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Get your friends together for this ULTIMATE 3ON3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT experience at the Westgate in Glendale, AZ This outdoor basketball festival will engage the community in a new platform that promotes the spirit pf competition and raises money for Special Olympics Arizona Unified (inclusive) programs. There will be 16 divisions of four-person teams competing, opening the event to players of all skill level, age, gender and ability. All teams are guaranteed to play a minimum of three games with the possibility of additional games to become court champion! Winners of the Elite and Unified Divisions will earn tickets and on-field recognition at the 2019 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl. Games, played on asphalt parking lots, will be 25 minutes long or finish when the winning team scores 20 points. Elite divisions will have referees, with other divisions being self-officiated. An individual may only register as a member of one team within a division. Open to all, from the highly competitive, weekend warriors, family driveway ballers, unified teams and people of all ability levels. Four person roster per team.

Get Two Free eBooks that include 72 of Our Favorite Basketball Drills, 32 Plays, and Dozens of Coaching Tips and Tricks (for Youth and Advanced Coaches). We’re excited to announce that we’re giving away two great coaching eBooks that will help you win more games. And best of all they’re free!! Here’s what you’ll get… Ebook #1 – Winning Basketball Drills: This is a 152 page eBook with 72 of our favorite basketball drills. Each drill includes complete step-by-step illustrations, easy-to-follow instructions, motivation tips, and coaching tips. The drills are divided into the following categories: shooting, passing, ball handling / dribbling, offense / footwork, big man / post play, transition, defensive & agility, and rebounding. They’re also neatly labeled for youth, middle school, and advanced coaches so everything is easy to find. Ebook #2 – Winning Basketball Plays: This is an 85 page eBook with 32 of our favorite basketball plays. It includes man-to-man plays, zone plays, out of bounds plays, and end of game plays. The book includes a good mix of simple and advanced plays that can be used by both youth and advanced coaches. You’ll also find some great coaching tips that teach you the secrets to […]

Motivational or inspirational quotes are one way to plant the right seeds in a youth athlete’s mind, and maybe create some “mental toughness”. Mental toughness is a measure of individual resilience and confidence that may predict success in sport, education and the workplace. In the context of sports training, in the context of a set of attributes that allow a person to become a better athlete and able to cope difficult training and difficult competitive situations and emerge without losing confidence. In recent decades, the term has been commonly used by coaches, sport psychologists, sports commentators, and business leaders. “Mental toughness” is frequently used colloquially to refer to any set of positive attributes that helps a person to cope with difficult situations. Coaches and sport commentators freely use the term mental toughness to describe the mental state of athletes who persevere through difficult sport circumstances to succeed. Here are some motivational quotes from famous mentally tough coaches and athletes. “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” – unknown “Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” – John Wooden “I believe in myself.” – Muhammad Ali “Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character.” […]

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Hoop Code America’s Leading Youth Basketball Development Organization   I have been hearing a lot of buzz about Hoop Code Basketball Academy. Can you give us a quick rundown of the programs you offer? Hoop Code Basketball Academy is America’s leading youth basketball development organization. We offer year-round Leagues, Clinics, Camps, AAU Club Teams and Private Training.  Hoop Code Basketball Academy believes in providing athletes with high quality, purposeful basketball training and coaching, embodied by certified professional basketball coaches/trainers who have played the game at the highest levels. Our coaches will motivate and enable all players to reach their full potential and acquire the knowledge and skills to play the game of basketball at the next level. We believe the three aspects to every athlete to maximize their full growth and potential is the Mind, Body and Skill Set, as well as the perseverance to be productive, responsible, high character individuals on and off the basketball court. Hoop Code is a great name for a basketball academy. Can you tell us what the acronym C.O.D.E. stands for  and do you apply this in your programs? Character Opportunity Dedication Education Parents will LOVE that you offer a COMPLIMENTARY […]

The NBA and USA Basketball have partnered to develop guidelines designed to promote a positive and healthy youth basketball experience. Basketball is a great game that is played by millions of young people in the United States and around the world. Playing basketball fosters the development of peer relationships, self-esteem, leadership qualities, and physical health. However, an overemphasis on early competitive success has led to several well-recognized issues that exist across youth sports, including in youth basketball: Pressure to begin high-intensity training at a young age Early single-sport specialization Frequent and multiple competitive event scheduling Increased risk for injury, burnout, and disengagement from sports The NBA and USA Basketball are committed to helping shape a youth basketball culture that prioritizes the health and well-being of young athletes – enhancing their enjoyment, participation, and development in the game. Over scheduling of competitive events, overuse injuries and burnout have become too common in youth basketball. The tables below outline recommended and maximum amounts of youth basketball participation, as well as rest guidelines for young athletes, designed to promote a fun and healthy playing experience. READ MORE ABOUT YOUTH BASKETBALL GUIDELINES