New to Purple Aces? HERE is a video highlighting what our program is about. The footage was captured at our Annual Enrichment Day.
We have a history and tradition of results! Check out the alumni tab on our home page! Our goal is to develop our players and help them evolve their games with a goal of every player leaving the program with an opportunity to play college basketball. During the 2024 season, we converged talent from 44 high schools and 18 counties across the state.
2026 Tournaments and rates (Spring and Summer): Teams will practice 1-2 times per week
10U/4th Grade/2034 ($500): April-Early June 4 tournaments (all in Wisconsin) - Intro to Club Basketball: focused on development (Coach Ashley Glodowski)
11U/5th Graders/2033 ($750): April-Early June, 5-6 tournaments (all in Wisconsin) - Coach Doug McElrone - Pulaski HC
12U/6th Grade/2032 ($750): April-late June, 5-6 tournaments (all in Wisconsin) - Coach Pam Heyrman and Coach Kris Rusboldt
13U/7th Grade/2031 ($750): April-late June, 5-6 tournaments - Coach Amanda Leonhard-Perry and Coach Jeff Charney - St. Norbert College HC & AC
14U National ($1500): Late March-Early July, 6-7 tournaments - Coach TBD
15U National - Select 40 ($1700): April-Mid July, 7 tournaments - Coach Madi Heinke - (Luther College WBB Alum)
16U National - Select 40 ($1700): April-July at least 7 tournaments - Coach Adam Lemorande / Coach Cordero Barkley (UWGB MBB Alum)
17U National - Power 24 ($1700): March-July at least 7 tournaments - Coach Cordero Barkley (UWGB MBB Alum)
We will continue to partner with Aurora Baycare - Athletic Republic, and The Driveway to offer additional development opportunities.
What do we look for at Evaluations/Tryouts?
Maintaining the standard that Purple Aces teams have had is important. We build ELITE teams in each age group through 17u. The Youth Program is focused on growing a foundation of skills and learning how to properly compete. If there is enough talent in the gym 4th-7th we may do two teams. 14u-17u is our HS Program and we form National Teams and in some cases Regional Teams.
We look for:Players that are coachable and will make our teams better.
- Players that play hard and aren't afraid to lead.
- Players that we believe have a possibility to play varsity basketball
- Players with the potential and desire to take their game to the collegiate and professional level.CONDUCT:
We have learned through experience and conversations with various college coaches that one of the most important evaluation tools used in the collegiate scholarship evaluation process is a potential player's attitude and body language both on and off the court. Be your authentic self! Play with fire, grit, and passion. Represent your team, community, and our program to the Aces' standard.
