Athletes In Action Will Hold Tryouts/Evaluations for Middle School Girls’ Teams

Athletes in Action (AIA) Girls Basketball, based in Bergen County, is now recruiting players for its two middle school teams. This fall, the teams will play in a local league and in tournaments.

AIA will hold tryouts/evaluations in August. During the season, practices will be held Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., at Bethlehem Lutheran Church’s gym in Ridgewood (day subject to change). Teams will have a maximum roster of 10 players. In addition to skills, drills and game-knowledge training, each practice will consist of a 10-minute faith lab (devotion), where an aspect of biblical character building will be emphasized.

AIA has a paid coaching staff for its two middle school girls’ team. The cost for the Competitive Team is $440 per player, which includes 10 training sessions, 8 open gym nights and 8-10 games. This team will be coached by Kristen Hanson. The cost for the Development Team is $320, which includes 10 training sessions, 4 open gym nights and four games. Coach is TBD. For both teams, there is an additional $65 charge for full uniforms and a practice shirt. 

For more information or to express interest in joining AIA’s program, contact Rob Skead: rob@robertskead.com. Athletes in Action is an inter-denominational sports ministry involved in college, professional and youth sports. Its North Jersey youth sports program is under the leadership of the chaplain for the New York Yankees.