# Ep 1923 Can You Survive AAU Season Without Losing Your Team?

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Published: 2026-05-09T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://teachhoops.com/
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Duration seconds: 522

## Resource

https://teachhoops.com/ Summer basketball can be a gift… or it can quietly wreck your program. In May, coaches start feeling it: players scatter to AAU, schedules get messy, your best kid is traveling, role guys disappear, and by August you’ve got talent — but no connection. In this episode, Coach shares a simple framework to survive AAU season without losing your culture. The goal isn’t to fight AAU. The goal is to stop the drift. Why programs lose the summer (and it’s not because kids are “busy”) How to prevent summer from turning into a tryout and “me ball” The 3 Agreements every coach should set with players before summer explodes Why you should demand habits, not presence (and what habits actually matter) The weekly communication loop that keeps your team connected all summer A quick “AAU Translation” meeting that turns AAU reps into your program development How to run a “Return Day” every two weeks to keep identity alive Why summer roles should be growth roles, not starting roles Agreement 1: We don’t compete against each other. We compete for each other. Summer can turn into a tryout. This agreement protects chemistry and reinforces team-first habits. Agreement 2: You owe the program your habits, not your presence. Instead of guilt and drama, you set clear standards players can control (skill work, strength, compete reps, leadership habits). Agreement 3: We stay connected with a weekly loop. One simple weekly rhythm keeps communication strong and prevents the “summer fade.” AAU Translation Meeting (15 minutes) Ask players: What are you being asked to do on your summer team? What are you doing well? What’s one thing you’re struggling with? Then give each player: One strength to sharpen One weakness to attack Return Day (every 2 weeks) A short, structured team tou…

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