United AAU - About

Boys & Girls Grades 4-11
Highly Qualified, Non-Parent Coaches
Weekly Team Practices
Local & Elite (Exposure) Schedule Options
Dedicated, High Level Players (High School Teams - D1, D2, D3 Recruits)
Intense, Skill-Driven Instruction
Focus on Student-Athlete
College Preparation & Recruiting Program

Mission

United Basketball has two primary goals: Development and Exposure. This program focuses on fundamental skill development and player improvement throughout each season. Players have the opportunity to play on very competitive teams that participate in high level, exposure-based tournaments.

United Basketball is a high-level spring, summer, and fall basketball program based out of the Hunterdon County, NJ. United Basketball is for the serious and competitive basketball player who wants to improve his or her game in every aspect. We believe that a player’s experience with our program begins with the coach and the surrounding support staff. United boasts a highly qualified and experienced staff of coaches and trainers who have competed and coached at high school and collegiate levels.

United Basketball is a non-profit 501C3 organization that was originally founded in 1993 and operated as the Hunterdon Hoosiers. Dr Edward Johnson founded Hunterdon Hoosiers AAU, a program exclusively for girls in Hunterdon County and the surrounding areas. By the year 2000, the Hunterdon Hoosiers had won 5 state championships and represented New Jersey at the National Tournament in both Cocoa Beach, Florida and Amarillo, Texas, placing 17th in the nation in 1995. In 2006, current Hoosier president John Clark worked with Katie Terhune and Megan Haughey to unite other local programs in the county. In the spring of 2007, the programs joined and expanded to add a male side to the AAU program. As of late 2007, United Basketball was created.

Frequently Asked Questions

Playing Time
Playing time is based upon talent, commitment, game-time situations and other coaching decisions. Parents/Guardians must understand that playing time will not be equal regardless of the financial commitment towards traveling expenses.

Practice
It is extremely important for player to commit to attending all practices. United Basketball believes that player development occurs in practice. A player who misses practices may incur penalties in playing time at the following game.

Commitment
It is important for players to demonstrate commitment to their team. When commitment lacks from one individual on a team, the entire team suffers, which is unfair. If you are placed on a team, you are expected to attend all practices and games. If a conflict arises, communication with the coach is crucial.

Other Sports
United Basketball will work with athletes who play another sport to determine if it is possible for the player to be a part of the United Basketball program. This will be determined on an individual basis with the player, player’s family and coach.

Parent Behavior
United Basketball believes that our highly qualified coaches, create a great experience for your son/daughter. United Basketball therefore asks parents to abide by a series of beliefs listed below.

Let the coach do the coaching. Parents are not to coach from the sidelines during the game.
Our development structure believes that each player should be gaining feedback from only one person throughout practice and games, and that is the coach.
All parents should respect their coach and display sportsmanship at all tournaments, scrimmages, and practices.
Parents should remember that United Basketball looks to create a positive learning environment for your son/daughter and that everyone involved in this process, including parents and coaches needs to be positive role models.

Program Fees

Fees are based upon coach's salary and travel expenses (gas, hotel, flight), tournament registration, equipment, facility rental, and other operational expenses. For the past couple seasons, our spring team fees ranged from $850 to $1,650 and our fall team fees were $650.

Different Teams, Different Schedules

Practice
Teams will have a minimuma of two weekly practices.

Weekend Tournaments
Each team will attend different schedules, which will be determined by the coach based on the team’s talent level. Most High School teams will compete through summer and will attend college exposure events.

About
Program Snapshot Boys & Girls Grades 4-11 Highly Qualified, Non-Parent Coaches Weekly Team Practices Local & Elite (Exposure) Schedule Options Dedicated, High Level Players (High School Teams - D1, D2, D3 Recruits) Intense, Skill-Driven Instruction Focus on Student-Athlete College Preparation & Recruiting Program Mission United Basketball has two primary goals: Development and Exposure. This program focuses on fundamental skill development and player improvement throughout each season. Players have the opportunity to play on very competitive teams that participate in high level, exposure-based tournaments. About United Basketball is a high-level spring, summer, and fall basketball program based out of the Hunterdon County, NJ. United Basketball is for the serious and competitive basketball player who wants to improve his or her game in every aspect. We believe that a player’s experience with our program begins with the coach and the surrounding support staff. United boasts a highly qualified and experienced staff of coaches and trainers who have competed and coached at high school and collegiate levels. History United Basketball is a non-profit 501C3 organization that was originally founded in 1993 and operated as the Hunterdon Hoosiers. Dr Edward Johnson founded Hunterdon Hoosiers AAU, a program exclusively for girls in Hunterdon County and the surrounding areas. By the year 2000, the Hunterdon Hoosiers had won 5 state championships and represented New Jersey at the National Tournament in both Cocoa Beach, Florida and Amarillo, Texas, placing 17th in the nation in 1995. In 2006, current Hoosier president John Clark worked with Katie Terhune and Megan Haughey to unite other local programs in the county. In the spring of 2007, the programs joined and expanded to add a male side to the AAU program. As of late 2007, United Basketball was created. Frequently Asked Questions Playing Time Playing time is based upon talent, commitment, game-time situations and other coaching decisions. Parents/Guardians must understand that playing time will not be equal regardless of the financial commitment towards traveling expenses. Practice It is extremely important for player to commit to attending all practices. United Basketball believes that player development occurs in practice. A player who misses practices may incur penalties in playing time at the following game. Commitment It is important for players to demonstrate commitment to their team. When commitment lacks from one individual on a team, the entire team suffers, which is unfair. If you are placed on a team, you are expected to attend all practices and games. If a conflict arises, communication with the coach is crucial. Other Sports United Basketball will work with athletes who play another sport to determine if it is possible for the player to be a part of the United Basketball program. This will be determined on an individual basis with the player, player’s family and coach. Parent Behavior United Basketball believes that our highly qualified coaches, create a great experience for your son/daughter. United Basketball therefore asks parents to abide by a series of beliefs listed below. Let the coach do the coaching. Parents are not to coach from the sidelines during the game. Our development structure believes that each player should be gaining feedback from only one person throughout practice and games, and that is the coach. All parents should respect their coach and display sportsmanship at all tournaments, scrimmages, and practices. Parents should remember that United Basketball looks to create a positive learning environment for your son/daughter and that everyone involved in this process, including parents and coaches needs to be positive role models. Program Fees Fees are based upon coach's salary and travel expenses (gas, hotel, flight), tournament registration, equipment, facility rental, and other operational expenses. For the past couple seasons, our spring team fees ranged from $850 to $1,650 and our fall team fees were $650. Different Teams, Different Schedules Practice Teams will have a minimuma of two weekly practices. Weekend Tournaments Each team will attend different schedules, which will be determined by the coach based on the team’s talent level. Most High School teams will compete through summer and will attend college exposure events. back to top >