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Guide to Youth Basketball

Guide to Youth Basketball

USA Basketball’s Player Development Curriculum is the official resource for guiding players through growth in basketball. The curriculum speaks to what a player should be learning and at what stage he or she should be learning it. Other topics include life skills, healthy lifestyles and more.

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Guide your children through their basketball development by learning the game with them. Parents and guardians seeking a higher standard for their children can turn to USA Basketball for valuable information, education and resources!

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Coaches Corner: Mental Toughness

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Jun 4, 2020

Coaches Corner: Mental Toughness

Coaches Corner

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Spencer Wood
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Jun 4, 2020

Fifteen characteristics to encourage for mental toughness.

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May 31, 2020

USA Basketball Youth Podcast Episode 4

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May 31, 2020

USA Basketball's Jay Demings (Youth and Sport Development Director) and Don Showalter (10-time gold medal winning junior national team coach) discuss the four stages of progressive player development.

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Podcast Episode 3

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May 18, 2020

USA Basketball Youth Podcast Episode 3 - Coaching Actions for Player Growth

Youth Podcasts

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May 18, 2020

USA Basketball's Jay Demings (Youth and Sport Development Director) and Don Showalter (10-time gold medal winning junior national team coach) discuss coaching actions for player growth.

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