Be Someone Elite | Select Basketball in La Marque, TX

Now Accepting La Marque Athletes · Ages 8–17

Select Basketball
In La Marque, TX

La Marque families show up for the work.

Houston's premier select basketball program — competing on the UA Rise & UA Future circuits. Elite coaching, national exposure, and a proven system built to develop champions. La Marque families train where the work is real.

Under Armour Partner UA Rise · UA Future Texas City ISD 2026 Season
Be Someone Elite
Houston's Premier Select Program
3K+
Athletes Strong
8–17
Ages Served
UA
Rise · Future Pathway
~22
Min Drive · La Marque
Where We Train
Friendswood Area Gyms
~22 min from La Marque
Season
March – July
UA Rise + Future Circuit
Practice
Weeknight Evenings
Plus weekend tournaments
Investment
Tryout First
Pricing on selection
Why La Marque Families Choose Elite

This Isn't Rec Ball.
It's a Development System.

We compete on the nation's most respected circuits with college-track coaching. La Marque families don't drive to us by accident — they come because the standard is real and the development is measurable.

01

Elite Coaching & Culture

Coaches who demand excellence, build trust, and develop every athlete on and off the court. Not babysitters. Coaches.

02

UA Rise & Future Pathway

Compete on the nation's most respected circuits. Direct exposure to college coaches and scouts nationwide — not regional tournaments nobody watches.

03

Player Growth + College Track

Mid-season evaluations, individualized development plans, and college guidance for athletes ready to play at the next level.

Elite Staff

Meet the Coaches

Proven track records. Real player development. The same coaches La Marque families would drive an hour to find — they're already here.

14U Head Coach

Scott Gernander

Be Someone Elite

  • 33–2 NJCAA National Tournament record
  • Multiple Region XIV & District Coach of the Year
  • 20+ national tournament appearances
  • Players advanced to D-I (Houston, North Texas)

16U Head Coach

Rodney "Sixx" Taylor

Be Someone Elite

  • High-energy, player-first coach
  • Builds confidence, discipline, mindset
  • Strong connection with players & families
  • Focused on development and team culture

Director, Be Someone Elite

Johnathon Bob

Director of Recruiting | Be Someone Elite

  • More than 20 years in youth sports
  • Proven director, coach and recruiting leader
  • Elite evaluator of players and coaches
  • Builds trusted relationships with athletes and families
Year-Round Development

Train Year-Round at The Foundry

Tryouts are March–July. The work is every month of the year. The Foundry is our year-round basketball training membership — 5 sessions per week, position-specific development, monthly progress reports. Open to all serious athletes whether or not they make Elite tryouts.

Membership$250/mo
Sessions5/week
LocationLS Church Gym 2 · Alvin
Explore The Foundry →
Forge Your Game.
✓ Full Curriculum Access
✓ Monthly Progress Reports
✓ Quarterly Foundry Combine
✓ Plyometrics + Gun Club Add-Ons
"Tryouts are seasonal. Development is daily."
2026 Tryouts Now Open

Ready to LA MARQUE Athletes?

This isn't recreational ball. It's elite competition with elite expectations — for kids who want to be seen, developed, and become someone. Apply now. Tryouts are selective.