Ohio Sports Plus Spring 2023 AAU Basketball Tryouts!

As winter basketball seasons for players are wrapping up, our AAU Basketball Tryouts are just around the corner!

Tryouts will begin in February 4^th, and will be held the following dates.

• Middle School - 2/4 & 2/5  (Makeup Tryout - 2/9)
• 4^th Grade, 5^th Grade, 6^th Grade: 2/10 & 2/11 (Makeup Tryout - 2/16)
• High School - 2/25 & 3/4

Full Tryout Schedule is posted below.

2023 TRYOUT REGISTRATION FORM: Click Here

2023 TRYOUT SCHEDULE: Click Here

2023 ONLINE INFO MEETING Recording: Click Here

Full Tryout Schedule:

4th Grade Boys:
Friday 2/10 5:30pm-6:30pm
Saturday 2/11 3:00pm-4:30pm
Makeup 2/16 7:00pm

5th Grade Boys:
Friday 2/10 8:00pm-9:30pm 
Saturday 2/11 3:00pm-4:30pm
Makeup 2/16 7:00pm

6th Grade Boys: Team Formation Complete

7th Grade Boys: Team Formation Complete

8th Grade Boys: Team Formation Complete

High School Boys:
Saturday 2/25 1:30pm-3:00pm
Saturday 3/4 1:30pm-3:00pm

4th Grade Girls:
Friday 2/10 5:30pm-6:30pm
Saturday 2/11 4:30pm-6:00pm
Makeup 2/16 7:00pm

5th Grade Girls: Team Formation Complete

6th Grade Girls: Team Formation Complete

7th Grade Girls:
Saturday 2/4 12:00pm-1:30pm
Sunday 2/5 4:00pm-5:30pm
Make-up 2/9 7:00pm

8th Grade Girls: Team Formation Complete

High School Girls:
Saturday 2/25 12:00pm-1:30pm
Saturday 3/4 12:00pm-1:30pm

Tryout Info

• We are holding tryouts for Boys and Girls teams, Grades 4 through 11. Tryouts are based on your player's current grade.
• Tryouts are held at Ohio Sports Plus - 4140 Tuller Rd Suite 118 Dublin 43016
• Our Tryout Fee is $10. This is to be paid at the door, either via check written out to Ohio Sports Plus, or cash. A player can attend more than one tryout in their age group if they choose, but only needs to pay a one time tryout fee of $10.
• Walk-ins for tryouts are welcomed - you do not have to pre-schedule to attend. Tryout registration is online, and can be done in advance, or once you arrive to Ohio Sports Plus.
• Players in Grades 7-11 may only tryout once their school season is complete. Please attend or schedule a makeup tryout with OSP if the tryout times do not work for you.
• Parents/Guardians are only allowed to check-in players at the start of tryouts, and then must exit the gym - tryout spectators will not be allowed.
• We held an online meeting for parents/guardians to learn more about Ohio Sports Plus on Monday, January 30 at 6:00pm. Click to view the recording.
• Players should bring enough water/beverages for the duration of the tryout. It is suggested to bring a ball to tryouts, though we will have basketballs to use as well. 
• Tryouts will be for ~75 minutes this year, and will consist of a combinations of drills and scrimmaging.
• Players only need to attend one tryout for their age group
• If your player cannot make their age group's tryout, contact our AAU Director at basketball@ohiosportsplus.com to see a makeup tryout.

FAQ

• The cost to participate on a Spring AAU team, if selected, is $500. This includes practice two nights a week, 5 weekend tournaments, a uniform, and shooting shirt.
• Practices for teams start in March, and practices are two days a week, typically Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs. Practice locations are in Dublin and Columbus.
• Tournament schedules are finalized once teams are assembled, as our coaches do their best to work with player availability.
• For the most part, the tournaments are played within a 1 hour radius of Columbus area.

Questions? Contact our AAU Director at basketball@ohiosportsplus.com

Seeking: 2023 AAU Basketball Coaches

Interested in coaching basketball this spring (2023)? Consider leading an AAU Basketball team with Ohio Sports Plus. Coaches are volunteers with our organization, but we do provide a stipend to assist with your travel over the course of the spring. We are seeking girls and boys coaches to lead teams in our program.

Coaching Responsibilities include:

• Attend tryouts and evaluate players
• Offer players roster spots on your team
• Submit a full roster and player information to the AAU Director
• Lead practices twice a week from early March to mid May
• Coach your team at 5 weekend tournaments in the Columbus metro area over the course of the spring season

If you would like to be considered for a coaching position, e-mail the Ohio Sports Plus AAU Director at basketball@ohiosportsplus.com