Basketball has evolved since Canadian James Naismith invented the game in 1891, but one thing hasn’t changed: Kids need to learn basic movement skills and develop physical literacy if they want to command the court.
The articles and resources below are for parents who want to introduce their kids to basketball and help them to have the best experience in the game.
With the Toronto Raptors’ deep run in the NBA playoffs, and now a franchise-first NBA championship, everyone in Canada is talking basketball. And as often happens when the “home” team finds success, kids everywhere want to start playing and emulating their heroes. Jr. NBA Youth Basketball is now making it easier than ever to get … Continued
Basketball united us for several weeks in May and June, leaving an indelible impact on people across the country. “We The North” was a rallying cry for every Canadian to celebrate an amazing sports story, an incredible story of teamwork, and an opportunity to showcase the diversity, not just of the Raptors, but of Canada. … Continued
Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to basketball
Steve Nash is a superstar in the NBA and a successful entrepreneur, but he’s also pretty good on a skateboard and with a soccer ball. Steve is living proof of what children can become when they develop physical literacy. He shows us his basketball, skateboarding and soccer skills in the video “Training Day”. Just a normal … Continued
Repetition of one activity to the exclusion of all others is rarely wise
Developing physical literacy optimizes both lifelong physical activity and athlete development
Kids play sports for the fun of it
John Nash shares insights on raising successful kids
When players play for the love of the game, everybody wins
New postcard encourages parents and coaches to learn more
He may not look like a typical professional basketball player, but Jeremy Lin is living up to “Linsanity,” the phrase he’s inspired with his stellar play in the NBA. The National Post’s Bruce Arthur captured the phenomenon that is Lin: “But right now the Jeremy Lin story is about how in a society full of nonsense and noise, … Continued
Kids should participate in many different sports and physical activities
The youngster has become an Internet sensation
A late night basketball program for youth in Toronto’s community housing neighbourhoods
Variety is crucial until the age of 14 or 15
The Canadian basketball star on raising kids to be physically literate
Here’s a hint: it’s not single sport specialization
Diversification is more important during a child’s first decade
Children need an age-appropriate space to feel comfortable and have fun