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Phoenix, AZ
Thank you for visiting the official website of Pro Skills Basketball (PSB) Phoenix, Arizona’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 Phoenix 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
Jan. 1-Dec. 31
Time
All Day
Price
$0.00
Phoenix 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
Phoenix Leadership
Mark Schumaker, Co-Director
Coach Mark Schumaker is entering his 16th season coaching high school basketball and 9th as a varsity coach. The past five years, Coach Schumaker led the Desert Mountain Wolves to five straight playoff appearances. Coach Schumaker has eclipsed over 100 wins and has coached over 17 college level players.
A native of the valley, “Coach Schu” won a state championship as a guard for Thunderbird High School his senior year under legendary Head Coach Buddy Rake. After high school, Coach Schumaker earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and completed a Master’s Degree from Grand Canyon University. As of 2022, Coach Schumaker accepted the Head Varsity Boy’s Basketball job at Paradise Valley High School as well as teaching special education on campus and when not coaching enjoys spending time with his wife Jessica and their 18-month-old son Ryan.
Zach Washut, Co-Director
Coach Washut enters his 14th year coaching High School Basketball and his 8th as head coach at Cactus Shadows. In 2022, he became the all-time winningest head coach in Falcon basketball history and surpassed the 100 win mark in the process. The past seven seasons have been record setting as the Varsity Falcons have amassed a 120-57 record during that time.
His teams have been highly efficient on offense and have learned to play tough team defense during his time. As Head coach or assistant to Varsity, his teams have reached the state playoffs 13 of his 14 seasons, including a trip to the final four in 2013.
Overall, this will be the 17th year Coach Washut has either been coaching or in operations of a basketball program. From 2004-2006, he worked for the men’s basketball program and hall of fame Coach Lute Olson at the University of Arizona. Coach graduated from The University of Arizona in 2006. He has been working in healthcare account services and operations since graduating.
His wonderful wife Shayna is a huge fan who rarely misses a game. Their family includes their two sons, Ryder & Hudson. They live in Cave Creek where, outside of basketball, they enjoy hiking, family time, and trying new restaurants. Coach Washut is also an avid golfer, enjoys fishing and the outdoors.
Have any questions?
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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