Columbia Cascades

This is Coach AL Aldridge. Due to physical restraints ( My Cancer is back) I am unable to coach the Columbia Cascades Club. This is a heart breaking decision for me, having to walk away from a career of nearly 50 years and a sport that I still love.

I have given the club to my friend Jackie Robinson. Jackie is the Head Womens BB Coach at Evergreen State College in Olympia. ( His Bio is on the coaches page) Jackie was my assistant last summer. He is experienced and has coached in HS at River Ridge and Olympia HS’s, and club with the PAC Express of old. The PAC Express Organization is helping Jackie with planning details and travel. The new team name is going to be the Cascade Express. As of now he is only planning on one team, but that could change any day. Jackie’s plans can be discussed with him by emailing or calling him. His email address is: jackie_rob_2000@yahoo.com. He can be reached at: 360 349-5435.

Assisting Jackie is: (KK) Kyhari Adams EGSU Assistant Coach.

I am confident Jackie will maintain the strong reputation that this club has established and continue to help our players improve and get recruited. He is a players coach and the kids love playing for him!

He is in the final process of filling our the Cascades top team and setting the schedule for spring and summer, and needs players.

Please contact Coach Jackie for any questions.

2021 Schedule:

Updated November 24, 2021

SAT. June 26- June  30 CAMP AT Prairie HS. 2 & 3 A DAY PRACTICES  (Players stay in Vancouver at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Van Mall, or Homes

CAMP WEEK JUNE  26 – June 3 at Prairie HS 

Teams @ Ayres Hotel & Spa
28951 Los Alisos Blvd
Mission Viejo, CA 949 305-7200

Updated 2/10/21

We just heard word that the NCAA has extended the dead period until April  of 2021 . This means no visits to college campuses and no off-campus recruiting from NCAA D1, or D2 coaches. Normal rules still apply for communication based on grade you are in.

Updated 2/10/21

It has been said that 2021 recruits  do not  have to take the  SAT or ACT tests for recruiting purposes.

http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/eligibility-center

NCAA BBCS Link: for all players who will be playing in NCAA Viewing Period events:

OUR SKILL TRAINERS ARE CHRIS HYPPA AND TROY DEVRIES

Troy & Chris will be doing 1.5 hour clinics on Saturday’s at our weekend practices. 

Training with Chris Hyppa.

Chris is sought after all over the world! He has run camps all over China and works with professional teams in South Korea. He trains many professional players including Three Time NBA Slam Dunk Champion, Nate Robinson, All Time NCAA Women’s Scorer and 2017 WNBA #1 pick, Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas Aces), Avery Bradley (Miami Heat), Quincy Pondexter (NBA), Aaron Brooks (NBA/NY Knicks Assistant Coach), Abdul Gaddy (University of Washington/PRO) former Gonzaga Bulldog Steven Gray (PRO), WNBA players Courtney Vandersloot (Chicago Sky) Alex Montgomery (New York Liberty) & Lindsey Moore (Minnesota Lynx). He has also worked very closely with Two-Time NAIA All-American from Montana-Western, Brandon Brown, now playing professionally in Europe. Plenty of current high level College, High School & Youth players as well.

Hyppa’s passion for the game grew while growing up in Tacoma, learning from legendary Stadium HS Coaches Dennis Buchholz and Cocke’ brothers Doug & Mike. He takes great pride in the youth from his hometown. Chris works in conjunction with local YMCA’s, Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs and Recreational Programs to mentor and provide leadership. His passion is evident when you talk with him and watch him conduct workouts.

Hyppa will not only challenge you physically but aims to take your mind to new places. His experiences playing collegiately and semi-professionally along with his ability to connect with players of all types make training with him unique!

TRAINING: Devotion Basketball with Troy DeVries

LINK: www.devotionbasketball.com

March, April & May Training at our practices with Troy.

We welcome Troy DeVries to our Cascades Family as our Vancouver, Portland area trainer. Troy played in Australia and Europe Professionally and is the purest shooter I have ever seen. He is a great addition to our staff to help our players improve their BB skills and shooting. Troy will be teaching at our weekend practice sessions so as to accomodate all players. Individual work can be scheduled with him seperate from our club work.Troy is an amazing trainer!

Training with: Troy DeVries @  devotionbasketball.com 

Our  Schedule for 2021 is posted on the:  “Communications Page.”

Want to get Recruited?  The Cascades are back in action for the 2021 spring and summer seasons. 2 High School Elite Teams. Get involved~!

We are looking for talented, and dedicated athletes for 2 teams for this spring and summer. Contact Coach Aldridge here if interested or if you want more information. (Contact at: aldridge8@msn.com

SEE CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS PAGE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION! Including spring and summer schedules and practice times.

Updated November 24, 2021

Congrats to Alison Kantor who signed with Colorado School of the Mines.

Thanks everyone for a great spring Season. In particular Coach Scott Weaver, and Jackie Robinson who did a great jobs with their team. Their kids performed very well.

There are lots of good things to build on for both teams. 

THE 2022 SCHEDULE IS ON HOLD PENDING COACH ALDRIDGES HEALTH. ( HIS CANCER HAS RETURNED. ) UPDATES LATER, PLEASE CHECK BACK.

2021 Summer Schedule

Updated June 29 2021   Big change for Reign Team on  July 10

FRIDAY, JULY 9: CASCADES TRAVEL TO CHICAGO FOR NIKE TOC and a free day in Chicago!

** 4th Change: ** July 9, Cascades on SWA #2080  departs Louisville @  7:20 am , arrives in Chicago at: 7:35 am ( Time change)  (Free day in Chicago) ACTIVITES TBA

MONDAY NIGHT JULY 12, CASCADES AND REIGN TEAMS RETURN TO HOMES , SEATTLE & PORTLAND FLIGHTS

Seattle Reign team returns from SNA on July 12. Alaska flight # 507 departs at 3:40 pm arrive at 6:23 PM in Seattle. Ella, Hailey, Olivia, Taylor, Azaria, Claudia

Portland Reign Team flyers return on  Alaska flight # 2407, departs at 3:15 PM arrives in PDX at 5;35 pm  Addie, Evermore, Gianna, Carlie, 

** Changed **  Cascades: PDX Players Return to PDX SWA Flight # 403 departs MDW @ 8:55 PM arrives in PDX @ 11:10 PM Al, Kylie, Lauren, Gracie, Alison, Paityn, Keanna

** Changed** Cascades: SEA Passengers: Return on SWA Flight # 1075 Departing MDW, @ 8:05 PM, arriving in Sea Tac at 10:30 PM   Kyla, Natalia, Taylor T, Gabby, & Lexi

BREAK, JULY 13- 17 Players at Home.

SUNDAY, JULY 18: DBL. PRACTICE AT PRAIRIE HS 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm, and 4:30 to 7:00 pm 

MONDAY, JULY 19 TRAVEL TO ROSEVILLE, CA FOR EOT TOURNAMENT (FLY TO OAKLAND)

Both Teams @ Holiday Inn Express Rocklin-Galleria Area  July 19-22

6830 Five Star Blvd

Rocklin, Ca 95677  

916-315-1300

** Changed ** All on SWA # 302 departs PDX at 11:20 am arrives in Oakland at 1:05 pm

THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 22, FLY TO ORANGE COUNTY, CA. EOT SWISH TOURNAMENT

** Changed ** All on SWA # 323 departs Oakland at 8:40 PM am Arrives in OC at 10:10 PM

Teams @ Ayres Hotel & Spa
28951 Los Alisos Blvd
Mission Viejo, CA 949 305-7200

Both Teams: FRIDAY – MONDAY, JULY 23-26 EOT LADERA RANCH, CA. TOURNAMENT

EVENING, MONDAY, JULY 26 FLY HOME TO SEATTLE/PORTLAND

** CHANGED:** Portland Passengers on : Alaska flight 2407  Departs Orange County at 3:15 pm arrives in Portland at 5:35 PM: AL, Kylie, Kyla, Alison,  Addy, Gianna, Evermore, Carlie, Azaria, Paityn, Lexi & Keanna

Seattle Players on individual flights: Alaska Airlines flight 505 Departs SNA at 7:05 PM arrives at SEA-Tac at 9:43 PM; Natalia, Hailey, Taylor T, Taylor W, Ella, Gabby,

With Parents for Return: Lauren, Olivia, Claudia

END OF TOUR