Girls roster spots open · Boys 2027 tryouts coming Feb — Tryout info →
Est. 2017 — Northwest Metro

Minnesota
Rush
Basketball

Elite boys & girls AAU basketball based in the St. Michael-Albertville area. Developing athletes for competitive success at every level.

Boys Program → Girls Program →
9+
Years
3rd–11th
Grades
15+
Teams
#RunAsOne
Motto
Our Program
Built on Development.
Driven by Competition.

Founded in 2017, Minnesota Rush is focused on skill development and competitive excellence. Our coaches help young athletes achieve their dreams in basketball and beyond.

MN Rush Team
01

Skill Development

Focused training tailored to each athlete's strengths and growth areas. We build technical skills, basketball IQ, and physical conditioning.

02

Exposure & Competition

Top-tier opportunities on the Prep Hoops Circuit. We showcase talent and cultivate an atmosphere of intense, meaningful competition.

03

Experienced Coaching

Coaches who mentor and inspire — many coach high school basketball and bring deep expertise and understanding of the athlete's journey.

Why Rush
This Isn't Your
Typical AAU Program.
"We built this program because developing players fundamentally, building IQ, and fostering real competition matters more than anything. Too much of AAU basketball has become about shortcuts and exposure over actual development. We don't buy into that. 4th–9th grade basketball should be about growing as an individual player, growing in a team setting with different teammates, and building a genuine love for the game — while competing hard every single time out."
— Minnesota Rush Coaching Staff

Effort Over Talent

We outwork opponents regardless of size, rankings, or hype.

Team > Individual

Stats never outweigh winning plays. Selfless basketball, always.

Growth Mindset

We teach, correct, and develop. Mistakes are part of progress.

Accountability

Players and coaches hold each other to standards. No exceptions.

MN Rush Coaching

How We Play

High Tempo Relentless Defense Smart Shot Selection Player-First Development Organized Systems Toughness

What We Build

Tough Competitors Smart Decision-Makers Confident Shot-Takers High-IQ Players

Our Coaching Standard

Teacher First, Coach Second Correct Loudly, Praise Louder Development > Short-Term Wins No Gimmicks
Teams
Boys & Girls Programs

Boys Program

Director: Trevor Walton
Season: April – July
Grades: 3rd – 11th (9U-17U)
Practice: Twice weekly, evenings, STMA area
Circuit: Prep Hoops (12U+), MYAS & AAU
Tournaments: 6-9 per season
Contact → Pay Season Fee

Girls Program

Director: James Bezanson
Season: April – July
Grades: 4th – 9th
Practice: Twice weekly, evenings, STMA area
Circuit: AAU Events at all levels
Tournaments: 6-7 per season
Contact → Pay Season Fee
Schedule
Practices & Tournaments

All practice times and tournament dates in one place. Subscribe to stay updated on your phone. Our teams play AAU, Minnesota AAU State, MN Suns, North Tartan, Prep Hoops and MYAS events from April through July. See where we play →

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Stay Connected

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Leadership
Program Directors
Trevor Walton
Boys Program Director
Trevor Walton

A 2010 graduate and former player at Maple Grove High School, Trevor is the Varsity Assistant for Rogers Boys Basketball and former head coach of North Branch Boys Basketball.

Trevor realized the potential of a program in the Northwest Metro along I-94, sparking the creation of MN Rush in 2017.

boys@mnrush.com
James Bezanson
Girls Program Director
James Bezanson

James took on the girls director role after coaching at the 13U and 14U levels. Previously a Varsity Assistant for North Branch Boys Basketball and currently the High Jump Coach for STMA Track & Field.

James identified the opportunity to build a high-quality girls' program in the Northwest Metro.

girls@mnrush.com

Interested in coaching? Fill out our coaching application →

Registration
Season Fees & Payments

Pay your season fee securely online to claim your roster spot.

Boys Season Fee

Pay your season fee to secure your roster spot for the upcoming season.

Pay Season Fee →

Girls Season Fee

Pay your season fee to secure your roster spot for the upcoming season.

Pay Season Fee →

Payments processed securely online. Questions? Contact us.

FAQ
Common Questions

St. Michael-Albertville and surrounding areas, just northwest of the Twin Cities along I-94.

Our boys teams compete on the Prep Hoops Circuit and in Prep Hoops NEXT, plus AAU events (7th grade and up). Younger teams play a mix of MYAS and AAU tournaments.

Girls: Tryouts are announced here and on our social media when scheduled. Roster spots are currently open on select teams. See the girls page or email girls@mnrush.com.
Boys: We hold open tryouts for 7th grade and under, typically in February or early March. Our 8th grade and older teams are primarily built through recruiting, with tryouts posted when roster spots open. See the tryouts page for 2027 details, or reach out to be scouted.

Boys and girls teams from 3rd grade through 11th grade (9U-17U).

Always. Fill out our pre-screening application and we'll reach out.

Absolutely. Reach out and we'll get you set up with player forms, coaching responsibilities, and help build a tournament schedule.

All rostered players fill out a form with basic player/parent info, uniform sizes, and basketball info. Your coach will provide this after you make a team.

Get in Touch
Contact Us

Location

St. Michael-Albertville area
Northwest Twin Cities, MN

Boys Program

boys@mnrush.com

Girls Program

girls@mnrush.com

Coach With Us

Coaching Application →