Spring 2024-25 Team EVALUATIONS
We're always eager to welcome new athletes and families to the Team Esface community. While some of our teams have limited availability, we offer multiple pathways to get involved with our academy. If you're interested in learning about Team Esface and our evaluation process, please book a call below!
OUR NEW PRACTICE EVALUATION
For Spring 2025, we've implemented a more integrated evaluation approach. Instead of traditional standalone evaluations, we invite prospective athletes to participate in an actual team practice. This allows coaches to assess players in a real team environment and helps athletes get a genuine feel for our coaching style and program culture.
OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND REGULAR TEAMS
Reserve Player Status: Join practices and potentially fill in for games when regular team members are unavailable
Skills Training Programs: Access to specialized training like our Anti-Softness Scoring & Defensive Clinic
Camps & Clinics: Priority registration for upcoming seasonal camps
Mental Training: Introduction to our mental performance program with Graham Betchart
Future Team Placement: Position your athlete for priority consideration in upcoming seasons
Alternative Team Options: Potential placement in age-adjacent teams where appropriate
Even if your preferred program is currently full, the evaluation process allows our coaches to assess your athlete's skills and find the best path for their development within our academy ecosystem.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Pre-Evaluation Process:
Screening Call: Schedule a call with our team to discuss your athlete's experience and your family's goals
Program Recommendation: We'll recommend appropriate programs based on availability and fit
Practice Registration: If there's mutual interest, we'll invite your athlete to attend a team practice
During Practice:
Your athlete will participate in a regular team practice session
They'll experience our standard drills and training approach
Coaches will assess skills through integrated activities
We'll include at least 10-15 minutes of live play for assessment
Post-Practice Assessment:
Our coaching staff will review your athlete's performance
We'll evaluate skill level relative to the current team
We'll consider team fit and mentality
You'll receive results within 2 BUSINESS DAYS
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE
A Spring 2025 practice evaluation is required for any player who wants to join a 2nd - 8th grade team/group program (Black Club, TrueLeague or Neo Prep).
Athletes currently in our programs OR who have evaluated since September 1st DO NOT NEED to attend a Spring Practice Evaluation.
WHERE:
SportsHouse: 3151 Edison Way, Redwood City, CA 94063
Peninsula Community Center: 3623 Jefferson Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062
Arrillaga Family Gym: 600 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Woodside High School: 199 Churchill Ave, Woodside, CA
important NOTEs:
INVITATION TO A TEAM PRACTICE EVALUATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLAYER'S PLACEMENT ON A TEAM.
YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR TEAM EVALUATION RESULTS WITHIN 2 BUSINESS DAYS.
IF YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN A TEAM, YOUR INVITATION WILL HAVE AN EXPIRING DEADLINE AND WILL REQUIRE ACTION BY THIS DATE OR YOUR PLAYER'S SPOT MAY BE FILLED BY ANOTHER PLAYER.
YOU WILL ONLY NEED TO ATTEND ONE PRACTICE EVALUATION.
PLEASE READ OUR REFUND POLICY (EVALUATIONS ARE CONSIDERED A 1-OFF EVENT).
OUR OFFERINGS This Season
NEO PREP CLINICS
60-minute sessions for beginners 1st - 3rd grade introduce basketball in a high-energy/low-stakes environment. An evaluation is required to register.
TRUELEAGUE / SELECT TEAM
Our internal league for developing intermediate players for athletes 2nd - 7th grade. An evaluation is required to register for this program.
BLACK CLUB
Our competitive teams for advanced players in 3rd grade - 8th grade. An evaluation is required to register for this program.
COLLEGE PREP
Competitive High School teams for serious players who desire to play varsity high school basketball and beyond. An evaluation is required to register.
Why Join the esface family?
“I’m really honored to be a part of Esface...The trust that I have for the work that you all are doing in terms of impacting kids through the game of basketball, I’m very confident in what you all do.”
“I’m a big believer in Esface Club Basketball. I consider it one of the top basketball training programs in California. ...Their preparation for high school basketball is unequaled. The results speak for themselves...in 2016 three recent Esface grads helped lead my Serra High School basketball team to our school’s first ever State Championship.”