Blog Articles About The Game Of Basketball
Successfully managing player behavior in youth basketball can be challenging, even for the most experienced coaches or parents. It takes strong communication skills, the ability to think on your feet and a whole lot of patience to be successful. After all, dealing with a variety of personalities and keeping everyone in line is not easy. …
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Mental prep for a youth basketball game is almost as important as physical training. Equipping our kids with the proper mindset before tip-off will give them a strategic and psychological advantage over their opponents. Without a doubt, a team that is mentally prepared has a higher chance of winning, regardless of talent level. Even if …
As coaches and parents of youth basketball players, we know the importance of providing positive reinforcement to develop a successful team. Whether coaching a group of eight-year-old beginners or advanced twelve-year-olds, the same strategies and tips apply. The following will explore the benefits of implementing positive coaching strategies in order to help your players achieve …
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Basketball is arguably one of the most popular sports in America. Players of all ages, from little league to the pros, are continuously striving to improve their game and dominate the court. But for high school age players, the stakes for excelling on the court are especially high. College recruiters, professional scouts, and championship teams …
It’s no secret that the world of sports has changed drastically due to the emergence of technology. As coaches, we are constantly being inundated with data, analytics, and cutting-edge solutions, but many of us remain unsure of how best to leverage these solutions in our day-to-day coaching operations. This is especially true in the realm …
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As coaches and teachers in sport, the aim is to achieve a balance of objectives. On one hand, the goal is to win games. On the other, player development is a primary focus. At times, it can feel like these two goals are in opposition to one another that catering to one means compromising the …
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Picture this — you’ve herded up a bunch of eager young faces in a sun-scorched gym, full of bouncing basketballs, high-energy music, and the enthusiasm of young athletes vying for your attention. You and your team are ready to get to work and start building team chemistry, but as any seasoned youth basketball coach would …
If you’re a parent or coach of a youth basketball team, you’re probably no stranger to coaching mistakes. With the stakes so high when it comes to youth sports, it’s critical to do all that you can to ensure that your team is successful. By avoiding certain commonly made mistakes, you can set your team …
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Parental involvement in youth coaching can be an asset–but it can also be a challenge. Too much involvement and interference can disrupt the team dynamic, cause tension and distraction, and diminish morale. Coaches have a tricky balancing act to handle when dealing with parents. It can be difficult to navigate complaints and criticism from parents …
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Planning is one of the most important tools any coach can use to lead a successful basketball team, from the youth level all the way up to the pros. But the power of practice planning is often undervalued, and coaches don’t realize the impact it can have on the overall performance of their team. It’s …
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