AAU BASKETBALL
GYM RATZ AAU Basketball Club
Join our Gym Ratz AAU GIRLS Basketball Program led by the winningest basketball coach in the county, Danny Brown, together with his D1 player staff! We pride ourselves in having the best-in-class program for player development – emphasizing skills training, coaching, and a passion for the game!
With over 30 years of experience in the field, the program is organized with expert execution of practice plans, coaching and team building. All practices are held at our second to none newly renovated air-conditioned facility in Mahwah, NJ, consisting of two regulation hard-wood courts and plenty of space for comfortable spectator seating.
OUR MISSION
The GYM RATZ Basketball Club specializes in the development of youth basketball players. Our Mission is to teach, and develop young athletes while instilling Life-Lessons and Values such as Character, Teamwork, Discipline, Respect and Sportsmanship
KNOWLEDGEABLE TRAINING EXPERTISE
With years of success and experience, we are capable of analyzing young athletes and create a plan that will help them grow as a player. While with the GYM RATZ Basketball Club, players will dramatically improve in skill level each season. Our focus is on both the physical and mental aspects of the game, which are designed to increase their ability, confidence and competitive drive both on and off the court.
GYM RATZ SUmmer 2025 TRYOUTS
Tryout Times Vary By Grade – See Below
ALL TRYOUTS WILL BE AT DOWN TOWN SPORTS CLUB, MAHWAH
All Players Must Pre-Register Online for Tryouts ($25 fee).
Click the REGISTRATION BUTTON button below to register your player
GIRLS SUMMER 2025 AAU SEASON TRYOUTS
GIRLS entering GRADES 3-8 in the Fall will have 1 tryout for the Summer 2025 Season. Click the button below to register your player for their session
SUMMER AAU PROGRAM DETAILS
14 WEEK SEASON
JUNE 23 - AUG 3
INCLUDES:
6+ Practices
10+ Local League Games
2 Tournaments
2+ Basketball Bootcamp Skills Clinics
All Players Must Pre-Register & Attend Tryouts
Uniform + Warmup + $125
Current Gym Ratz players do not need a new uniform
Payment Plans & Sibling Discounts Available
GYM RATZ FALL 2025 TRYOUTS
Tryout Times Vary By Grade – See Below
ALL TRYOUTS WILL BE AT DOWN TOWN SPORTS CLUB, MAHWAH
All Players Must Pre-Register Online for Tryouts ($25 fee).
Click the REGISTRATION BUTTON button below to register your player
GIRLS FALL 2025 AAU SEASON TRYOUTS
GIRLS GRADES 3-11 will have 2 tryout for the FALL 2025 Season. Click the button below to register your player for their session
COACHING STAFF
Coach Sydney Watkins
Director, GYM RATZ Basketball Club
COACH MICHELLE SIDOR
Head Coach, GYM RATZ Skills Trainer
MORE COACHES
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ADAM BROWN
AAU Club Advisor / Coach
SHANNON FLATT
GYM RATZ COACH
KELINA MENARD
GYM RATZ COACH
JENNA JORDAN
GYM RATZ COACH
JACKIE KELLY
GYM RATZ COACH