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 TBD).
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2025 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE: TBD! Check back later for updates.
Fall Open Gym
​Sign up to attend our SKILLZ Elite open gym sessions to meet our coaches, learn more about our upcoming Spring 2025 Season, and scrimmage against other athletes in your area!
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Saturday, October 12 from 9:00-11:00 AM at East Juniata Community Center
Sunday, October 13 from 1:30-3:00 PM at Calvary Christian Academy Gym
Athletes may register for just one or both open gyms. There is no cost to attend this event.
Program Benefits
Families receive access to live-streaming and watching recorded games from our partners at BallerTV
Athletes receive 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
Meet the Coaches
Jordan Fortson
Haley Myers
Nate Gearhart
Ryan Ritchey
Shaye Smartt
Paul Zeiders
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.