Youth Basketball in America: Problems & How to FIX the system
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by bballtools
3y ago
When the late, GREAT, Kobe Bryant spoke, people listened. Five NBA Championships and a host of other accolades gives you that credibility. Yet, when the future hall of famer criticized AAU basketball in America and the lack of youth basketball development in our country in 2016, few listened. Kobe pointed the finger directly at AAU basketball for the decline in skill in America and the increase of European players in the NBA. I wrote a blog on the problems with the current system and what needs to be changed with the youth basketball development system in America shortly after Bryant’s comment ..read more
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White Basketball Coaches: Listen. But Don’t Remain Silent.
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by Coach A
4y ago
I’ve been struggling to find the right words to post on here since the murder of George Floyd. But to be honest, this should have been a post on this website from its inception. The murder of George Floyd wasn’t just a one-off incident. It’s a systemic issue. But as a white man, the easy thing to do has been to remain silent. And just as we preach to our basketball players as coaches, the easy way is rarely the right way. And by remaining silent on these black injustices, I’ve been flat-out wrong. But I refuse to be wrong any longer. And fellow basketball coaches, I hope you’ll join me. For th ..read more
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Quotes from Books That Help With Leadership & Basketball Coaching
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by Coach A
5y ago
Over the course of the past year, I’ve found myself reading more and more books about leadership and connecting with people, in hopes that it will pay dividends in my coaching. I can honestly say that I truly believe it has. If you’re not a big reader, it’s your lucky day. I’m going to supply you with some of my favorite quotes from books I’ve read over the course of the past year. These are quotes/excerpts that I’ve highlighted because I thought they’d make some type of difference for me, and hopefully they’ll do the same for you, too! Pound the Stone: 7 Lessons to Develop Grit on the Path t ..read more
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