
May, 2022
CLICK TO REGISTER
khouston@thebasketballfactorynj.com
THE HOUSE OF SPORTS
As one of the most prominent and successful AAU Basketball clubs in Northern New Jersey, specializing in developing boys and girls from ages 8-19. Rise as One Basketball Club we are coaches who teach! We develop players on the basketball court and off! Established in 2015, we concentrate on three important components at Rise as One AAU Basketball, the player, team development, and College Exposure Events. We provide a first-class basketball facility The House of Sports, college-certified instructors, and Professional Coaching Staff with an internationally driven philosophy.
Â
Our AAU basketball program is NOT for everyone. We believe that in order to get better at basketball, you must be willing to work hard. Regardless of the player’s skill level being beginner, intermediate, or advanced we are looking for youth players with a passion for the game and are willing to learn. Check Out: 10 reasons why RA1 basketball is the best basketball program in Sussex, Morris, and Bergen Counties
As one of the most prominent and successful AAU Basketball clubs in Northern New Jersey, specializing in developing boys and girls from ages 8-19. Rise as One Basketball Club we are coaches who teach! We develop players on the basketball court and off! Established in 2012, we concentrate on three important components at Rise as One AAU Basketball, the player, team development, and College Exposure Events. We provide a first-class basketball facility The House of Sports, college-certified instructors, and Professional Coaching Staff with an internationally driven philosophy.
Â
Our AAU basketball program is NOT for everyone. We believe that in order to get better at basketball, you must be willing to work hard. Regardless of the player’s skill level being beginner, intermediate or advanced we are looking for youth players with a passion for the game and are willing to learn. Check Out: 10 reasons why RA1 basketball is the best basketball program in Sussex, Morris, and Bergen Counties
We run a system much like a division I Collegiate basketball program. Players are developed over the course of years and years, not months. We advise parents to trust the process. Check our AAU basketball results, this is the biggest proof that our system works!
Â
Northern NJ, an area historically known for not producing college players, we have produced 15 players that are currently competing at Division I, II & III levels. Whether you want to get into college or just be the best that you can be, we provide a place where you can learn the proper fundamentals to become a better basketball player. Click Now:Â Â The New Jersey Herald did a Cover story on Program Director Kevin Houston on the tremendous job he has done in the area.Â
Â
Rise as One basketball teams play different levels of competition that are best suited for their ability level. With our lower-level boy’s teams, the emphasis is on development and skill acquisition. With our higher-level boy’s teams, we can help players develop more advanced skills in a competitive setting.
Â
Â
Summer AAU basketball begins at the end of June and concludes in early August. There will be 4-6 boys teams, each consisting of 8-10 players per team. The typical spring season consists of a one-hour and half Basketball Factory skill session and one practice for 1:30 hours each week. Players will also take part in film-room sessions in order to show where they have made progress and where they need to improve. All practice sessions will be held at our own facility The House of Sports.
Â
Â
Summer season fees will be between $665–$995 per player.  The cost to join Rise as One will vary depending on the level of play and the number of tournaments/League attended. We offer a payment plan for families who cannot afford to pay the full cost upfront.
We run a system much like a division I Collegiate program. Players are developed over the course of years and years, not months. We advise parents to trust the process. Check our basketball results, this is the biggest proof that our system works!
Â
An area historically known for not producing college players, we have produced 15 players that are currently competing at Division I, II & III levels. Whether you want to get into college or just be the best that you can be, we provide a place where you can learn the proper fundamentals to become a better basketball player. Click Now: The New Jersey Herald did a Cover story on Program Director Kevin Houston on the tremendous job he has done in the area.Â
Â
Rise as One teams play different levels of competition that are best suited for their ability level. With our lower-level boy’s teams, the emphasis is on development and skill acquisition. With our higher-level boy’s teams, we can help players develop more advanced skills in a competitive setting.
Â
Summer AAU season begins at end of June and concludes in early August. There will be 10 teams, each consisting of 8-10 players per team. The typical spring season consists of a one-hour and a half Basketball Factory skill session and one practice for 1:30 hours each week. Players will also take part in film-room sessions in order to show where they have made progress and where they need to improve. All practice sessions will be held at our own facility, The House of Sports.
Â
Summer season fees will be between $665–$995 per player.  The cost to join Rise as One will vary depending on the level of play and the number of tournaments/League attended. We offer a payment plan for families who cannot afford to pay the full cost upfront.
Many of our coaches have been with us for several years. Each coach has USA Basketball License, NCAA ECAG Volunteer verified, NFHS Coaches certificate, and has a Positive Coaching Alliance certificate. Rise as One takes pride in providing the best coaching experience possible.
A tremendous advantage that our players have is consistent training and feedback with our trainers from The Basketball Factory. TBF training develops our athletes and ultimately our teams through an unparalleled training curriculum. Athletes will improve their strength, power, vertical jump, speed, acceleration and quickness with this advanced intensity training.
Rise as One will participate in local & regional tournaments and/or leagues during the summer AAU season and limited travel for younger teams. Participating in out of state tournaments depends on the talent level of the team. Local tournaments, Rise as One attempts to match the skill level of the team to the general level of competition.
CLARKSON
SAINT MICHAEL’S
MARYWOOD
PROGRAM LOGOS
NJ AAU STATE CHAMPION
NJ CHAMPS
2 TEAMS
NJ 2ND PLACE
1 TEAM
TOURNAMENT CHAMPION
NIKE TOC
1
CHAMPS
67
USJN
2
NEW JERSEY ALL AREA PLAYERS
1ST TEAM
21
2ND TEAM
12
POY
5
WHERE DO THEY GO AFTER RA1
DI
4
D-II
6
D3/ JUCO
22
COLLEGE EXPOSURE SHOWCASE
SPRING
9
2021
14
SUMMER
5
RISE AS ONE PROGRAM
YRÂ
10
TEAMS
15
#PER
10
Our goal here at Rise as One AAU Basketball is to produce fundamentally sound basketball players.
We work with any age from rec player to travel player—with a AAU basketball curriculum designed to develop players who play hard, want to understand the game, and are capable of competing at a regional and national level. At Rise as One, we use the experience of our top coaching staff to help develop your player to reach there full potential. Come join us at the next boys & girls AAU Basketball Tryouts!
Â
2022 SUMMER AAU TRYOUTS
JUNE 17TH, 2022
TBF BASKETBALL TRAINING
JULY 6TH, 2022
PREMIER PROGRAMÂ
JULY 6TH, 2022
Yes, Rise as One does have permanent professionals that impact the organization and serve in a variety of ways. You may obtain more information on our coaching staff within the website. Kevin Houston – Executive Director, & Coach Mentorship
Kyle Kielty – General Manager, Tournaments Director, and Administration
Casey Ryan – Marketing, Recruiting and Public Relations
Lee Van Horn – Director of Development
All of our head coaches involved with Rise as One have been thoroughly reviewed and approved by our staff. All have previous coaching/playing experience at the collegiate, or professional level and have accepted their role with Rise as One with the full understanding and agreement of our mission and organizational goals.Many of our coaches have been with us for several years, and repeat in all of our AAU seasons. You will find available biographies on the Rise as One website additional coaches for our teams will be posted on our website.
Rise as One spring teams feature our most competitive teams and are expected to challenge statewide each season. Rise as One plays a challenging schedule (4+ tournaments) that comprises local, regional, and sometimes national tournaments. Rise as One is offered in every age group (grades 2-12), and will practice up to 2-3 times per week, consisting of two sessions during weekends and one session on a weekday.*Based on early-season results and overall season expectations, our coaches and administration may adjust an individual teams’ tournament schedule to ensure an appropriate level of competition is being maintained for growth and development.
Rise as One teams will practice once per week, primarily on Tuesday night. Summer teams will compete in 3-4 local/regional tournaments or leagues, with most teams staying within a 1-hour radius of The House of Sports. Open Gym and The Basketball Factory skill training session will also be included in the summer season.
Rise as One team will practice up to one time per week, primarily on Friday night. Fall teams will compete in 3-4 local/regional tournaments, with most teams staying within a 1-hour radius of The House of Sports. Open Gym and The Basketball Factory skill training session will also be included in the summer season.
Rise as One team will practice up to one time per week, primarily on Monday night. Winter teams will compete in the local league, with most teams staying within a 1-hour radius of The House of Sports. Open Gym and The Basketball Factory skill training session will also be included in the winter season.
FALL
• Rise as One (All Grades): 3-4 tournaments
WINTER
• Rise as One (All Grades): 3-4 tournaments
The program director will determine the team’s tournament schedule. Most teams will have their tournaments spread out across the season.
Tournaments always take place on the weekends. Tournaments can be one day, two day, or three-day events. However, for the spring season, nearly all Tournaments are 1 or 2 days in duration. Each tournament makes its own schedule, and Rise as One has no control over outside tournaments, organization of tournaments, venues, or schedules.
Rise as One will participate in tournaments locally, regionally, and nationally; thus there would be some limited travel involved with these teams, but as always, electing to participate in out-of-state or out-of-area tournaments is the sole discretion of the program director.
Tryouts for the teams will take place on the following dates:
September 2nd (Grades 3rd – 12th)
December 1st (Grades 3rd – 12th)
February 23rd (Grades 3rd – 12th)
Athletes are required to attend tryouts to be put on a team. NO EXCEPTION.
Parents may not watch tryouts. Each tryout session is designed to provide an environment to evaluate each player. Furthermore, there is very limited space in the House of Sports, and no parents/siblings are allowed on the courts during this important time period.
Once named to a roster, athletes have the opportunity to either accept or decline their roster spot. If an athlete desires to try out with other teams and therefore cannot accept the opportunity presented by Rise as One, then the athlete would be required to relinquish their roster opportunity. We want players who truly want to be with our organization and build something special. We are not like other AAU programs. We create a family-style atmosphere and it starts with players who want to be a part of RA1.
Players are required to attend all practices and tournaments unless their parents have had a conversation with the program director. Please remember no transportation will be provided by Rise as One. It is the responsibility of each family to assure that their athlete is at all events or arrange transportation, and is picked up promptly at the conclusion of practices and games.
Definitely not! In fact, we find that you would normally pay less, and the benefits are far, far greater! We find that having our own facility is a huge cost advantage when compared to other organizations that do not and have to continually strive to “find and search” potential locations on inconsistent nights in creating a practice schedule. Further, this is your HOME! There is no uncertainty about practice locations, there are extra opportunities for training and open gyms to better serve you, and most importantly, for you to utilize!
Rise as One fees cover court rental fees, coaches fees, administrative costs, trainers fee, and equipment costs.
Tuition will be payable in 1 payment or payment plan. Tuition payments are non-refundable. Any payment or tuition concerns or discrepancies should be made in writing to the club director.
There may be other costs and fees associated with playing AAU basketball that is not included in tuition, they may include but are not limited to:
Tournament Spectator Fee
Travel Costs (gas/lodging/transportation)
Food During Tournaments
Fundraisers
Extra Gear/Clothes/Shoes
Payments can be made by cash, check, or credit card online. When paying by credit card, an additional service fee is added.
No, we have lots of players in our organization that play because they enjoy the competition and have no desire to play at the next level. A player’s decision to continue his/her basketball career after High School is one that can only be made after much consideration and reflection. The commitment level to play at the collegiate level is extremely difficult. There is much, much more to playing in college than running out the tunnel in front of thousands of adoring fans. For those that desire to play in college, Rise as One will help and support players in the recruiting process by promoting players in exposure tournaments to increase scholarship opportunities.
We have attended college exposure tournaments for the last 5 years. We put our athletes directly in front of college coaches. Our coaches and administrators are familiar with the recruiting process as the organization has sent several players to the D1, D2, and D3 levels. We maintain strong relationships with collegiate recruiters and actively utilize our network nationally for the benefit of all our AAU players.
Every athlete is required to purchase a uniform (jersey and shorts). The standard Under Armour uniform normally costs around $90 (exact cost available at tryouts). Should you become a member of a team with more extensive requirements, you will be informed prior to accepting a roster position. The standard Under Armour uniform normally costs around $90 (exact cost available at tryouts). Should you become a member of a team with more extensive requirements, you will be informed prior to accepting a roster position.
The primary role for parents is to be supportive of their athlete and team and be a good role model during practices and tournaments. While you may not agree with every coaching decision or every call by a referee, parents should focus on the game, supporting the team, and ultimately supporting their child.
NO! what you see is what you get! We don’t have any hidden fees.
The ability of Rise as One to provide scholarships or financial assistance to athletes is extremely limited. Any scholarship aid that is provided has been to those athletes who have been with Rise as One in previous seasons and can validate their need for tuition assistance. We do not use scholarships or financial aid as a recruiting tool. If your athlete is in a situation where financial aid is a necessity, please make arrangements to speak with Rise as One administration prior to tryouts so as not to interfere with tryouts and roster selection.
Rise as One spring teams feature our most competitive teams and are expected to challenge statewide each season. Rise as One plays a challenging schedule (4+ tournaments) that comprises local, regional, and sometimes national tournaments. Rise as One is offered in every age group (grades 2-12), and will practice up to 2-3 times per week, consisting of two sessions during weekends and one session on a weekday.*Based on early-season results and overall season expectations, our coaches and administration may adjust an individual teams’ tournament schedule to ensure an appropriate level of competition is being maintained for growth and development.
Rise as One team will practice once per week, primarily on Tuesday night. Summer teams will compete in 3-4 local/regional tournaments or leagues, with most teams staying within a 1-hour radius of The House of Sports. Open Gym and The Basketball Factory skill training session will also be included in the summer season.
Rise as One team will practice up to one time per week, primarily on Friday night. Fall teams will compete in 3-4 local/regional tournaments, with most teams staying within a 1-hour radius of The House of Sports. Open Gym and The Basketball Factory skill training session will also be included in the summer season.
Rise as One team will practice up to one time per week, primarily on Monday night. Winter teams will compete in local league, with most teams staying within a 1-hour radius of The House of Sports. Open Gym and The Basketball Factory skill training session will also be included in the winter season.