Adult Competitive Advanced Basketball is open to athletes 21 and older. Exemptions may be requested for mature athletes over the age of 18. Athletes at this level play fast-paced, high-skill, full-court 5v5 basketball. Our 5v5 teams train at practice and compete in regional Qualifiers and State Games.
| Coaches | Head Coach – Kyle Bausch |
| Season Dates & Times | Practices: Sundays starting 1/5/2025 Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854 Time: 9 AM – 11 AM Qualifiers: Three required, Dates TBD State Games: 3/29/2025 University of Maryland College Park |
| Medical & Volunteer Expiration Date | Sport’s State Games competition date 3/29/2025 To participate in the upcoming season, the expiration date on an Athlete’s registration package or a Volunteer’s certification must be after the above date. |
Athlete selection will take place at the first practice in January. New and returning athletes are invited to participate in this session. Athletes qualify for our Advanced program based on demonstrated basketball skills.
Upon assessment completion, those athletes not selected for one of the two advanced teams at PCC will be referred to the intermediate basketball program at the Barrie School.
Coaches place athletes on teams based on ability. Coaches also consider an athlete’s past record of strong commitment to the sport when making team assignments.
SOMO has a limited number of courts and coaches to support our Advanced Basketball program. Roster size will likely be capped at 15-20 athletes. This will help to ensure that participating athletes have an opportunity for meaningful involvement.
SOMO provides all equipment. Athletes should bring bottled water (no sports drinks or sodas, please) to each practice and event.
During practices, athletes are responsible for their own athletic apparel (shorts and gym shirt) and basketball shoes (high-tops are recommended). SOMO provides team uniforms for use during competitions. Wear yellow SOMO T-shirt to practice
Location: Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
Timing: Practice occurs on Sunday mornings from early January through the end of March.
Activities: Athletes begin with warm-ups followed by basketball skills training. Practice concludes with game play within the team or between our two advanced teams to build skills.
Teams will participate in a minimum of three Qualifiers. Dates and locations will be announced at the start of the season.
Basketball State Games has been held in Frederick County in past years, but this year’s location has not yet been announced.
Athletes are expected to attend all practices and all scheduled Qualifiers in order to be eligible for Basketball State Games.
Adult Competitive Advanced Basketball athletes must choose Basketball as their only Winter Sport.
No contract is required for our Advanced program. However, athletes to commit to their coaches and teammates that they will attend the weekly practices, all qualifiers and Basketball State Games. An inability to meet those commitments can disqualify an athlete from our Advanced program.
The more volunteers we have, the better we can support all athletes! SOMO especially welcomes any family members and staff caregivers who often accompany the athlete to practice as volunteers. If you want to volunteer, please sign up for the sport using the link in the box at right or email the Head Coach using the email at the top of this page. Thank you for helping us support our athletes!
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