The Key to Growth: Competing in Everything You DO As the game of basketball continues to evolve, so do the approaches players take to improve. In today’s youth basketball landscape, it’s not uncommon to see high school athletes dedicated to lifting weights, shooting, and working with trainers. And while all these aspects are undeniably important,… Read more »
The Love of the Game vs. The Love of Attention In today’s world, there’s a growing divide between the love of the game and the love of attention the game brings. I’ve seen too many kids playing for “likes” or recognition on social media rather than for the pure joy of competing. Don’t get me… Read more »
The Unmistakable Traits of Great Players: A Love for Practice and a Relentless Desire to Be the Best Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to be around some truly great players—athletes who have reached the highest levels of success in basketball. And while they each had their own unique strengths and talents, there’s a common… Read more »
Finding the Right Balance: Why Overloading on Sports Can Be Just as Harmful as Specialization There’s a growing awareness that early specialization in a single sport isn’t the best path for young athletes. Studies have shown that kids who play multiple sports tend to develop better overall athleticism, avoid burnout, and are less likely to… Read more »
The Year-Round Sports Dilemma: Why Club Soccer, Not Basketball, Drives Early Specialization Club sports are an essential part of youth development, but they often come under scrutiny for promoting early specialization and pressuring kids to play year-round. While AAU and club basketball frequently receive criticism in this regard, my experience has shown that it’s actually… Read more »
One Basketball Activity Per Day Is Enough: The Importance of Balance for Young Athletes In the fast-paced world of youth basketball, it’s easy for parents to feel like they need to do more to give their children every possible advantage. Many families spend their days traveling from city to city for multiple practices, fall leagues,… Read more »
The Myth of Doing More: Lessons from Messi and Steve Nash on Focused Development In youth sports today, there’s a common belief that more is better: more games, more teams, more trainers. Parents and young athletes often think that by constantly being on the move—playing for multiple clubs, seeking out as many games as possible,… Read more »
Quality Over Quantity: The Right Balance of Practice and Games in Youth Basketball In the world of youth basketball, many parents believe that playing as many games as possible is the key to helping their child improve. They think that constantly competing in multiple leagues, joining extra teams, and packing the schedule with games is… Read more »
The Surprising Path to Success in Youth Basketball: Rest, Recovery, and Joy As a coach and founder of Drive Basketball, I often receive questions from highly motivated parents about what their children need to do to improve their basketball skills. It’s a common theme—parents eager to push their kids harder and faster toward excellence. While… Read more »
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