Elite Girls AAU in the North Metro - Helping Girls Develop a Love for Basketball
Class of 2032/5th Grade Season Info
Coach: Aubrey Draves - Andover Varsity Girls Coach
Tryout Date: Tuesday 8/6, 5:30 to 7 pm at Legacy Christian Academy, Andover, MN
Players on the team: max of 10
How many Tournaments: 6 (5-6 local, 0-1 out of town)
Cost: $600
Team Gear: Under Armour team backpack (for new players), t-shirt, and shooting shirt to keep
Uniforms: Under Armour uniforms and practice jerseys that are returned at the season's end in early June.
*The final cost will be determined after tryouts. Coaching stipends, tournament registration fees & practice rentals are all included. Travel costs, hotels, and tournament entry fees are NOT included and are the responsibility of each family.
*MN Freeze is a 501(c)3 nonprofit through the AAU. The donations we receive will also be a factor in the final season costs.
*Practice locations are in the North Metro in Blaine, Coon Rapids, Andover, etc. There will be 2 practices a week on average, starting in mid to late March. Expect 2 weeks of practice before the first games.
Check back on this page for more details or email Coach Nate
Aubrey Draves - 5th Grade/2032 Coach
Aubrey is the Head Girls Varsity Coach at her alma mater, Andover High School. She brings a wealth of basketball experience, a love for the game, and a desire to make a difference in young athlete's lives. She holds numerous all-time records at both Andover and Waldorf University (IA). We are excited to have her join our MN Freeze staff and to cheer her on as she leads this group of young 5th graders!
Coaching Experience
High School
*Head Girls’ JV Coach for Minneapolis Southwest High School (2016 to 2022)
*Girl’s Varsity Assistant for Minneapolis Southwest High School (2016 to 2022)
*Head Girls Varsity Coach for Brooklyn Center High School (2023-2024)
*Head Girls Varsity Coach for Andover High School (Current)
AAU
*MN Suns (2020-2022)
*Legacy Hoops (2023-2024)
Playing Experience
* Metro Stars AAU
* North Tartan AAU
* Andover High School
-Most points scored in a season
-Most 2pt field goals made
-Total offensive rebounds in a game
-Total rebounds in a season
-Most offensive rebounds in a season
* Waldorf University (NAIA D2, 4 years)
-All Conference (3 years)
-2012 Female Honor Athlete Award
-All-Time Leading Scorer at Waldorf
-2nd All-Time Leading Rebounder at Waldorf
* Semi-Pro Basketball for the Minneapolis Black Ice (2012)
2024 5th Grade Tournament Schedule
April 12-14: Midwest Kick-Off, Twin Cities
April 19-21: Spring Showdown, Twin Cities
May 3-5: State Prelims, Twin Cities
May 10-12: State Championships, Twin Cities
May 17-19 - May Madness, Forest Lake, MN
June 7-8: Sanford Hardwood Classic, Sioux Falls, SD
*This is what our 5th graders played last year. The dates and tourneys may be different.