Competitive, Elite Boys and Girls Basketball Team Tryouts, Club in Denver, Colorado

Competitive Basketball Team Tryouts

11/5/2024

AAU basketball team tryouts for 4th - 8th grade boys in the North and South Denver metro areas will take place November 9th (Saturday) and November 16th (Saturday) for the 2024-2025 winter season. Can't wait or can't make these dates? We evaluate players year-round. Book a 1-on-1 evaluation.

Registering is free and non-binding.

North Teams (North Denver CO)
Sat, Nov 16, 2024 *** NEW DATE ***
9:00 - 10:15 AM
4th - 8th grade boys
@ Ricardo Flores Magón Academy, 5330 Meade St, Denver, CO 80221

South Teams (Centennial/Aurora, CO)
Tues, Nov 12, 2024
7:30 - 8:50 PM: 5th - 8th grade boys (minimum age 12 years old)
@ 24 Hour Fitness, 15900 E Briarwood Cir Aurora, CO 80016
no membership required to tryout

Cost?
NO COST (free) to the players and parents.

Registering is free and non-binding.

2024-2025 WINTER SEASON OVERVIEW

MONDO teams will compete in a few Denver metro are tournaments in November and December 2024, followed by the Gold Crown Competitive Winter League (club division) Jan-Feb 2025.

WHAT to EXPECT at TRYOUTS

Players check in and prior to starting, all grades are photographed and tryouts are filmed.
Players will be put through a ball handling warm up then 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 48 hours after a tryout session concludes.
Players that don't make a competitive team may be offered skills training.
We provide a basketball skills development pathway for most any student-athlete.

TIPS to make the most of an EVALUATION/TRYOUTS

Attend more than one 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 a WE before ME mindset.
Have FUN!

How Can Parent Help?

Be supportive and positive. No toxic parents allowed in our program! At all!
It's okay to cheer your child on, but please don't interfere mid-session.
Ask questions. Before and after are perfect opportunities.
Enjoy the moment because your child's playing career won't last. Time flies!

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, for the high quality instruction, 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:

Dedicated practices led by USA Basketball Gold Licensed trainers and proven coaches.
A membership to 24-Hour Fitness for those training there (or you can use your own).
Game loaner game jersey.
Tournaments and the league that MONDO competitive teams compete in.

The actual costs may 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 and does not receive an invitation to join a MONDO competitive AAU basketball team, PLEASE DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED. Other training options may be offered, like skills training, camps or development leagues.

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

11 Comments

Roger and Pam

8/1/2015 08:28:06 am

We attended the spring tryouts back in March. Well organized, high intensity, but fun at the same time. Even though our son didn't make a team then, he was invited to participated in the drop-in skills clinics in the spring and summer to help develop his game. We've seen remarkable improvements, so hoping he makes a team this fall.

Sara L.

8/1/2015 08:35:44 am

Our boys have been training with the club for a few seasons now as a supplement to their feeder team. We get compliments all the time for their fundamentals and understanding of the game, which we largely attribute to the Centennials coaches.

Karl and Louise

8/24/2016 11:46:46 am

Our sons tried out for a 2016 summer team. It's refreshing to see a program with structure and knowledgeable coaches. We were invited to play, but our boys ended up focusing on another sport. We'll be back in the fall for sure.

N. Takanawa

1/27/2017 09:57:44 am

Chose the 1on1 evaluation for my son who's a 5th grader. Coach Armando was compassionate and genuinely cares about teaching the game. My son loved the workout and asked for private coaching afterwards. Looking forward to team tryouts!

Coach Armando

1/27/2017 10:02:50 am

It was a pleasure meeting you. Thrilled to hear he enjoyed the workout. See you at tryouts.

lisa heagney

2/1/2017 03:25:19 pm

Cant I just sign Dylan up for a team or does he go through evaluation.. He is a returning child

2/19/2017 07:25:59 pm

Greetings Lisa,

Great to hear Dylan's interested in playing with us again in the upcoming spring 2017 season. All returning cadets must tryout each season. There are a few reasons for this.

1) It holds players accountable so that they keep working on their game on their own time. Life lesson here is that nothing is guaranteed in life. Every position, now and in the work force in the future, has to be earned and retained.

2) It keeps things fair with new players interested in the Academy. One of our differentiators from other clubs is that we don't play favorites. Every kid deserves a fair shot at making a team each season.

3) It really helps us match up returning and new players to optimize team chemistry. This extends beyond the players and their abilities. It includes the families as well. It has to be a fit for everyone.

Hope this helps. Look forward to seeing Dylan at tryouts.

Coach Armando

Dovaughn D Norman

3/4/2017 05:24:40 pm

Hi, we are late for tryouts due to just finding out about the league. Is there a way My son (8th grade) could come to practice and try out for any coaches that may have roster spots available? we are based out of Aurora.

Coach Armando link

3/6/2017 01:37:13 am

Hello Dovaughn,

Even though our open TRYOUTS are over, we evaluate players year-round really. If a team is primarily what you're most interested in, you're welcome to come out our Tues or Thurs teams practice this week. Click the SCHEDULE link on the Academy website to view actual dates/times/locations.

Also keep in mind we have a Monday night DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE that runs through the end of May, Saturday morning jump shooting clinics in March, and a Spring Break Scrimmages Camp (games and nothing more).

Clinics: http://www.milehighcentennials.com/basketball-skills-clinics.html

Camp: http://www.milehighcentennials.com/basketball-camps.html

Aurora Family

1/26/2018 09:31:15 am

We look forward to returning the the Centennials in the spring and our son will be at ALL tryouts. Stepped away last fall to another club closer to home, and realized "convenience" over "quality" was the wrong move 2 weeks into the start of that season. Trust us, we've been around, and Coach Carrillo runs a solid program!

Coach Carrillo

1/26/2018 10:53:59 am

Appreciate the kind words. Look forward to seeing your son at tryouts.

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