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- Youth Sports ManagementThe introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights has transformed college basketball recruiting, leading coaches to prioritize retaining current players and seeking experienced transfers over traditional high school recruits. What affects have you seen on recruitment?
- Practice Planning and DrillsIf you're not familiar, perturbations are purposeful disruptions or changes in a practice environment to challenge a player's motor control and adaptability. A great explanation can be found here. What perturbation drills or exercises do you do with your team? What has worked or not worked in your experience?
- That's Debatable (Hot Topics)Trash talk—boastful or insulting speech aimed at opponents—is a common aspect of sports, including youth basketball. Some studies suggest that trash talk can help improve performance under pressure, while other studies point out it can lead to frustration and negative performance. Performance or not, what about sportsmanship? Is trash talk acceptable behavior for today's youth?