AAU Travel Teams
Looking to find a more advanced basketball program? Welcome to the Evolution!
This is a competitive travel team for players looking to develop their skill set by practicing with and playing against top level talent. For our younger teams, we have coaches who emphasize the fundamentals as players learn how to play at a faster pace. For our older teams, we focus on strategy and strength training to help prepare them for high school basketball and beyond. We offer a complete training program that includes strength training, shooting/speed clinics, yoga and so much more.
We are based out of the Franklin Athletic Club in Southfield, MI. We have two, regulation-sized courts to practice on and a full weight room to help our players develop strength and speed. Teams are formed through tryouts in the fall and spring. We also offer private workouts throughout the year for those who may be looking to find a new squad after our tryouts have been completed. Read below for more information on Motor City Evolution Travel Basketball!
BOYS TEAMS
Boys 4th Grade Team (entering 4th grade in fall 2026)
Tryouts: September 19 & 20, 5:30-6:45pm each day
Tryout Location: Franklin Athletic Club
Tryout Fee: $10 per day
Roster: New team. Looking for 9-10 players
Coach: Jake Thomas who has three years AAU experience
To RSVP For Tryouts: contact Coach Jake
Boys 5th Grade Team (2032):
Season Information: Nov-March with optional play in fall/spring seasons
Tryouts: TBD
Tryout Location: TBD
Roster: Looking for 3-4 players to round out the roster
For Info: contact Coach Rich Apkarian
Boys 6th Grade Team (2032):
Season Information: Nov-March with optional play in fall/spring seasons
Tryouts: TBD
Tryout Location: Franklin Athletic Club
Roster: TBD
For Info: contact Coach Jessica Wieseler
GIRLS 2026-27 TEAMS
5th Grade Team (2034) - entering 5th grade 2026
Season Information: September - March
Tryout Dates: Aug 31 & Sept 2 (6-7:30 each day) $15 tryout fee per day
More info & RSVP Link: Coming Soon
Summer Workouts: August 6, 10 & 17th (6-7:30pm) - $15 per session
RSVP for Workouts: E-mail Andy Guffey
Roster: Lookking for five players to round out competitive roster
For More Info: For more information contact head coach Andy Guffey
6th Grade Travel-Team White (2033)
Season Information: October-March
Roster: Complete
Tryouts: Completed
Tryout Fee: $10 per day
For More Info: Contact Coach Andrew White
8th grade Girls Team (2031):
Season Information: October -March
Roster: Looking for three players to round out 10-player roster
2026-27 Tryouts: Sept 22 & 23, 6:30-7:45pm $10 per day
Summer Workouts: Next scheduled workout is Tuesday, Aug 18, 6-7:30pm (no cost)
More Info/RSVP for Summer Workouts: Contact head coach Geo Thomas
For Team Info: Contact head coach Geo Thomas
To inquire about our travel team program in general:
geothomas4444@gmail.com
