JaguarsBasketball

Volunteer-run club basketball for boys and girls in 3rd through 8th grade, practicing in McLean, Virginia.

Our mission

We use basketball to help young players grow in skill, confidence and character, on the court and off it.

The Jaguars are run by volunteer coaches and parents. Every dollar of club dues goes back into the players, so families get competitive club basketball at a fraction of the usual cost.

  • Fundamentals firstBall handling, footwork, shooting and defense, taught the right way at every age.
  • Team over selfPlayers learn to share the ball, communicate and pick each other up.
  • Effort and respectWe compete hard and treat officials, opponents and teammates with respect.
  • Room to growEvery player gets coaching attention and a path to improve, whatever their starting level.

Practice week

All practices are held in McLean elementary school gyms. Tap a school for directions.

Mon
GirlsCoach DamonKent Gardens Elementary
TueNo practice
Wed
Girls & boys, 6th–8th gradeCoach DamonFranklin Sherman Elementary
Boys 10UCoach JamalChesterbrook Elementary
ThuNo practice
Fri
Boys 10UCoach JamalChesterbrook Elementary

Practice times are shared with registered families by their coach.

Teams

Teams are formed by age for boys and girls in 3rd through 8th grade. Players are placed after an evaluation or open gym.

Girls11U, 12U and 14U teams, coached by Coach Damon
Boys9U and 10U teams coached by Coach Jamal. Boys in 6th–8th grade train with Coach Damon.

Club dues

We're a volunteer organization, so no one is paid to coach. Dues cover the real costs of the year:

  • Club registrationAnnual dues for gym rental and club registration
    $200
  • Jersey feeYour player's team uniform
    $240
  • Organization feeTournament entry for about 10 tournaments a year
    $400
  • Total per player
    $840

Payment is handled directly with the club, not through this website. Email us with any questions about dues.

Coaches

Our coaches volunteer their time because they love the game and want to give back to young players.

Coach Damon

Girls teams and the 6th–8th grade girls and boys group

Coach Jamal

Boys 9U and 10U teams

A name with history

The original PG Jaguars were an AAU program from Prince George's County, Maryland. In the early 2000s their youth teams won two national championships and several regional titles, with a roster that included future NBA players Kevin Durant and Michael Beasley.

Today's Jaguars are rebuilding that name around the same things that made it matter: hard work, player development and pride in the team.

How to join

New players are always welcome. Here's how to get started.

  1. Reach out

    Email us with your player's name, grade and any past basketball experience.

  2. Come to an evaluation

    We'll invite your player to an open gym or evaluation to see where they fit best.

  3. Get placed on a team

    Once placed, you'll get practice times, the dues amount and jersey sizing from your coach.

Email the club