NORTHWEST MAGIC BOYS
Director-Gerald McClendon
Assistant Director- Venoy Overton – University of Washington standout
Clarence Trent- Seattle U standout
The Northwest Magic Basketball club is a premier youth organization focusing on teaching and inspiring young athletes, who possess a passion for the game. Northwest Magic is one of the largest and most recognizable organizations in the nation. We create a stepping-stone for young athletes that have the desire to compete at the highest level as well as beginners and intermediate level players who are just getting started. Teams will be formed in Tacoma, WA.
Coaches & Trainers
EXPOSURE AND COMPETITION
The Northwest Magic organization provides the experience of competing at the local and national level while offering the opportunity of exposure, which may lead to college recruitment. Our main goal is to prepare the athletes for higher level of basketball competition.
MISSION
Northwest Magic Basketball is for all ages and skill levels. Through our development program, your child will develop fundamental and advanced basketball skills, necessary to prepare her for a successful high school or college and professional career. All of Northwest Magic athletes’ move on to have successful basketball experiences always demonstrating a solid basketball foundation.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Our premier basketball program is unmatched in offering year-round training focused on proper decision making in game like situations, individual offensive skill development, strength, speed, and agility. We are very proud of our fundamental and educational program, which has proven to be one of the best in the nation.
PRACTICES
Our program is dedicated to preparing our young athletes to compete at their highest level by teaching fundamental offensive and defensive skills that are integral to properly transitioning to the high school varsity and collegiate levels. Practices and Skills Training Sessions will be held in Tacoma, WA.
TRAVEL TEAMS AND AGE GROUPS
We focus on teamwork, attitude, and commitment while teaching strong fundamentals and assertive play.
We prepare the young athletes mentally and physically for competitive basketball.
NW Magic offers team play for boys 3rd-12th Grade. NW Magic places teams in competitive AAU , USA, & Local/Regional College Viewing for High School…preparing our players for next level.
17U COACH GERALD, COACH CHARLIE, COACH TIM
16U COACH NEEDED
15U COACH VENOY
8TH PREMIER COACH TIM & COACH VENOY
8TH SELECT COACH TRENT & COACH VENOY
7TH PREMIER COACH VENOY
PURPLE COACH MARK & COACH VENOY
9U COACH TERRANCE & COACH LEASIA COACH VENOY
2023-2024 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
UPDATED NOVEMBER 23, 2023
DATE | EVENT | CITY, STATE | App/Website | Hotel | Flight | Team(s) Attending |
December 9-10 | WCE The Finale | Auburn, WA | Click | N/A | N/A | 8th Premier, 8th Select, 7th Premier, Purple, 9U |
December 16-17 | Hoopsource Jr Hardwood | Auburn,WA | Click | N/A | N/A | 8th Premier, 8th Select, 7th Premier, Purple, 9U |
January 13-15 | Hoopsource MLK | Portland, Or | Click | Hotel | N/A | 8th Premier, 8th Select, 7th Premier, Purple, 9U |
January 20-21 | Hoopsource Emerald City Rise | Seattle, WA | Click | N/A | N/A | 8th Premier, 8th Select, 7th Premier, Purple, 9U |
February 17-19 | Hoopsource Presidents Day | Portland, OR | Click | Hotel | N/A | 8th Premier, 8th Select, 7th Premier, Purple, 9U |
March 15-17 | Middle School Championship | Spokane, WA | Click | Hotel | Flight | Teams that qualify |
March 23-24 | WCE Emerald City Spring Ex | Auburn, WA | Click | N/A | N/A | 8th Premier, 8th Select, 7th Premier, Purple, 9U |
April | Rotary NW Elite Talent Showcase | Seattle, WA | Click | N/A | N/A | High School 17U, 16U, 15U |
April 13-14 | WCE Battlefield | Auburn, WA | Click | N/A | N/A | High School 17U, 16U, 15U, 8th Premier, 8th Select, 7th Premier, Purple, 9U |
April 26-28 | Elite40 College Viewing | Louisville, KY | Click | Hotel | Flight | High School 17U, 16U, 15U |
May 11-12 | WCE Battle of the Borders | Auburn,WA | Click | N/A | N/A | 8th Premier, 8th Select, 7th Premier, Purple, 9U |
May 17-19 | Elite40 College Viewing | Indianapolis, Indiana | Click | Hotel | Flight | High School 17U, 16U, 15U |
May 25-27 | WCE Memorial Day Classic | Auburn, WA | Click | N/A | N/A | 8th Premier, 8th Select, 7th Premier, Purple, 9U |
June 7-9 | Nike Rose City Showcase | Portland, OR | Click | Hotel | N/A | 8th Premier, 8th Select, 7th Premier, Purple, 9U |
July 5-7 | WCE Battle in Seattle | Auburn, WA | Click | N/A | N/A | 8th Premier, 8th Select, 7th Premier, Purple, 9U |
July 11-13 | Elite 40 College Viewing | Cincinatti, Ohio | Click | Hotel | Flight | High School 17U, 16U, 15U |
July 19-21 | Jam on It- Showdown | Las Vegas, NV | Click | Hotel | Flight | All Teams |
July 27-28 | WCE Summer Finale | Auburn, WA | Click | N/A | N/A | 8th Premier, 8th Select, 7th Premier, Purple, 9U |
July 24-28 | Phenom Camp | Orange County, CA | Invitation | Hotel | Flight | All boys |
YOUTH TRYOUT APPLICATION SUBMISSION