COMMITTEES
From coaches, to parents, to athletes, we all play a part in creating a healthy environment for kids to play sports.
The notion that athletes can realistically receive college scholarships for their athletic achievements is ruining youth sports, because to put it bluntly, it's just not that likely. Youth basketball should be about the game, the players, the competition, the skills, and the sportsmanship– not for the farfetched idea that it will be a golden ticket into college. Not to mention all the money and time parents shell out for their child to play on elite and travel teams, which puts many players at a disadvantage, and most families do not see a payout. A variety of factors contribute to the negative effects we are seeing now in scholastic basketball, but it's up to all of us to fix it. Explore our committees for resources on specific topics.
Overview of our Committees
How much do you as a parent understand about the college recruiting process? Are knowledgeable about NIL, Transfer Portal, etc.? Many parents don't know as much as they'd hoped when the college recruiting process beings.
Good sportsmanship seems to be lacking in all levels of sports competition. Why is it important? Kids gain valuable life skills from participating in youth sports. Good sportsmanship can teach children social skills, resilience, and coping mechanisms that will stay with them through the rest of their lives. When sportsmanship is lacking across the board, these kids lose out on some of the most valuable elements of being on a team.
The value of a good scholastic coach is immeasurable. Coaches are often the first line of defense for players who are struggling, even in with issues outside of athletics. Curious about what former players remember about their high school coaches?
Female coaches often have different experiences from their male counterparts. How does this effect female players? What can we do give all players (and coaches) equal opportunites?
Fact – about 3% of high school students who play a sport in high school will ever play in college... What should the other 97% do?
Scholastic coaching is a difficult position. How do you learn what coaching really is and how to do it? Want to know what current high school coaches have to say about this journey?
What is it? How is it developed?
Social media platforms play a large role in the lives of scholastic students. How does social media help a scholastic athlete, how can it be a negative influence?