What to know for tryouts

Our mission is to build a cohesive, fun, competitive team with the highest performing 7-9 players we can for our 2025-26 season. 

Tryouts will be held at The Overlake School gymnasiums: 20301 NE 108th St, Redmond, WA 98053

  • 4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball
    The Overlake School
    August, 23rd  9:00-10:30 am

  • This grade is for the grade the player will be entering in the Fall. Every player should show up with a pair of athletic shoes preferable designed for basketball; a full water bottle, and comfortably dressed in athletic attire.

  • Mandatory parent meeting will be held during the first 30 minutes of each age group tryout.

  • All families that register and attend tryouts will receive detailed team & season information via handout/email the evening of tryouts. All additional practice times, days, schedules, coaching, and paying & playing schedules will be readily available for you to review over the tryout weekend.  Families are welcome to attend and watch the tryout process!

Please Note:

  • All interested players MUST pre-register for tryouts.

  • We have one tryout per age group scheduled; we’ll see if we need to add another to get our desired number of players

  • Walkups will be allowed on the day of tryouts but must completed all registrations forms outlined on on website

  • Non-refundable tryout fee $25.00 due at time of registration.

What to know for
the season

Practice Days & Times

We expect all practices to be attended.  

Tuesdays: 6:30-8:30 pm

Thursdays: 6:30-8:30 pm

*Saturdays: 9:30-11:30 am

Sundays: 5:30-7:30 pm

*Small changes on occasion may be subject Overlake Sports schedule

Observed Time Off

We expect all tournaments to be attended.  Here are some good times to plan otherwise.

November Break: 11/26-11/29 

  • Practice resumes November 30

Winter Break: 12/22-01/03

  • Practice resumes January 4

Spring Break: TBD

  • We’re trying to think ahead about it as athletes all attend different schools.

Observed time off will come with non-ball trainings / Agility & Conditioning athletes will be expected to perform where ever they are. Individual trainings can be scheduled during this time.

Tournament Schedule

We always have to register for tournaments to get into them so hopefully we’ll get all the tournaments we want to compete in. We will be a local tournaments only program for year one.

TBD

Podio Sports youth basketball philosophy

  1. Fun Comes First!

    Basketball should make you smile! Whether you're playing a game, learning something new, or just hanging out with teammates—having fun is the most important part.

  2. Grow Your Game

    Every practice and game is a chance to learn. We work on new skills and improve old ones so you can become a better player, step by step.

  3. Winning Is Cool, But Not Everything

    Yes, we love to win and it has to be mentioned in any good program! But what matters most is how we play, how we grow, and how we treat each other. Winning is just one part of the journey and it’ll be more important later.  So for now we will substitute the word winning with COMPETING.

  4. Teamwork & Friendship

    We cheer for each other, help each other, and celebrate together. Being part of a team means building friendships and learning how to work together.

  5. (Yep, Again!) Fun Matters!

    We said it twice because it’s that important. If you’re having fun, you’ll play better, learn more, and want to keep coming back.

Basketball tryouts

4th & 5th Grade Girls Basketball

August 23

The Overlake School

9:00-10:30 am

6th Grade Girls Basketball

August 23

The Overlake School

9:00-10:30 am