Download or read book The World of Youth Basketball written by Will Benner and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-07 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're a parent who is considering basketball as a sport for your child, then this book is for you! It discusses the journey that your child will take from the early introduction, through recreation, to AAU, to high school basketball, to college recruitment and beyond. Basketball can change your child's life! It's a great tool in that it teaches so many valuable lessons on and off the court. For example, basketball helps teach teamwork and helps bring out the competitive drive. It can be an escape, or a way for your child to express their emotions. Basketball can also provide upward mobility and career opportunities as well. As the author, my goal is to help you, by guiding you through the youth basketball experience from my perspective, by sharing parts of my own youth basketball journey, and what I have learned throughout my playing and coaching career. In this book I have also provided interviews of two separate youth and high school basketball coaches, as well as the CEO of a college basketball recruiting organization.
Download or read book Play Their Hearts Out written by George Dohrmann and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A tour de force of reporting” (The Washington Post) from a Pulitzer–prize winning journalist that examines the often-corrupt machine producing America’s basketball stars “Indispensable.”—The Wall Street Journal “Often heart-breaking, always riveting.”—The New York Times Book Review “Tremendous.”—The Plain Dealer Winner of the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sportswriting• Winner of the Award for Excellence in the Coverage of Youth Sports Using eight years of unfettered access and a keen sense of a story’s deepest truths, journalist George Dohrmann reveals a cutthroat world where boys as young as eight or nine are subjected to a dizzying torrent of scrutiny and exploitation. At the book’s heart are the personal stories of two compelling figures: Joe Keller, an ambitious coach with a master plan to find and promote “the next LeBron,” and Demetrius Walker, a fatherless latchkey kid who falls under Keller’s sway and struggles to live up to unrealistic expectations. Complete with a new “where-are-they-now” epilogue by the author, Play Their Hearts Out is a thoroughly compelling narrative exposing the gritty reality that lies beneath so many dreams of fame and glory. One of GQ’S 50 Best Books of Literary Journalism of the 21st Century • One of the Best Books of the Year: Los Angeles Times, The Christian Science Monitor, Kirkus Reviews This edition includes an exclusive conversation between George Dohrmann and bestselling author Seth Davis.
Download or read book The Book of Basketball written by Bill Simmons and published by ESPN. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The NBA according to The Sports Guy—now updated with fresh takes on LeBron, the Celtics, and more! Foreword by Malcom Gladwell • “The work of a true fan . . . it might just represent the next phase of sports commentary.”—The Atlantic Bill Simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as ESPN’s The Sports Guy, has written the definitive book on the past, present, and future of the NBA. From the age-old question of who actually won the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain to the one about which team was truly the best of all time, Simmons opens—and then closes, once and for all—every major pro basketball debate. Then he takes it further by completely reevaluating not only how NBA Hall of Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up, the result being the Pyramid: Simmons’s one-of-a-kind five-level shrine to the ninety-six greatest players in the history of pro basketball. And ultimately he takes fans to the heart of it all, as he uses a conversation with one NBA great to uncover that coveted thing: The Secret of Basketball. Comprehensive, authoritative, controversial, hilarious, and impossible to put down (even for Celtic-haters), The Book of Basketball offers every hardwood fan a courtside seat beside the game’s finest, funniest, and fiercest chronicler.
Download or read book Full Court Press written by Kristin White and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-28 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiring, true coming-of-age story of a young man who was blessed with a unique talent for basketball and also the resilience to overcome the trouble around him. Eric Price was raised in Washington, DC's notorious Sursum Corda housing project, a community that served as the city's largest open-air drug market. He was a basketball phenom and was given a ranking of number one in the world by the basketball media when he was just ten years old. Eric went on a journey around the country, playing in select tournaments and camps with many of today's NBA stars. He attended five different high schools, playing for national power Montrose Christian, and prep stand-out Blair Academy. But Eric's true test came when, like many other young players, a career in basketball did not work out. He uses the strength and determination he learned from the game of basketball to continue moving forward and building a life for himself.Eye-opening and deeply moving, Full Court Press is the story of a young man's life that offers a glimpse into the world of high-stakes youth basketball.
Download or read book Why She Plays written by Christine A. Baker and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of women in basketball.
Download or read book Bball Basics for Kids written by Coach Bobby Kaplan and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides instructions and skills for developing essential basketball skills, covering ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, and rebounding.
Download or read book Coaching Girls Basketball written by Sandy Simpson and published by Crown. This book was released on 2001-10-02 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coach Girls for Success on and off the Court Coaching girls' basketball is a blast! Witness a well-executed fast break, an intense defense, or a team's unbridled enthusiasm, and you can't help but be inspired. The effort, pride, and enjoyment on the girls' faces are great rewards for parents and often the signs of a good coach—the type of coach you want to be. So how can you get there? Perfect for coaches of girls up to age 13, Coachng Girls' Basketball includes everything you need to be an outstanding coach and mentor to your players. Whether you are a seasoned coach looking to fine-tune your skills or a rookie eager to take the court running, you'll discover techniques for success that are tailored specifically to the needs of girls, including: ·Drills and strategies for coaches new to the world of coaching basketball ·Tips on what girls want and need from their basketball experience ·Practical suggestions on how to motivate in a positive and encouraging way ·Advice for helping girls deal with their changing bodies ·And much more! Now, you can be a coaching winner and help bring out the best in your players, both on the court and in the game of life.
Download or read book Why She Plays written by Christine A. Baker and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does she play basketball? Since the enactment of Title IX in 1972, that question has come to be asked of more girls and women and answered in more ways than ever before. Christine A. Baker, herself an avid player and an assistant coach, pursues an answer through the ranks of the sport from youth basketball to the WNBA. Baker sets the stage with a quick look at current statistics and trends in women s basketball nationwide, noting the profound changes in the last thirty-five years. A series of exclusive interviews then takes us into the heart and soul of the sport. Her subjects are players and coaches, from neophytes to stars such as Dawn Staley and Nancy Lieberman; from legendary coaches such as Jody Conradt to the masterminds of USA Basketball and the 1996 Women s Dream Team; from Donna Lopiano, former CEO of the Women s Sports Foundation, to tomorrow s Olympic athletes. A richly detailed, all-encompassing portrait of the sport, these interviews offer a wealth of insight into the game, American sports culture, and, indeed, why Baker plays.
Download or read book 101 Youth Basketball Drills written by Mick Donovan and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed specifically for young people, this manual contains a wide range of progressive practice drills to help them develop their basketball skills. Fun, educational and challenging, all the drills are illustrated with photographs or line drawings and cover the essential skills, including: warming up ball handling passing dribbling shooting and rebounding team tactics and game principles. As well as easy-to-follow instructions, each drill contains information on the equipment needed, the space required, how to construct a safe and effective training session and how to organise the players.
Download or read book Overplayed written by David King and published by MennoMedia, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-03-08 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As seen in Focus on the Family magazine. Should I sign up our seven-year-old son for the travel team? What should we do about our daughter's Sunday morning games? Am I the only one longing for a sane balance between children’s sports, family time, and church commitments? David King and Margot Starbuck offer good news for Christian parents stressed out by these questions and stretched thin by the demands of competitive youth sports. Join King, athletic director at a Christian university, and Starbuck, an award-winning author and speaker, as they investigate seven myths about what’s best for young athletes. Discover with them what it means to not be conformed to the patterns of the youth sports world. Listen in as they talk to other parents, pastors, and coaches about the peril and promise of children’s sports. Learn practical ways to set boundaries and help kids gain healthy identities as beloved children of God--both on and off the field, and whether they win or lose. Equips parents with concrete tips such as: Eight questions to discuss on the way home from the game Five ways to ruin your child’s sports experience Dinnertime conversation starters about your family’s values The one question you can't not ask your child about youth sports Key Features: Challenges seven common myths about youth sports Offers wisdom for families on decisions such as choosing leagues and how many seasons to play Author Q&As address parents' common concerns about youth sports Bonus tips and resources for parents, coaches, and pastors Free downloadable study guide available here.
Download or read book Youth Basketball written by Karen Garchow and published by Brown & Benchmark Pub. This book was released on 1992 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Baffled Parent s Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball written by David G. Faucher and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1999-09-14 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David G. Faucher shares his successful "full-participation model" of coaching youth basketball in this Baffled Parent's Guide. Faucher, the head coach of the men's basketball team at Dartmouth College, covers creating good habits, offensive skills and defensive basics, dealing with parents, first aid and safety, and game rules.
Download or read book The AAU Basketball Bible written by Troy Horne and published by Buggily Group Incorporated. This book was released on 2018-07-18 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World of AAU Basketball is changing rapidly. This book holds the answers to all of your questions about the new world of AAU basketball. Inside its pages are step by step directions on how to navigate the AAU basketball landscape successfully for you and your young player. The writings in this book are based off of over 40 interviews with youth basketball leaders, D1 Coaches, Nationally Ranked High School Players, Euroleague Basketball Players, College Basketball Players, Basketball Parents and NBA Veterans. This is a must read for any young basketball player and their family. This book will save you and your family from needless stress and thousands of dollars. You want to read this book if you are serious about helping your young player understand and succeed in the world of AAU basketball. Author Troy Horne is a dad who knew nothing about the sport of basketball except that his son wanted to grow up to play the sport professionally. As a former professional musician, Broadway star and television actor he had an hypothesis. That hypothesis was that there were certain truths that held fast in all professional industries. He believed that the staples of work hard, master your skills, meet the right people, and put yourself in the right places were not only essential for the music business, but essential for all professions. So he went in search of the information that he thought that he would need to help his son Moses reach his basketball goals and dreams. The AAU Basketball Bible is a collection of that research. His hope is that this book can be a resource for parents and coaches like him who want to help their children or young athletes reach their goals. Troy loves educating and inspiring others to succeed and live the life of their dreams. This is a part of that work.
Download or read book Complete Idiot s Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball written by Bill Gutman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Marketing Blurb
Download or read book Cross Over written by Brian McCormick and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Simply Youth Basketball Simple and Effective Coaching Philosophy Skills Drills and Plays for Coaching Youth Basketball written by Timothy B. Wood and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Coaching Youth Basketball written by Coach Education and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2012-06-21 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coaching Youth Basketball, Fifth Edition, will help you run organized practices as you develop your players’ fundamental skills. Written by the American Sport Education Program (ASEP), in conjunction with expert coach Don Showalter of USA Basketball, this book covers all aspects of player development that you need to know: • Preparing for and conducting efficient, age-specific practices • Teaching and developing skills • Providing a safe playing environment • Identifying and correcting errors in performance • Communicating with and encouraging players You’ll also gain court-tested tips on running your team; communicating with players, officials, parents, and other coaches; providing basic first aid; and keeping it all fun. The book contains drills and coaching tips that are sure to jump-start your practices and improve players’ performance. In addition, you receive many photos and diagrams to facilitate your understanding of the skills and drills. Ideal for coaches of players ages 5 to 14, the fifth edition of Coaching Youth Basketball will help you focus on long-term athlete development by creating an environment in which your players can learn, progress in their skill development, increase their understanding of the game, and, most important, have fun.
