

4th grade to High School Varsity
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We coach with dedication and expect athletes to demonstrate equal levels of passion, commitment, and performance. Our culture emphasizes accountability, teamwork, ownership of responsibilities, and resilience, while recognizing that growth often requires personal sacrifice and active parental involvement.

History
Established as the region’s inaugural Jr. NBA in 2002, this league has continually advanced by broadening its programs and enriching opportunities for young athletes across the area. Through collaborative partnerships with local middle and high school basketball programs, as well as affiliations with collegiate coaches, organized basketball initiatives have been thoughtfully aligned with academic frameworks. This strategic approach culminated in a comprehensive rebranding to Ultra in the winter of 2025, underscoring our dedication to adapting alongside the sport and expanding our mission to provide outstanding AAU tournament basketball experiences for youth throughout the region.
Ultra now stands as the premier AAU and local travel team competing in DMV tournaments. Athletes not selected for the AAU roster continue their training & development in ClubUltra and receive priority consideration for future tryouts. This structured model closely mirrors the relationship between major and minor league sports teams. Notably, several players who began in the In-House League have advanced to the tournament travel team, demonstrating the developmental pathway fostered within our system.
Basketball doesn’t offer instant gratification. You can cut corners, chase easy wins, or join a stacked team just to look like a champion. Coaches do it, players do it, and it might feel like you won the social comparison; other people are envious for a while. But if you still haven’t learned the fundamentals — the footwork, the discipline, the understanding of the game — then all that time was wasted. Winning without growth isn’t winning at all.
Ultra is a platform built to nurture committed players. For those who truly understand and follow progression, growth isn’t instant — it takes time to train, learn, develop, and execute. We focus on understanding court geometry, mastering both defensive and offensive positioning, strategy, and understanding the theory to build habits that lead to a high basketball IQ. Here, improvement comes from real insights and dedication, never shortcuts. In many cases, the habits developed in basketball translate into valuable life lessons that become your adult behavioral qualities.
2026 Spring Season tryout
JV - 2/23 Monday 7:30 @ Northwest High School back gym
4/5/6 Grades - 3/9 Monday 6:00 @ Ridgeview MS
7/8 Grades - 3/11 Wednesday 6:00 @ Ridgeview MS

Marcus Mui, Executive Director
Adrian Gonsalves, Program Director [Sandy Springs Friends School – Upper School JV head coach]
Adrian Gonsalves
Jake Layton
Enuma Nnzesi
Eric Froster
kai Liu
Kamau Johnson
Paul Foringer, Montgomery College coach
Mike Smith, Dothan HS, Alabama coach
Bobby Bishop, Quince Orchard HS Varsity coach
Michael Friend, Information Technology
1/11 vs EBL
1/24 vs Moco Warriors
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