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Premier Hoops Tryouts Are Here — Come Join One of the Region’s Top AAU Programs



Registration is now open for PPA Premier Hoops tryouts for the 2025–26 season! We’re looking for passionate, competitive players ready to take their game to the next level in one of the DMV’s fastest-growing travel basketball programs.





🏀 Who Should Try Out?


 Tryouts are open to boys and girls entering 2nd–9th grade for the 2025–26 school year. 

  • New to PPA? We recommend registering for the tryout in your age group to be considered for a team.

  • Returning players? Please register for the tryout in your age group.


🌟 Why Choose PPA Premier Hoops?


 PPA Premier Hoops is quickly emerging as one of the region's top AAU programs, offering year-round development, elite coaching, and access to top-tier competition.

  • Year-Round Programming: Teams train and compete throughout the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer seasons, with additional camps and skills clinics.

  • Elite Coaching: All Premier coaches are USA Basketball Gold Licensed and NFHS Certified, with at least two seasons of experience at PPA before leading a Premier team.

  • Competitive Play: Premier teams participate in leagues and tournaments like MADE Hoops, Select Events, ZGXL, AGame, and Puma NXTPRO, giving players high-level exposure and experience.

  • Player Development: Our teams watch film, hold 1-on-1 evaluations, and create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help every player grow.

  • Premier Events: Players take part in exclusive PPA events at Mystics, Wizards, and college games—building friendships and memories along the way.


🔥 Proven Success


 Our Premier Hoops teams have racked up championships across the DMV, including wins at Big Time Hoops, Shots Up, Zero Gravity, and Made Hoops.


🤝 Elite Circuit Partnerships 


PPA Premier Hoops players gain access to some of the country’s top grassroots basketball circuits:

  • MADE Hoops: National Nike-affiliated league with elite recruiting visibility and structured play.

  • ZGXL: NCAA-certified events with high-level competition and professional media coverage.

  • Puma NXTPRO: PPA’s top middle and high school teams compete on Puma’s premier exposure circuit.

These platforms offer our athletes national exposure and unparalleled opportunities to shine.


📅 Tryout Schedule & More Info 


Tryouts will be held in early June at gyms across NW DC, Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, and Northern Virginia. View the schedule here.


📬 Questions? 


For questions related to tryouts or specific programs, contact our Age Group Directors:


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Learn More About Premier Hoops

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