A PREMIER YOUTH BASKETBALL CLUB
Serving the PDX Metro Area, SWWA and the Columbia Gorge
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About Us
WHAT WE DO
PNW STARS is dedicated to providing a premier youth basketball experience in the PDX Metro Area, SWWA, and the Columbia Gorge. Our focus is on developing young athletes and promoting the love of the game. With a commitment to excellence, we aim to nurture talent and inspire the next generation of basketball stars.
WHERE DO WE PLAY
PNW STARS Will play locally, regionally and nationally based upon the level of the team. We will get into a mix of tournaments to ensure new matchups while keeping in mind the balance of family life and the basketball life. Below are some of the tournament providers we will use.
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OUR COACHES AND TRAINERS
COACH AND MASTER TRAINER ERIC HESLIN
Coach Heslin will be the lead for boys teams but available for 1v1 and small group trainings for all players.
During Coach Heslin's playing career he was a ranked player on rivals and 4 year Varsity player at Cupertino High School.
Coach Played with and against NBA Players James Harden, Demar Derozan,Jrue Holiday, Tyreke Evans, Drew Gordon, Aaron Gordon Jeremy Lin, Isaiah Thomas,Morris’s Twins,Brandon Jennings,and Nikola Vucevic.
Coach Eric played at De Anza College and was selected First Team All State as a Freshman, averaging 20 points and 8 rebounds per game.
Next season he moved on to Division 1 basketball and Red Shirted one year at the University of Nebraska.
Coaching Achievements
2024 Oregon State Championship
2023-2024 8th grade Mt Hood Conference champions
Only Undefeated Season in Centennial middle school History
Undefeated Centennial vs Oliver Rivalry Game
Developed and trained over 50 players that became ranked and played high school varsity and college basketball
COACH AND MASTER TRAINER CHRIS HEATH
Coach Heath will be in charge of our girls programming.
Coach Chris Heath coached at multiple High Schools including La Center and Ridgefield High School.
Coach and has coached for multiple club teams.
Coach Heath played collegiately for Cascade Christian.
Coach Heath is also the Owner/Director of Quickstart Sports, the areas best youth sports organization.
Coach Heath specializes in speed and agility and will be available for individual and small group trainings.
TYPICAL SEASON
FALL BASKETBALL WILL HAVE TRYOUTS IN LATE AUGUST, WITH TEAMS FORMING EARLY SEPTEMBER AND GO THROUGH MID NOVEMBER
WINTER HOOPS IS OUR LONGEST SESSION. WITH TRYOUTS MID-OCTOBER OR EARLY NOVEMBER WITH TEAM FORMATION IN NOVEMBER AND GO THROUGH THE END OF FEBRUARY.
SPRING BASKETBALL WILL HAVE TRYOUTS EARLY MARCH, WITH TEAM FORMATION IN MID MARCH AND GO THROUGH THE END OF JUNE. HIGH LEVEL HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS WILL TAKE OF JUNE AND CONTINUE THROUGH JULY.
SUMMER HOOPS WILL HAVE TRYOUTS IN JUNE WITH TEAM FORMATION IN LATE JUNE AND GO THROUGH MID AUGUST.
TRAINING ONLY
IF YOUR PLAYER IS NOT QUITE READY FOR CLUB BALL OR PLAYING ANOTHER SPORT THEY CAN DO TRAINING ONLY.
PLAYER EVALUATIONS
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WAIT FOR TRYOUTS TO GET A WORKOUT OUT. THE TRYOUT LINK IS OPEN YEAR ROUND. GET REGISTERED AND WE WILL REACH OUT A SCHEDULE A WORKOUT
PERSONAL OR SMALL GROUP TRAINING
IF YOUR PLAYER IS LOOKING FOR 1 ON 1 WORK AND OR SPECIALTY WORK LIKE SPEED AND AGILITY WORK SEND US A MESSAGE AND WE WILL GET YOUR PLAYER SET UP.
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