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July 30, 2024
The growing divide between club sports and high school athletics
A significant shift is occurring in the evolving landscape of youth athletics. The rise of club sports is increasingly overshadowing traditional high school sports programs. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for athletic administrators and coac...
March 1, 2023
NFL player hosts AAU basketball team training sessions
An NFL player is using his knowledge of what it takes to reach the next level to help a Florida AAU basketball team fulfill its dreams. Nelson Agholor, wide receiver for the New England Patriots, has teamed up with the Learning Academy of Basketba...
July 21, 2022
Two Fights Breakout Between Refs, Fans, & Coaches during AAU Tournaments
Two AAU basketball referees were involved in physical altercations during summer tournaments in the midwest over the last weekend. In Oklahoma, a referee knocked out a male spectator after issuing a technical foul to a coach for stepping out onto ...
April 6, 2022
Parents, Players Attack Youth Basketball Referee in Georgia
Georgia police are conducting an investigation after a youth basketball referee was attacked by a group of young basketball players over the weekend. The alleged Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball game took place inside a church athletic faci...
April 19, 2021
Brawl Erupts at Indiana Girls Travel Tournament
A wild brawl erupted during an Indiana travel girls basketball game over the weekend. The game descended into a brawl after a spectator and an official began fighting on the court, according to a report from CBSSports.com. Things began to unravel ...
October 5, 2020
Five Keys To Enhancing Relationships Within the Team
I recently heard the quote “players will go to battle for one another when they know there is love and mutual respect present.” As I reflected on this, I realized how true it is. I also thought about how this mutual respect and love is not some...
January 31, 2018
Participation fees still matter in high school athletics
This is the seventh year of Coach & Athletic Director’s survey of high school athletic administrators. The results help us develop and our editorial vision, while offering readers a glimpse at the opportunities and challenges in prep sports. ...
August 2, 2017
Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis offers advice for parents, athletes
Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis believes it's healthy for athletes to feel pressure when competing in sports — as long as the pressure is not coming from parents. [caption id="attachment_24540" align="alignright" width="242"] Photo vi...
In the 3-on-2 drill, your offensive players learn how to fill the proper lanes during a full-court fast break. And, your defenders understand where they need to be when they’re outnumbered in a fast-break situation.![]()
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3-on-2 drill gets players running, filling proper lanes
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Utilize your drills in practice to work on game situations. One of the...