Alameda Vipers Basketball
Spring Tryouts 2025
The goal of the Vipers organization is to create a foundation for our players to develop their individual skills within the structure of team basketball.
For general questions & information, see Contacts, view this pdf, email info@alamedavipers.com, or call 510-414-7415. *Non Profit Tax ID
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Alameda Vipers Players & Alumni are thriving on area High School Teams: Alameda High, Encinal High, St Joe Notre Dame, Salesian, Oakland Tech, Head Royce, Bishop O’Dowd, San Leandro, Arroyo High, Piedmont, McClymonds De LaSalle, Pacific Christian (So. Cal).
College players at University of Alabama, Stanford, Holy Names, Pepperdine, Grinnell, St Mary’s, College of Alameda, Ohlone College, Lewis & Clark and others.
The Alameda Vipers Basketball Club is based in the City of Alameda in Alameda County, CA. Alameda Vipers was founded in 2010, is affiliated with the National Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), Team U.S.A. Youth Development and the Jr. NBA. The club fields girls and boys teams in grades 2 to 12. The Vipers Club operates year-round and separates the 12-month calendar into 4 seasons Winter (Jan-Feb), Spring (Mar-May), Summer (June-Aug) and Fall (Sept-Nov). Alameda Vipers is registered a non-profit, 501(c) 3*.
Depending on the roster needs of teams, the season may start with evaluations of all players who are interested in being on a team. While we understand and support multiple sports in youth athletics, the ability for each player and parent to commit to getting the players to practices, as well as the games scheduled during the season is key to the club’s goals and as well as showing unified commitment to the coaches and all players on the team.
The Basics
All teams will practice approximately 2.5-3 hours per week. A Training Day in addition to the regular practice will be added after the team is established. Practice times are scheduled based upon availability of gyms, coaches and trainers. Proper club attire at practices and games is required as determined by the coach. Playing time is determined by the coach to meet the needs of the team and the games. It is the coach's decision to put the best players in the game as the situation demands.
Alameda Vipers Club provides an opportunity for Developmental Level basketball. To remain competitive, players must meet the expectation of the coaches related to individual skills, mental preparedness, coach-ability (attitude, effort, ability to learn), and physical conditioning for the rigor of AAU games and practices. Players and parents must respect the coach and the coach’s decision and responsibility to the overall team and club. A commitment to discipline in basketball training and conditioning during practice and outside of practice is required as well as reaching and maintaining the physical and mental conditioning and preparedness, and a commitment to team basketball.
Practices and Training
Vipers Coaches are the heart of the club. If you have AAU or scholastic coaching level experience and are interested in coaching opportunities. Please contact the club. Background checks are required of all Coaches and Assistant Coaches. The National AAU conducts criminal background checks on every non-athlete member (Coaches and Team Parents) and will not issue an AAU Membership card until the background check is “clear”.
Seeking Coaches
We are always looking for qualified coaches. Viper Coaches’ & Trainers: Playing experience: AAU, College, Professional League. Coaching Experience: AAU, Middle & High School Coaching & College Level.
Coaches
All players parent or guardian must sign a waiver form to participate in tryouts. If selected to be on a team, players must immediately obtain an AAU “Added Benefits” membership card in order to participate in practices and game. AAU membership runs annually currently September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. In addition, the Alameda Vipers membership application is completed on line and will be provided to by the team's coach after players are accepted onto the team.
Waivers, AAU Registration and Membership
The Alameda Vipers is a 501.3.c registered non-profit organization. We keep the fees for players very low. We have modest uniforms and focus on teaching the game of team basketball. Basketballs are provided. Each season the players fees are based on factors including gym rentals, insurance, game and tournament costs. After the team is formed the Coach will provide the total fee amount to the parents. Checks for fees are made payable to: Alameda Vipers and will be collected by the Team Manager.
For general questions & information visit the Contact Page, email: info@alamedavipers.com, or call 510-414-7415 and leave a message.
Fees
Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is one of the largest sports organizations in the United States. The difference between AAU basketball and other basketball leagues is based on the use of full high school rules. No developmental limitations are placed on the game. This promotes competitive play and the broadest exposure to fundamentals and advanced techniques of the game.
