Reading list

Worth a read for
sports families.

A curated list of articles on youth-sports training, development, and safety — pulled from around the web.

ProSkills Basketball
What Is the July NCAA Basketball Live Period?
How the NCAA basketball live and evaluation periods work — when college coaches can watch recruits in person, and why the April and July windows matter for exposure.
NCSA
Men’s Basketball Recruiting Guidelines: What It Takes
The athleticism, skills, basketball IQ, and academics college coaches look for at each level — a realistic look at what it takes to play Division 1 basketball.
Association for Applied Sport Psychology
Do’s and Don’ts for Parents of Young Athletes
Practical guidance for parents — encouraging effort over outcome, cheering without coaching from the sidelines, and keeping youth sports a positive experience.
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