Hoops: The Complete Youth Basketball Guide, (Paperback)

HOOPS! The Complete Youth Basketball Guide - Expanded Edition (Ages 6-12)

Everything you need to coach youth basketball - even if you've never played.

Whether you're a first-time parent-coach who doesn't know a pick from a pivot, or a seasoned volunteer looking for fresh ideas, HOOPS! gives you the complete playbook for building confident young players who love the game.

INSIDE THIS BOOK:

✓ The Five Non-Negotiables - The fundamental skills every player must master, with simple cues kids actually remember

✓ 100+ Drills - Organized by skill (ball handling, passing, shooting, defense, rebounding) with time, setup, and coaching points for each

✓ Age-Specific Practice Plans - Ready-to-run practices for ages 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12, from early season through playoffs

✓ Game Strategies by Age - What to run, when to sub, and how to coach in the moment without overwhelming young players

✓ Press Break Formations - The Diamond press break and drills to practice it, so your team stays calm under pressure

✓ What NOT to Do - Common mistakes coaches make at each age level that hurt development and drive kids away from the game

✓ Post-Game Debrief Templates - How to handle wins, losses, and everything in between

✓ Parent Handout - A ready-to-copy sheet that sets expectations and teaches parents what to say on the car ride home

✓ Tear-Out Coaching Cards - Laminate and bring to practice: the Five Non-Negotiables, BEEF shooting method, equipment by age, press break rules, and more

THE PHILOSOPHY:

This isn't a book about winning championships. It's about helping kids fall in love with basketball. The research is clear: 70% of kids drop out of organized sports by age 13, and the #1 reason is that it stopped being fun.

HOOPS! puts development over winning. When you focus on fun, fundamentals, and building confident kids, the wins take care of themselves - and players come back next season.

Perfect for:

• First-time parent-coaches
• Recreational league volunteers
• Travel team assistants looking for drill ideas
• Anyone who wants to do right by the kids on their team

Sized to fit in your coaching bag. Designed to use at practice.

If they're smiling, you're winning.