Having good, positive role models is very important for children and teenagers. Kids look up to certain people in their lives. They look to their role models as an example when they have decisions and choices to make. Children and teenagers strive to emulate their role models, trying to be like someone they look […]
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The point guard position is the most important position on a basketball court. Don’t listen to anyone that tells you different. They are required to do many things in the game of basketball that are very different to the other four positions on the court. While the other 4 positions are mainly focused on putting the ball […]
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Every year, thousands of coaches all over the world dedicate their time to teaching other parents children how to play the game of basketball. The majority of parents appreciate this good-natured act, but occasionally you’ll find a couple of people that don’t see it this way. Often the love they have for their child can blind […]
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Last weekend there was a basketball tournament in town. I had no teams participating and had no other commitments, so I thought I’d head down and check it out… While it was great watching the youngsters playing, some of the coaches absolutely disgusted me. They we’re yelling at these young referees all game, nearly every game […]
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Who invented basketball? That’s a question I receive a lot as a coach. As coaches and lovers of the game, it’s important (and fun!) to know a little basketball history and the origins of the game we all hold so close to our hearts. Who Invented Basketball?The game of basketball originated in December 1891 by a Canadian […]
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