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Seattle Basketball Club Teams
Seattle, WA · Boys, grades 3 to 8Pro Skills Basketball (PSB) Seattle runs youth club basketball teams for boys and girls in the Seattle, WA area. Club team memberships run 5 to 11 months, with 2 to 3 practices a week plus games and tournaments. Open tryouts are listed below. If none are open, fill out the interest form and PSB staff will reach out about open team spots. Seattle club teams: Boys, grades 3 to 8.
Welcome to PSB SeattleSeattle club teams
Welcome to Pro Skills Basketball (PSB) Seattle. Our club teams are coached by experienced, trained coaches who focus on each player’s growth, not just on winning championships.
Our mission is to prepare players for the next level of basketball and to teach life lessons that lead to success off the court. We teach skills for basketball, skills for life and skills for success.
Sign up nowUpcoming Seattle tryouts
Sign up for the grade your player will be in for the season. No tryout listed? Evaluations are open all year. See tryouts and evaluations below.
Join a teamTryouts and evaluations in Seattle
Tryouts are closed right now, but evaluations are open. If a team has an open spot for your player’s grade, your player can join a team practice and be evaluated for that spot. Fill out the interest form and a PSB staff member will reach out to set it up.
How the year works
- Spring tryouts: late January through early April, depending on the city. This is when most teams are formed.
- Fall tryouts: August and September.
- Evaluations: at team practices, the rest of the year, while teams are playing, to fill open spots.
Questions? See the FAQ below, or call 866-996-3888.
AAU basketballLooking for AAU basketball in Seattle?
Many families call youth club basketball “AAU basketball.” The name comes from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), a national organization that runs youth sports events. Over time, “AAU” became the everyday word for any competitive travel basketball team that plays outside of school.
PSB Seattle club teams are what most families mean when they search for AAU basketball, AAU teams or AAU tryouts near them: tryouts, teams grouped by grade and skill, weekly practices with trained coaches, and games and tournaments through the season.
PSB is an independent club program. It is not part of the Amateur Athletic Union, so we call our teams club teams. See upcoming Seattle tryouts above, or fill out the interest form.
Want to learn more? Read our guides: What is AAU basketball?, the ultimate AAU basketball guide for parents and AAU shoe circuits explained.
Membership infoSeattle club team handbooks
Read the National Handbook and the Seattle City Details before you sign up for tryouts. Questions after reading? Call or email us.
01Complete development
- Team practices and games
- Camps and clinics
- Optional skill workouts
- College recruiting guidance
- F.O.C.U.S. life skills
02Trained coaches
- Experienced and knowledgeable
- Background checked
- First aid and child safety trained
- PSB trained and certified
- USA Basketball licensed
03Organized communication
- Full-time support staff
- Emails and calls answered
- Expectations set up front
- Detailed team handbook
- Helpful tech tools
About our partners →Proud partnersBacked by the best in basketball
Your city staffSeattle leadership
Russell Stell, Director
Russell Stell brings over 15 years of basketball coaching experience, with a background spanning Boys & Girls Clubs, AAU, select feeder programs, and high school basketball.
Throughout his coaching career, Russell has worked with athletes of various ages and skill levels, focusing on fundamental skill development, teamwork, confidence, and basketball IQ. He specializes in creating structured, progressive training programs that help athletes build strong foundations while continuing to challenge and develop their game.
As a City Director, Russell is passionate about developing athletes, supporting coaches, and creating a positive basketball environment within the community. His coaching philosophy is centered around helping every player build confidence, develop their skills, and reach their full potential on and off the court.
Questions parents askClub team FAQs
Is PSB an AAU team?
PSB runs club teams, which many families call AAU basketball. PSB is an independent club program and is not part of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). Our club teams offer what families look for in AAU basketball: tryouts, trained coaches, weekly practices, and games and tournaments through the season.
When are PSB tryouts?
Spring tryouts run from late January through early April, depending on the city. This is when most teams are formed. Fall tryouts run in August and September. The rest of the year, players can be evaluated at a team practice when a team has an open spot.
What is an evaluation?
An evaluation is a tryout for one open team spot. Your player joins a team practice, and the coaches see if that team is a good fit. Fill out the interest form to ask about an evaluation in your city.
What’s the commitment level?
Club team memberships run 5 to 11 months, depending on the city. Families can expect 2 to 3 practices or workouts a week, and games or tournaments on 2 to 3 weekends a month. We believe in long-term development, not quick seasons.
What if my player plays other sports?
We support multi-sport athletes. Many PSB players also play soccer, football, baseball and more. Tell us your schedule and we will find the best fit, either a club team or a Player Development Membership (PDM), which has more flexibility.
What if we can’t afford the full fee?
Every city offers payment plans. Some cities also have limited financial aid for club team memberships. Contact us to learn more.
What if my player doesn’t make a team?
Not every player is placed on a club team, but no one gets left behind. A Player Development Membership (PDM) gives players a monthly package of PSB clinics, camps and/or academies, so they keep getting better. Players can also be evaluated for an open team spot during the year.
Can my player try a practice before committing?
In most cities, PSB runs open clinics, camps or evaluation sessions before the season starts. They are a great way to experience our coaching and culture. Contact your City Director to see what is available.
PSB SeattleQuestions about PSB Seattle?
Call or email the PSB team, or reach your City Director above.
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