About the OSA Crusaders Summer Select GIRLS Program The OSA Crusaders are excited to bring you the BEST summer girls basketball program in the state of Nebraska! With our philosophy of Exposure and Development, the OSA Spring/Summer Girls program is second to none, and we are proud of our continued partnership with adidas, making us Nebraska's ONLY fully sponsored girls select program! The ADIDAS UPRISING Gauntlet series will provide our top U15 - U17 players an opportunity that very few girls in Nebraska have had before and that only 32 teams across the country are invited to attend! They will play the best competition in front of college coaches from around the country, giving our athletes maximum exposure during each of the NCAA live periods. As an added bonus, it will also allow them to be nominated for the ADIDAS UPRISING All-American Camp and the ADIDAS UPRISING U.S. Select team. All of these opportunities are exclusive to the 32 ADIDAS UPRISING sponsored teams, and our OSA Crusader girls are thrilled to be a part of this. Omaha Sports Academy has had a huge impact on the level of High School Girls basketball in the state of Nebraska. The thing that I have noticed about our girls that have played for OSA is that they come back with improved skills and a better understanding of how to play team basketball. I am always excited when I hear that one of our girls is going to play for OSA because I know they are going to be treated fairly while being held to a high standard of excellence. The program that OSA has put together is second to none. Josh Siske, Papillion LaVista Head Girls Varsity Coach
About the OSA CRUSADERS GIRLS Teams U15 - U17 GAUNTLET TEAMS Our U15-U17 teams will compete in the Platinum/Gold Gauntlet, with the chance to be crowned adidas National Champions! The OSA Platinum/Gold Gauntlet teams will compete in two weekends of league play. The first two events will seed teams for the National Championship Bracket at one of the most prestigious exposure venues in the country, the Adidas Summer Championships in Atlanta, GA. U15 - U17 NATIONAL TEAMS Over the last several years, the OSA Crusaders program has developed into one that has proven to be a great opportunity for all of its participants. OSA Crusaders National teams will have outstanding coaches, develop as sound basketball players, and will be exposed to significant recruiting opportunities. The U15-U17 National teams will compete in 9-10 tournaments throughout the Spring/Summer season. The OSA National team experience is a great opportunity for multi-sport athletes and will provide players a successful avenue to recruiting opportunities and growth as basketball players! U14 NATIONAL TEAM Our top U14 team will compete in a combination of national level tournaments, and NCAA certified viewing events. Our schedule will be extremely competitive and give our athletes maximum exposure opportunities. In addition, our teams will continue to be exposed to the highest level of skill development of any program in the Midwest! The OSA U14 National team will be led by a highly qualified and NCAA certified coach who is committed to developing and preparing our players for the next level. U14 - U17 REGIONAL TEAMS Our Regional teams will also be led by outstanding coaches. The Regional schedule will consist of 9-10 tournaments that are competitive while staying primarily local. Travel will be limited to 2-3 tournaments. The OSA Regional team experience is a great opportunity for multisport athletes and busy families as it will still provide players recruiting opportunities at the NAIA and Division II levels as well as personal growth on the basketball court as they use this opportunity to get better in their High School off season! 6 th 7 th NATIONAL TEAMS The Select 6 th and 7 th National teams will have the opportunity to take their skill sets to the next level as they compete against some of the best, not just in the Midwest, but around the country. The 6 th and 7 th National teams will participate in 9-10 highly competitive and challenging tournaments providing them an opportunity to experience several prestigious events and venues. This will allow them to soak up and prepare to compete in an atmosphere that they may see in the future at a national level. 3 rd - 5 th NATIONAL TEAMS The Select 3 rd -5 th National teams will continue to grow and develop their basketball fundamentals and game concepts through intensive skill academies, team practices, and competition. The 3 rd -5 th National teams will compete in 9-10 tournaments that are competitive while primarily staying local. Travel will be limited to 2-3 tournaments. 3 rd - 7 th REGIONAL TEAMS The Select 3 rd -7 th Regional teams will continue to grow and develop their basketball fundamentals and game concepts through intensive skill academies, team practices, and competition. The 3 rd -7 th Regional teams will compete in 9-10 tournaments that are competitive while primarily staying local. Travel will be limited to 2-3 tournaments for the 6 th and 7 th graders, with 3 rd -5 th regional teams competing locally. 3 rd Grade Girls Instructional League This program is for current 3rd grade girls who are not playing on a 3 rd grade National or Regional Select team for the spring/summer but want to keep working on their fundamental skills. This instructional league will provide them with an alternative for this age group that will be both highly beneficial and lots of fun. Teams will consist of 8-9 players. Games, practices and academies will be coached and run by members of our seasoned OSA coaching staff. The season will run from April 11th thru July 25th and will consist of the following: SPRING SESSION Thursdays from 5:30pm 7pm (April 11 th May 23 rd ) After the first 3 weeks of skills academy and practice, each session will be followed by teams playing an instructional game. This allows us to incorporate the skills learned in practice immediately into game situations. SUMMER SESSION Consists of one weekly practice, one day (optional) of skills academy and participation in the OSA Summer Predator League. Summer Dates: Select Skills Academy: Thursdays from 2:30 4:00pm from June 13 th thru July 25 th Practices: Tuesdays from 5:30 6:30pm from June 11 th thru July 23 rd. Summer Predator League: Sundays from June 9 th thru July 21st No matter what age, player development and exposure at the appropriate level is always our top priority! Players develop a strong love for the game while having fun through cutting edge trends!
SPRING/SUMMER SELECT PROGRAM STRUCTURE Leadership/Coaching: The OSA Crusader program high school directors include Connor O Neill (Millard North) and Tom Krehbiel (Boys Town). The youth program is led by Shawna Carson and the OSA professional coaching staff, with direct supervision and oversight from Bob Franzese. Our coaches and leadership group is as good as it gets and committed to working with your athlete to enable them to be the best they can be while teaching them a love and desire for the game of basketball. OSA teams can count on experienced coaches who put development first. The OSA program s focus is to strengthen and improve each athlete s individual skill set through attention to detail instruction, intense repetitions in practices, and competitive experiences. Our select coaches are highly qualified and are under the direct tutelage of our professional staff. Practices: OSA Staff is always learning cutting edge trends and is not afraid to educate themselves on a continued basis. In past years, OSA professional staff members have attended the Thunder, Spurs, and Cavs training camps, have been guests at the highly prestigious College Point Guard Camp (PGC), Metro Basketball Coach Athletics, and collegiate and high school practices. The objective is for our players to be consistently exposed to the newest ideas and current trends in basketball, allowing us to incorporate these trends into our "I grew up at OSA. The program has made me into the player and person I am today and I don t know where I would be without it. I m proud to say I played for 9 years at OSA, and the program has played a big part in my recent college interest and offers Jayna Green, Millard North Junior highly successful core fundamental and schematic training. You can count on OSA practices to be crisp, professionally run, and productive for each OSA Crusader Formula for Development of Impact Players TEAM PRACTICE SKILLS ACADEMY COMPETITION athlete. Practice time will focus on skill development as well as offensive and defensive team concepts. Players will be pushed both physically and mentally, yet still have fun each time they attend. Our unique practice format allows for each player to focus on five key areas at each practice: shooting/scoring, defensive principles, transition, ball handling, and offensive team principles. One of our professional staff will be directly involved and hands-on with your child s team practices. Practice Schedules: Typically, 3 rd -7 th Grade Girls practices will be held on Saturday mornings and Tuesday or Wednesday evenings in April and May. U14-U17 Girls practices will be held on Sunday afternoons/evenings and Wednesday or Thursday evenings in April and May. We recognize that high school programs typically hold their camps, clinics and summer leagues in June. As a result, U14-U17 team practices will be minimal during June to allow players to participate with their high school teams. All U14-U17 girls teams will practice daily the last week in June. Players are still encouraged to attend the Mon/Thurs Skills Academies. Complete schedules will include June and July practices, and will be handed out at the Parent/Player Meetings. Summer Select Skills Academy: These academies serve as a great compliment to team practices and the tournaments we play. While competition and regular team practices are very important, our Summer Select Skills Academies are what put our players over the top, with an emphasis on developing impact players from an individual skills standpoint. Specific focus includes: High Level Skills Instruction & Repetition Ball Handling Shooting One on One Moves Decision Making Specific Moves Intense Transition
OSA Spring/Summer Select Fee and Payment Structure All fees include weekly practices, weekly skill academies, and all spring and summer tournaments. All players will also receive free open gym membership at OSA through September 2019, as well as a 30% discount on all summer camps. The fees below DO NOT include the summer uniform (estimated $120), for which all participants who do not have one already will need to order online after tryout results are posted. TEAM FEES* "The player experience at OSA is second to none. The coaching and training they U15-U17 GAUNTLET TEAMS - $1249 receive has contributed immensely to the U15-U17 NATIONAL TEAMS - $1249 growth of the individual skill level of our U15-U17 REGIONAL TEAMS - $1199 players and their ability to compete at the highest levels of high school basketball. I U14 NATIONAL TEAMS - $1249 am so grateful for the work OSA has put in U14 REGIONAL TEAMS - $1199 to benefit basketball in the state of 7 th Grade NATIONAL TEAMS - $1149 Nebraska." - Dave Diehl, Millard North Head Girls Varsity Coach 6 th Grade NATIONAL TEAMS - $999 6 th- 7 th REGIONAL TEAMS - $899 3 rd -5 th Grade NATIONAL TEAMS - $899 3 rd -5 th Grade REGIONAL TEAMS - $699 3 rd Grade Instructional League - $425 *Fee differences based on tournament schedules and travel requirements noted in team descriptions PAYMENT DEADLINES 3 rd Grade Instructional League - $425 payment due March 1 3 rd -7 th Girls teams - $400 payment due March 1; Balance due April 1 U14-U17 Girls teams - $600 payment due March 8; Balance due April 8 Questions: High School Girls- Contact Connor O Neill at 402-680-2619 or connor.oneill@omahasportsacademy.com Youth Girls- Contact Shawna Carson at 402-504-1222, ext 4 or shawna.carson@omahasportsacademy.com OSA OMAHA SPORTS ACADEMY EST 1992