SKILLZ Elite AAU Program
The SKILLZ Elite AAU Basketball Program launched Summer of 2022 as a component of SKILLZ Training, LLC. The program prioritizes skill development, athlete exposure, and affords the opportunity for student athletes to build and enhance their college recruitment portfolio.
The SKILLZ Elite Program united student athletes from 17 different high schools including: Huntingdon Area High School, Mount Union Area High School, Juniata Valley High School, Calvary Christian Academy, Mifflin County High School, Bishop McCourt High School, Bishop Guilfoyle High School, Conemaugh Valley High School, Southern Huntingdon High School, Tussey Mountain High School, Williamsburg High School, Penn Cambria High School, Hollidaysburg High School, Belleville Mennonite School, McConnellsburg High School, Ferndale High School, and Windber High School.
Spring 2025 Tryouts
Mark your calendars! Tryouts for the Spring 2025 season will occur on Saturday March 8, 2025 and Sunday March 9, 2025. Tryouts will be held at the Calvary Christian Academy gymnasium for boys and girls grades 5-11 (specific times and dates for each TBA).
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2025 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
APRIL 26-27 | Mid-Atlantic Regional Showcase | West Chester University, West Chester, PA
MAY 3-4 | May Mayhem Classic @ The Nook | Spooky Nook, Manheim, PA
MAY 17-18 | Capital District Classic | George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
JUNE 7-8 | Battle at the Beach III | Ocean City Convention Center, Ocean City, MD
JUNE 14-15 | Final Showdown @ The Nook | Spooky Nook, Manheim, PA
**IF QUALIFIED** JUNE 27-29 | East Coast National Championships | Spook Nook, Manheim, PA
Program Benefits
Families receive access to live-streaming and watching recorded games from our partners at BallerTV
Athletes receive access to SKILLZ college prep resources including Senior Checklist, application assistance, and recruitment portfolio mentorship
Athletes receive discounted group training rates during the travel season
Families receive early access/discounted rates for select SKILLZ Training events
AAU families receive exclusive discounts on select SKILLZ Training merch
Athletes and families receive live team and player statistics using the GameChanger app
Meet the Coaches
Jordan Fortson
Haley Myers
Nate Gearhart
Ryan Ritchey
Shaye Smartt
Kristi Watkins
Shannon Henney
Mason Yingling
Kahlil Fortson
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Kahlil Fortson | Program Director | CEO of SKILLZ Training, LLC | 8146445438
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For all program-related inquiries, please contact Kahlil Fortson.
