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AAU Elite Tournament

Elite tournament teams Spring Summer 2026

 

Our Elite Tournament Teams are built for advanced athletes in grades 6th–11th  who are ready to compete at a higher level, train with intention, and pursue maximum exposure opportunities.

For the upcoming Spring–Summer season, our teams will compete on a national shoe circuit, set to be officially announced in the coming days. Participation on a shoe circuit provides unmatched exposure to college coaches, particularly during NCAA live evaluation periods, and places athletes in highly competitive environments designed to accelerate development and recruitment visibility.

These teams are for players who are serious about growth — both as individuals and as teammates — and who are willing to be held to a higher standard on and off the court.

What Sets Our Elite Teams Apart

  • Competition on a national shoe circuit

  • Maximum college coach exposure 

  • High-level tournaments against top programs

  • Structured development with experienced coaches

  • Clear expectations, accountability, and culture

Practice Structure

Team Practices – Tuesdays & Thursdays
Elite teams practice twice per week, with a strong emphasis on:

  • Offensive and defensive systems

  • Team communication and spacing

  • Game preparation and situational play

  • Competing at game speed

Practices are structured, purposeful, and designed to prepare players for high-level tournament play.

Tryout Information

High School Tryouts
Saturday, February 21

Middle School Tryouts
Sunday, February 22

Open to boys in grades 6–11.

Ready to Level Up?

Tryouts and evaluations for Elite Tournament Teams are now open.
Spots are limited and earned.

Register for Elite Tryouts

 

Who This Program Is For:

  • Boys Grades 6–8
  • Players with prior team or tournament experience
  • Athletes who want more than  “playing time” — they want to be coached, challenged, & prepared for the next level
  • Families looking for a program that develops strong players and strong people

What to Expect:

✅ Advanced Coaching & Competitive Schedule
Elite teams are led by experienced, high-level coaches who push players to grow in skill, mindset, and basketball IQ.
Teams compete in approximately 2 tournaments per month, with 3 guaranteed games each weekend — providing regular, challenging competition across DFW.

✅ Weekly Team Practice – Wednesdays
Each team practices once per week on Wednesdays, with a strong emphasis on team concepts:

  • Offensive and defensive systems
  • Team communication and spacing
  • Game preparation and situational play

High School Players & Elite Teams

Our high school athletes don’t sit still in the off-season — they train with us every Sunday in the fall and winter to stay sharp and ready for school ball.

Elite High School Teams:
Tryouts tip off in February, with season play starting in March. Mark your calendars — you won’t want to miss it!

Ready to start training now?  Join our Sunday sessions and level up your game!

Text or call Sharon at 214-223-2458 for details.

Stay tuned — big things are coming this season!

Want to join us?

  1. The first step is to sign up for a tryout. 
  2. You will receive an  invite via email to come tryout  - could take up to 3 business days.
  3. After the tryout, our coaches finalize rosters.
  4. Those players who are invited to join the team will be sent an invite with details and registration link.  
  5. If it's determined your player is not ready to compete in a game situation, we will invite you to join a season of skills training.     

 

The Texas Tar Heels Basketball Academy is the fastest growing AAU Basketball Program in the DFW area.  Texas Tar Heels are located in Lewisville, Texas and draw top basketball players from all over North Texas including  Flower Mound, Grapevine, Dallas, Plano and Frisco. DFW AAU Basketball players can come to the Texas Tar Heels to work hard, develop their skills and gain exposure to college coaches.  We are the the largest independent AAU Basketball Program in the DFW area.  DFW AAU Basketball players can come to us and expect high level training to include state of the art Vertimax and a shooting machine.   The Texas Tar Heels Basketball Academy located in North Texas has a proven track record of developing DFW  AAU Basketball athletes to reach their maximum potential.