21st Annual Sharks High School Tryout Prep

High School Coaches Experience

Train, compete, and learn directly from local high school basketball coaches. Prepare for high school tryouts and learn what coaches look for in players.

7 Nights • 14 Hours • 7:00–9:00 PM

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DATES & LOCATION

Program Dates & Times

Monday, October 19 — 7:00–9:00 PM
Tuesday, October 20 — 7:00–9:00 PM
Wednesday, October 21 — 7:00–9:00 PM
Thursday, October 22 — 7:00–9:00 PM
Monday, October 26 — 7:00–9:00 PM
Tuesday, October 27 — 7:00–9:00 PM
Wednesday, October 28 — 7:00–9:00 PM

Location

Melrose Park Civic Center
1000 N. 25th Ave.
Melrose Park, IL 60160

Grades: 7th–9th Grade

PROGRAM DETAILS

About High School Tryout Preparation

For the 21st year, Sharks Basketball Academy is bringing local high school basketball coaches together to help junior-high and incoming high-school players prepare for the next level.

Players will train, compete and hear directly from high school coaches about what they look for during tryouts, what separates players, and the effort, communication, decision-making and coachability expected at the high school level.

Learn what high school coaches are looking for — directly from high school coaches.

Program Includes

High school coach instruction
Tryout preparation
Competitive basketball training
Player development
Coachability and decision-making
7 nights / 14 hours

Coach Schedule

Monday, October 19
7:00 — TJ Tyrrell | ICCP

8:00 — Andre Harris | Taft

Tuesday, October 20

7:00 — Will Rey | Northridge Prep
8:00 — Charlie Hoehne | OPRF

Wednesday, October 21
7:00 — Jon Kirsch | Riverside Brookfield
8:00 — Guest Coach / Sharks Tryout Prep

Thursday, October 22
7:00 — Al Biancalana | St. Viator
8:00 — Guest Coach / Sharks Tryout Prep

Monday, October 26
7:00 — Jason Opoka | Glenbard West
8:00 — Guest Coach / Sharks Tryout Prep

Tuesday, October 27
7:00 — Mike Bailey | St. Patrick
8:00 — Guest Coach / Sharks Tryout Prep

Wednesday, October 28
7:00 — Matt Monroe | St. Ignatius
8:00 — Mike Dunn | York

Additional guest coaches may be announced. Coaching schedule is subject to change.

Tryout Registration

All players must complete the registration form before attending tryouts.

Registration Includes:

Official tryout evaluation
Opportunity to earn placement on a Spring AAU travel team
Practice jersey included

What to Expect at Tryouts

Skill evaluations
Competitive drills and scrimmages
Coaching staff assessments
Team placement decisions communicated after tryouts