The Youth Coach Academy in New York kicks off with a welcome reception for all coach attendees in downtown Manhattan.

Jay Demings, USA Basketball Youth Division Director, shares the youth development mission with coaches.

NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum one of the guest speakers at the academy reception.

Jay Demings and attendees gather at the meet and greet during the academy reception.

Youth Coach Academy presented by Nike – New York.

Coaches fill the stands at Baruch College for the academy.

Leo Papile, Founder and Head Coach of the Boston Amateur Basketball Club (BABC), speaks to coaches about team building applied to today’s generation of players.

Coaches receiving live training on the USA Basketball Coach License required courses.

Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Smith talks about the greater impact of basketball in life.

Coach Dwayne Morton of Abraham Lincoln High School addresses the physical and mental aspects in coaching youth.

Youth Coach Academy presented by Nike – New York.

USA Basketball Youth Division Coordinator Andrea Travelstead leads live training of a required course for obtaining a USA Basketball Coach License.

Hall of Fame player Chris Mullin and St. John’s University Head Coach shares personal messages about his basketball journey.

Mary Coyle Klinger of Rutgers Preparatory leads session on “How to Successfully Define Player Roles on a Team.”

USA Basketball 3x3 Coach Advisor Joe Lewandowski’s on court session on basketball IQ drills.

Panel discussions close out the New York Youth Coach Academy.