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  • Dear Parents…..Let’s Talk About Expectations…….

    Dear Parents…..Let’s Talk About Expectations…….

    You’re here because you love your child and want the best for them. You want to see them shine on the basketball court, mastering skills, making those thrilling three-point shots, and dribbling with ease. And, like me, you’ve probably experienced that gut-wrenching pang when things don’t go as planned, when your child isn’t making the…

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  • The Magic (Science) of Small Sided Games in Basketball

    The Magic (Science) of Small Sided Games in Basketball

    The Magic (Science) of Small Sided Games in Basketball: Unraveling the Mystery Picture this: a group of basketball players, completely absorbed in an intense, fast-paced game that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. The court is smaller, the teams are tighter, and the energy is electric. It’s as if the players are navigating a miniature basketball…

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  • Unlocking the Power of Small Sided Games in Basketball Practice Planning

    Unlocking the Power of Small Sided Games in Basketball Practice Planning

    In the exhilarating world of basketball, Small Sided Games have emerged as the pivotal force behind effective practice planning, bringing forth a revolution that marries Progressive Coaching with innovative strategies. As coaches, it’s time to start Thinking Outside the Box, embracing a Growth Mindset that elevates the learning experience, while simultaneously incorporating the essence of…

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  • The Real Goal of Youth Basketball – Why Creating Pro Players Isn’t Everything

    The Real Goal of Youth Basketball – Why Creating Pro Players Isn’t Everything

    Unlocking your players’ potential by focusing on fun, creativity, and personal growth Let me tell you a little secret: most of your youth basketball players will never make it to the NBA. I know, it’s a shocking revelation, right? But it’s true. The odds of any one of our players reaching the highest level of…

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  • Space Out Your Drills – Boost Your Team’s Learning with Better Breaks

    Space Out Your Drills – Boost Your Team’s Learning with Better Breaks

    Introduction Hey, basketball coaches! Are you tired of seeing your players struggle to apply their skills during games, even though they’ve practiced those same skills tirelessly during traditional drills? It’s time to rethink your training methods and embrace the power of the spacing effect. In this blog post, we’ll show you how incorporating breaks and…

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  • Swishing Into The Science Of Play

    Swishing Into The Science Of Play

    Swishing into the Science of Play Picture this: a swarm of kids on the basketball court, dribbling, laughing, and shooting hoops with the kind of enthusiasm that could power a small city. While it may seem like they’re simply having a ball (pun intended), there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface. This article…

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  • The Power Of Growth Mindset

    The Power Of Growth Mindset

    Roll up your sleeves, coaches! It’s time to get down and dirty with some serious, groundbreaking knowledge that’ll change the way you approach youth basketball coaching. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the Growth Mindset. This bad boy is the linchpin of player development, and if you want your players to reach the peak…

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  • The F-Word (No Not That One…)

    The F-Word (No Not That One…)

    The F-Word Let me start by saying, forget everything you know about “fundamentals.” Yeah, I said it. The F-word is a myth. Don’t worry; I’ll explain why. Basketball coaches often teach players techniques in a certain way, where they demonstrate the technique and the player must copy it exactly. Once the player can copy the…

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  • Trading In Tradition

    Trading In Tradition

    Outdated Methods Listen up, coaches! It’s time to throw out the old-school, traditional coaching methods and embrace a new approach to coaching youth basketball. Because let’s be real, who wants to be a boring, outdated coach with a team full of unhappy players? Not me, that’s for sure. I’m sure you’re all familiar with the…

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