NOVA AAU TEAMS (Nova94, Fairfax Stars, NovaCavaliers

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Anonymous wrote:It seems as though a lot of the earlier feedback is regarding the NovaCavaliers and I appreciate the perspective. Does anyone have any feedback on Nova94? Especially the younger boys teams. Thanks!

Also Fairfax Stars boys. Any feedback?

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My son played on Nova94 for 2 years, younger teams. It is a good organization, good communication. But like any other travel sport, the team is as good or bad as the coach. My son's coaches were okay for the age group but definitely showed favoritism to sons and friends (typical) resulting in more play time for them. I think one coach, actually sat kids sometimes out because of dislike for the parents, but I can imagine some parents created problems for their kids. It was a good experience for our son but when he was recruited by another coach, he wanted to move on.

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Anonymous wrote:It seems as though a lot of the earlier feedback is regarding the NovaCavaliers and I appreciate the perspective. Does anyone have any feedback on Nova94? Especially the younger boys teams. Thanks!

Also Fairfax Stars boys. Any feedback?

We have had friends kids' play for Fairfax Stars, 2 for girls and 1 for boys. Good experience for the kids but parents said the team travel and training was expensive because of the overnight trips and reimbursement to coaches. They did not complain about reimbursing coaches just the number of trips and everything added up and then they had travel expenses on top.

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We have a friend (girl) who plays for Fairfax Stars--and loves it. She's heavily recruited by other teams but is sticking with them.

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Anonymous wrote:It seems as though a lot of the earlier feedback is regarding the NovaCavaliers and I appreciate the perspective. Does anyone have any feedback on Nova94? Especially the younger boys teams. Thanks!

Nova 94 11u is very promising. The coach is solid with a lot of coaching experience on youth sports. Also don't have a son or relative on the team which is really important(for me)😀

Isn't the team already selected?

I believe the 11U is already selected but the 10U is still not finalized.

There are multiple teams. If you are good enough they will make room for you.

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They have two 11u and two 10u teams?

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What’s a normal roster size for one of these younger AAU teams?

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Anonymous wrote:A two hour practice for elementary age kids is excessive.

It really works out well since so many plays require standing and listening.

Maybe so, but the attention span at that age is not great.

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Anonymous wrote:What’s a normal roster size for one of these younger AAU teams?

It should be about 10-12. We've had a roster of 15 in the past (ES) and many sat the bench but also many were on other travel teams and couldn't make all games.

[Anonymous]

Anything more than 10 is a) a cash grab and b) better make sure your kid is one of the best 5.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a friend (girl) who plays for Fairfax Stars--and loves it. She's heavily recruited by other teams but is sticking with them.

What grade level does she play at for fairfax stars? A younger or older team?

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Anonymous wrote:They have two 11u and two 10u teams?

Yeah

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Anonymous wrote:They have two 11u and two 10u teams?

Yeah

Which one is the better team? The "Blue" team?

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Anonymous wrote:They have two 11u and two 10u teams?

Yeah

Which one is the better team? The "Blue" team?

No the Orange team.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anything more than 10 is a) a cash grab and b) better make sure your kid is one of the best 5.

Agree. 15 kids is insane, even if they are playing for other teams. Only 5 play at once, and who wants to pay for AAU and drive all over BFE to watch their kid NOT play basketball?