Our Mission: Developing College Ready Players

ELITE 40 BOYS CIRCUIT

NORTHWEST MAGIC

ABOUT NORTHWEST MAGIC

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About Us

Founded by two women with a passion for basketball and community impact — Vanessa McClendon, a former University of Oregon standout, and Edwina Martin-Arnold, a business leader and advocate — Northwest Magic has grown into one of the premier youth basketball programs in the Northwest.

With the support of Gerald McClendon, Kevin Strozier, and many others, Magic is focused on developing college-ready players through:

Skill Development
Sportsmanship & Leadership
Academic Success

Our Mission

To nurture talent, create opportunity, and prepare athletes for the next level through:

Skill Development → Building fundamentals and game IQ.
Tournament Exposure → National events with college coaches in attendance.
Player Growth → Training, competition, and mentorship.
Academic & Character Development → Excellence in the classroom and in life.

Girls Program

Northwest Magic is proud to compete on national circuits that provide unmatched exposure:

MADE Hoops Circuit
Elite 40 Circuit
NE2K Circuit

These platforms prepare our athletes for the college recruiting process and put them in front of top programs nationwide.

Boys Program

After re-launching in 2022, our boys’ program is rapidly expanding with elite national opportunities:

Elite 40 Boys National Circuit
MADE Hoops Super 24

These circuits bring together the best talent in the country and place Magic athletes on the national stage with college scouts and recruiters.

Team Divisions

Northwest Magic provides opportunities for every stage of development:

Headstart (K–3rd) → Building confidence and fundamentals.
Competitive & Regional Teams (4th–8th) → Preparing for high school.
Legacy Teams → Honoring 20 years of tradition through growth, discipline, and competition.
Elite Teams → Competing in national circuits with recruiting support and exposure.

Our Legacy

For nearly two decades, Northwest Magic has stood as a beacon of:

Integrity
Sportsmanship
Excellence

💜 At Northwest Magic, competition meets commitment to growth — building college-ready players and strong young leaders.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Our premier basketball player development program is unmatched in offering year-round training. NW Magic offers a variety of athletic training programs for those who are serious about taking their talents to the next level. We are focused on proper decision making in game like situations, individual offensive and defensive skills development, strength, speed, and agility training. We prepare our young athletes to compete at their highest level by teaching them skills that are integral to properly transition to collegiate and professional levels.

EXPOSURE & RECRUITING ASSISTANCE

Magic is known for developing college ready players. Depending on the tournament, we receive notice from 50 to 150 colleges stating that they will be attending our games. This combined with the power of Nike EYCL & Elite 40 Boys is great exposure for our athletes. We, at Magic, will work tireless with a family to find the institution that is a fit for the athlete.

PRACTICE & TRAINING CAMP

Weekly practices, Offensive & Defensive Skills,Shooting sessions, Agility & Strength training programs are offered year-round. During the High School travel season and prior to the NCAA viewing period events, NW Magic members participate in a series of mini camps and weeklong pro-style training camps. Training Camps ensures player and team development, while team-building activities enhance the bonding experience that has fortified our reputation as a NW MAGIC FAMILY!

staff members

NW Magic maintains the highest standards of integrity for our staff members. Our criteria or selection process for choosing coaches is evident in all of our coaches' appearance, demeanor, and interaction with your child. All NW Magic coaches are experienced, knowledgeable professionals who have proven ability to teach and develop young athletes. Throughout the training process, each athlete will be encouraged, valued, and respected. The player’s welfare and success is always our primary concern.