Edmonds Warriors Select Basketball

Established in 2009, Edmonds Warriors Select Basketball is the feeder program for the Edmonds-Woodway High School (EWHS) boys & girls basketball program. Teams compete in the AAU-sanctioned WESCO Youth Basketball League, which includes 20 teams from Snohomish, North King and Skagit counties.

The boys program includes 4th-8th grade teams. The girls program includes 5th-8th grade teams. Some grades may have multiple teams if there are enough players and qualified coaches. The girls program shares resources with other district feeder programs, including a combined district tryout to ensure strong turnout.

Objectives

The goal of the Club is to prepare athletes for eventual high school basketball in the EWHS program. Objectives of the program include having fun, developing essential basketball skills, building a winning tradition, teaching life lessons through basketball, and encouraging the competitiveness, positive attitude, enthusiasm, and work ethic it takes to be successful at basketball and beyond.

Tryouts & Notifications: 

Please see home page for tryout information. Tryouts are usually held in October. Players who try out will be notified within a week of the coach’s decision. Players who are not selected are strongly encouraged to pursue opportunities through their school, or through Recreational leagues such as:

Sno-King Youth Club http://www.skyc.net 

Alderwood Boys & Girls Club http://bgcsc.org/snohomish-clubs/alderwood-club/alderwood-sports/

Number of Players per Team:

We prefer that each team have 10 players. However, the number of players carried can vary at the discretion of the coach and the EWSB Board of Directors. Playing up a grade is not usually allowed in our program, as we are trying to develop cohort teams that will enter high school in the same class. 

Teams: 

Grades with enough players can form two teams if a suitable coach is available. The most competitive team in a grade will participate in the WESCO Feeder league, with additional teams playing in the Winter PEAK Feeder League.

Attendance & Communication:

Practices: Practices begin October. Practices days, times and locations are TBD.  Teams usually have two practices per week, Oct-Feb. If your athlete cannot a practice or a game communicate directly with your coach and use the RSVP function in your team's GameChanger app. 

League Games: 

EWSB plays in the WESCO Feeder league. Game schedules are available by the end of November, with league games beginning in early December. 5th-8th grade typically plays 14-16 league games. Fourth grade league games are dependent on total teams in league. 

Tournaments: 

We try to play a minimum of three tournaments each season, not including the WESCO season-end tournament. We typically participate in tournaments during holiday or winter breaks, including Thanksgiving, MLK, and President's Day. Additional options are available over Christmas break. Tournaments are selected at the coaches discretion among State qualifiers or DYS options. 

Playing Time: 

Playing time is earned on the basis of effort, attention, commitment, and ability displayed in practice and games. The purpose of the feeder program is to develop young athletes in preparation to compete at the high school level. The program is competitive and coaches will focus on how best to develop talent and put their team in the best position to win. Playing time is not guaranteed and may fluctuate depending on the competition, a player’s effort, attitude, and abilities. 

Cost: 

The Club team fee is approximately $650 for the 2026-27 season. Fees cover expenses such as gym rentals, three tournament entry fees, school district maintenance and custodial services, referees and league fees, equipment, and other expenses. State tournament fees are partly subsidized by the club. Families who choose to attend travel tournaments, including State, are responsible for all family travel related expenses.

Scholarships:

Payment plans and partial scholarships are available and will be considered by the board based on financial need and sponsorship availability.

Coaches: 

The board strives each year to bring in the very best coaches we can find. Coaches devote many hours of their time to practices and games. Although we try to provide a modest stipend to help cover expenses for gas, food and (occasionally) lodging, they are not coaching for the money. Please treat them with respect and understanding. If you have concerns, contact a Board member or the coach directly.

24 Hour Rule:

Parents, guardians, and other family members are not allowed to confront a coach, team, player, or board member to discuss any event that may have taken place in practice or a game until after 24 hours have passed from the practice or game has completed. This rule is meant to promote a respectful and constructive approach to handling issues that may arise. 

Parent Expectations: 

As members of this program, you represent the Edmonds-Woodway Community! 

Parents are expected to exhibit a high degree of sportsmanship and provide their athlete with positive encouragement. Parents must refrain from coaching from the sidelines during training, practice, and games. They must respect the 24-hour rule when addressing coaches or program staff. Parents are expected to refrain from expressing negative opinion of the coaches or fellow players in front of their Athlete, other parents, or in a public setting. Parents should refrain from yelling, confronting, or threatening referees, opposing players or coaches at all times. Failure to meet these expectations may result in dismissal from the program.

Remember that our athletes are still maturing. Be an example of good sportsmanship and positive attitude! Student-athletes will benefit from positive examples on how to handle adversity, playing time, and emotions.

Parent Volunteering: 

EWSB depends on parent volunteers. We need a team parent for each grade to help the coach with scheduling and team communications. We also need volunteers to keep score, run the time clock, set up and take down equipment at the gyms for home games, staff the snack table and serve on the board. Please contact a board member if interested.