for all minors. Based on current grade. More advanced 8th graders are encouraged to attend the HS session. If you are unable to make any of these days/times, then we can schedule a 1-on-1 evaluation. We evaluate players year-round.

REGISTER for an EVALUATION

Registering is free and non-binding.

2022 SPRING-SUMMER SEASON OVERVIEW

• MONDO competitive boys teams will compete in local and regional tournaments and showcases. Upper level 17U teams may travel out of state in July.

WHAT to EXPECT at an EVALUATION/TRYOUTS

• A line to get into the facility will be formed outside.
• Players are labeled with name and grade, then photographed and tryouts are filmed.
• Players will be put through a variety of competitive 1-on-1 to 5-on-5 games to gauge a player's level of play, athleticism, work ethic, attitude, commitment level, and IQ.
• Verbal invitations are commonly made on-the-spot. A more formal invitation will be emailed to families that are chosen for a competitive team, typically within a few days after a tryout session concludes.
• Players that don't make a competitive team will be offered skills training on a 1-on-1 basis, semi-private basis, or to join our group workouts held on Tues/Thurs evenings year-round that are 95% gameplay.
• We provide a basketball skills development path for most any student-athlete.

TIPS to make the most of an EVALUATION/TRYOUTS

• Attend all tryout sessions if possible
• Bring your own ball and spill-proof water bottle.
• Arrive early and greet the Coaches beforehand
• Be social and vocal (there is no room for timidity and shyness in competitive basketball)
• Listen and move with urgency (show that you want it)
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and BE COACHABLE
• Commit to and play DEFENSE (don't be a lazy one dimensional player that only wants to score)
• Have FUN!

REGISTER for TRYOUTS

Registering is free and non-binding.

TEAM COSTS
MONDO Athletics offers premium basketball training and strives to be fair at all times. We operate based on a monthly subscription model. Our research confirms that our costs are up to 60% less than other comparable clubs in Colorado! Dues each month for those that make a MONDO competitive team include the basics required to compete:

1. Group Skills Training Sessions (practices) led by certified trainers
2. 24-Hour Fitness super sport Membership (or you can use your own membership)
3. ​Game Uniform (purchase to own, or you can rent one out for the season)
4. League or tournaments that MONDO competitive teams compete in

The actual costs vary between teams and season-to-season. 

What if My Student-Athlete Doesn't Make a Competitive Basketball Team?
If a player attends an open tryout session or is evaluated on a 1-on-1 basis, and does not receive an OFFICIAL INVITATION to join a MONDO competitive basketball team, PLEASE DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED.  Other training options will be offered, like 1-on-1 skills training and small group skills workouts.

Remember, while games are great at TESTING a player's skill and character, skills and fundamentals training is how players make real gains.

REGISTER for an EVALUATION