About
Northwest Rockets Basketball offers Developmental Teams, Scrimmage Squad, Group Training, Skills Clinics, Private Training, AAU Teams, and Rising Rockets. The program includes basketball basics such as ball handling, shooting, defense, rebounding, passing, strength, conditioning, scrimmaging, and structured team practices. Developmental team registration has no tryouts, and the fee includes a uniform, t-shirt, practices, and games or scrimmages.
Programs
- Developmental Teams — Grades 3-12 · Fall season; practices Monday and Thursday evenings from 7-8pm in Renton; games/scrimmages 2-3 weekends per month · $875 · No tryouts; register by 9/12 and child will be placed on a team that fits age and skill level. Grades 3-8 season runs 9/28-12/13/26; High School season runs 9/28-11/22/26.
- Scrimmage Squad — Grades 3-12 · Real time game play feedback; fee starts at $20 per game · $20 per session · For youth athletes looking to participate in scrimmage matchups to build skills, teamwork, and confidence.
- Group Training — Grades 2-12 · Year-round; schedule updated monthly with training dates · $50–$160 per session · Build and develop fundamentals including ball handling, shooting, defense, rebounding, passing, strength, and conditioning.
- Skills Clinics — Youth athletes of all skill levels · 1.5 hour sessions; next clinic 11/21 from 3-4:30pm · $30 · Focused on ball handling, shooting, defense, and scrimmaging in a fun and fast paced environment.
- Private Training — Grades K-12 · One-on-one instruction; locations are flexible across Greater Seattle Area; indoor training offered at facility in Kent, WA · $60 per session · Individualized private lessons to improve basketball skills.
- AAU Teams — Grades 3-12 · Structured team practices and competitive tournament play; tournaments primarily held in the Greater Seattle area, with select travel to other locations · A challenging and rewarding environment for skill development.
- Rising Rockets — Grades 2-5 · After school program offered at select schools in the Greater Seattle Area · Introduces children to basketball fundamentals and builds individual and team skills.
At a glance
- Ages: 2–18 years old
- Price range: $20–$875
- Current session: Fall Developmental Teams (Sep 28–Dec 13, 2026); Fall Developmental Teams - High School (Sep 28–Nov 22, 2026); Skills Clinic (Nov 21–Nov 21, 2026)
- General schedule: Northwest Rockets brings year-round basketball to youth athletes of all levels through Developmental and AAU teams. Weekly practice times and pricing vary based on teams.
About the provider
Northwest Rockets was founded by Bruce Cooper, a former professional basketball player. Bruce has 15+ years of coaching experience. The mission of the Northwest Rockets is to incorporate the fundamentals of basketball in everything they do, and the program says its goal is to empower young players to succeed both on and off the court, with the mindset that “Every Minute Matters.”
No tryouts for fall developmental teams; participants are placed on a team that fits their age and skill level. Participating in Northwest Rockets Basketball takes a financial and time commitment from both parents and players.
What families say
“A fantastic program and great coaches! My son actually looks forward to the practices because he's getting better and having fun at the same time. Lots of focus on development (vs winning) and kids get lots of ball time in practice and games. My son and his buddy's ball handling and confidence has greatly improved.” — Quang N.
“Coach Coop is a proven coach and ex professional player. Coaching and Mentoring is his gift. Greatest attribute is his experience and how he relates basketball and life not only for the young player to be better in basketball, but also for the young player to be a better human being in life.” — Brandon A
“My daughter has worked with a few basketball programs. Coach Cooper and staff are the best by far. They work on fundamentals, physical & mental conditioning, and make it fun. I highly recommend them.” — Rich E
Last updated August 18, 2026.
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