More Than Basketball
Develop. Compete. Belong. We build players, confidence, leaders, and community — with a real development pathway for every athlete in Moses Lake and the surrounding area.
Choose How Your Athlete Grows
Three ways for girls to develop with MLBA — start with skills, join a league team, or follow the complete pathway.
Academy
- Structured skills training & fundamentals
- Confidence and basketball IQ
- Offered fall, winter, spring & summer
- Invitation to try out for MLBA Elite
Columbia Basin League Team
- Placed on a Columbia Basin AAU league team
- Academy access two nights per week in season
- Real game and league experience
- Seasons: Fall (Oct 1 – Nov 30) & Winter (Jan 1 – Feb 28)
Academy + Team
- Full Academy access
- Invitation to MLBA Elite tryouts
- If selected, join MLBA Elite (team fees apply)
- If not selected, placed on a league team
MLBA Elite
MLBA Elite is our tryout-based tournament program — the premier competitive identity for strong players from Moses Lake and surrounding communities. Elite is earned through tryouts, not guaranteed by purchasing another program. Team fees vary by tournament and team costs.
Home of Columbia Basin AAU
MLBA administers the Columbia Basin AAU local league and registration operation. Most Moses Lake AAU teams operate under the Columbia Basin AAU club umbrella.
League Administration
We manage league registration, administration, team participation, and scheduling support across the Columbia Basin.
Area Teams Welcome
Surrounding-area teams register to participate in the league and MLBA-operated tournaments. Boys and girls teams may carry their own team names.
Tournaments
MLBA organizes tournament participation for teams across the region. Fees vary by event.
A Real Plan for Your Child
Building players, confidence, leaders, and community — every athlete has a pathway.
Player-First Development
Long-term skill building — fundamentals, technique, and basketball IQ — meeting each athlete where they are.
A Clear Pathway
From Academy to league teams to MLBA Elite, there is a defined next step for every committed athlete.
Confidence & Character
A positive environment that challenges players to grow on and off the court.
Rooted in the Columbia Basin
Serving Moses Lake and surrounding communities as the region's basketball organization — not just another team.
Competitive Opportunity
League play and tryout-based MLBA Elite give athletes real, earned competition.
Dedicated Trainers
Knowledgeable, supportive coaching focused on individual development.
What Parents Are Saying
I highly recommend MLBA to any parent looking to train their daughters wanting to play basketball or brush up on fundamentals.
My daughter has trained with MLBA, and the experience has been outstanding. The trainers are knowledgeable, supportive, and truly dedicated to helping each athlete reach their full potential. Through their coaching, my daughter has improved her fundamentals, technique and had fun doing it.
What sets MLBA apart is the quality of its trainers and their commitment to individual development. They create a positive environment that challenges players to grow while building confidence both on and off the court.
If you're looking for a program that develops strong basketball fundamentals and helps young athletes elevate their game, MLBA is an excellent choice. We're grateful for the impact they've had on my daughter's development and would recommend them without hesitation.
Joe A. MLBA Parent
What's Ahead
The Academy runs four seasons and the Columbia Basin AAU league runs fall and winter. MLBA Elite tryout dates are announced each season — contact us for specifics.
Fall Academy Session
September 1 – November 30. Academy also runs Winter (Dec 1 – Feb 28), Spring (Mar 1 – May 31), and Summer (Jun 1 – Aug 31).
Columbia Basin AAU League
Fall League: Oct 1 – Nov 30. Winter League: Jan 1 – Feb 28.
MLBA Elite Tryouts
Tryout dates to be announced. Open to strong players from Moses Lake and surrounding communities.
Our Sponsors
MLBA is powered by partners who invest in youth basketball across the Columbia Basin.
Every Athlete Has a Pathway
Start with the Academy, join a league team, or aim for MLBA Elite. We have a place for your player.