General Information

Tournament Schedules

Pricing

Fee Allocation

Practice & Academy Schedule

Tryout Process

Registration Form - PDF

Player/Parent Contract - PDF

 

 

2010 Team Tryout Dates

 

Registration starts :30 prior to tryouts

 

Tuesday March 16th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm:

Under 15 Boys (current freshman)

Under 16 Boys (current sophomores)

Note: Under 17 Boys We will not have a try out for this age group.

Contact Bob Franzese at 991.7612 if you have interest in this team.

 

Tuesday March 16th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm:

Under 15 Girls (current freshman)

Under 16 Girls (currently sophomores)

Under 17 Girls (currently juniors)

 

Sunday March 21st, 7:00 – 8:30 pm:

5th Grade Girls

6th Grade Girls

7th Grade Girls

8th Grade Girls 

 

Sunday March 28th, 5:30 – 7:00 pm: 

4th Grade Boys

5th Grade Boys

 

Sunday March 28th, 7:15 – 8:45 pm: 

6th Grade Boys

7th Grade Boys

8th Grade Boys

 

Basketball

Summer Travel Teams

 

General Information

 

All tournaments are within reasonable driving distance. Parents are responsible for transporting their child, meals and other accommodations.

 

-  Teams will begin practice the first week of April. Teams will practice on Sunday nights and Tuesday nights during the spring, and on Saturday mornings during the summer. Teams will also practice additionally prior to tournaments.

 

-  During June and July, we will also offer a basketball academy for six weeks specifically/only for players in our summer select program on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, from 1:00 – 2:30. These times are optional, but players are strongly encouraged to attend. Academy sessions will focus on fundamentals. We will incorporate fundamentals learned into our summer team concepts. These sessions are not mandatory, but players are strongly encouraged to attend whenever possible.

 

-  All participants are eligible to attend any session of basketball academy or progressive training (camps not included) in April and May. The Academy is offered two days per week (Mon/Thurs evenings) in both April and May.

 

-  Each team will be assigned a highly qualified basketball coach. We are in the process of assigning summer coaches. Please check the website in late February for final information on coaches. We recognize that the coach can make or break a family's experience, and we go to great lengths to assign the area's top coaches!

 

 

 

General Information 

4th – 8th Grade Boys Teams

 

We will offer two teams per grade level. Our A team will be referred to as our black team and our B team will be referred to as our white team.

 

-   Black teams will participate in six tournaments. Two tournaments will take place during the spring, and four tournaments will take place during the summer. This will give each team approximately 25 – 30 games.


-   White teams will participate in four tournaments, and the OSA summer Predator League. Two tournaments will take place during the spring, and two tournaments will take place during the summer.

 

 

General Information

4th – 8th Grade Girls Teams:

 

We will offer one team per grade level.

 

Teams will participate in four tournaments and the OSA summer Predator League. Two tournaments will take place  during the spring, and two tournaments will take place during the summer.


 


 

General Information

Boys High School Teams (Under 15, Under 16, and Under 17) 


-   Under 15 teams are for boys currently finishing their freshman year.

-   Under 16 teams are for boys currently finishing their sophomore year.

-   Under 17 teams are for boys currently finishing their junior year.

 

We will offer two Under 15 boys teams, one Under 16 boys team and one under 17 boys team.

-  Please note if demand is high enough, we have the flexibility to add more teams.

 

High School Teams Note: We are respectful of the fact that most high school programs go extremely hard during the month of June. Therefore, we tend to be light in June and pick back up in July.

 

 


 

General Information

 Girls Teams (Under 15, Under 16, and Under 17)

 

Under 15 teams are for girls currently finishing their freshman year.

Under 16 teams are for girls currently finishing their sophomore year.

Under 17 teams are for girls currently finishing their junior year.

 

We will offer one team in each age group.

-  Please note if demand is high enough, we have the flexibility to add more teams.

 

High School Teams Note: We are respectful of the fact that most high school programs go extremely hard during the month of June. Therefore, we tend to be light in June and pick back up in July.

 

 

Tournament Schedules

 
4th – 8th Grade Black Tournament Schedule
April 10 – 11, MAYB at OSA or April 16 – 18 OSA/Crusaders Live Period Tournament at OSA
May 1-3, MAYB at OSA or MAYB Omaha May 21 – 22
June 25 – 27, MAYB Lincoln
July 9-10, MAYB - Lawrence, Kansas
July 16 – 17, MAYB Omaha
July 30 -31, MAYB at OSA or MAYB Nationals – Wichita, Kansas August 4th – 6th
 
 
4th – 8th Grade Boys White Teams & 4th – 8th Grade Girls Teams Tournament Schedule
April 10 – 11, MAYB at OSA or April 16 – 18 OSA/Crusaders Live Period Tournament at OSA
May 1-3, MAYB at OSA or MAYB Omaha May 21 – 22
July 9-10, MAYB - Lawrence, Kansas
July 30 -31, MAYB at OSA or MAYB Nationals – Wichita, Kansas August 4th – 6th
Summer Predator League at OSA, June 13th – July 25th
 
 
Under 15 Boys Black Tentative Tournament Schedule
April 16-18, OSA/Crusaders Live Period Event at OSA
April 30 - May 2, Jayhawk Invitational, Lawrence Kansas
July 1-4, Mr. Basketball Kearney, Nebraska
July 9 -11, Tulsa
July 12-15 Metro Sports Classic Kansas City, Mo.
July 28-31, 8th Annual Metro Sports/KC Prep National Invitational or Chicago - End of Summer
 
 
Under 15 Boys White Tentative Tournament Schedule
April 10 – 11 MAYB at OSA or April 16-18 OSA/Crusaders Live Period Event at OSA
June 25 – 27 MAYB Lincoln
July 1-4 Mr. Basketball Kearney
July 9-10 MAYB - Lawrence, Kansas
July 30 – August 1st MAYB at OSA
 
 
Under 16 Boys Tentative Tournament Schedule
April 16-18, OSA/Crusaders Live Period Event at OSA
May 1-3, MAYB at OSA or MAYB Omaha May 21 – 22
June 25-27, MAYB Lincoln
July 1-4, Mr. Basketball Kearney, Nebraska
July 12-15, Metro Sports Classic Kansas City, Mo.
July 28-31, 8th Annual Metro Sports/KC Prep National Invitational 
 
 
Under 17 Boys Tentative Tournament Schedule
April 16-18, OSA/Crusaders Live Period Event at OSA
April 30 – May 2nd,  Jayhawk Invitational, Lawrence Kansas
July 1-4 Mr. Basketball Kearney, Nebraska
July 9 - 11, Tulsa
July 12-15, Metro Sports Classic Kansas City, Mo.
July 28-31, Chicago - End of Summer
 
 
 

 Overview, Pricing Breakdown and Fee Structure

 

General Overview of Program:

- Consists of competitive teams, and in some cases highly competitive teams.

 

- Focus is on major improvement through team practice, competition and skills academy.

 

- You will not find this much opportunity (between team practices, academy & competition) from any other program!

 

- Geared for players who are serious about basketball, and about taking their game to next level.

 

- Coaches are highly qualified and are serious about developing your child's all around game.

 

- Program led by OSA General Manager Bob Franzese, and Basketball Director Mitch Runco! Mitch is a recent graduate of KU and served as Coach Self's student manager for five years!

 

- This will give each team approximately 25 games.

 
4th – 8th Graders: $700 
 
Under 15, Under 16, under 17: $875

Please see registration page for payment options - we do not collect money until you've been selected for a team.
  

Note: Fundraising opportunities and scholarships are available. We do not want to turn you away because of a monetary situation.
 

Note: An additional $75 uniform fee will be due upon picking up your uniform.
 
 

Fee Allocation

 

-  All tournament/league entry fees. Please note that tournament fees for high school age teams are significantly more expensive than for grade school/junior high teams.

 

-  Coach and any/all travel fees associated with the coaches.

 

-  Practice time with coach and OSA Professional Staff.

 

-  Unlimited basketball academy/progressive training sessions in April /May - Over $250 Value!!!

 

-  16 Academy Sessions (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 1:00 – 2:30 for Summer Select Players Only directed by Bob Franzese, Mitch Runco, and top high school coaches/instructors in the area.

 

-  Free Summer Open Gym Membership.

 

-  25% off all camps (not valid with any other coupons/offers).

 
 
 

Practice and Academy Schedule

 

Academy Description: Basketball Academy at the OSA is the number one way to improve your skill sessions. During the spring, you will have your choice of Strictly Shooting or General Skills Academy. For a full description and schedule of  our academies, please go to: http://www.omahasportsacademy.com/basketball/academy.html. Summertime academy for summer teams will consist of high intensity skill development. Our staff of elite coaches and trainers will push players and develop maximum skill level. Look for major development in the areas of shooting, ball handling, passing/receiving, defensive footwork and decision making. There will be nothing low key about this – it's peddle to the medal with the OSA Professional staff, high school varsity level coaches, and elite teachers!!!
 
Team Practices Description: As noted, team practices are mandatory. In addition to these practices, coaches will call for additional team practices as we get closer to tournament play. Team practices will consist of fundamental work and team concepts.

 

Under 15, 16, 17 Boys and Girls Practice Schedule

- All Teams will Practice Saturday March 27th, 9:00 – 11:30 and 1:00 – 3:00 (mandatory)

-  April/May Sunday Nights (non tournament weekends) Team Practice, 7:30 – 9:30 (mandatory)

-  April/May Monday and Thursday Nights Academy, 7:15 – 8:30 (optional but strongly encouraged)

Note: You will have your choice of General Skills or Strictly Shooting Academy in April/May

-  June/July Saturday Morning Team Practices, 9:00 – 11:00 (mandatory)

-  June/July Tuesday and Thursday afternoons Summer Teams Academ, 1:00 – 2:30 (optional but strongly encouraged)

- Additional practices will be held prior to tournaments at the discretion of each coach. (mandatory)

 

4th – 8th Grade Boys and Girls Teams Practice Schedule 

-  All Teams will practice Saturday April 3rd: Boys, 9:00 – 11:00 and Girls, 11:30 – 1:30 (mandatory)

-   April/May Sunday Nights (non tournament weekends) 5:15 – 7:15

-   April/May Monday and Thursday Nights Academy, 6:00 – 7:15 (optional but strongly encouraged)

Note: You will have your choice of either the General Skills or Strictly Shooting Academy

-  June/July Saturday Morning Team Practice, 11:15 – 1:15 (mandatory)

-  June/July Tuesday and Thursday afternoons Summer Teams Academy, 1:00 – 2:30 (optional but strongly encouraged)

- Additional practices will be held prior to tournaments at each coach's discretion. (mandatory)

 

Click Here to Return to Tryout Dates

 

 


1)  Email Bob Franzese, OSA General Manager, at:

Bob.Franzese@omahasportsacademy.com to inform him of your intention to try out.

 

2)  Show up 15 -30 minutes prior to tryouts to register.

 

3)  Results will be posted the next day by 5:00 p.m.

 

4)  If your child earns a spot in the select program and you wish to accept that spot for your child you will need to call email Bob Franzese by the designated date (usually within 48 hours) to accept your spot.

 

5)  At that time, a non refundable deposit and completed contract will be due by the designated date.