Updated Friday August 14, 2026
THE ROAD TO SEASON 21
Northwest Magic Basketball | August → September 2026
Season 21 doesn’t start at tryouts.
We’re building it now.
The training is scheduled.
The practice structure is set.
Our coaches are being prepared.
Our competition calendar is taking shape.
Over the next several weeks, each piece comes together.
AUGUST 10–28
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Multiple training opportunities throughout the week.
Ball handling. Shooting. Decision making. Point guard development. Attack moves. Fundamentals. Post development. Club preparation. Live reps.
From our youngest players through high school, player development remains at the center of what we do.
AUGUST TRAINING SCHEDULE
MONDAYS — AUGUST 17
First Creek Middle School
1:00 PM — Shooting & Game Reps | Grades 4–6 | Coach Vanessa
2:00 PM — Handle + Read + Attack | Grades 4–6 | Coach Vanessa
3:00 PM — Shooting + Game Reps | Grades 7–HS | Coach Ace
4:00 PM — Fundamentals & Complete Skills | Grades 4–6 | Coach Le’Asia
TUESDAYS — AUGUST 18
First Creek Middle School
1:00 PM — Handle Academy | Grades 4–6 | Coach Vanessa
2:00 PM — Read & React Guard Lab | Middle School–HS | Coach Vanessa
3:00 PM — Elite Point Guard Training | Invite Only | Middle School–HS | Coach Vanessa
4:00 PM — Decision Maker Lab | Grades 7–HS | Coach Knight
NE Courts
6:00–7:00 PM — Headstart Hoopers | Grades K–3 | Coach Vanessa
6:30–7:30 PM — Post Training | Coach Strozier
WEDNESDAYS — AUGUST 19 & 26
First Creek Middle School
1:00 PM — Shooting + Game Reps | Grades 4–6 | Coach Vanessa
2:00 PM — Handle + Read + Attack | Grades 4–6 | Coach Vanessa
3:00 PM — Shooting + Game Reps | Grades 7–HS | Coach Vanessa
4:00 PM — Fundamentals & Complete Skills | Grades 4–6 | Coach Le’Asia
THURSDAYS — AUGUST 20 & 27
First Creek Middle School
1:00 PM — Handle + Read + Attack | Grades 4–6 | Coach Vanessa
2:00 PM — Handle + Read + Attack | Grades 7–HS | Coach Vanessa
3:00 PM — Elite Point Guard Training | Invite Only Call/Text 253-355-6497 | Coach Vanessa
4:00 PM — Decision Maker Lab | Grades 7–HS | Coach Knight
NE Courts
6:00–7:00 PM — Club Ready Training | Grades 7–HS | Coach Vanessa
Current/returning Magic players only. Learn the Magic system, offensive & defensive execution + live reps.
6:30–7:30 PM — Post Training | Coach Strozier
AUGUST PRACTICES
Charles Wright Academy
Mondays: August 3, 10 & 17
Wednesdays: August 5 & 12
The work continues as we close out our current season and prepare for what’s next.
AUGUST 15
COACH DEVELOPMENT
Northwest Magic Coaches Clinic
We invest in our coaches so they can continue investing in our players.
AUGUST 22–23
CELEBRATING THE JOURNEY
Girls End-of-Year Celebration
Saturday, August 22
1:00–4:00 PM
Boys End-of-Year Celebration
Sunday, August 23
1:00–4:00 PM
Before we begin the next chapter, we celebrate the one we just completed.
AUGUST 24–25
SEASON 21 TRYOUTS
GIRLS — MONDAY, AUGUST 24
5:30–6:30 PM | Advanced 3rd, 4th & 5th
6:30–7:30 PM | 6th & 7th
7:30–8:30 PM | 8th
BOYS — TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
5:30–6:30 PM | Advanced 3rd, 4th & 5th
6:30–7:30 PM | 6th & 7th
7:30–8:30 PM | 8th
AUGUST 25–27
THE NEXT TEAMS TAKE SHAPE
August 25 — Girls Official Invitations
August 26 — Boys Official Invitations
August 27 — Invited players accept their spots through registration
AUGUST 29–30
WELCOME TO SEASON 21
BOYS — AUGUST 29
Season 21 Boys Welcome Event
Details coming soon.
A chance for our new and returning players to meet their teammates, connect with coaches and kick off the new season together.
GIRLS — AUGUST 30
Storm Night Out
Sunday, August 30
2:00 PM
Climate Pledge Arena
New and returning Northwest Magic girls come together for our Season 21 Welcome Night.
One program. One community. One new season.
LOOKING AHEAD
SEPTEMBER 1–2
FALL SEASON COMBINES
Boys — Tuesday, September 1
Girls — Wednesday, September 2
Details coming soon.
SEPTEMBER 8–9
SEASON 21 OFFICIALLY BEGINS
Boys First Official Practice
Tuesday, September 8
Girls First Official Practice
Wednesday, September 9
And we’re off.
SNEAK PEEK: FALL/WINTER
5 DAYS OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
TRAINING SCHEDULE • SET
This fall/winter, Northwest Magic will offer player-development opportunities Monday through Friday.
K–3 development.
Grades 4–6 development.
Middle school development.
High school development.
Multiple locations. Specialized training. Position development. Consistent opportunities to work.
Specific Fall/Winter training sessions will be announced September 1.
MONDAY
First Creek Middle School
7:15–8:15 PM | Grades 4–6
Meeker Middle School
6:15–7:15 PM | Grades 7–HS
7:15–8:15 PM | Grades 7–HS
TUESDAY
Truman Middle School
5:15–6:15 PM | Grades 4–6
6:15–7:15 PM | Grades 7–HS
WEDNESDAY
First Creek Middle School
7:15–8:15 PM | Grades 4–6
Meeker Middle School
6:15–7:15 PM | Grades 7–HS
7:15–8:15 PM | Grades 7–HS
THURSDAY
Truman Middle School
5:15–6:15 PM | Grades 4–6
6:15–7:15 PM | Grades 7–HS
FRIDAY
Lakewood
5:15–6:15 PM | Grades K–3
6:15–7:15 PM | Grades 4–6
7:15–8:15 PM | Grades 7–HS
HIGH SCHOOL — WHAT’S NEXT?
OCTOBER 2026
Girls High School Placement Tryouts — First Round
Date TBA
HIGH SCHOOL TUNE-UP
Our High School Fall Training Series will provide additional preparation leading into the school season.
Train. Prepare. Compete.
AND WE’RE NOT DONE…
Training Schedule — SET
Practice Schedule — SET
Tournament Schedule — SET (shared once rosters are final)
Coaching Staff — Taking Shape
Tryouts — NEXT
Rosters — OFFICIAL after Tryouts
SEASON 21
We’re not simply forming teams.
We’re building an environment where players can train, practice, compete, develop and prepare for what’s next.
The Road to Season 21 has already begun.
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