AAU Travel Basketball Teams
Program Information
🏀 Naples Thunder Travel Basketball
The Naples Thunder Travel Basketball Program offers two competitive levels — Thunder Travel and Thunder Elite — providing opportunities for players of all levels to grow, compete, and develop a deeper understanding of the game.
Both programs emphasize skill development, teamwork, discipline, and character, supported by experienced coaches who help players reach their full potential on and off the court.
Thunder Travel is designed for players ready to move beyond recreational basketball and experience competitive play against local and regional teams. Practices are held twice per week, and teams compete in weekend tournaments within Southwest Florida. The focus is on building strong fundamentals, game awareness, and confidence in a structured and supportive team environment.
Thunder Elite offers a higher level of competition and commitment. These teams participate in more challenging regional and national events, including multiple overnight travel tournaments throughout the season. Elite players gain valuable experience against strong competition while representing Naples Thunder at a broader level of play.
The season runs from January through Memorial Day, with scheduled breaks for Spring Break and Easter Sunday. Both programs are professionally organized and provide clear communication, experienced coaching, and a positive, family-oriented culture.
Whether your goal is to continue developing your game locally or compete at a higher level across state lines, Naples Thunder Travel Basketball provides the platform, coaching, and team experience to help every player succeed. ⚡
Location
📍 Locations
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Royal Palm Academy – Indoors
16100 Livingston Rd, Naples, FL 34110 -
Rec Plex – North Collier Regional Park – Indoors
15000 Livingston Rd, Naples, FL 34109 -
Veterans Community Park – Outdoors
1895 Veterans Park Dr, Naples, FL 34109
Schedule
đź“… Tryout Dates & Times
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Royal Palm Academy
16100 Livingston Rd, Naples, FL 34110
đź“… February 1st, 2026
8:30 – 9:30 pm
🔹 9th Grade
🔹 10th Grade
🏀 Teams, Coaches & Practice Schedule
🔹 2nd / 3rd Grade
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Practices: Wednesday, Sunday
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Coach: Brandon Dean
🔹 4th Grade
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Practices: Tuesday, Sunday
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Coach: Mike Berman
🔹 4th Grade – Full
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Practices: Tuesday, Sunday
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Coach: Tay Sanders
🔹 5th Grade – 2 Spots left
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Practices: Thursday, Sunday
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Coach: Stevan Krusevac
🔹 6th Grade – Elite – Full
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Practices: Wednesday, Sunday
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Coach: Tay Sanders
🔹 6th Grade – New
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Practices: TBD
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Coach: TBD
🔹 7th Grade – Elite – Full
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Practices: Monday, Wednesday
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Coach: Pablo Popik
🔹 7th/8th Grade – Begining in March
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Practices: Monday, Sunday
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Coach: Stuart Raynor
🔹 8th Grade – Elite
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Practices: Tuesday, Thursday
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Coach: Jamie Snyder
🔹 8th Grade – Elite – Full
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Practices: Tuesday, Sunday
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Coach: Stu Raynor
🔹 9th Grade – Tryouts Feb 1st
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Practices: Thursday, Sunday
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Coach: Stevan Krusevac
🔹 10th Grade – Tryouts Feb 1st
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Practices: Monday, Sunday
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Coach: Tay Sanders
🔹 Girls – 5th/6th – 2 spots left
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Practices: Thursday, Sunday
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Coach: Mike Berman / Tay Sanders
🔹 Girls – 7th/8th – 2 spots left
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Practices: Thursday, Sunday
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Coach: Tay Sanders
Price
đź’˛ Program Pricing
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Thunder Travel Program: $1000
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2nd / 3rd Grade – $450
- Girls Teams and High School Teams – $900
⚡ Scholarship spots and payment plans are available.
âž• There is an additional fee for a travel uniform if you do not already have one.
📝 Registration
⚠️ All players must sign up online prior to attending tryouts.
👉 Click Here to Register for Tryouts
