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“IN CREATING STEVE NASH
YOUTH BASKETBALL, THE GOAL
IS TO INTRODUCE BASKETBALL
IN A FORUM THAT WOULD ALLOW
YOUNG ATHLETES TO EXPERIENCE
SUCCESS WHILE LEARNING
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS.”
TABLE OF CONTENTS
04 IntroductoryLetter
06 SteveNashYouthBasketball
08 BasketballinCanada
09 CanadaBasketball
10 CanadaBasketball“PathwaytoExcellence”
11 SteveNashFoundation
13 Parents/GuardiansOverview
15 ActivelySupportingyourChild
16 EffectiveWaystoCommunicatewithyourChild
17 EffectiveWaystoCommunicatewithyourChild’sCoach
19 OpportunitiesforInvolvement
20 Parent’sCodeofConduct
21 Player’sCodeofConduct
22 EquipmentChecklist
23 CanadianSportforLife(CS4L)
24 LongTermAthleteDevelopment(LTAD)
25 FactorsofLTAD
27 PhysicalLiteracy
29 TheStagesofLTAD
32 Competition
33 10S’sofTraining
34 MeasuringGrowth
35 WindowsofOptimalTrainability
35 LearningmoreaboutCS4LandLTAD
36 Glossary
DearSNYBSupporter,
ThankyouforyourinterestinSteveNashYouthBasketball.I’mproudtobe
associatedwithaplatformtobringhealthydevelopmenttoolstoCanada’syoungest
MVP’s.Withthecurrentsciencetellingusthatlearningiscriticalfrombirthto
age five, I hope that this program will carry through on the early motor and social
skillsthatcanprovidelifelongadvantagestokids,regardlessoftheirbackground.
Things have changed a lot since I was first coached in Victoria. But some things
havestayedthesame:kids—whethernieces,grandchildren,adoptedsons,foster
children,livingwithdiseaseordisabilityornot—needattention.Theyneed
someonetoencouragethem,totellthemthey’redeservingofourcare,andto
besmiledatlikeonlyachildcansmile.Ifyou’vebeenapartofSNYBinBritish
Columbia,you’llstillseethoseprinciplesofinclusion,leadershipandfairness
stressedhere;it’sexcitingthattheprogramhasgrowntotheextentthatwe
canaddresstheseissuesnationally.SoasyoureadinthisHandbookabout
Participation,Education,DevelopmentandProgression,Ihopeyou’llenvision
yourselfparticipating,educating,developingandprogressingwithintherole
youcanplayinyourcommunity,forthehealthandhappinessofallchildren.
Thankyouagainforbeingapartofthis—itreallydoesmeantheworld.
STEVENASH
SteveNashYouthBasketball(SNYB)isanationalyouthbasketballprogram
designedtodevelopfundamentalskills,sportsmanship,andaloveofthegame
forbasketball.Thisgrassrootsinitiativesupportsandempowerscommunity-based
recreationalgroupsandfacilities,schoolsandotherinstitutionsacrossCanada
in an effort to positively influence youth through basketball. The goal of the
programistoallowparticipantstheopportunitytomaximizetheirpotential,
whilepromotingtheimportanceofyouthbasketballasavehicletobuild
character,discipline,self-esteemandsportsmanship.
ThemodelforSteveNashYouthBasketballwasestablishedafterextensive
researchofexistingcommunitybasketballprogramsfromacrosstheworldand
followstheguidelinesofSportCanada’sLongTermAthleteDevelopmentModel
(LTAD). The program is flexible in nature to allow local organizers to adapt the
programandimplementitintheircommunitywhilefollowingtheprinciplesand
philosophiesofourprogram.
Our ViSiONTocreateopportunitiesacrossCanadaforallchildrenandyouthaged5–13to:
4Participateinbasketball
4 Learn and play basketball, using qualified coaching and programming
4Learntocompeteinapositive,safe,supportiveanddevelopment-focused
environment
4Improvethe“HealthoftheNation”
IncreatingSteveNashYouthBasketball,thegoalistointroducebasketballin
aforumthatwouldallowyoungathletestoexperiencesuccesswhilelearning
fundamentalskills.Whenayoungathleteisexperiencingsuccess,he/sheis
havingfun!
The five key objectives of Steve Nash Youth Basketball are:
1. Participation–Introduce,provideopportunitiesandencourage
participationforchildren/youthages5–13acrossCanadatoSNYB–
developingyoungathletesandcreatingapassionandexposingthemto
thevalues,qualitiesandskillsrequiredtosucceedinbasketballandinlife.
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2.Education–Addresstheneedforyoungdevelopingplayerstoreceive
skillanddevelopmentageappropriatecoachinginalignmentwithCanada
Basketball’sLongTermAthleteDevelopment(LTAD)model;inspiringyoung
Canadianathletestoexcelinbasketball.
3. Progression–Furtherencouragechildrenandyouthwithdevelopment
potentialtoachievehigherlevelsofperformancebyprovidingaconsistent
nationaldevelopmentmodelthatspeakstoskills,knowledgeandattitudes
whicharerequiredforyoungathletestosafelyprogressandachievemaximum
developmentinthesportofbasketball.
4. Development – Create a developmental pathway for coaches and officials of
Steve Nash Youth Basketball through the new National Coaching Certification
Program(NCCP)module.
5. Character Building–Allowparticipantstheopportunitytomaximizetheir
potential,whilepromotingtheimportanceofyouthbasketballasavehicleto
buildcharacter,discipline,self-esteemandsportsmanship.
COACHiNG CanadaBasketballanditsProvincial/TerritorialSportingOrganizationssupport
thedevelopmentandtrainingofcoachesatthelocallevel.Manyopportunities
willbeprovidedforvolunteercoachestoattendworkshopsandclinicstied
inwiththeNCCP.Theprogramwillbesuccessfulwithtrained,dedicated,
enthusiasticandethicalcoaches.TheSteveNashYouthBasketballprogram
willcontinuetobeaparticipant-centeredprogramsupportedbytrainedcoaches
andlocaladministrators.
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Basketballwasinventedin1891byDr.JamesNaismithofAlmonte,Ontario.The
game’searlyoriginscanbetracedtoaschoolyardgameplayedbyDr.Naismith
duringhisdaysinAlmonte.However,heinventedthegamewhileteachinga
physical education class at the International YMCA training school in Springfield,
Massachusetts.Theoriginalgamehadjust13rulesandmadeuseofapeach
basket hung 10 feet above the gym floor.
Shortlyaftertheturnofthecentury,basketballwasbeingplayedinCanadaat
schoolsandbyamateurteams.Thesportcaughtonquickly,asCanadasenta
representativetotheOlympicsasearlyas1936andarepresentativetotheWorld
Championshipsasearlyas1954.
The game today has seen many changes and modifications to Dr. Naismith’s
originalversion.Manyruleshavebeenadded,courtdimensionsandmarkings
havechangedandtherearenowprofessionalleaguesformenandwomen
worldwide.
Theworld’smostwellrecognizedleague,theNationalBasketballAssociation,
has origins in Canada. The league’s first game was played at Maple Leaf Gardens
onNovember1,1946andfeaturedtheTorontoHuskiesandtheNewYork
Knickerbockers.TodaytheleaguehasafranchiseinCanada,theTorontoRaptors.
AttheUniversityandCollegelevel,basketballisplayed
intheCanadianInteruniversitySport(CIS)andthe
CanadianCollegesAthleticAssociation(CCAA)with
morethan90collegesanduniversitiescompeting.
Basketballiscurrentlyrecognizedasthesecond
mostpopularteamsportintheworld,
surpassedinparticipationonly
bysoccer.Basketballranks
thirdworldwide,amongstall
sports,inactualnumberof
participantsbehindonlysoccer
andathletics.Stillgrowing
rapidly,basketball’spopularity
inCanadaisonlybeginningto
reachitspotential.
BASKETBALL iN CANADA
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CanadaBasketballistheNationalSportingOrganizationforthesportofbasketball
inCanada.CanadaBasketballisrespectedthroughouttheworldandisrecognized
bytheInternationalAmateurBasketballFederation(FIBA)andtheGovernment
ofCanadaasthesolegoverningbodyofthesportofamateurbasketballinCanada.
CanadaBasketballrepresentsallbasketballinterests,providesleadership,
coordinationanddirectioninallareasofthesportofbasketball.Canada
Basketball is a non-for-profit organization run under a sound business model
byavolunteerboardofdirectorsandfull-timeprofessionalstaffmembersto
runtheaffairsoftheorganization.
Canada Basketball’s Mission
Leading a unified basketball community to engage all in quality experiences and
driveinternationalsuccess.
CANADA BASKETBALL’S OBjECTiVES 4Unifyingthebasketballcommunity.
4Developinganenduringeconomicmodel.
4Buildingadynamicdevelopmentinfrastructurethatresultsin
internationalsuccess.
CANADA BASKETBALL’S VALuES 4Collaboration–Webelieveinlisteningtoandopenlycommunicatingwith
ourmembersandstakeholders.
4Equality of Opportunity–Webelievethatoursystemmustbeopen
andinclusive.
4Ethics–Webelieveonlyintheethicalpursuitofexcellence.
4Personal Growth–Webelievethatbasketballcontributestopersonal
health,happinessandthedevelopmentofpositivelifeskills.
4Pathways to Excellence–Webelieveinprovidingqualityopportunities
for athletes, coaches, officials and administrators to fulfill their potential.
4Respect – We believe that participants, competitors, coaches, officials,
administratorsandsupportersmusthonourandrespecteachotherand
ourgame.
4Pride–Weareproudofoursportanditsroleinbothcommunityand
athletedevelopment.
CANADA BASKETBALL
SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM MEN/WOMEN
The Senior National Team is the highest pinnacle on the Canada Basketball pathway. The Senior
teams represent Canada and participate in international basketball events such as the Olympics, FIBA
World Championships.
DEVELOPMENT NATIONAL TEAM MEN/WOMEN
The Development National team is comprised of the top post secondary student athletes ages 17-25
from Canada that gets together and compete in FISU Games (Universaide) and other international
competition during the summer months.
JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAM (U19) MEN/WOMEN
The Men and Women’s Junior National Team represent the best under-19 talent that Canada has to
o�er. This is the 2nd level of elite basketball in Canada that participates in global tournaments such
as FIBA Americas World Championships & Qualifiers.
CADET NATIONAL TEAM (U17) MEN/WOMEN
The Cadet National program is comprised of identified athletes (ages 15-17) with potential for the
international game. The selected team of 12 will get their first introduction and exposure to
international competition.
NATIONAL ELITE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY MEN/WOMEN
NEDA is a national training centre program that centralize the top 12 male and female development
athletes from across Canada aged 15-18, to train under national team program strategies throughout
the year.
PROVINCIAL TEAMS BOYS/GIRLS
Provincial teams are comprised of the top 12 boys and girls in each of the U15 and U17 categories in
their respective provinces/territories. Training camps are o�ered to allow players to develop their skills
in a competitive setting with the opportunity to participate in the National Championships.
NIKE CENTRES FOR/DE PERFORMANCE REGIONAL TRAINING CENTRES BOYS/GIRLS
Nike Centres for/de Performance is a regional training centre concept intended to identify and develop
elite-level Canadian basketball players between ages 13-17.
STEVE NASH YOUTH BASKETBALL BOYS/GIRLS
Steve Nash Youth Basketball provides an opportunity for children aged 5–13 to participate and
develop their basketball skills while developing themselves physically, emotionally, mentally
and cognitively.
PATHwAY TO ExCELLENCE
FOr mOrE iNFOrmATiON ON CANADA BASKETBALL, PLEASE ViSiT uS AT www.BASKETBALL.CA
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Formedin2001,givenU.S.charitablestatusin2004,andCanadiancharitable
statusin2007,theSteveNashFoundationisaprivatefoundationdedicatedto
assistingunderservedchildrenintheirhealth,personaldevelopment,education
andenjoymentoflife.LikeitsNBAMVPfounder,theFoundationisfast
becomingaleaderinassists…toaslightlyshorterpopulation.
Through our own initiatives, and through grants to public service and nonprofit
entitiesinBritishColumbia,theFoundationaimstogrowhealthinkidsbyfunding
projectsthatprovidedirectservicestochildrenaffectedbypoverty,illness,abuse,
orneglect,andcreateopportunityforeducation,health,andempowerment.We
lovetheopportunitytogetinvolvedinthegoodworkbeingdonebychild-focused
ngo’sinourhomeprovince.
TheFoundationalsoseekstoaffordthoughtfulsolutionstocommunityneeds
throughourownprojectstoaddresscriticalhealthandeducationneeds.The
Foundationfocusesitsresourcesonunderservedpopulationsofchildrenin
BritishColumbia,Arizona,andthecountryofParaguay.Equippinganeonatal
intensivecarewardinAsunciontoprovidebasicnecessitiesforinfantsandtheir
families,developinganearlychildhoodeducationcenterofexcellencetobring
bestpracticestoyoungkidsthatdon’talwaysenjoythataccessinArizona,and
unitingcivicoutreach,corporateandsocialserviceorganizationstoshowkids
howtogetinvolvedintheircommunitiesareexamplesofthedailyworkofthe
Foundation’s small but dedicated staff. Stemming from our first ever Steve Nash
FoundationCharityClassic,heldinToronto,Ontario,in2005,theFoundationis
alsoworkingcloselywiththeCitytoestablishanall-access,all-kidsafter-school
centertheretobuildhopethroughhoopsforkids.
Whileourworkfocusesexclusivelyonchildwelfare,webelievethatcorporations
mustshareresponsibilityforthewell-beingofourcommunities.TheFoundation
employs and encourages environmentally-friendly office practices, and offers
granteesassistanceindevelopingtheirownrecyclingandenergyconservation
programs(checkoutourGreenLeafhere).Wealsoliketohighlighttheimportant
workofotherindividualsandorganizations,usingourwebsitelinkstoincrease
theirexposure,andcontributetotheirefforts.Further,weareproudtobe
working with young people that excel in their chosen fields, from whom we
welcomeenergeticleadershipandfreshvoices.
THE STEVE NASH FOuNDATiON
The Steve Nash Foundation. Growing health in kids.
FOr mOrE iNFOrmATiON ON THE STEVE NASH FOuNDATiON, ViSiT www.STEVENASH.OrG
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miSSiONSportprovidesmanygreatmomentsthatparentsandchildrencanshareandenjoy.
Ourmissionistointegrateandinvolveparents/guardiansintoapositiveand
activeroleinSteveNashYouthBasketballbothduringandbetweensessions.The
programstrivestohelpparentsplayasupportiveroleintheirchild’sdevelopment
andnurturetheirsportexperiencetobefun,safeandvaluable.
PHiLOSOPHY4Assistinthedevelopmentofthechild
4Supporteveryoneinvolvedintheprogram(child,Coach,Referee,etc)
4Bepositiveandenthusiasticwiththechildren
4Takeanactiveinterestinthechildandtheprogram
4Strivetolearnmoreaboutthegameofbasketball
wHAT iS THE PArENT/GuArDiAN rOLE iN STEVE NASH YOuTH BASKETBALL?A parent/guardian…
4Understandstheirchildplaysbasketball
4Tohavefun
4Toimproveandlearnnewskills
4Toexperiencethrillsandexcitement
4Tobewithfriendandmakenewfriends
4Tosucceed
4Tofeelgoodaboutthemselves
4Tofeelaccepted
4Interactswiththeirchildinanhonest,open,fairandcaringmanner
4Providesencouragement,supportandpositivereinforcementfor
yourchild’sefforts
4Ispatient,understandingandacceptsthateachchildisunique
4Helpourchildsetrealisticperformancegoals
4Engagesinapositivecoach/parent/athleterelationshipthatbuilds
aroundrespect
4SupportsandapplaudstheeffortsoftheCoaches,Referees,
andAdministrators
PArENT/GuArDiANS OVErViEw
OPPOSED INACTIVE REACTIVE ACTIVE PROACTIVE HYPERACTIVE
PARENT OPTIMAL ZONE
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Child athletes satisfaction with parental involvement
Parent ‘Go’ Zone
Parent ‘No-Go’ Zone
ax
REDRAWN FROM: ENGAGING PARENTS, CELIA BRACKENRIDGE LTD. 2005
LTAD AND PArENT iNVOLVEmENT
The figure shows how children respond to their parents’ level of involvement in
theirsportoractivity.Intheoptimalzoneofparentinvolvement,parentsare
reactive,activeandproactiveintheirchildren’sactivity.Bycontrast,“inactive”
parents(thosewhomakenoefforttobeinvolved)andhyperactiveparentstend
toreducetheirchildren’senthusiasm.
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PrOmOTiNG SELF-ESTEEm AND CHArACTErTheself-esteemandcharacterofchildrenisaffectedbythementalandemotional
messagestheyreceiveduringparticipationinsportandphysicalactivity.Here
aresomebasicthingsparentscandotopromotehealthyself-esteemand
characterdevelopment:
4Encourageyourchildtotalkabouthis/herfavoriteaspectoftheactivity.
4Inviteyourchildtoretellthestoryofaparticularpersonalsuccess
orachievement.
4Acknowledge the details and successes they find important – remember
thatwhatisimportanttothemiswhatshouldbemostimportanttoyou!
4Discussvalueswhichmaybe“challenged”duringyourchild’sparticipation.
4Reinforcevaluesofdiscipline,pride,class,accountabilityandresponsibility.
POSiTiVE SuPPOrT AT THE SESSiON4Attendsessionsandcheerenthusiasticallyforallplayers,notjustyourchild.
4Praiseeachplayer’sefforts.
4Encourageyourchildtotakepartinallactivitiesanddohis/herbest.
4Takepicturesofyourchildplayingbasketball.
4Beloyaltotheprogramandtothecoaches.
4Donotcarrybadfeelingstowardotherplayersbecauseofincidentsthatmay
haveoccurredbetweenplayers.
SuPPOrT AND ENCOurAGEmENT AT HOmE4Helptoensureyourchildarrivesontime,healthy,well-rested,andready
toparticipate.
4Givepositivereinforcementbeforeandaftereachsession.
4Encourageyourchildbyshowingyourenthusiasmfortheprogram.
4Ensurehealthyhabitsbyconsultingwithyourchild’scoachorinstructor
toseeiftheyhaveanyrecommendationsforeatingandsleepingregimes
aroundtrainingandcompetition.
ACTiVELY SuPPOrTiNG YOur CHiLD
Hereareafewtipsincommunicatingwithyourchildeffectively:
4Providewordsofencouragementandsupportbeforetheycompeteand
assuranceafter.
4Smile and show confidence, reminding children that they’ve been well
preparedforthegamethroughpractice–nowtheycanjusthavefun.
4Helpyourchildfocusonwhathewantstodo,ratherthanontheoutcome;
remindyourchildofpastgoodperformances,andencourage
positivethoughts.
4Anyquestionsyouaskshouldfocus
onyourchild’sperformance,
nottheoutcome.
4Sharefeelingsandrelateto
theirsportexperiences.
EFFECTiVE wAYS TO COmmuNiCATE wiTH YOur CHiLD
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Parentsareencouragedtoengageinopencommunicationwiththecoachesin
whichyouareentrustingthewelfareofyourchildwith.Nocoachwillbeperfect!
Itisyourroleasaresponsibleparenttoensurethatthecoachescanworkwith
yourchildandcreateapositiveexperience,whilemeetingminimumstandards.
If you find that your coach is competent, has positive motives, and will offer a
beneficial experience to your child, then you should trust, support, and assist the
coachwithoutinterfering.Toeffectivelycommunicatewithyourchild’scoach,
you must first understand the coach and how this coach works with children and
theteam.Hereisachecklistofquestionswhenevaluatingthecoach:
COACHiNG PHiLOSOPHY 4Doesthecoachkeepwinningandlosinginperspective,oristhisperson
awin-at-all-costscoach?
4Doesthecoachmakesurethatlearningthesportisfun?
4Doesthecoachemphasizeskilldevelopmentandsupportchildrenasthey
strivetoachievegoals?
mOTiVES 4Whatarethecoach’smotivesforcoaching?
4Doesthecoachseekpersonalrecognitionattheexpenseoftheplayers?
KNOwLEDGE4Doesthecoachknowtherulesandskillsofbasketball?
4Doesthecoachknowhowtoteachthoseskillstoyoungpeople?
LEADErSHiP 4Doesthecoachpermitplayerstoshareinleadershipanddecisionmaking,
oroesheorshecallalltheshots?
4Isthecoach’sleadershipbuiltonintimidationormutualrespect?
SELF-CONTrOL 4Doesthecoachdisplaytheself-controlexpectedofplayers?
4Whenkidsmakemistakes,doesthecoachputthemdown?
EFFECTiVE wAYS TO COmmuNiCATE wiTH YOur CHiLD’S COACH
uNDErSTANDiNG4Isthecoachsensitivetotheemotionsoftheplayers?
4Doesthecoachunderstandtheuniquemake-upofeachchild,treating
childrenasindividuals?
COmmuNiCATiON 4Dothecoach’swordsandactionscommunicatepositiveornegativefeelings?
4Doesthecoachknowwhentotalkandwhentolisten?
rESPECT 4Dotheplayersrespectandlistentowhatthecoachsays?
4Dotheplayerslookuptothecoachasapersontoemulate?
ENTHuSiASm 4Isthecoachenthusiasticaboutcoaching?
4Doesthecoachknowhowtobuildenthusiasmamongtheplayers?
Excerpted from book, SportParent by the American Sport Education Program.
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Everyyouthsportprogramneedsenthusiasticparentinvolvementtobesuccessful.
Beingactiveandvolunteeringyourtimenotonlyhelpsyourchild’sprogram;it
isalsoanenjoyablewaytomeetotheradultsandmakenewfriends.Hereare
differentwaysyoucaninvolveyourselfinSteveNashYouthBasketball:
ExECuTiVE COmmiTTEEEachSteveNashYouthBasketballprogramisrunbyanExecutiveCommittee
thatmaybeassmallasoneortwopeopleoraslargeaseightpeople,depending
onthenumberofwillingvolunteers.TheExecutiveCommitteemembersoversee
theadministrativetasksandoperationsofSteveNashYouthBasketball.Roles
withintheExecutiveCommitteeincluded:President;VicePresident;Facilities
Coordinator;Treasurer;EquipmentManager;Secretary;DivisionCoordinator;
RefereesCoordinator.
COACHCoachingisagreatopportunitytogivesomethingbacktothecommunity
andimpactachild’sdevelopment.Regardlessofbasketballbackgroundand
experience,anyonecanbecomeacoachintheSteveNashYouthBasketball
programbycompletingtheNCCP–CommunityCoachworkshop.Aswell,all
coachesareprovidedwithuser-friendlymanualsandlessonplansthatteaches
coachingandadministrativeskills.
OFFiCiALRefereeinginSteveNashYouthBasketballrequiresnopriorbasketballexperience.
The user-friendly Officials section in the Coach’s Manual contains information
tohelpyoubecomeasuccessfulrefereeforthisagegroup.Thereferee’sroleis
tofacilitatetheSteveNashYouthBasketballgameofeachsessionbyreinforcing
fundamentalskills.
SESSiON HELPErDuringeachsession,theprogramadministrator,coachesandrefereesoften
requireadditionalassistanceinordertoensuretheprogramoperatessmoothly
and efficiently. Parents are encouraged to take part and help out in areas such as:
facilitysafetycheck;gymset-upandclean-up;equipmentmonitor,etc.
Beinvolved,showinterest,givethecoachhelpwhereit’sneeded,encourage
yourchild–andenjoythesportyourself!
OPPOrTuNiTiES FOr iNVOLVEmENT
As a parent/guardian with a child in Steve Nash Youth Basketball, I will…
4Supportandpromotetheprogram’sphilosophyandcorevaluesof:
4FUNdamentals
4Learning
4Activity
4Success
4Respect
4Maintainachild-centeredfocus.Rememberthatmychildplaysbasketball
forhis/herenjoyment,notformine.
4Beagoodrole-model,boththoughmyownactionsandbycensoringthose
aroundmewhosebehaviorisunbecoming.
4Encourage my child to play by the rules and resolve conflicts without resorting
toviolenceorhostility.
4Encourageallofthechildrenintheprogramwithenthusiasticandpositive
reinforcementduringthesessions.
4Respect and show support for the trained volunteer coaches and officials
whogivetheirtimetoprovidesportactivitiesformychild.
4Betolerantwhenthecoachsubstitutesmychildforanotherplayer.
4Appreciatethegameofbasketballbybeinganinterestedfan,while
participatingpositivelyintheprograminwhateverpossiblecapacity.
4Teachmychildthatanhonesteffortandhardworkisjustasimportant
asavictory.
4Helpmychildunderstandthatindividualskillsandachievementsaremore
satisfyingwhenappliedtoateamsituation.
4Reinforcefundamentalskillsbyassistingmychildwithactivitiesathome.
4Encouragemychildtobethemselvesanddeveloptheirowngiventalents.
4Refrainfromcomparingmychildwithotherplayersontheteam.
4Ensuremychildattendseachsession,iswell-rested,isontimeandbrings
allthenecessaryequipmentneeded.
Remember: Your child can benefit greatly by participating in Steve Nash Youth
Basketball.They’retheresultofacooperativeeffortamongleagueadministrators,
coaches, officials, and parents. Those benefits come more readily when parents put
the interests of the children first and leave their own egos and desires about
winningonthebench.
PArENT’S CODE OF CONDuCT
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PLAYErS CODE OF CONDuCT
As a participant of Steve Nash Youth Basketball, I will….
4Respect my teammates, coaches, officials and opponents and accept
theirdecisions.
4Rememberthatwinningisn’teverything–havingfun,improvingskills,
makingfriendsanddoingthebestyoucanarejustasimportant.
4ParticipatebecauseIwantto,notbecause
myparentsandcoachwantmeto.
4Playbytherulesandinthespiritof
thegame,includingkeepingmytemper
incheckandacknowledginggood
playsperformancesbymyteam
andtheopponent.
4Beateamplayerandworkon
developingmyskillsonmy
owntimeaswellas
duringsessions.
EQuiPmENT CHECKLiST
TheSteveNashYouthBasketballprogramprovideseachparticipantwithaNike
Steve Nash Youth Basketball reversible dri-fit jersey and a Nike basketball, which
theyareexpectedtobringtoeachsession.Hereisachecklistofotherequipment
itemsthatyou,asaparent,canprovideyourchildwithforpracticesorgames:
4Bottledwaterorsportsdrinktokeepyourchildhydrated
andfullofenergy.
4Changeofclothesforpost-sessionsoyour
childhasdryclothestochangeinto.
4Basketballshortsandbasketballshoes.
4Towelorsweatband/wristband
towipeawaysweatanddust
fromshoes.
4Healthyhalftimeorpostgame
snackfornutritionpurposes.
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CanadianSportforLifeisamovementtochangetheroleofsportinCanadian
societyfromapursuitbyfewtoanimportantpartofeveryone’slifebypromoting
eachchild’shealthyandlogicaldevelopmentinasportorphysicalactivityby
usingtheLong-TermAthleteDevelopment(LTAD)framework.
TheSteveNashYouthBasketballprogramiscommittedtotheLongTerm
AthleteDevelopment(LTAD)modelthatisbasedontheCanadianSportforLife
ResourcePaper,whichwasdevelopedbyCanadianworldleadersintheareaof
child and sport development. LTAD identifies sequential stages for training and
competitionthatrespectstheirphysical,mental,andemotionaldevelopment.
TheSteveNashYouthBasketballprogramisalsoastrongsupporterofCanadian
SportforLife’sPhysicalLiteracybeliefs.Physicalliteracygiveschildrenthetools
theyneedtotakepartinphysicalactivityandisakeycomponentofCanada’s
LTADprogram.SteveNashYouthBasketballhasputaprogramandcurriculum
inplacethathastakentheCS4L’sLTADandPhysicalLiteracyguidelines,and
implementedourownmodelinwhichthefocusisondevelopingthewhole
athleteandensuringthelongtermdevelopmentofthechild.
CANADiAN SPOrT FOr LiFE (CS4L)
LONG TErm ATHLETE DEVELOPmENT
TheLong-TermAthleteDevelopmentmodelrecognizesthestagesofphysical,
mental,cognitive,andemotionaldevelopmentinchildathletes.Thecorevalues
ofLTADinclude:
4Helpingchildrentobephysicallyliterate(competentinfundamental
movementskillsforsportandphysicalactivity).
4Recognizethatchildrenplaysports
tohaveFUN!
4Providesapathwaytoexcellence.
4AllowCanadianstobephysi-
callyactivethroughsportand
recreationparticipation.
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Research points to 10 key factors that influence athlete development. By building
SteveNashYouthBasketballaroundthesefactors,LTADensuresthatathletes
experiencebothoptimaldevelopmentinbasketballandlifelongretentionin
physicalactivityforimprovedwellness.
1. Developing the whole athlete (Physical, Mental, Cognitive and
Emotional Development):LTADisaboutdevelopingthecompleteathlete.
Everytrainingandcompetitiveyouthsportsprogramshouldconsiderthefour
cornerstonesofdevelopment–Physical/Movementskills,Basketballskills,Life
skills,andMentalskills.
2. Periodization:Thisistimemanagementappliedtotraining.Alogical
training schedule should be used for each unique child and it specifies how often
athletesshouldtrainper,week,day,andindividualsession.Properperiodization
establishes a firm foundation for the athlete.
3. FUNdamentals:FUNdamentalmovementsandskillsshouldbetaught
throughfunandgames.FUNdamentalmovementskillsandFUNdamentalsports
skillsmakeupPhysicalLiteracy,whichoutlinesthecompetencyoftheskills.
4. Specialization: Sports can be classified as early or late specialization. Early
specialization sports include gymnastics and figure skating and require children
to learn the skills before maturation because they are difficult to grasp after
puberty.Latespecializationsportssuchasbasketballcanstillbemasteredas
longasspecializationtakesplacebetweentheagesof12–15andtheathleteis
physicallyliterate.
5. Trainability:Theresponsivenessofdevelopingeachathleteatdifferent
stagesofgrowthandmaturationtothetrainingstimulus.Eachchildhasa
differentwindowofoptimaltrainabilityanditisimportanttorecognizethat
andtakeadvantageofit.
6. Developmental Age vs. Chronological Age:Growthreferstomeasurable
changeslikeheight,weightandfatpercentage.Maturationreferstoqualitative
changessuchascartilagechangingtobone.Developmentistherelationship
betweengrowthandmaturationovertimewithemotionalandmotoraspects
asexamples.Developmentalageisthedegreeofphysical,mentalcognitiveand
emotionalmaturitywhilechronologicalageisthenumberofyearsanddayssince
birth.Itisimportanttoidentifyyourchildasanearly,average,orlatematurer
so that training programs can be designed to fit your child’s level of trainability.
10 FACTOrS OF LTAD
7. 10 Year Rule: Scientific research shows that once an athlete starts to specialize
inaparticularsport,he/sheonaverageonlyhasabout10yearsinthatsport.It
alsotakesonaverageabout10yearsand10,000hoursoftrainingforatalented
athletetotakethenextsteptobecomeaneliteathleteinasport.
8. Competition Calendar: Calendarplanningiscriticaltoanathlete’s
development.Atayoungeragedevelopingachild’sphysicalcapacitiestakes
precedenceovercompetitionwhileatalateragetheabilitytocompetewill
becomemorerelevant.
9. System Alignment:LTADattemptstogeteveryoneinthesportsystemonthe
samepageandestablishvisibleconnectionsbetweeneachstageofdevelopment.It
isimportantforparents,schools,clubs,coaches,governments,etc.tocoordinate
theireffortsforthechildren’swellbeing.
10. Continuous Improvement:NewresearchisalwaysemergingandLTAD
recommendthatnewknowledgeshouldbereviewedandincorporatedintothe
modelasnecessary.
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PhysicalLiteracyreferstochildhoodlearningofFundamentalMovementSkills
(FMS)andFundamentalSportSkills(FSS)thataretransferabletoothersports
and activities during a lifetime. It allows a child to move with confidence and
control,inawiderangeofphysicalactivity,rhythmicandsportsituations.The
keyistoacquireitduringchildhood,whenyourbodyismostadaptableandready
to‘learn’avarietyofbasicmovementandsportskills.Theresponsibilityfor
developingaphysicallyliteratechildliesinthehandofparents/guardians,
thoughasthechildgrowsup,coachesandteachersalsoplayacriticalrole.
SomeofCanada’sgreatestathletesareprimeexamplesofphysicalliteracyinaction.
Forexample,SteveNashisasuperstarNBAbasketballplayer,buthewasalsoan
accomplishedsoccer,hockeyandbaseballplayerasateen.Hedidn’tstartplaying
basketballuntilhewas12or13yearsold!Hedidn’tspecializetooearlyinonesport
oractivity,butleveragedtheirfundamentalskillsfromonepursuittoanother.
FuNDAmENTAL mOVEmENT SKiLLSItisimportanttorememberthatachild’sabilitytomasterfundamentalmovement
skillstakestimeandaseriesofdevelopmentstagesistypicallyrequired.Despite
childrenmaturingatdifferentrates,eachonelearnsfundamentalmovement
skillsinthesamephases;
4Whenachildcanlearnaskill–Mustwaituntilbrainismatureandmuscles
arestrongenough.
4Thechildisreadytolearntheskill–Musclesandnerveshavedevelopedso
thechildnowhastolearntheskillundersimpleinstructionsandpractice.
4Theoptimumtimetolearntheskill–Thebesttimetoteachaskillvariesbased
onthechildandmaturation.
4Time for remedial work – The time to overcome learning deficits and develop
the skills needed to gain confidence.
PHYSiCAL LiTErACY
BIRTH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 115 6 7 8
The child’s body is not mature enough to learn the Fundamental Movement Skills.
Give child a wide range of movement opportunities
Optimum time to teach
Remedial Instruction
The child’s body is ready to learn.
Optimum time to learn the Fundamental Movement Skills.
Time for RemedialWork.
Fundamental
Movement Skills
Fundamental
Sport Skills
Physical Literacy
Physical Activity
for Health
Sporting
Excellence
Active for Life
+=
Fundamental
Movement Skills
Fundamental
Sport Skills
Physical Literacy
Physical Activity
for Health
Sporting
Excellence
Active for Life
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Examplesoffundamentalmovementskillsinclude;walking,running,balance,
jumping,throwing,andcatching.Formoreinformationonwhenandwhereyour
childcanlearnandpracticefundamentalmovementskills,pleaserefertoCanada
SportforLife’sPhysicalLiteracyparent’sguideatwww.ltad.ca
FuNDAmENTAL SPOrT SKiLLSWhilethrowingisconsideredafundamentalmovementskill,achildlearning
howtomakeachestpassisconsideredafundamentalsportskill.Itisimportant
tomasterthemovementskillsbeforelearningthesportsskillsothatachildcan
developandparticipateinvarioussportingactivities.Throwingisafundamental
movementskillsoachildwilllearntothrowdifferentsizedballs,withoneor
twohands,andatdifferentspeedsastheydeveloptheskill.Throwingbecomes
a fundamental sports skill when it is applied specifically to a sport. In basketball,
achildmaybeginknowinghowtothrowabasketball,butnowtheyhavetolearn
thedifferenttypesofpasses,howtopassaccurately,andhowwhentomakethe
correctpass.
Itisimportantthateachchilddevelopsphysicalliteracybecauseitputsthemin
apositionofadvantage.Thosewhodonotdevelopfundamentalmovementskills
willberestrictedlaterinlifeintermsofrecreationalactivity.Italsomeansthatthe
childcouldbeleftoutfromplayfulcompetitionandformalsportactivitybecause
theyhavenotdevelopedthebasicfundamentalstoperformphysicalactivity.
THE STAGES OF LTAD
1. Active Start:Age0–6.Learnfundamentalmovementsandincorporate
themintoplay.Thisistooearlyofastagetobegindevelopingbasketballskills.
2. FUNdamentals:Age6–9(M);6–8(F).Learnallfundamentalmovement
skillsandbuildoverallmotorskills.Learnmovementskillsthroughbasketball
while learning basic basketball skills through modified games.
At the FUNdamentals stage, Steve Nash Youth Basketball
Parents should:
4Considerenrollingyourchildinavarietyofseasonalsportactivities.
4Besensitivetoyourchild’spreferencesforactivities.
4Askcoachesandactivityleadersabouttheirtrainingprogramandifthey
followLTADprinciples.
4Checkifyourchild’sactivitiesaddresstheABC’sofathleticism:agility,balance,
coordinationandspeed.
4Encourageyourchildinunstructuredplayoutsideofformalactivities.
4TurnofftheTV,computerandvideogames.
4Promotekeyvalues:fun,inclusion,fairness.
3. Learning to Train:Age9–12(M);8–11(F).Learnoverallsportskills.Begin
learningbasicbasketballskillswhilestillemphasizingfundamentalmovementskills.
At the L2T stage, Steve Nash Youth Basketball Parents should:
4Identifysportsandactivitieswhereyourchildhasfunandcanexperience
success.Focusshouldbenarrowedto3sportsthroughtheyear.
4Ifyourchildhastakenaspecialinterestinalatespecializationsportsuchas
basketball,makesuretheyarenotover-trained,over-competing,or
specializingtooearly.Talktothecoachorteacherifthereareanyconcerns.
4Trainingshouldmakeup70%ofyourchild’sparticipationtimeinagiven
activitywhileformalcompetition(i.e.leaguegames)shouldoccupy30%
ofthetime.
4Confirm that the coach is trained or certified.
4Continuetoencourageunstructuredplayoutsideofformalactivities.
4Promotekeyvalues:fun,inclusion,fairness.
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4. Training to Train:Age12–16(M);11–15(F).Buildanaerobicbase,develop
speedandstrengthtowardstheendofthestage,andcontinuetodevelopoverall
sportskills.Technicalandstrategicpartsofbasketballshouldbeintroducedwith
amorestructuredtrainingapproach.
At the T2T stage, Steve Nash Youth Basketball Parents should:
4Inlatespecializationsportssuchasbasketball,itisacceptableforcoachesor
teacherstobeginidentifyingandencouraging“talent”attheTrainingtoTrain
stagebutprematurespecializationisstillpossibleandshouldbecautioned
against.Childrenmatureatdifferentratessoitispossibleyourchildmaystill
haveundiscoveredcapabilitiesinothersports.Parentsalsoneedtobecautious
thattheirchildrenarenotbeingover-trainedorover-competingbecauseinjury
orburnoutcouldoccur.
4WARNING:Thisisthestagewhenmanyyoungathletesquittheirsportor
activityduetoburnoutorexcessivepressurefromcoachesandparents.
4Teamsportcoachesshouldindividualizetrainingbasedoneach
child’smaturation.
4Promotekeyvalues:fun,fairness,respect.
5. Training to Compete:Age16–20(M);15–19(F).Optimizetheengine
and learn to compete. Athletes should begin to refine all technical and strategic
componentswhilebeingintroducedtoallaspectsofbasketball.
6. Learning to Win:Age20–23(M);19–22(F).Establishallofthetechnical,
strategic,physical,mentalandancillaryskillsandcapacitiesneededtocompete
atthehighestlevels.
7. Training to Win:Age24+/-(M);23+/-(F).Optimizeperformancefor
domesticandinternationalcompetitions.
8. Active for Life:Anyage.Thetransitionfromanathlete’scompetitivecareer
tolifelongphysicalactivityandparticipationinsport.Reinvesttimeandenergy
through coaching, management, officiating and active participation.
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TRAINING TO COMPETE
FEMALES 23 +/-MALES 23 +/-
FEMALES 19–23 +/-MALES 20–23 +/-
FEMALES 15–19 +/-MALES 16–20 +/-
FEMALES 11–15MALES 12–16
GIRLS 8–11BOYS 9–12
GIRLS 6–8BOYS 6–9
GIRLS 0–6BOYS 0–6
LEARNING TO COMPETE
TRAINING TO TRAIN
LEARNING TO TRAIN
FUNDAMENTALS
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Asaparent,itisimportanttorememberthattheSteveNashYouthBasketball
program is designed to help your child become, at first, an athlete, and then as they
getolder,abetterbasketballplayer.Asopposedtofocusingonputtingchildrenin
game’srightaway,SNYBbelievesitismoreappropriatetospendtimepracticing
anddevelopingthechildren’sfundamentalmovementandsportskillswiththeir
team.Parentsneedtorealizethatthebestwayfortheirchildtodevelopasaplayer
is to learn the fundamental skills first and then apply it in game situations.
Oneofthemostcommonproblemsinteamsportsisthatadultcompetition
scheduleshaveoftenbeensuperimposedonyoungathletes.Competitionis
neithergoodnorbad.Itmerelyhelpsuscompareourabilitiesandeffortsagainst
others.Whethercompetitionishealthyornotdependsonhowitisconducted
andhowmuchemphasisisplacedonwinning.Coachesoftenfeelpressuredto
win,andtheresultsworkcontrarytothefactorsbehindLTAD.
Problems include:
4Trainingtimefordevelopingathletesisusedforgametacticsandteam
strategiesratherthenindividualskillsdevelopment.
4Limitedplayerrotationsandsubstitutionsaremadeinanefforttowin,
retardingthedevelopmentofallplayers.
4Pressuretowinisoftenaugmentedbytournamentstructureswhichuse
pointsforandagainstastiebreaker,encouragingcoachestoleaveinstarters
torunupscores.
4Overemphasisondefensivesystemstolimit‘mistakes’andwingames,atthe
expenseofoffenseandcreativity.
4Selectiveuseofsubstitutionsandplayselectionto‘hideweaknesses’,rather
thandevelopingatrainingplantostrengthenweaknesses.
4Emphasisisonwinningandlosing,ratheronhavingfun.
4Thislistgoesonandon…
Asentertainingasitisforaparenttowatchtheirchildplayinagame,asopposed
to a practice, it is beneficial for children not to be rushed beyond their maturation
andskillset.Noparentwouldexpecttheirchildtobecomeliteratebytaking
grammartestsmostofthetimewithveryfewlessons.Assuch,parentsandcoaches
needtoovercomethedesiretofrequentlymeasurethemselvesinthecompetitive
arena,andappreciatethelong-termpositiveeffectofqualitytrainingprograms.
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1. Stamina (Endurance):Anathlete’sabilitytoexertthemselvesthrough
aerobicoranaerobicexerciseforrelativelylongperiodsoftime.
2. Strength:Anathlete’sabilitytousetheirmusclestoexertforceonanobject.
3. Speed:Anathlete’sabilitytocoveracertaindistanceoveranamountoftime.
4. Skill:Anathlete’sabilitytoputwhattheyhavelearnedintopractice.
5. Suppleness (Flexibility):Anathlete’srangeofmovementinregardstotheir
jointsandmuscles.
6. Structure/Stature:Connectsanathlete’sstageofgrowthtothewindowof
optimaltrainability.Coachescanusestaturemeasurementstoaddresscritical
periodsofphysicalandskilldevelopment.
7. (p)Sychology:Anathlete’sabilitytomaintainhighlevelsofconcentration
while remaining confident and relaxed. Being mentally prepared.
8. Sustenance:Anathlete’sabilitytoreplenishtheirbodywithabroadrange
ofcomponentsthatinclude;nutrition,hydration,sleep,andregeneration.
9. Schooling:Anathlete’sabilitytobalanceschoolactivitieswithsporting
activities.Trainingsessionsshouldbescheduledatatimethatcompliments
school not conflicts with it.
10. Socio-Cultural:Anathlete’sabilitytoenhancetheirpersonaldevelopment
throughsocialandculturalexperiences.
10 S’s OF TrAiNiNG
Trackingachild’sphysicalgrowthcanhelpbothparentsandcoachesdetermine
whatdevelopmentalstagetheyareat.Physicalandskilldevelopmentvariesfor
childrenbasedonwhentheygothroughagrowthspurtandwhentheyreachtheir
ultimatepeak.
Phase 1:Age0–6.Veryrapidgrowthoccurs.Childrenshouldbemeasuredby
heightandweightontheirbirthday.
Phase 2: Age6totheonsetofGrowthSpurt.Steadygrowthuntilgrowthspurt.
Heightandweightshouldbemeasuredevery3months.
Phase 3:OnsetofGrowthSpurttopeakofGrowthPeriod.Rapidgrowthoccurs
untilpeakisreached.Height,standingandsitting,aswellasweightshouldbe
measuredevery3months.
Phase 4:PeakofGrowthSpurttoSlowDeceleration.Rapiddecelerationoccurs.
Height,standingandsitting,aswellasweightshouldbemeasuredevery3months.
Phase 5:SlowDecelerationtoCessation.Slowdecelerationofgrowthuntil
growthcomestoanend.Heightshouldbemeasuredevery3months.
Phase 6:Cessation.Growthhascometoanend.Heightandweightcanbe
measuredonbirthday.
Itisalsoimportanttorememberthatsomechildrenareearlydeveloperswhile
othersarelatedevelopers.Maleswhodevelopearlyareusuallyatanadvantage
becausetheyarebiggerandstrongerthanthosewhohaveyettodevelop,
sometimeforcinglatedeveloperstodropoutofsports.However,astimegoes
on,maleswhodeveloplatecanendupbiggerandstrongerthanearlydevelopers.
Femaleswhodevelopearlyareactuallymorelikelytodropoutofsportsthanlate
developersbecausetheirperformancecanbeimpededbyphysicalmaturitysuch
aswideningofthehips.Howeverifearlydevelopersstayinvolvedinthesport
andcontinuetodeveloptheirskillstheyhaveanadvantageonthelatedevelopers
whoseperformanceisnowbeingimpededbytheirphysicalgrowth.Itisimportant
forparentstorememberthatchildrenoftendevelopatdifferentratesputting
someinbetterpositionthanothers.TheSteveNashYouthBasketballprogram
isaimingtokeepbothearlyandlatedeveloper’sintheprogramforaslongas
possibleandteachtherequiredskillsattheoptimaltrainingtimes.
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Stamina (Endurance):Theoptimalwindowoftrainabilityforstaminaoccurs
attheonsetofthegrowthspurt.Aerobiccapacitytrainingisrecommended
beforechildrenreachtheirfastestrateofgrowth.Aerobicpowershouldbe
introducedprogressivelyaftertheirgrowthratedecelerates.
Strength:Theoptimalwindowoftrainabilityforgirlsisimmediatelyafter
their fastest rate of growth and at the onset of menarche (first menstruation),
whileforboysitis12to18monthsaftertheirfastestrateofgrowth.
Speed: For boys, the first speed training window occurs between the ages of 7
and9yearsandthesecondwindowoccursbetweentheagesof13and16.For
girls, the first speed training window occurs between the ages of 6 and 8 years
andthesecondwindowoccursbetweentheagesof11and13years.
Skill:Thewindowforoptimalskilltrainingbeginsattheageof9forboysand
8forgirls.Thiswindowendsattheonsetofthegrowthspurt.
Suppleness (Flexibility):Theoptimalwindowoftrainabilityforsupplenessin
bothgirlsandboysoccursbetweentheagesof6and10.Specialattentionshould
be paid to flexibility during the growth spurt.
wiNDOwS OF OPTimAL TrAiNABiLiTY
IfyouwouldliketolearnmoreordirectotherstoinformationonCS4LandLTAD,
pleasevisitwww.ltad.ca, the official Canadian Sport Centres LTAD website. At
thissiteyoucan:
4ReviewLTADguidelinesandprogramsoutline.
4DownloadcopiesofLTADresources.
4FindlinkstomoreLTADandrelatedinformation.
4Findaspeakeratwww.ltad.cawhocanpresentonCS4Ltoyourlocal
orcommunityorganization.
LEArNiNG mOrE ABOuT CS4L AND LTAD
Adolescence:Theperiodofphysical
andpsychologicaldevelopmentfrom
theonsetofpubertytomaturity.
Includesanacceleratedgrowthin
statureandsexualmaturity.
Ancillary Capacities:Theknowledge
andexperiencebaseofanathleteand
includeswarm-upandcool-down
procedures,stretching,nutrition,
hydration,rest,recovery,restoration,
regeneration,metalpreparation,and
taperandpeak.
Assist:Thelastpassthatleads
directlytoascoredbasket.
Backboard:Therectangularstructure
towhichtherimisattached.
Backcourt:Theareaofthecourt
fromthebaselineuptoandincluding
thecentreline.Thehalfofthecourt
containingthebasketthatateam
isdefending.
Ball Handler:Theplayerthatisin
possessionoftheball.
Ball Handling:Dribbling,passing
orreceivingtheball.
Bank Shot:Ashotthatisbouncedoff
thebackboardinanattempttoscore.
Baseline (Endline):Theline
markingtheendofthecourt,
extendingfromsidelinetosideline.
Basket:Thecombinationofthe
rimandbackboard.Alsorefersto
amadebasket.
Bench:Theareaoutsidethecourt
wherethecoachandsubstitutessit.
Bounce Pass:Apasswheretheball
is bounced on the floor before reaching
thereceiver.
Boxing Out:Preventinganopponent
fromsecuringareboundbymaking
contactwithanopponentwhile
holdingpositionbetweenhim/her
andthebasket.
Chess Pass:Atwo-handedpass
pushedfromthepasser’schesttowards
thereceiver’schestareaortargethand.
Childhood:ordinarilyspanstheend
of infancy, the first birthday, to the
startofadolescenceandischaracterized
byrelativelysteadyprogressingrowth
andmaturationandrapidprogressin
neuromuscularormotordevelopment.
Chronological Age:Thenumber
ofdaysandyearselapsedsincebirth.
Childrenofthesamechronologicalage
candifferbyseveralyearsintheirlevel
ofbiologicalmaturation.
Coach:Thepersonwhoteachesthe
playersthefundamentalsofthegame
andguidesthemduringtraining
andcompetition.
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Court (Floor):Thecompetitionarea
orplayingsurface.
Defense:Theactoftryingtoprevent
theoppositionfromscoring.
Defensive Stance:Thepositiona
playerassumeswhenplayingdefense.
Development:Theinterrelationship
betweengrowthandmaturationin
relationtothepassageoftime.The
conceptofdevelopmentalsoincludes
thesocial,emotional,intellectual,and
motorrealmsofthechild.
Double Dribble:Anillegaldribble
occurswhentheplayera)Bouncesthe
ballwithbothhandsatthesametime,
orb)Bouncestheball,catchestheball,
thenstartsbouncingtheballagain
withoutitbeingtouchedby
anotherplayer.
Dribble:Whenaplayerrepeatedly
bounces the ball on the floor with one
hand,causingtheballtoreturninto
thathand.Dribblingisusedtocontrol,
oradvancetheball.
Fastbreak (Transition Offense):
Beginningwithadefensivereboundor
takeaway,ateamattemptstoadvance
theballquicklyupthecourtwiththe
intentionofscoring.Thisisatransition
fromdefensetooffense.
Field Goal (Made Shot):Occurs
whentheballisshotthroughtherim
whileinplay.
Foul:Illegalcontactbetween
opposingplayers.
Foul Line:Thelineparalleltothe
baselineand15feetfromthebasket
wherefoulshotsaretaken.
Foul Shot (Free Throw):Anuncon-
testedshotgiventoaplayerafterthat
playerisfouledintheactofshooting.
Thisshotisalsoawardedonacommon
foulafterthefoulingteamhas
accumulatedagivennumberoffouls.
Thisiscommonlyreferredtoasa
bonusorpenaltyshot.
Fundamentals:Thebasicskillsof
thegame:ballhandling,dribbling,
passing,shooting,rebounding,
movementandindividualdefense.
Growth:Observable,step-by-step,
measurablechangesinbodysizesuch
asheight,weight,andpercentageof
bodyfat.
Inbounds Pass:Theactofthrowing
theballintoplay.
Jump Shot:Ashottakenwhile
jumping,releasedatthepeakof
yourjump.
Key (Free Throw Lane):Thelane
infrontofeachbasketdesignated
bymarkingsonthecourt.Thelane
beginsatthebaselineandendsat
thefoulline.
Lay Up (1 Foot, 2 Feet Power):
Ashottakenbyjumpingtowards
thebasketandshootingtheballoff
thebackboard.
Loose Ball:Aballthatisinplay,
butnotinanyone’scontrol.
Maturation:Qualitativesystem
changes,bothstructuralandfunc-
tionalinnature,intheprogresstoward
maturity;forexample,thechangeof
cartilagetoboneintheskeleton.
Out-of-Bounds:Theareaoutside
ofandincludingthebaselines
andsidelines.
Pass:Whenaplayerincontrolof
theballthrowstheballtoateammate
forthepurposeofcontrollingor
advancingtheball.Therearethree
typesofpassesthatareidealforyoung
children:chest,bounceandpush.
Peak Height Velocity (PHV):The
maximumrateofgrowthinstature
duringgrowthspurt.Theageof
maximumvelocityofgrowthiscalled
theageatPHV.
Peak Strength Velocity (PSV):
Themaximumrateofincreasein
strengthduringgrowthspurt.Theage
ofmaximumincreaseinstrengthis
calledtheageatPSV.
Peak Weight Velocity (PWV):
Themaximumrateofincreasein
weightduringgrowthspurt.Theage
ofmaximumincreaseinweightis
calledtheageatPWV.
Personal Foul:Occurswhenaplayer
makesillegalcontactwithanopposing
player,creatinganadvantageforthat
playerorhis/herteam.
Physical Literacy:Themastering
offundamentalmovementskillsand
fundamentalsportskills.
Pivot:Occurswhenaplayerrotates
his/herbodyposition,maintaining
balancewithonefootinconstant
contact with the floor.
Pivot Foot:Thefootthatremains
on the ground while pivoting. The first
footthatcontactsthegroundwhen
theplayerstopsmustbeusedasthe
pivotfoot.
Practice Session:Adesignated
timefortheplayerstoworkonskills,
techniquesandtacticsinaneffort
toimprove.
Push Pass:Apasswheretheball
ispushedtowardsthereceiverfrom
atriplethreatpositiontothe
receiver’starget.
Readiness:Achild’slevelof
growth,maturity,anddevelopment
thatenableshim/hertoperformtasks
andmeetdemandsthroughtraining
andcompetition.
Ready Position (Stance):
Abalancedstancewherethefeetare
slightlymorethanshoulderwidth
apart.Thefootofthedominanthand
isslightlyforward.Bothkneesarebent
andtheplayerisalmostinaseated
position.Thisstanceisalsoknownas
thetriplethreatposition.Bywidening
thestanceandspreadingthearms
thisstancealsobecomesproper
defensiveposition.
Rebound: A missed shot that reflects
offthebackboardorrimandiscaught
byaplayer.
Set Shot:Ashotwhichaplayer
attemptsfromtriplethreatposition.
Scorer:Theplayerwhoputstheball
throughtherimonashot.
Shot:Athrowatthebasketinan
attempttoscore.
Shooter:Aplayerwhoattempts
toscoreontheopponent’sbasket.
Sidelines:Thelinesmarkingthe
lengthofthecourt.
Sportsmanship:Positiveperfor-
mance,attitudeandrelationsamong
allparticipants.
Steal:Whenadefensiveplayerlegally
takestheballawayfromanoffensive
playerincontroloftheball.
Throw In (Inbounds Pass):When
theballispassedinboundsfromoutof
boundstorestartplayafteraviolation.
Timeout:Abreakinplaytogivethe
coachanopportunitytodiscussthe
gamewiththeplayers.
Trainability:Theresponsiveness
ofdevelopingindividualsatdifferent
stagesofgrowthandmaturationtothe
trainingstimulus.
Travel:Anillegalmoveinwhichthe
pivot foot leaves the floor before the
ballisreleasedforadribble.Thepivot
footcanbemovedtoshootorpass,but
theballmustbereleasedbeforethe
pivotfoothitsthegroundagain.
Triple Threat Position:The
offensivereadypositioninwhichthe
playerhascontrolofthebasketball
andisinapositiontoshoot,pass,
ordribble.
Turnover:Whentheoffenseloses
possessionoftheball.
Violation:Whenaplayerviolates
arule,causingastoppageinplay
andresultingintheotherteamtaking
possessionoftheballthrougha
throwin.
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