Classics Basketball
This past holiday weekend the PV Classics 11th Lassiter team swept the playoff rounds of the AAU East Coast Championship tournament 11/12 Grade Division to bring home the gold! 3 of the 4 teams in the final four were from the pool the Classics came out of and while both of those teams, which were stacked with mainly 11th and 12th graders, had beaten the Classics in pool play the scrappy 8th-11th grade "Mix Tape" team dominated in all 3 of their playoff games. Congratulations to Abby, Alayna, Brooke, Karima, Lauren, Nina, Nora, and Tiana, Assistant Coach Celine, and Coaches Lassiter and Stadnik!
May 21-22 the Classics 15U Boys placed 2nd in the 15U D3 DQT earning a bid for the AAU 15U Nationals this summer. Congratulations to the oys and Coach Ocie Gibson.
THe Classics 4th Grade Finney and 5th Grade Hollenstienr Girls teams swpet their brackets in the MAGIC tourney in Ellicott City.
15U Boys D3 DQT 2nd place finish
4th Grade Finney - MAGIC tourney champions
5th Grade Classsics Champs with Mid Atlantic Magic 2nd place
The Classics-UnderArmour Spring Gear sale starts today March 28th, and runs through Monday April 4th. The order form is an excel file this time as many folks had issues with the PDF form. The file is a few MBs due to the pictures included. A copy can be downloaded here - ClassicsUASpring16GearSale
Please submit your orders to the email address per the form by April 4, 2016. FIle requires MS Excel or equivalent - please fill in the basic info at the top and fill in other order information for each item - select additonal logos and/or personalizations desired and save the file to your preferred drive location and then email the competed file to info@classicsbasketball.com
Besides team practices which are typically 1-2 times per week, Classics AAU Basketball also encourages players to further develop their athletic and basketball skills outside of the normal team practices by participating in individual training programs to improve athleticism and/or basketball specific skills. These training programs are also designed for players who may not have been selected for a Classics club team, have decided to take some time off from a team and focus on improving themselves, or to supplement team practicess for players who are striving to always get better.
Classics AAU Basketball offers several different options and programs for players to participate in through well recognized trainers that Classics has affiliations with or directly run by the Classics AAU Club.
For Spring-Summer 2016, the following 3 programs are available for players to participate in to augment their skills - additional information on each is on the Classics website Player Development page with links/information to register for the specific training program:
If above hyperlink does not show here is the Player Development page URL:
http://classicsbasketball.d1scout.com/index.cfm?page=modPages&sec=view&pageid=45&Teamid=1923
1. Harding Hoops-Classics Basketball Skills Academy - Tuesdays, Ritchie Park Elementary School, 6-7pm or 7-8pm, starting April 5th - 4/5-7/36 except 4/26 Primary Election Day.
2. Brad Pinchback Basketball Player Development Academy - Wednesdays, Flower Valley Elementary School, 630-8pm, starting April 13th - 4/13-6/15.
3. Classics Friday Night Hoops - Fridays 630-830pm: Maryvale Elementary School, starting April 8th - 4/8-6/17.
The schedule including dates, times and locations for the Spring-Summer 2016 tryouts has been updated on the Classics Tryouts page. Please note the schedule may change up to February 27, 2016. Click here for pdf of current Feb 7 version.
2nd-8th Grade Girls and 8u-14u Boys Tryouts are scheduled for the weekend of March 5-6.
High School Age/Grade Tryouts will be held on the weekend of March 12-13.
If you do not have a Classics Player Profile already submitted, please do so by selecting the Player Profile link in the Information Box to the right. If you already do then you are already registered for tryouts.
PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR SCHEDULE UPDATES ON THE TRYOUTS PAGE USING THE TRYOUTS LINK TO THE LEFT!
A parent recently emailed a question regarding the upcoming tryouts....
"Hi Andy!
Do players who are already on a Classics team need to tryout again?
Thanks so much!"
REPLY:
Yes.
First we want our current team players there to show case in front of new
people. If they arent there, it makes it tougher for a coach to explain to a new player/parents why they won't make the team.
Second, per our tryouts FAQ page and in our information document there are no guarantees season to season, BUT incumbent players who have been developing will generally be at a higher skill level than most new players that come out for the first time. but again no guarantees....
If this does not answer the usual question - why do we have to try out each season, or if you need more explanation, please email or call.
Regards,
Coach Andy
301-706-6902
The first Classics-UnderArmour Gear Promotion begins now and runs from December 22-31, 2015. This is our first of many UA-Classics gear offerings and the items we have selected are ones that are in-stock and currently available.
All orders must be received by January 4, 2016. We expect to have them completed with embroidery and personalizations and delivered by the end of January, 2016.
Pricing reflects all logos as shown on the PDF page 1 and on most items includes player name and number.
Click on this order form link to download the 2.5MB fillable PDF: ClassicsUAGearOrderForm.
Fill in your order info on page 2 including sizes and quantities - costs are calculated and totals are computed on the form automatically.
To help out in figuring out proper sizing the UA Sizing chart can be found on page 3 at this link - http://www.uaretail.com/digital_publications/FW15_Team_Basketball.html
When it is complete, please email your form to classicsgear@classicsbasketball.com
At least each quarter, there will be a Classics UnderArmour Gear promotion with many more additional items as we grow the UA-Classics partnership. Gear items will be made available with more colors and item choices. For the current order sheet if there are gear items that you do not want to have all the Classics logos and/or not include name/number personalizations, please include that info in your email sending the fillable PDF file so we can provide you the adjusted pricing.
This year we are holding a 12 days Classics Christmas Holiday Gear Sale which started on December 11th. On or about Day 5-6 we will send out the Under Amour Classics gear items which will be in addition of the 12 Days items. UA items may not make it in time for 12/25 depending on personalizations etc but our gear vendor will do their best.
Below is the list of the Classics Days of Christmas items - some are in limited quantities or sizes. Item sale prices will be posted on the day the sale item is announced. Items will be available starting the day they are announced through all 12 days and day 13 - which will be Dec 23rd - or until we run out of sale items.
Day 12 - Well we are at the 12th Day of Classics Christmas and I hope you have enjoyed the 11 days so far. Day 12 is pot pourri day meaning any one who has procrastinated so far can still order items from Days 1-11 subject to stock available. Also, if you have been on the fence or forgot something or missed a day for some reason go ahead and stop slacking and email in your order. The items are noted below in the list with updates on sizes etc.
Day 12 is also Give a Little, Get a Lot Day. Many of you had known Coach Mel over the years and we sadly lost him in February suddenly to cancer.
The Coach Melvin Gilliam Classics Player Scholarship Fund was started last February at his request before
he left us and has supported about 10 players whose families have been struggling with jobs challenges and transportation issues enabling them to play on a Classics team and feel better about themselves. This has been possible by the great support from the Classics family and is a way we all can play a great part of being a Classics team member as players, parents, and friends of Classics. It is NOT TOO LATE to make a year end tax deductible gift to the Coach Melvin Gilliam Classics Scholarship Fund. Checks should be payable to Classics Basketball - Coach Mel Fund, mailed to Classics Basketball, 5705 Mossrock Drive, Rockville, MD 20852 - postmarked before Dec 31, 2015. A tax donation letter will be mailed back to you so include your return address.
I hope you can help give a little towards the Coach Melvin fund so we can continue to provide support to our team members who truly need it in the new year.
UA GEAR DAY IS TODAY DEC 22 - ordering info will be sent out tonight.
Day 11 - On the 11th Day of Classics Christmas, we had such eclectic, mysterious choices, we had to show a lot of different items ....
Today's Classics Day 11 Christmas items are
- one of our Old School Classics Shooting Shirts (no youth sizes m, adult small and large and xl) - great for fans to wear in style - $5,
- our little baller basketball pj pants (youth small and youth medium only) - $3.
- the smoke grey flip top drink bottle (very limited supply) - $3
- the clear Classics insulated cold drink cup with straw (very limited supply) -- $5
- Nfinity BioniQ Women's Basketball Shoe - 3 in size 6, 1 in 6.5 - $30.
Please email info@classicsbasketball.com to place your order for one or more of these mystery items. Please include size where applicable and quantity. Please include your address/contact information, Payment by cash or check when item received.
Day 10 - On the 10th Day of Classics Christmas, we packed up all our gear, in our Classics Cinch Bag or Mini-Backpack ....
Today's Classics Christmas items are the always popular red cinch sack and/or the Classics mini-backpack. Limited quantities available.
Great to carry player water bottle, shoes, phone and light ad practical for tooling around town with when you got more than what can fit n your pockets.
CInch sacks or mini-backpacks are $5 each, while supplies last.
Day 9 - On the 9th Day of Classics Christmas, our team came lookin' slick, in our stylish Game Day warm up shirt ....
Today's Classics Christmas item is the Augusta Game Day Warm up or Shooting shirt.
Sizes available are from Youth Mediium through Adult XL.
Great for players to wear for pre-game warmups and comfortable to just hang out in.
Game day warm up shirts are $10, while supplies last.
Day 8 - On the 8th Day of Classics Christmas, my team mom got for me some nice clean Classics navy and white socks....
Today's Classics Christmas items are Navy and White Classics sock pairs.
Sizes available Medium (5-8), Large(9-12) and XL (12-14). Quantities and colors in size are limited, Great for players to wear for games or with your Hoodie, T shirt and Boxercraft Flannels to be totally ticked out in Classics gear this new year.
Socks are $6/pair per color, Navy and White set $10, while supplies last.
Day 7 - On the 7th Day of Classics Christmas, we got looking pretty spiffy in our brand new Classics Tees!
Today's Classics Christmas items are Navy and White Classics T shirts.
Sizes available Youth Small/Medium through 3XL but quantities and colors in size are limited,
In some sizes we do not have Navy and in others we do not have White. Some Ts will be Gildan 50-50
CoolMax and some will be UA Locker Tees.
T shirts are $6 each, 3 for $15, 5 for $20 while supplies last.
Day 6 - On the 6th Day of Classics Christmas, our fans came tricked out with these - Classics fan pins and key chain dog tags!
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Up for today is the Classcs fan pride set or individual pins. The traditional 1990s oval Classics pin, the rectangle fan pin with current logo, and the Classics key chain dog tag.
Individially, oval, rectangle, or dog tag $1 - complete set $2.
Please email your order of which one or the set an how many you want,
Day 5 - On the 5th Day of Classics Christmas, our team mom gave to me 5 Classics Car Magnets.....
Well maybe not 5 unless you have a personal vehicle fleet!
Up for Day 5 is the Classics Car Magnet (8 inch diameter for $5.
Show your club and team pride with a Classics 8 inch car magnet on your wheels around town.
Please email your order of how many you want, Again supplies are limited so get your request in soon.
Day 4 - On the fourth day of Christmas, my teammate handed me a Classics 32 oz Water bottle to hydrate me...
Up for today, December 14th, is a 32 oz Classics squeeze water bottle for $5. Send email to info@classicsbasketball.com to place an order.
If you are still interested in any of the prior days of Classics Christmas items, we do
have:
- New and slightly used AAU Basketballs
- A few more hoodies left in Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large, Adult Medium
and Adult XL.
- A number of boxercraft flannels in most sizes
On the third day of Classics Christmas, it was time to begin chilling in a pair of boxercraft plaids....
Sizes Youth Medium to Adult XL - $15
Please note: There are limited quantities available in all sizes so first to order by email date/time stamp
as quantities are limited.
On the second day of Classics Christmas my coach had for me, a nice warm navy Classics hoodie....
Sizes Youth Small to Adult XXL - $15 (GIldan 50-50 blend)
On the first day of Christmas, Classics has for me a Rawlings AAU Ball....
AAU Rawlings Basketball either 28.5/Size 6 or 29.5/Size 7.
Price $20 New; or Slightly Used $10.
These are great for your athlete to get in extra dribbliing, passing or shooting work with the primary basketball used in most AAU events.
NOv 7-8 - The 7th grade Classics-Ross girls team placed second in the Coach Wootten Fall Classic tournament. The 8th Grade Girls Classics-Stadnik team went 4-0 at the White Rose tournament in Red Lion and the Classics HS Girls-Stadnik team went 3-1 in the same tournament.
Tryouts at area high schools and middle begin this week. GOOD LUCK to all of our 6th-12th grade athletes at your school's tryouts.
UPDATED 11-15 Classics 5th grade girls win Flames Thanksgiving Tournament
As football seasons (both soccer and American football) wind down, many people have contacted us about 11u-14u boys teams, so Classics will be holding supplemental tryouts for 11u, 12u and 14u age divisions in the next few weeks as follows:
11u-12u (5th-6th grades typically): Classics Basketball will be holding supplemental tryouts on Monday November 9 from 6-8pm at Rock Creek Valley ES for 11u and 12U boys (5th-6th grades) who may have been tied up with other commitments earlier this fall and were not able to make the September tryouts weekend. Depending on turnout a second session may be held November 16th. For additional info contact Coach Tyus at 240-626-4013 or by email at tyusken@icloud.com.
For 13U (7th Grade) boys, please contact Coach Tyus on opportunities for a check out session during November.
14u (8th grade): Classics Basketball will be holding supplemental tryouts on two Wednesdays -November 11 and November 18 from 730-9pm at John F Kennedy H.S. for 14U boys (8th grade) who may have been tied up with other commitments earlier this fall and were not able to make the September tryouts weekend. For addtional info contact Coach Din at 240-316-7715 or by email at asildin@hotmail.com
It is with great sadness to report that long time Classics AAU Club Coach Charles Krafthofer's son Shaun passed away to day at the young age of 34 from complications from a brain tumor. Shaun has been living in Connecticut with his family and was the Assistant Athletic Facilities Director at the University of Hartford. Shaun has three children - Madison Zoey and Aiden.
Below is the excerpt from the gofundme website about the recent events. Donations to support Kate and the 3 girls can be made through this website - https://www.gofundme.com/shaunkraftoher
Please keep Coach Charles and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
On the morning of September 6th of labor day weekend life was normal. The Krafthofers woke up and began there day. Shortly after Shaun became acutely ill and was confused and vomiting. He was transported by ambulance to Hartford Hospital. Shortly after arriving Shaun was diagnosed with a massive brain tumor, the size of a grapefruit in front of his brain. Shaun was sedated and intubated. He was moved to the neurological icu where he remained for 2 days, while a great team of doctors treated him and determined what the best course of treatment that should be taken. On Tuesday September 8th he was taken to the operating room for major brain surgery. At this time we learned that the tumor had exploded. He is now recovering in the icu and is slowly improving everyday. There are still a lot of unknowns related to extent of injuries to his brain and time frame of recovery. Shaun will be facing a long rehab. Shaun is a loving husband to Kate and Father to Aiden 6, Zoey 3, and Madison 2. Shaun and Kate are both going to be out of work for long unknown amount of time and are facing day to day bills and very large medical bills that continue to grow. The entire network of family and friends have been very supportive to care for Shaun, Kate and the Kids.
I am sorry for the delay in updates. It is with a deep broken heart that I inform all of you that we lost Shaun this morning. He fought a long hard fight and the doctors and nurses did everything possible to save his life. This morning he was taken off life support with his family by his side. He went peacefully. As a family we are dealing with this difficult time minute by minute. It was it is going to be long difficult road, but we have great support. I will post more when we know arrangements. Again thank you for your prayers, thoughts, and donations. We love you all. The Krafthofer and Ziegler Families.
The Fall-Winter Tryouts will be happening today and tomorrow - September 12-13 - at Churchill HS in the Main and Aux Gyms for 2nd-8th grades for boys and girls. Check in is by the front of the Main Gym for ALL athletes. The complete schedule is posted on the Tryouts page - see link to the left. Saturday sessions begin at 12 noon and Sunday sessions begin at 10am. Sessions are 1.5 hours and begin with 3rd/2nd grade. For a pdf version of the tryouts schedule, click here!!
Players and Parents Be Part of tbe Solution click on this link
If link doesnt work here is the ful URL:
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Below is the updated schedule of remainig pre-tryouts workouts as of 9-03-15 for specific age/grade divisions that will be held at various gyms from Sep 8-10 and the remaining outdoor conditioning workout on Sep 4 at Tilden Middle School.
DAWG DAZE Outdoor Workout:
1 More session - Friday Sep 4 (630pm) - Meet down at the Tilden track by listed time!
Sessions will begin at 630pm and run thru dark (~815/830).
Tomorrow's workout includes some medium distance running plus agility and conditioning drills, and some 3on3 pick up games here and there.
Bring water bottle(s) and running/training shoes. Do not bring basketballs.
Athletes just show up - no pre-reg or cost. Rain or shine - only stopping if thunder/lightning/tornadoes.....
INDOOR Pre-Tryouts Basketball Fundamentals Workouts Sep 8-10
Athletes just show up - no pre-reg or cost. Bring water bottle, basketball shoes, but do NOT bring personal basketballs.
Tuesday, Sept 8
Pyle Middle 7-830 - 5th Grade Girls
Twinbrook ES - 730-845 - 4th Grade Girls
Wednesday, Sept 9
Newport Mill Middle 6-730 - 7th Girls
JFK HS Aux 730-9 - 14U Boys (8th)
Pyle Middle - 6-730pm - 6th Grade Girls
Thursday, Sept 10
Earl Wood Middle 6-730 - 2nd and 3rd Girls
Earl Wood Middle -730-9 - 7th and 8th Grade Girls
Kensington-Parkwood ES - 7-830pm - 4th Grade Girls
If you have any questions, please email or call
Coach Andy at info@classicsbasketball.com or 301-706-6902.
The Classics 7th Grade Girls team ended up in 4th place at AAU D3 Nationals in Cincinnatti and the 14U Boys came in 8th out of 37 teams!! Congratulations to both teams on great showings at AAU Nationals.
Classics-Ross 8th grade girls
Coach Tammy Ross's 8th grade girls team reached the Gold bracket at the NTBA National tournament in Myrtle Beach, SC this past week. The team finished the tournament with an overall record of 2 wins and 2 losses - with both losses coming against the two teams that reached the championship game (bummer!!). The Classics lost to eventual champion NC Spartans by a score of 51-49 in a 1st round playoff game that was decided in the final seconds of play.
Welcome to Classics Basketball's Website!!
Home of Classics AAU and AAU Developmental Basketball Programs.
Mission:
Provide opportunities for young athletes to play basketball at highly competitive levels and assisting each athlete in their growth and development on the court and with their educational and social skills.
Contact a head coach, or to find out more about a team, please see the specific grade/team page or email info@classicsbasketball.com
Please Register With Classics to stay on top of club and team actvities, camps, clinics, leagues, tournaments and AAU and NCAA news and information relevant to your athlete.
Concussion Awareness is very important for players, parents coaches. All Classics coaches are required to complete the CDC online training, and parents and players must complete, and turn in to their coach, the Concussion Awareness form- link is below!!
Classics AAU Youth Protection Handbook and Guidelines - Click Here!
Covid19 Return-To-Play Waiver form
Covid 19 Pre-Practice-Event Heath Screening form
Classics Spring-Summer 2025 Season Tryouts Information
Heads up - Information on the 2025 Spring-Summer season tryouts will be updated on our Tryouts webpage by 2-1-25!!!
(http://classicsbasketball.d1scout.com/index.cfm?page=modPages&sec=view&pageid=47&Teamid=1923&forc=1)
Cool Site of Basketball Terms
See how many hoops terms you know!!
https://www.aaastateofplay.com/glossary-of-basketball-terms/
Courtesy of Eric Pruitt from working on his Sports merit badge for Boy Scouts.
