Season: Winter (January to March)
Email: AdultBB-Advanced@SOMDmontgomery.org
Overview: Adult Basketball (Advanced) 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 in State Games. SOMO has two advanced teams with experienced players, representing our highest level of competition.
| Coaches | Head Coach – Kyle Bausch |
| Season Dates & Times | Practices: 1/7/2024 The Barrie School, 13500 Layhill Road, Silver Spring Time: TBD Qualifiers: Mandatory Qualifier; 3/17/2024 St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 2 others TBD State Games: 4/6/2024 University of Maryland College Park |
| Medical & Volunteer Expiration Date | Sport’s State Games competition date The expiration date on an athlete’s Medical form, or a Volunteer’s certification, must be after the above date to participate in the upcoming season. Check athlete status here. Check volunteer status here. |
Athlete Assessment & Placement (Try-Outs): 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 and 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.
Roster Spots are Limited: SOMO has a limited number of courts and coaches to support our Advanced Basketball program. Roster size will likely be capped at approximately 10 athletes per team (20 total). This will help to ensure that participating athletes has an opportunity for meaningful involvement. Athletes who have registered online before year-end, whose medicals are current through the end of State Games, and who attend the first practice, receive first priority when assigning limited roster slots.
Equipment: SOMO provides all equipment. Athletes should bring bottled water (no sports drinks or sodas, please) to each practice and event.
Uniform Requirements: 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.
Practice Overview:
Location: The Barrie School, 13500 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
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.
Qualifiers: Teams will participate in a minimum of three Qualifiers. Dates and locations will be announced at the start of the season.
State Competition: Basketball State Games has been held in Frederick County in past years, but this year’s location has not yet been announced.
Eligibility for State Competition: Athletes are expected to attend all practices and all scheduled Qualifiers in order to be eligible for Basketball State Games.
Participation in Other SOMO Sports: Competitive Adult Basketball (Advanced) athletes must choose Basketball as their only Winter Sport.
Athlete Participation Contract: 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.
Volunteers: 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!
Other Considerations: None.