by Joe Crispin | Jul 29, 2019 | Crispin Basketball
Last week I pointed out that if we want our kids to improve, they must have opportunities to stretch their boundaries. Indeed, they must be encouraged to try new things and take new risks. Whether we realize it or not, most of our kids have been conditioned to...
by Joe Crispin | Jul 19, 2019 | Crispin Basketball
One of my biggest issues with our current youth climate is that it does not encourage kids to take risks. From a basketball perspective, this means kids consistently play to their strengths. They play conservatively. But playing conservatively is counter to their...
by Joe Crispin | Jul 15, 2019 | Crispin Basketball
Learning while at play is the most powerful kind of learning. But in order to learn well, it is essential to keep it simple. Too often we overload kids with too much information then wonder why they don’t play so well. Or worse, yell at them for not playing so well!...
by Joe Crispin | Jul 15, 2019 | Crispin Basketball
I find great joy in watching kids creatively and happily play the game of basketball. Capturing the imagination and getting lost in the game are the keys to a fun experience at their age and level. I thought everyone did a very good job in our first week of...
by Joe Crispin | Jul 12, 2019 | Crispin Basketball
During my playing career, I often had to get settled into a new city and/or country. One of the most difficult things about settling into those new cities was finding your way around. I would typically start with someone driving me around and showing me the main roads...
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