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Tough Losses and Bouncing Back in Youth Sports
Playing sports is an excellent way of getting children involved in the community and learning new skills. Although the games may just be for fun, kids can often get upset when they lose to another team. Although there may be a few tough losses throughout the season,...
Essential Characteristics in Youth Players for Teamwork
Regardless of what type of sports kids are playing, teamwork is an essential component. Although coaches and trainers generally know this information, understanding how to properly teach teamwork to a group of young people can prove more difficult than one may think....
Warm-ups and Exercises to Prevent Basketball Injuries
Basketball is one of the most popular sports among athletes of all ages in the United States. Unfortunately, it is also one of the sports with the highest probability of injury among athletes as well. So, what can be done about these frequent injuries? Sports and...
Coaching and Practicing with the Shot Clock
One of the greatest things about a basketball practice session is that there's unlimited time to practice. Also, one of the worst things about a basketball practice session is that there is unlimited time to practice. This in no way simulates what it's like to play in...
What to Expect From Your Team Captain
Serving as a team captain in the sport of basketball comes with a variety of responsibilities outside of simply playing the game. Successful team captains must devote time to becoming a leader, putting in hard work every day. They must have a desire to be seen as a...
Leadership Lessons From the Great Phil Jackson
As one of the most well known coaches in NBA history, Phil Jackson has solidified his legendary status through 13 total championships won as both a coach and player. Between the years of 1987 and 1998, Jackson coached the Chicago Bulls with NBA legend Michael Jordan,...
Common Mistakes Made When Coaching Youth Basketball
Coaching any sport requires a considerable level of dedication and focus. Teaching young people is even more demanding, as it requires an ability to take a complex topic and make it understandable by people who have little to no experience or context. Combining the...
The Importance of Communication as a Basketball Coach
After having coached basketball for an extended period of time, I’ve come to learn many of the most effective strategies necessary for sufficiently teaching your athletes, and pushing them to reach their full potential. The very basic building blocks of character are...
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