by Brian McCormick on May 12, 2009
in Kansas
Organization: Cimarron High School
Contact Name: Josh Littlejohn
Email: coachlittlejohn@gmail.com
Phone: (620) 253 3191
Dates: June 2nd – July 2nd (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Price: $25
Location: Cimarron High School Gym
Who decided that a point guard has to be small? More importantly, what is a point guard?
We expect a point guard to be a leader and have a high basketball I.Q. Why don’t we expect or challenge all players to develop this game awareness? Why rely on only one player?
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English soccer academies wait until players are 11 to play full 11v11 soccer; in Italy, youth basketball players participate in skill-oriented clinics at 6-years-old, but start competitive games at 12. In the United States, kids play 5v5 full court games and compete for national championships when they are 8-years-old.
The PBDL emphasizes learning and development. Presently, players and parents have numerous recreation options - leagues based on fun and equal participation, typically for beginners - and numerous competitive opportunities - teams focused on strategy, game preparation and winning. There are few true development leagues - until now.