Next Level Athletics SC launched a travel basketball program in 2022. Led by Program Director, Rip Ripley, and Director of Basketball Operations, Will Epps, Next Level started with an unsigned senior team in the Spring of 2022 with plans to expand to additional ages in coming years. This year, we are excited to expand to include multiple ages and teams to help organize AAU basketball in the Sumter Community.
For 2026, we are looking to continue our commitment to skill development. Our goal with Next Level AAU is 1. Skill Development 2. Developing a Love of the game 3. Gameplay 4. Exposure. The older players get, the more that we will look to help with the exposure and recruitment.
This year, we have expanded to include multiple teams for players in our area. This includes the addition of a Girls program as well as multiple ages of Boys. All Teams will compete in 3-4 Tournaments in March, April, and May.
Cost: $300-$500 depending on age. Fees include all registration fees, tournament fees, facility rentals, Players Pack for apparel, and coaching stipends. Additional transportation costs may still exist
This year, we are also offering a “Training-Only” package where players can attend all of our Training Sessions, but will not compete in our Competitive Tournaments. Cost for this package is $200 for the March-April-May Season.
Schedule:
Tryout Schedule (All Tryouts will take place at Wilson Hall School). If you are unable to make tryout times, please contact Coach Ripley at coachripripley@gmail.com
Boys and Girls-8th Grade and Under: Sunday March 1st 2:30-4:00
Boys and Girls-9th Grade and up: Sunday, March 1st 4:00-5:30
Practice Schedule: (To be Finalized Following Tryouts)
This year, we are operating with the schedule of having team practices on Sunday afternoons and skill sessions offered every night during the week. All competitive members and Training members are invited to attend all skill sessions throughout the season.
Contact Coach Rip Ripley at coachripripley@gmail.com for questions!
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