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So much of AAU basketball is a learning experience for players and parents. With each year and each new team, there will bee additional learning. Hopefully some of the lessons learned will help parents and players navigate the AAU experience.
- Drive Carefully & Obey the Speed Limits: Many AAU tournaments are in areas that a parent may not be familiar with. Often times a tournament will be in a different state. The out of state license could attract police attention. So be careful. AAU is expensive. An unexpected $100+ speeding ticket and a surcharge on car insurance is no fun!
- Allow Extra Time to Get to the Gym: This is a simple one, but AAU requires a big financial and emotional commitment, to add the stress of arriving late to the game or with not enough time for player to warm up should be avoided at all costs.
- Have an Outdoor Ball: Often there can be a significant amount of time between games. If the weather is nice, a player could complete some shooting or an individual workout.
- Pack a Cooler: Water, snacks, a healthy meal can be very useful and also a way to avoid the hidden costs of eating fast food.
- Start with a Full Tank of Gas: Having a full tank of gas is crossing one more thing off the tournament day list. It is safe to say on a three to six hour travel day, adding an unnecessary stop should be avoided.
- Pack the Night Before: For local tournament where you are sleeping in your own bed, pack a travel bag for the player that will include underwear, shirts, shorts, jacket, socks and any other items that your family may need.