Welcome to the web site of the Mass Blue Devil's.
The Blue Devil's Boy's' Basketball Program was established in 2000 as part of the AAU Junior Olympic program. In 2007 we added the Lady Blue Devil's to our Basketball Program. This year we have expanded our program once again.
BOYS PROGRAMS 11U COACH PATRICK HANRAHAN (full) 13U COACH JOHN HESTER (full) 15U COACH JOHN RABIDOU 15U COACH BRIAN CHEEVERS (full) 16U/17U COACH SEAN HANRAHAN |
GIRLS PROGRAMS 10U COACH ROCKY EDWARDS (full) 11U COACH KURT LORENZEN (full) 12U COACH JOHN ERICKSEN (full) 12U COACH STEVE WHITE 13U COACH ROB LEONE (full) 14U COACH JACK WONG (full) |
As we expand, we are also in search of highly qualified coaches who love the game of basketball.
If interested contact John Rabidou 508-505-8985 or email mbrabs@comcast.net
15U/9th Boy's
SATURDAY, Feb. 21st 4:00-6:00 pm KEEFE TECHNICAL SCHOOL
16U/17U Boy's (High School)
SATURDAY, Feb. 21st 4:00-6:00 pm KEEFE TECHNICAL SCHOOL
SATURDAY, Feb. 28st 4:00-6:00 pm KEEFE TECHNICAL SCHOOL
SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH 4:00-6:00 pm KEEFE TECHNICAL SCHOOL (IF NEEDED)
If you are interested in a tryout and cannot make either date, personal tryout will be arranged at the appropriate age level. Contact John Rabidou at the email listed below.
If you are unable to make a tryout date, individual tryouts will be arranged.
Email: mbrabs@comcast.net for more information about tryouts.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. WHAT IS AAU? The Amateur Athletic Union is a National organization dedicated to amateur sports and physical fitness programs. Check out our links for for more detailed information.
2. HOW LONG IS THE AAU SEASON (Practices/Tournament)? The season depends on the program. We guarantee that each program will participate in atleast 5 Tournaments.
Spring Season (March - June): 1 practices/week & 5-10 tournaments weekends. Fall Season (Sept. - Nov.): 1 practice/week & 3-4 tournaments weekends. Typically four games are played per weekend (2 on Sat./2 on Sun).
3. HOW ARE THE AGE GROUPS DETERMINED? AAU girls basketball is based on age of Jan 1, 2007. Boys AAU basketball placement is based on grade level. Age exemptions are availible....BOY'S BASKETBALL AGE /GRADE DETERMINATON
http://www.aauboysbasketball.org/blue/cal/maleagedefinition.asp
9U/3rd grade
10U/4th grade
11U/5th grade
12U/6th grade
13U/7th grade
14U/8th grade
15U/9th grade
16U/10th grade
17U/Junior and Senior High School.GIRL'S AGE DETERMINATION
http://aaugirlsbasketball.org/pages/agedefinition_new.asp
Age Group
Born in or after:
8-Under
Born on or after - July 1, 1998
9-Under
Born on or after - July 1, 1997
10-Under
Born on or after - July 1, 1996
11-Under
Born on or after - July 1, 1995
12-Under
Born on or after - July 1, 1994
13-Under
Born on or after - July 1, 1993
14-Under
Born on or after - July 1, 1992
15-Under
Born on or after - July 1, 1991
Junior Girls
Born in or after - 1990
Open
Born on or after - July 1, 1988
4. HOW DOES MY SON/DAUGHTER BECOME A BLUE DEVIL? Register and come to the tryouts. The BLUE DEVIL have tryouts in February 9th and 16th. No player is guaranteed a spot on any team.
5. WHERE ARE THE BLUE DEVIL FROM AND WHAT ARE THE BLUE DEVIL COLORS AND LOGO? Our team colors are navy blue and white. Our logo is the BLUE DEVIL. We have players that come from Ashland, Hopkinton, Holliston, Millis, Medway, and Framingham.
6. WHAT TYPE OF COMMITMENT IS INVOLVED WITH THE BLUE DEVIL?
Each player is expected to make every attempt to attend games and practices. However, there are always conflicts and communication with the coaches is crucial. Advanced warning allows for any necessary adjustments in practice or game routines7. WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THE BLUE DEVIL? The BLUE DEVIL support the true spirit of AAU athletics. Our coaches philosphy and commitment to each individual team member makes our players loyal to our program.
8. WHO ARE THE BLUE DEVIL COACHES? Our coaches are former high school coaches and travel team coaches. They love the game of basketball and take pride in teaching the game and further develop the girls and boys skills.
9. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BE A BLUE DEVIL? We try to keep fees to a minimum. Unlike some programs the BLUE DEVIL Coaches do not get paid. The fee is determined by the number of tournaments entered and cost of uniforms. 5-6 Spring Tournaments $450 (Fees might change depending on increase in tournament fees and cost of gym time)10. Contact Us:
John Rabidou 508-505-8985 or email mbrabs@comcast.net