How To Join Our AAU Program
Our goal is to make the process of joining our program clear, professional, and simple for both athletes and parents. This structure allows families to fully understand expectations, commitment, and opportunity without the need for repeated phone calls.
1. Athlete Evaluation (Tryout or Private Workout)
All athletes must be evaluated before being considered for placement.
If official tryouts have already taken place, the athlete will be scheduled for a private evaluation session with our coaching staff.
During the evaluation, we assess the complete basketball profile, including:
• Basketball IQ and understanding of the game
• Strengths and areas for development
• Shooting form, mechanics, and consistency
• Ball-handling, attacking ability, and decision-making
• Defensive technique, footwork, and positioning
• Court awareness, communication, and leadership
• Effort level, body language, and coachability
This allows us to evaluate not only talent, but work ethic, mentality, and long-term potential.
2. Exposure & Player Development System
Our program is built around true player development and real exposure, not oversized rosters.
We intentionally limit rosters to 9–10 athletes per team. Most AAU programs carry 14–16 players, which creates:
• Limited repetitions in practice
• Reduced skill development
• Inconsistent playing time
• Confidence issues
• Athletes getting benched after one mistake
• Coaches unable to truly teach at a high level
Smaller rosters allow:
• Detailed instruction
• Real accountability
• Consistent habit correction
• Game rhythm
• Confidence through opportunity
Our expectation is that when our athletes return to their high school programs, they look more skilled, more confident, more conditioned, and more advanced mentally.
3. Program Cost, Team Selection & Registration
After evaluation, athletes are placed based on skill level, development readiness, and competitive ability. A phone call or in-person meeting will be scheduled to review:
• Team placement
• Player role and expectations
• Travel commitment
• Development plan
• Financial structure
Registration Fee (Separate From Program Cost)
The registration fee secures the athlete’s official roster spot and activates the season. It covers:
• Securing a roster spot and team placement
• Practice gym rentals and training space
• Tryout operations and player evaluations
• Player insurance and liability coverage
• League and circuit registration for the team
• Scheduling, administration, and communication systems
This fee is required within 24–48 hours of selection and is separate from total program cost.
Total Program Cost by Team
National Puma Team
Competes in elite in-state and out-of-state exposure events, national circuits, and high-level tournaments.
Registration Fee: $50
Program Fee: $2,500
Includes:
• National-level tournament entry fees
• In-state and out-of-state competition
• Flights and hotel accommodations
• SAT & ACT preparation
• Mental performance and mental health wellness check-ins with Dr. Blaise (Medical Director)
• College recruiting exposure management
• Game film breakdown and highlight production
• Strength, conditioning, and performance programming
(Uniforms and travel gear not included.)
State Team
Competes primarily within the state of Florida, focusing on strong regional competition, development, and exposure.
Registration Fee: $200
Program Fee: $1,200
Includes:
• League & tournament registration
• Insurance & player certification
• Facility and gym usage
• Strength, conditioning, and performance training
• Game film breakdown and highlight production
• SAT & ACT preparation resources
• In-state travel lodging (hotels / Airbnbs)
• Mental health wellness check-ups with Dr. Blaise (Medical Director)
4. Scholarships, Sponsorships & Payment Plans
• Libertore Foundation scholarship opportunities
• Local business sponsorship assistance
• Two structured payment plans available
Academic standards:
• Minimum 2.5 GPA for scholarship eligibility
• 3.0 GPA required for all athletes
5. Community & Career Exposure
Families are encouraged to help connect the program with local businesses, creating:
• Sponsorship support
• Networking opportunities
• Career shadowing
• Mentorship in medicine, law, real estate, entrepreneurship, trades, and business ownership
6. Medical, Recovery & Performance Access
Through FAAAMed and Dr. Blaise, families receive access to:
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
• IV Therapy
• PNOE Metabolic Testing
• Regenerative Therapy
• Performance training
• 24-hour clinic access
• Strength & conditioning
• Sports nutrition support
7. Practice & Training Schedule
Teams train 2–3 days per week:
• Two on-court basketball sessions
• One performance day (strength, speed, agility, mobility, injury prevention)
Our system is designed to produce athletes who return to their school programs stronger, smarter, more confident, and clearly more advanced.