The AAU world is loud, expensive, and full of people selling exposure. This is the honest playbook — what to look for, what to avoid, and how to make AAU actually work for your family.
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No fluff, no recruiting-service sales pitch. Just what 20+ years in the gym taught me about doing AAU right.
The signs they're ready — and the age-by-age reality most parents get wrong.
The questions that separate real development from a travel team collecting checks.
Who really gets seen, when it matters, and why most exposure money is wasted.
The coaches, promises, and price tags that should send you the other way.
Why the games mean nothing if the development work isn't happening underneath.
What actually moves the needle toward varsity and college — from someone who's placed 250+.
The guide tells you what to look for. Skill Lab is where your player actually builds it — real development, small groups, in the Bronx. Start there.
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