Player Commitment & Team Expectations

Eastlake Select expects players to make their team their top basketball commitment during the season. While we understand that occasional conflicts with other sports or activities may occur, consistent attendance and communication are essential to team success.

Frequent absences or a lack of communication with the head coach may lead to a review of the player's status by the coaching staff and Eastlake Select Board. All missed practices and games—excused or unexcused—may impact a player's development, team role, and playing time.

This level of commitment reflects the competitive nature of our program and our goal of building cohesive, dedicated teams.

Tryout Location

All tryouts will be in the main gym at Eastlake High School. Athletes should enter via the doors on the football field side of the gym. Tryouts are drop-off only; parents will not be permitted to stay and observe.

Tryout Registration

Link coming soon!

TeamSnap

We are excited to be using TeamSnap as our league scheduling & communication platform - we think you will love the convenience. You will be asked to create a TeamSnap account or log into your existing account if you already have one in order to register for tryouts, accept your team invitation, etc.

What to Bring to Tryouts

Please bring a basketball, a water bottle, and a great attitude to tryouts! Wear athletic attire and good, supportive court shoes. And it's a great idea to have your ball marked with your name and phone number.

Team Placement & Sign Up

After tryouts we will send invitations to join a team. We usually host two teams per grade, a cardinal team and a white team, with about 10-12 players each. You can accept your invitation by signing up for your team via TeamSnap using the link included in your invitation.

While our goal is to provide every athlete a place to play, we are expecting a very large turnout this year and there may be some cuts. We hate them as much as you do, so thanks for understanding.

Practices

There will be two to three practices per week during regular, non-holiday weeks, starting in October.

Games

Cardinal teams will play in the Eastside Travel League and White teams will play in the Peak League through the Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club. All games will be on the weekends. The season will run about through the beginning of March 2025, depending on the league and your team's playoff performance.  

Tournaments

We will also participate in selected tournaments this season. The competition level, locations, and number will vary by team. Details will be available once the season starts.

Team Fees

Team fees are $765 per athlete for the 2025 season. There is no fee for trying out, but suggested donations are appreciated. Team fees cover all tournament costs, coaching, gym space, and more. Team fees will be due on acceptance of your team invitation. Uniforms are not included in the Team Fee and can be purchased separately if you don't already have one from last year. Some financial assistance is available. Speak to the President or Treasurer for more details.

Training

Optional one-on-one and small group training sessions are available throughout the year through programs in our area. These sessions are recommended for players seeking individualized instruction to further develop specific skills.

While our coaches are committed to supporting player growth, their primary focus during the season is on team development and preparation.

Check out our viewpoint on extra training and then stay tuned for details.

Questions

Check out our FAQ page or contact us.