2nd - 8th for Boys

December 3 - March 23

Most of our FBA Coaches played college basketball.

FBA Coaching Assignments (TENTATIVE):

• Jeff Fryer – former college and professional player, former high school and college coach
• Shawn Larkins – Former College player, FBA Coach
• Rob Aguirre – college player at Vanguard University, FBA Coach
• Shawn Larkins – Head Varsity Coach @ TVT High School, FBA Coach
• Rodrigo De Souza – Former player at U. of Pacific and Pro Player, FBA Coach
• Brady Metz – college player at Vanguard University, FBA Coach
• Bryson Metz – College player at Vanguard University, FBA Coach
• Matt Jones – FBA Coach
• Christian Wilson – Former player at Vanguard University, FBA coach
• Boogie Ujadughele – Player at Vanguard University, FBA Coach
• Aiden Gentry – Player at Vanguard University, FBA Coach
• Zach Fujii – Coach at St. Margarets High School, FBA coach

The registration period for this season is open through December 3, 2024.

Teams are to be determined based on evaluations by the coaches.

Late registration is possible provided uniforms are available and incurs a $50 late fee.

Please contact Jeff Fryer at (949) 697-4103 for late registration.

What if I play another sport?

It is possible for student-athletes to participate in the FBA Club / Travel season while playing another sport. However, the FBA requires the student-athlete to meet the following requirements:

• Club Team (All Grades): Student-athletes must attend at least 1 practice per week and most of the games.

Given the fact the costs for the team remain constant, the dues for the season remain the same.

Team placement will take place Tuesday, December 3, 2024 for grades 2-8. Players must participate in the practice to be considered for placement on a team. See the practice schedule below for detailed information. Please register online before the tryout..

Please register online before the tryout.

Boys Tryouts: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 (ALL TIMES AND LOCATIONS ARE TENTATIVE):

• Location: Mariners Christian School in Costa Mesa
• 2nd - 4th Grade: 5:30 - 6:20pm
• 5th & 6th Grade: 6:30 - 7:20pm
• 7th & 8th Grade: 7:30 - 8:20pm

There will be at least one team at each grade level.

Practice Schedule:

December 3 – March 23:

• The official schedule will be posted after tryouts.

Every effort will be made to maintain the practice schedule. However, the FBA will have to adapt to the needs of the practice facilities.

We ask that each player bring a ball to every session.

All practices are scheduled in advance and players are expected to attend practices. Teams will normally practice twice per week (one team practice and one skills clinic) for 60 or 75 minutes. Every effort will be made to follow practice schedules as closely as possible, however, things happen. Please be flexible and cooperative when practice schedules need to be changed.

As there are school activities and other commitments, which may conflict with practice from time to time, coaches will work with players and parents individually in those cases. To emphasize player responsibility, the player (and not the parent) who will miss a practice is expected to notify the coach ahead of time that he will miss practice and the reason why. Program basketball players are expected to commit themselves to a rigorous practice schedule, and their team depends on them to do so. Playing time will be affected by unexcused absences or tardiness.

FBA players with advanced fundamental skills who have committed themselves to becoming the best basketball players possible are invited to participate on FBA Teams. These players have excelled in their youth or high school leagues and are amongst the best in their age/grade. They will be exposed to the best possible competition. This team will practice twice per week will participate in local tournaments and/or out of state tournaments. The FBA staff is very careful in placing an athlete on a team that best fits their individual skill level so they can play and develop.

Boys Teams Game Schedule (TENTATIVE):

• December 14: Saturday Shootout
• January 11 - 12: Tournament
• January 25 - 26: Tournament
• February 1 - 2: Tournament
• February 15: Saturday Shootout
• March 1 - 2: Tournament
• March 15 - 16: Tournament
• March 22 - 23: Tournament

Cost includes the following: Tourney entry fees, gym rental, insurance, coaching stipends, equipment, and all administrative costs.

Grades 2 - 8:

• Full Payment: Payable up-front by December 4, 2024 = $1,180
• OR Payment Plan: Started before December 4, 2024 = $320 non-refundable deposit at time of registration and three monthly payments of $320 due on the same day, the following months.

Uniforms:

• New Players: Please purchase the FBA Gear Package which includes a new uniform, backpack, and practice jersey. $210
• Returning Players: Keep same uniform from the previous season. If desired, please click an individual box to purchase a new uniform = $100, backpack = $85, or practice jersey = $45, if needed.

Financial Assistance:

Financial assistance may be available for certain circumstances of financial hardship. Families must apply and be qualified to receive assistance. The approval process will be evaluated by the FBA administration. Full assistance is available in exceptionally rare situations.

Financial Aid Request Form (PDF)

Refund Policy:

• Requested by December 3 = Full refund minus $250 deposit
• Requested by December 17 = 50% refund
• After December 17 = NO REFUNDS
• A season ending injury = A prorated credit for future FBA activities.

NO EXCEPTIONS to the refund policy stated above.

Terms & Conditions:

Participants must agree to the terms of the following contract:

Parent / Student-Athlete Contract (PDF)

Jeff Fryer
(949) 697-4103
jeff@fryerbasketballacademy.com