Aug 02
2008Youth Basketball Coaching
Filed Under (Basketball) by Gary Pearson on 02-08-2008
Tagged Under : Basketball
A few years ago my wife and I decided that we needed something to do during the week to get us away from the dreaded boob tube. After hearing on our local news about the lack of after school activities for local kids we decided we’d try getting involved. We ended up coaching youth basketball.
Even if you have no training or history when it comes to coaching basketball you can still do this. There are many charity groups who will help give you a hand. All you need is a few hours a week and a patient attitude with kids and you will do great.
Kids these days need distractions to keep them from getting into trouble. Organized sports help kids stay off drugs, away from gangs, and in school. This is an amazing result for just shooting a few hoops. Every once in a while you may find yourself in the presence of true talent and you can consider yourself the one who helped it be discovered. Your influence actually helps these kids have safer lives and better futures.
Thinking about all the positive influence you could have, why don’t you coach youth basketball? There’s no reason why you couldn’t. Help make a difference in a bunch of kids’ lives while getting you out of the house. Make the neighborhood a better place by single-handedly reducing drug usage and crime.
Even if you know nothing about basketball there is still no reason for you to not become a youth basketball coach. Simply buy or rent some self-teaching videos and books, and see if your local community centre offers any training programs. In no time you will be out there helping make a positive influence on some kid’s lives. Believe me, it’s well worth giving up a few nights in front of the TV.
