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Washington, DC
Thank you for visiting the official website of Pro Skills Basketball (PSB) Washington, District of Columbia’s professional basketball club.
Our club basketball teams are instructed by experienced and knowledgeable coaches whose focus is the improvement of our individual players, not simply winning championships.
Our mission is to prepare players for the next level of their basketball careers while also teaching them life lessons that will lead to success off the court as well. We teach players skills for basketball, skills for life, skills for success
PSB IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THESE TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS
Sign Up Now for Upcoming Washington Tryouts/Evaluations!
** Please sign up for your 2024-25 grade level. If no tryouts/evaluations are available, please fill out our interest form, and if there are any open team spots for your child’s grade, a PSB staff member will reach out to you to schedule a tryoutevaluation.
Date
Feb. 15-Feb. 22
Time
All Day
Price
$30.00
Date
Feb. 15-Feb. 22
Time
All Day
Price
$30.00
Date
Mar. 1-Feb. 28
Time
All Day
Price
$0.00
Date
Mar. 7-Mar. 14
Time
All Day
Price
$30.00
Date
Mar. 7-Mar. 14
Time
All Day
Price
$30.00
Date
Mar. 8-Mar. 15
Time
All Day
Price
$30.00
Date
Mar. 8-Mar. 15
Time
All Day
Price
$30.00
Washington Club Teams Membership Info!
The links below contain all the necessary information for our PSB Club Basketball Teams. Please read carefully through the entire National Handbook and City Details documents before signing up for tryouts. If you have further questions after reading, please call or email us!
What You Get With PSB
#1 Comprehensive Development
• Team Practices & Games
• Camps & Clinics
• Optional Skill Workouts
• College Recruiting Guidance
• F.O.C.U.S. Life Skills
#2 Trained & Certified Coaches
• Experienced & Knowledgeable
• Background Checked
• First Aid & Child Safety Trained
• PSB Trained & Certified
• USA Basketball Licensed
#3 Organized Parent Communication
• Full-Time Support Staff
• Emails & Phone Calls Answered
• All Expectations Set Up Front
• Detailed Team Handbook
• Helpful Tech Tools & Platforms
DC Leadership
James Maerder, Director
James has coached basketball in the DC area since the spring of 2015. From 2017-21, he coached with St. John’s College High School at the freshman, JV, and Varsity levels. He served as an assistant coach with Catholic University Men’s Basketball from 2021-22, and has returned to coach with St. John’s for the 2022-23 season. James lives in Silver Spring with his wife Nicole and his son Quinn.
Patrick O’Connor, General Manager
Patrick O’Connor grew up in Richmond, Virginia where he attended Douglas Freeman High School. After graduating from Douglas Freeman, Patrick studied Business Administration and Education Policy while also playing Basketball at Washington and Lee University.
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FAQs
Our Club Teams typically run 8–11 months depending on the city. Families can expect 2–3 practices or workouts per week and 2–3 weekends per month with games or tournaments. We believe in long-term development, not quick-hit seasons.
We support multi-sport athletes! Many of our players compete in soccer, football, baseball, and more. Just let us know your schedule, and we’ll work together to find the best fit — whether that’s a Club Team or placement in our Player Development Academy with more flexibility.
We offer flexible payment plans in every city. In some locations, limited scholarship or financial aid options may also be available. Reach out to us directly to learn more — we’re here to help.
Not every player is placed on a Club Team, but no one gets left behind. Through our Player Development Academy (PDA), athletes receive structured training, weekly practices, and internal game play — with the opportunity to be reevaluated for a Club Team during the year.
In most cities, we host open clinics, camps, or evaluation sessions prior to the start of the season. These are great opportunities to experience our coaching and culture firsthand. Reach out to your local director to see what’s available near you.
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