AAU Girls Basketball
Potomac Valley Thunder
Tryouts August 19 & 21 | Grades 4 - 8
About STJ Girls Basketball
Potomac Valley Thunder is a premier girls’ travel basketball program serving middle and high school athletes across Maryland and Northern Virginia. We’re dedicated to help female athletes transform their game through elite coaching, fundamental skill and IQ development, and a focus on character, leadership, and confidence.
PVT is more than just a basketball club—it's a movement. We are a community shaping the next generation of strong, confident, and capable female leaders through sport. Come join our family.
Mission
Empowering female athletes through basketball—building community, confidence, and leadership to develop character driven individuals.
Vision
To be the premier basketball destination in the DMV for female athletes—fostering developmental growth, empowering their competitive journey, maintaining integrity and respect, and nurturing a love for the game.
Striving for Excellence
Our Core Values
Community
The Potomac Valley Thunder community is about building a culture where every person—from players and coaches to parents and families—feels seen, supported, and valued. We grow through teamwork, thrive through collaboration, and create a space where inclusion and belonging drive our success.
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Intention
At PVT intention means showing up with purpose in everything we do—every game, every practice, every drill, every rep. It’s about competing with a disciplined and fundamental approach, every day, which results in confident young women. We play hard, we play smart, and we play focused.
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Resiliency
At PVT we believe that every situation presents us with an opportunity for growth. We foster a growth mindset environment, teaching our players to stay strong through challenges, to learn from mistakes, and to never back down. Whether it’s a tough game or a tough day, we use curiosity, innovation, and grit to keep pushing forward.
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Leadership
At PVT our mission is to empower our athletes to find their voice, grow their confidence, and rise together. This starts from the top down. We are committed to building a community of leaders and coaches that lead by example—instilling values like accountability, integrity, respect, and trust—resulting in emotionally intelligent young women ready to lead in all situations.
Your Support Matters
Scholarships, Sponsorships & Donations
Thank you for your interest in supporting the PV Thunder AAU girls basketball program. With your help we are able to fund scholarships for players in need, maintain a highly competitive program, and provide access to advanced training, equipment, and technology. You can make a difference!
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