Anonymous
03/12/2026 09:57
Subject: Spring and summer basketball in Fairfax County
Elevate is a good training program for that age and has camps.
Anonymous
03/12/2026 09:54
Subject: Spring and summer basketball in Fairfax County
Good information, but it sounds like the poster’s child is a fifth grader (or younger). At that age, I wouldn’t recommend AAU programs that involve extensive travel. A child’s focus should be on skill development through quality training—not on playing in out-of-state AAU tournaments. There is plenty of strong competition in the DMV area, and we really shouldn’t be flying 10–14-year-olds around to IL/FL so they can become TikTok or Instagram famous.
Anonymous
02/16/2026 09:05
Subject: Spring and summer basketball in Fairfax County
FCYBL does not have a spring league. Don't be scared of AAU. Elementary/MS aged AAU comes in 3 different flavors. To simplify things:
1.) A level: (Jr. EYBL/Shoe Circuit) Potential HS/D1 College/Pro Bound Athletes; lots of traveling/overnight stays; $$$
2.) B level: 1-2 overnight stays, Potential HS/D2,D3 College; $$
3.) C level: Local Tournaments, Potential HS players; $
In your situation, look at local AAU organizations fielding B and C teams. You'll need to hurry because spring/summer tryouts is ongoing and will end soon.
If you missed the windows, there are some rec level spring ball. If your child have any talent, you should move away from rec as soon as possible.
1.) A level: (Jr. EYBL/Shoe Circuit) Potential HS/D1 College/Pro Bound Athletes; lots of traveling/overnight stays; $$$
2.) B level: 1-2 overnight stays, Potential HS/D2,D3 College; $$
3.) C level: Local Tournaments, Potential HS players; $
In your situation, look at local AAU organizations fielding B and C teams. You'll need to hurry because spring/summer tryouts is ongoing and will end soon.
If you missed the windows, there are some rec level spring ball. If your child have any talent, you should move away from rec as soon as possible.
Anonymous
02/15/2026 10:14
Subject: Spring and summer basketball in Fairfax County
CYA and Burke have spring leagues
Anonymous
02/14/2026 20:11
Subject: Spring and summer basketball in Fairfax County
PVI and Marymount have good camps!
Anonymous
01/14/2026 09:38
Subject: Spring and summer basketball in Fairfax County
For training, try Next Level in Merrifield.
Anonymous
01/14/2026 06:48
Subject: Spring and summer basketball in Fairfax County
Anonymous wrote:Do the clubs in FCYBL have spring leagues? I have heard them mentioned, but don't see anything about them on the webpages for the clubs closest to us (Falls Church). Also, I have heard that they are primarily focused on games without a lot of practice time, is that correct? We have done one session with Evolution and are also looking at that for spring - is there an alternative that people recommend? Our daughter definitely improved, but it seemed a bit unfocused.
My understanding is that AAU teams play from spring through summer, but we aren't looking to go down that rabbit hole yet. The plan is to let trying out for 5th grade FCYBL and hopefully the resulting season of same be our introduction to a more competitive basketball experience.
For summer, what are good local-ish basketball camps (i.e. not sleepaway)? We have done some through FCPA, but now want to look for a more dedicated basketball camp within driving distance. Growing up, most of the ones I did were through colleges. It looks like GMU and Marymount have summer youth basketball camps, any feedback on these?
PVI has a good camp. A lot of people attend Occonell’s camp and many of the other local high schools. George Mason probably will be doing something. Saint James will have camps. Gillion is also a good place to get training
Anonymous
01/13/2026 12:50
Subject: Spring and summer basketball in Fairfax County
Do the clubs in FCYBL have spring leagues? I have heard them mentioned, but don't see anything about them on the webpages for the clubs closest to us (Falls Church). Also, I have heard that they are primarily focused on games without a lot of practice time, is that correct? We have done one session with Evolution and are also looking at that for spring - is there an alternative that people recommend? Our daughter definitely improved, but it seemed a bit unfocused.
My understanding is that AAU teams play from spring through summer, but we aren't looking to go down that rabbit hole yet. The plan is to let trying out for 5th grade FCYBL and hopefully the resulting season of same be our introduction to a more competitive basketball experience.
For summer, what are good local-ish basketball camps (i.e. not sleepaway)? We have done some through FCPA, but now want to look for a more dedicated basketball camp within driving distance. Growing up, most of the ones I did were through colleges. It looks like GMU and Marymount have summer youth basketball camps, any feedback on these?
My understanding is that AAU teams play from spring through summer, but we aren't looking to go down that rabbit hole yet. The plan is to let trying out for 5th grade FCYBL and hopefully the resulting season of same be our introduction to a more competitive basketball experience.
For summer, what are good local-ish basketball camps (i.e. not sleepaway)? We have done some through FCPA, but now want to look for a more dedicated basketball camp within driving distance. Growing up, most of the ones I did were through colleges. It looks like GMU and Marymount have summer youth basketball camps, any feedback on these?