The Complete Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball: on- and off-court advice, drills and winning...

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Paul Hunter

The Complete Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball

Name: The Complete Parent's Guide to Coaching Youth Basketball
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ISBN: 9798993073309

on- and off-court advice, drills and winning strategies that teach life skills through teamwork...

Paul Hunter

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DNA Dave LLC
04 November 2025

Sports training & coaching; Basketball

This book is written for first-time parent coaches and focuses on helping kids enjoy and understand the game so they can play sports confidently for life-not to chase points, rankings, or scholarships. The goal is still to win, but the winning strategy is teamwork and fun. In youth ball if kids are having fun and maintaining a positive attitude, they win.

Make coaching fun, clear, and doable for any mom or dad.

Most parents hesitate to coach. Maybe you never played at a high level, maybe time feels short, or maybe you're worried about handling parents and kids at once. Here's the truth: coaching youth basketball isn't about being a pro-it's about teaching teamwork, confidence, and camaraderie, and giving kids a positive relationship with sport that lasts beyond one season.

Inside, you'll discover:

Age-appropriate practice plans for every level.

Simple, time-efficient drills that keep kids engaged.

Core fundamentals taught through understanding, not memorization.

Team concepts like spacing, movement, and fast breaks-without set plays.

How to balance being both a parent and a coach.

Guidance on managing parents, preventing injuries, and building confidence.

Written by a dad who coached for over a decade while balancing a demanding career, this book focuses as much on child psychology and communication as it does on basketball. Most of the lessons apply to any youth sport, helping kids develop habits that support lifelong fitness, teamwork, and enjoyment-not burnout or pressure.

If you want to stop second-guessing yourself and start leading kids with clarity and confidence, this book gives you a practical, realistic path forward.

By: Paul Hunter
Imprint: DNA Dave LLC
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 141g
ISBN: 9798993073309
Pages: 98
Publication Date: 04 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Hunter is a longtime youth basketball coach and mentor with over a decade of experience leading community and school teams. His teams have won multiple championships while emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun.