Northwest Magic Basketball

Northwest Magic Basketball offers team basketball for 5th grade, 6th grade, 4th-5th grade, 13U, 8th grade, and high school players, along with weekly player development classes. The program includes Northwest Magic Team Tiarra 8th, Northwest Magic Legacy 8th, Northwest Magic 13U Nike, Northwest Magic 6th Nike, Northwest Magic 5th Nike, Northwest Magic Legacy 4th/5th, Northwest Magic HeadStart, Northwest Magic High School, Northwest Magic 5th Purple, and Northwest Magic Player Development.

Programs

• Northwest Magic Team Tiarra 8th — 8th grade · Mon & Wed, 7:15-8:30 pm
• Northwest Magic Legacy 8th — 8th grade · Mon & Wed, 7:15-8:30 pm
• Northwest Magic 13U Nike — 13U · Mon & Wed, 6:00-7:15 pm
• Northwest Magic 6th Nike — 6th grade · Mon & Wed, 6:00-7:15 pm
• Northwest Magic 5th Nike — 5th grade · Mon & Wed, 6:00-7:15 pm
• Northwest Magic Legacy 4th/5th — 4th-5th grade · Mon & Wed, 6:00-7:15 pm
• Northwest Magic HeadStart — K-3rd grade · Tue & Thu, 6:15-7:15 pm
• Northwest Magic High School — high school · Tue & Thu, 7:30-8:45 pm
• Northwest Magic 5th Purple — 5th grade · Tue & Thu, 6:15-7:30 pm
• Northwest Magic Player Development — 4th-6th grade; 6th-7th grade; 7th-high school; K-3rd grade; middle school/high school boys · Mon-Fri, various times · Weekly development classes and specialized development programs are offered for different grade levels.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Weekly player development classes are offered Monday through Friday at various times. Fall 2026 training schedule starts Wednesday September 9, 2026.

About the provider

Northwest Magic was founded in 2007 and the page says it has grown into one of the most recognizable and respected basketball programs in the Northwest and that it is over 20 seasons. Coach Vanessa Selden-McClendon is Founder & Director, Coach Gerald McClendon is Co-Owner and Assistant Coach, Coach Edwina Martin-Arnold is Co-Founder, Strategic Development, CFO, and Associate Head Coach, and Coach Kevin Strozier is Coaching Director and Associate Head Coach. The program says it is a proud member of the Elite 40 and states that the girls side includes Nike EYCL Championship League, Nike Junior EYBL, MADE Hoops Circuit, Elite 40 Circuit, and NE2K Circuits, while the boys side includes MADE Hoops Circuit, Super 24 Circuit, and Elite 40 Boys National Circuits.

Practice schedules may change as gym availability and program needs change. Players and families are expected to stay updated through TeamSnap. Player Development is in addition to regular team practices, and players do not have to attend every available development session. Families can choose opportunities that fit the player's age, development needs, and schedule.

What families say

“Player development is bigger than basketball — it’s about preparing young people for life.” — Coach Vanessa Selden-McClendon

“Discipline, energy, and teamwork — the building blocks of Magic success.” — Coach Gerald McClendon

“Sports build more than athletes — they build confident, capable young people ready to thrive in life.” — Coach Edwina Martin-Arnold

Last updated September 10, 2026.