girls AAU
BASKETBALL
GYM RATZ / junior nj panthers
SPRING 2026 TRYOUTS
Tryout Times Vary By Grade – See Below
ALL TRYOUTS WILL BE AT DOWN TOWN SPORTS CLUB, MAHWAH
All Players Must Pre-Register Online for Tryouts ($25 fee).
GIRLS SPRING 2026 AAU SEASON TRYOUTS
GET FREE ACCESS TO ALL OPEN GYMS @ DTSC
All GYM RATZ Athletes with an active SportifyU Athlete Recruiting Membership have FREE access to all scheduled Open Gym sessions at Down Town Sports Club.
Girls AAU Basketball Club – GYM RATZ / JUNIOR NJ PANTHERS
Join our Girls AAU Basketball Program are led by the winningest basketball coach in the county, Danny Brown, together with his D1 player staff! We pride ourselves in having the best-in-class program for player development – emphasizing skills training, coaching, and a passion for the game!
With over 30 years of experience in the field, the program is organized with expert execution of practice plans, coaching and team building. All practices are held at our second to none newly renovated air-conditioned facility in Mahwah, NJ, consisting of two regulation hard-wood courts and plenty of space for comfortable spectator seating.
OUR MISSION
The Girls AAU Basketball Club specializes in the development of youth basketball players. Our Mission is to teach, and develop young athletes while instilling Life-Lessons and Values such as Character, Teamwork, Discipline, Respect and Sportsmanship
KNOWLEDGEABLE TRAINING EXPERTISE
With years of success and experience, we are capable of analyzing young athletes and create a plan that will help them grow as a player. While with our Girls AAU Basketball Club, players will dramatically improve in skill level each season. Our focus is on both the physical and mental aspects of the game, which are designed to increase their ability, confidence and competitive drive both on and off the court.
GYM RATZ / junior nj panthers
SPRING 2026 Season
JUNIOR NJ PANTHERS (GRADES 5-8)
ELITE AAU TRAVEL PROGRAM
14 WEEK SEASON
FEB 23 - MAY 31
PRACTICE LOCATION: DOWN TOWN SPORTS CLUB
INCLUDES:
*NEW - Additional Weekly Shooting & Skills Clinics
2 Practices per week
2 Scrimmage Games
4 Local Tournaments (2-Day) (Saturday and Sunday)
2-3 Overnight Travel Exposure Tournament Events
All Players Must Pre-Register & Attend Tryouts
All players receive a 25% Discount for Gym Ratz Summer Camps
Payment Plans & Sibling Discounts Available
GYM RATZ AAU (GRADES 3-8)
SELECT LEVEL PROGRAM
14 WEEK SEASON
FEB 23 - MAY 31
PRACTICE LOCATION: DOWN TOWN SPORTS CLUB
INCLUDES:
*NEW - Additional Weekly Shooting & Skills Clinics
2 Practices per week
2 Scrimmage Games
8 Local Weekly League Games (Friday Nights at DTS)
3 Local Tournaments (1-Day) (Saturday or Sunday)
1 Overnight Travel Exposure Tournament (May 30-31)
All Players Must Pre-Register & Attend Tryouts
All players receive a 25% Discount for Gym Ratz Summer Camps
Payment Plans & Sibling Discounts Available
OUR COACHING STAFF
Click their button to read their full bios
ADAM BROWN
CONSULTING COACH
CAMERON HOO
HEAD TRAINER
DANNY BROWN
GYM RATZ COACH
SHANNON FLATT
GYM RATZ COACH
JENNA JORDAN
GYM RATZ COACH
JACKIE KELLY
GYM RATZ COACH
🔥 BIG PERK FOR GYM RATZ PLAYERS! 🔥
We’re excited to team up with SportifyU and Down Town Sports Club to bring our athletes an incredible benefit 💪
🏀 ALL Gym Ratz & NJ Panther players with an ACTIVE SportifyU membership receive FREE access to ALL scheduled Open Gym sessions at Down Town Sports Club!
More reps. More development. More opportunity.
🚨 Don’t forget — Spring AAU Tryouts are coming up Feb 21 & Feb 22!
This is your chance to compete, grow, and be part of what’s next.
👉 Sign up for SportifyU. Hit the Open Gym. Register for Tryouts.
Link in bio to get started 🔗
#GymRatz #SportifyU #OpenGymAccess #AAUBasketball #PlayerDevelopment #EarnYourReps #SpringTryouts #DownTownSportsClub
Let’s get it, 14U Gym Ratz! 💪
This weekend we head to @SelectEventsBasketball New England Fall Championship | Foxborough, MA to
Time to bring that GRIT, ENERGY, and TEAMWORK. Let’s show New England how we play. 🔥
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#GymRatz #AAUBasketball #SelectEvents #FallChampionship #GrindSeason #DowntownSportsClub #girlsbasketball #championshipweekend #gymratzvseverybody
Our Gym Ratz Street Ballers made a BIG SPLASH at the Shore, at the NJ Jam Fest at HGHQ (@hoopgrouphq), winning the Varsity 17u Championship this past weekend.
Next stop --> @SelectEventsBasketball New England Fall Championship in Foxborough, Mass., Oct 25-26
#gymratzaau #championshipweekend #youthbasketball #streetballerselite
🔥 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🔥
We’re partnering with MADE Hoops for the Elite MS Girls Winter Circuit 🏀💪
📅 Open Evaluations: Nov 1 & 15 | 4 – 6 PM
📍 Downtown Sports Club (Mahwah, NJ)
🎯 Grades 6-8 | Open to all town + club players
💸 $25 per evaluation | $40 for both
4 Travel Tournaments this Winter 🔥
Bring your A-game and show out for a spot on the elite Gym Ratz MADE Hoops roster!
📲 Register now → click link in our bio OR go to https://downtownsports.leagueapps.com/events/4774147-gym-ratz-winter-circuit-open-try-outs
#GymRatz #MADEHoops #GirlsBasketball #WinterCircuit #EliteHoops #AAUBasketball #DowntownSportsClub #AreYouIn #gymratzaau @madehoops @madehoopsevents
September 11th reminds us of resilience, unity, and strength. 🕊️
We will never forget those we lost, and we honor the heroes who rose that day. #NeverForget911
🔥 NEW OPPORTUNITY ALERT 🔥
Calling all Girls in Grades 9–11 ➡️ This fall, we’re launching Gym Ratz Street Ballers Open Evaluations 🏀💪
📅 3 Saturdays: Sept 13, 20, 27
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Downtown Sports Club | Mahwah, NJ
This is your chance to:
✅ Compete in open play
✅ Be evaluated by elite coaches
✅ Earn a spot for practices + fall showcases
⚡ Registration is FREE — but required! Don’t miss out on this exclusive fall opportunity.
📲 Register online now → https://downtownsports.leagueapps.com/events/4734702-street-baller-aau-fall-2025-open-gym-evaluations OR click the link in our bio
🏀 ARE YOU IN? 🏀
The 2025 Tryouts for our Gym Ratz Fall AAU Basketball Program for Girls Grades 3–11 are right around the corner, and this is YOUR chance to secure a spot on one of the most competitive programs in the region.
📅 Grades 3–8 → Wednesday, Sept 3 (Make-Ups)
📅 Grades 9–11 → Wednesday, Sept 3
📍 Downtown Sports Club | Mahwah, NJ
Your daughter will:
✅ Train with elite coaches
✅ Compete at the highest level
✅ Build lifelong teammates & memories
⚠️ $25 pre-registration required — spots are limited. Don’t wait. ARE YOU IN?
📲 Register here → https://www.downtownsportsclub.com/basketball/gym-ratz-aau-basketball/#fall-tryouts or click the link in our bio
⏳ Did you miss the first round of tryouts? No worries — we’ve got you covered! 🏀🔥
📅 Make-Up Tryouts for Grades 3-8
Wednesday, Sept 3 at Downtown Sports Club
🕔 5 PM → Grades 3 & 4
🕕 6 PM → Grades 5 & 6
🕖 7 PM → Grades 7 & 8
⚠️ This is your FINAL chance to earn a spot with Gym Ratz Girls AAU Basketball this fall. Don’t miss it!
📲 Register today → Click the link in our bio or go to https://www.downtownsportsclub.com/basketball/gym-ratz-aau-basketball/#fall-tryouts
🏀 TODAY’S THE DAY!
Grades 3–8 Girls Fall AAU Tryouts are HAPPENING! Show up ready to compete, have fun, and bring that energy 💯
📍 Downtown Sports Club
🕒 Starting at 9:00 AM (times vary by grade)
✅ Online registration is a must — hit the link — https://www.downtownsportsclub.com/basketball/gym-ratz-aau-basketball/
Let’s GOOOO 🔥
⏳ 1 DAY LEFT!
Tomorrow’s the day for Grades 3–8 girls to hit the court and show us what you’ve got! 🔥
📅 Tryouts: 8/24/2025
🕒 Time: Starting at 9:00 AM (times vary by grade)
📍 Downtown Sports Club
Confidence, effort, attitude - that’s what we’re looking for. Are you in? 👀
📝 Don’t wait - pre-registration required before tryouts - click the link in our bio to register your baller today!
