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THESA Riders Girls' Basketball
THESA Riders girls' basketball offers competitive basketball for middle and high school aged girls (ages 10 through 18).
The season runs from November to mid-March.
We compete against area home school teams, private schools, and some public schools throughout the DFW area.  Our program attempts to schedule a sufficient number of games in a season to prepare for the end of season homeschool tournaments.
We participate in several homeschool tournaments, some at locations that require overnight stays (State tourney is 3 nights in Round Rock, TX / Nationals is 6 nights in Springfield, MO).

 

2025 SUMMER SKILLS SESSIONS

WHO: All prospective THESA Riders, ages 10-14, for the 2025-2026 Girls’ Basketball Season.  So, if you know of homeschooled athletes that didn’t play for THESA in 2024-2025, but might be interested this year, please invite them or have them email girlsbasketball@thesariders.com.  Basic sessions should be attended by prospective players that have <2 years of competitive basketball experience and intermediate sessions should be attended by prospective players that have 2+ years of competitive basketball experience. **Ages 15+, if new to THESA Basketball, please attend Intermediate session.

NOTE: Attendance is highly encouraged, but is neither a requirement nor a guarantee of player placement for the Fall.

WHAT: The intent of these sessions is to not only keep up with conditioning and skills, but also to allow for some half-court and full-court scrimmaging to build team chemistry for the upcoming season. 

WHEN*: Wednesday Mornings starting May 28.  Session Schedule is below.

Session	Time	Dates
Basic	9:15-10:20 AM	May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 23
Intermediate	10:30-12:20 PM	May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 23

WHERE: Countryside Bible Church (Southlake)

WHY: To build team chemistry and improve competitiveness for the upcoming season and to develop skills.  NOTE: Each player should attend the session for their prospective team.

HOW (much): The cost will be $5 per player per session.  That money will be payable at the door in cash (please no bills > $20). 

 

2025-2026 GIRLS' BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

THESA will hold its tryouts for the 2025-2026 in August (details below).  Prospective players can register for tryouts by completing this form THESA Riders Girls' Basketball 2025-2026 Tryouts

WHO: All prospective THESA Riders for the 2025-2026 Girls’ Basketball Season. If you know of homeschooled athletes that didn’t play for THESA in 2024-2025, but might be interested this year, please invite them or put them in contact with us - email  girlsbasketball@thesariders.com.

WHAT (do I do to prepare for tryouts): Athletes should be working on their basketball skills and conditioning.  There are videos on our website that can be used as an aid.  

Athletes are to complete tryout registration and submit a valid physical (dated within last 12 months). If a physical has not been completed, one must be completed before the first practice, upon making a team.  NOTE: a THESA Physical form is not required but is provided for convenience.  Please review the THESA Eligibility Requirements, and read the THESA Athletic Handbook. 

Also, please review the NCHC Homeschool Basketball Eligibility Guidelines.  https://www.nchclive.com/guidelines/

WHEN: August 11, 2025 (times in the table below).  All new and returning players must attend the tryout session based on age as of 8/1/2025. If a player would like to be considered for playing up, she should attend that tryout session as well.

Please arrive 30 minutes before your tryout time for check-in.  A Coaches Look will be required for anyone that either can’t attend the regularly scheduled tryout time on August 11th (exception-basis) for their age group, or for athletes we ask to return to get a 2nd look.  If you can’t attend the August 11th tryout, you must request to attend the coaches look by emailing  girlsbasketball@thesariders.com.  We will briefly address parents/athletes before tryouts; parents are welcome to stay and watch, but please no “coaching” from the bleachers.

Age Group	Time	Age as of 8/1/25
12U	3:30 – 4:30 PM	11-12 years old
14U	4:30 – 5:30 PM	13-14 years old (or any 12U that wants to try out for 14U)
16U	5:30 – 6:30 PM	15-16 years old (or any 14U that wants to try out for 16U)
18U	6:30 – 7:30 PM	17-18 years old (or any 16U that wants to try out for 18U)

 

WHERE: Countryside Bible Church 250 Countryside Court, Southlake, TX 76092

WHY: This is competitive homeschool basketball so the tryout is used to evaluate skill and potential team placement.  Athletes will participate in basketball drills.  Because it is competitive, placement is not guaranteed.   

HOW (do I know which tryout time to attend): Player team eligibility is determined based on your birthday as of Aug. 1 of the current year.  Example(s):  All new and returning players must attend the tryout session based on age as of 8/1/2025. If a player would like to be considered for playing up, she should attend that tryout session as well. Player A is 15 as of 8/1/2025.  Player A should attend the 16U Tryout.  Player B is 14 as of 8/1/2025 but wants to be considered for 16U; Player B should attend both the 14U and 16U Tryouts.