2026-27 Basketball Tryout Registration is NOW OPEN!
2026-27 TRYOUTS
TRYOUTS
Basketball is a competitive tryout sport, and roster spots are limited; athletes will be evaluated during tryouts, with selected players receiving an invitation to join the team for the upcoming season.
Boys Basketball
Location: Countryside Bible Church Gym | Southlake
Monday, August 10
10U (3:30PM - 4:30PM) 9-10 years old
12U (4:30PM - 5:30PM) 11-12 years old (or any 10U that wants to try out for 12U)
14U (5:30PM - 6:30PM) 13-14 years old (or any 12U that wants to try out for 14U)
Tuesday, August 11
16U (3:30PM - 4:30PM) 15-16 years old (or any 14U that wants to try out for 16U)
18U (4:30PM - 5:30PM) 17-18 years old (or any 16U that wants to try out for 18U)
Monday, August 17
Coaches' Look (4:30PM - 6:30PM) Invitation-only or pre-approved based on tryout absence.
*Player team eligibility is determined based on your birthday as of Aug. 1.
Girls Basketball
Location: Countryside Bible Church Gym | Southlake
Thursday, August 13
10U (3:30PM - 4:30PM) - 9 -10 years old
12U (4:30PM - 5:30PM) - 11-12 years old (or any 10U that wants to try out for 12U)
14U (5:30PM - 6:30PM) - 13-14 years old (or any 12U that wants to try out for 14U)
16U (6:30PM - 7:30PM) - 15-16 years old (or any 14U that wants to try out for 16U)
18U (7:30PM - 8:30PM) - 17-18 years old (or any 16U that wants to try out for 18U)
Tuesday, August 18
Girls Coaches Look (3:30PM-5:30PM) - For any players that can’t make tryouts or that need to be s
*Player team eligibility is determined based on your birthday as of Aug. 1.
What is THESA basketball?
THESA Basketball is a competitive, Christ-centered athletic program for both boys and girls in the Fort Worth homeschool community. Just like all THESA sports, basketball isn’t just about scores — it’s about developing strong fundamentals, disciplined athletes, and servant leaders who compete with heart and honor.
Our program emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and character growth, providing every player an opportunity to improve and represent Christ on and off the court.
Homeschool program
Boys & Girls
JH / JV / Varsity
Development → performance pathway
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
ELIGIBILITY
WHO CAN PLAY
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Boys & Girls age 9-18 as of August 1
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All athletes must:
MEET or exceed the local and state regulations for academics.
NOT be enrolled in more than 9 dual credit hours.
NOT be enrolled in college classes as a full or part time college student.
NOT have participated in a graduation ceremony or hold a GED or diploma from a public or private school.
NOT be enrolled on another homeschool, private, public or select team in the same sport at the same time.
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All athletes MUST be in good physical condition and submit a sports physical signed by a licensed medical professional, annually.
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We ask that each guardian/athlete review the THESA Athletic Handbook, as we will ask each family to adhere to the Code of Conduct referenced therein.
You will be asked to sign an agreement during the registration process.
Learn more about our eligibility requirements here.
WHO WE COMPETE WITH
Competitive League Play
THESA Basketball competes with both the NCHC (National Christian HomeSchool Championship) and THSSBC (Texas Home School State Basketball Championships), which requires the student athletes to be homeschooled in accordance with the eligibility requirements listed on their websites.
Our athletes compete in a structured season with scheduled games, standings, and postseason opportunities, providing a true competitive experience while maintaining the flexibility of a homeschool model.
QUICK LOOK
whAt to expect
► Commitment
Practices: 2-3 evenings per week | location & times vary based on age | Starts Aug 24
Games: Weeknight or Saturday from Nov to Mar
Home Games: played in Southlake
Championships: NCHC postseason tournaments | March | Springfield, MO
THSSBC State Tournament | Feb | Round Rock, TX
► Competition
Tryouts:
Aug 10 | B10U, B12U, B14U
Aug 11 | B16U, B18U
Aug 13 | G10U, G12U, G14U, G16U, G18UTryouts are required; participation does not guarantee making the team
Teams built for development and progression
Team roles and playing time are earned and not guaranteed.
► Family Involvement
THESA is a volunteer-driven organization.
Families support:
Home Game-day operations
Team support roles for practices and away games
Events (ie. Senior Night, and End-of-year banquets)
► Cost & Equipment
Families should plan for:
Sport fees: 10U- $450 | 12U- $550 | 14U- $600
16U- $700 | 18U- $700 | Due September 1Game uniform ($215)
Fundraising opportunities are available once registered for the season.
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communication
All communication, schedules, and updates are managed through the TeamLinkt app.
👉 Once registered, this will be your primary source of information
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REGISTRATION TIMELINE
Summer Skills Registration: CLOSED
Tryout Registration: NOW OPEN
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COACHING STAFF
Brent Dobbins, Director of Operations
Basketball sponsors
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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THESA is a competitive basketball program (similar to trying out for a school team).
We typically do not roster more than 10 (can go up to 12 with coach approval) players per team.
Accordingly, players are sometimes cut based on the # of teams we have at each age group; however, we often have more than one team per age group. This is contingent upon having the requisite coaches, practice space, and games to field a team.
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Please have your athlete attend both tryouts so we can gauge his/her skill level against both age groups.
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Yes, it is possible to play for more than one team. However, a 12U athlete can play for 12U & 14U and a 16U athlete can play for 16U & 18U.
Given that games and practices can often conflict between younger/older teams, we don’t recommend 14U athletes, trying to play both 14U and 16U unless both coaches agree and it is logistically feasible.
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No, there would be only one fee.
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For those who attend tryouts, we will send a group email and/or text msg. inviting them to the team ~ one week after tryouts/coaches look.
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We follow the guidelines established by NCHC. Please review www.nchclive.com/guidelines and email basketball@thesariders.com if you have questions.
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We encourage all athletes to try out. Should they make the team, we will work to not only build their skills, but also their Christian character. As athletes get older, experience will be more important.
We encourage players to attend offseason workouts, individual clinics, and to play recreationally with other organized programs to gauge their commitment, skill, and willingness to improve.
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There is no secondary tryout date. We recognize that there could be conflicts and respectfully request you do everything you can to attend the tryout.
Should you not be able, please contact us in advance and we will invite you to our “Coaches’ Look” and make our recommendation from there.
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We will do a skills assessment that consists of lay-ups, shooting, defense, ball-handling, conditioning, etc. and likely have time for a scrimmage.
We will also spend a few minutes talking to parents/athletes about the program.
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This is the age cutoff for the Junior High (interchangeably used with Middle School) and High School teams.
Example:
10U is for boys/girls that are 10 and under as of Aug 1
12U is for boys/girls that are 11-12 as of Aug 1
14U is for boys/girls that are 13-14 as of Aug 1
16U is for boys/girls that are 15-16 as of Aug 1
18U is for boys/girls that are 17-18 as of Aug 1
A student-athlete can “play up” to a higher age group, provided they are skilled enough to do so, but can not “play down” with a lower age group.