by Joe Crispin | Jan 11, 2021 | Crispin Basketball
I love the start of our 3-on-3 League in both the winter and the summer. More often than not, the kids have had either a long layoff from basketball or are just starting their basketball journey. With the various limitations of COVID, the enjoyment found in their play...
by Joe Crispin | Jul 14, 2020 | Crispin Basketball
On the surface of our summer league, you may just see a bunch of kids running around at play. That’s good, because it’s exactly what we want. And yet, we want more. Ideally, I want to see a bunch of kids running around learning how to really...
by Joe Crispin | Jul 10, 2020 | Crispin Basketball
Teaching through Free Play 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...
by Joe Crispin | Jul 10, 2020 | Crispin Basketball
In everything I write, I typically point 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...
by Joe Crispin | Jul 10, 2020 | Crispin Basketball
This post is specific to our 4-on-4 and 5-on-5 (w/ shot clock) leagues, which typically involved players from Grades 5-9. 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...
by Joe Crispin | Jul 10, 2020 | Crispin Basketball
Developmentally, this post is specific to our younger players in 3-on-3. Grades 1-4. 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...
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