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New York City???? GameUp has beginner to advanced Youth Basketball options for your child ?? ?? Swipe for some of these programs latest initiatives. Is your team not on here? ?? Please reach out to join the GameUp platform. ??

Dan Hurley on how the college sports landscape has changed ????? Today, a large group of high school basketball players will not remain at the same college for their four years of eligibility. Parents & players, what are your thoughts on Hurley’s statement? ?? #CollegeSports?#CollegeBasketball?#youthbasketball?#GameUp

Gilbert Arenas thinks phones are a major distraction to today’s generation of hoopers ????? “It’s one of those things that they need to be mindful of [that] everything you’re watching can be watched anytime so do your work first and then enjoy whatever you’re trying to enjoy.” His son Alijah is currently?#12?on?ESPN?& committed to USC. ?? #BasketballTraining?#GilbertArenas?#BasketballTrainer?#basketballcoach?#BasketballCoaching?#youthbasketball?#GameUp

Nate Ament’s latest NIL deal with Fanstake?highlights the growing complexity of deals for top talent and the expanding reach of the NIL Market ???? Other examples include Nike & Adidas tapping into the high school NIL market with AJ Dybantsa (Nike) and Kaleena Smith (Adidas). And Open Dorse?seems to think NIL isn’t going anywhere but up with its projected $1.67B in college NIL earnings this year (MBB: $388.9M, WBB: 75M) & an expected growth rate of over 50% for next year, taking the market to $2.55B.

Memphis Head Coach Penny Hardaway was very honest about what he looks for in players outside of talent. ?? 1?? “Be coachable” 2?? “Be a good teammate” 3?? “Work hard on both ends of the floor” He identifies each of these as a skill that coaches look for & believes talent complements all three of these. #BasketballCoach?#BasketballCoaching?#BasketballMom?#BasketballTraining?#BasketballTrainer?#GameUp

Topic of the Week: What is the purpose of Youth Sports? ???? @healthysportsparents on Instagram?points out the true value of Youth Sports are for children to “develop the tools needed to win in life.” GameUp Co-Founder & Creator, Executive Producer, & Director of?Little Baller Crystal McCrary backed this sentiment recently pointing out benefits to youth basketball such as ?? ?? Skill Building (i.e. social skills) ?? Exercise ?? Less Screen Time ?? Growing in a positive environment #BasketballMom?#YouthSports?#Parenting?#BasketballCoach?#BasketballCoaching?#YouthBasketball?#GameUp

The Hoop Group is introducing a brand new league to their spring & summer circuit ?? The “Hoop Group Academic League” is a 15u-17u division league aimed to connect college coaches seeking high academic players. With over 500+ college coaches attending Hoop Group events last year, this should generate plenty of exposure for student athletes. ?? If you’re a team interested in applying for the league, follow?@hoopgroup_academic?or?@hoopgroupeamonn on Instagram

Louisville MBB’s Pat Kelsey on how his youth basketball experience with his father helped him become the leader he is today ???? “When he was coaching St. Vivian grade school fifth grade basketball in 1986, my Dad did that with everything he got. He poured his heart and soul into those boys he was coaching.” #BasketballCoaching?#BasketballCoach?#Parenting?#youthbasketball?#Leadership?#GameUp

GameUp & 50 Ways Foundation will be awarding $2,500 scholarships to three programs at the upcoming Super Shootout tournament on March 22 at Spooky Nook in Pennsylvania, where they are partnering with?@agame_hoops?for a groundbreaking Youth Basketball Summit. Recipients will be selected based on two factors: 1?? How the program is currently providing opportunities for players and their families to help with rising costs in youth sports 2?? How an additional $2,500 could be beneficial for players and families in their program Coaches & Teams, Apply Now through the link below or scan the QR code! https://lnkd.in/eFYcmS_9 *Winners will be announced during the Youth Basketball Summit* The scholarships are backed by the GameUp - 50 Ways Scholarship Fund, which has a goal of eliminating financial barriers for families who want to enroll their kids in basketball programs across the country. #YouthBasketball?#YouthSports?#Scholarship?#BasketballCoach?#BasketballMom?#BasketballDad?#BasketballTournament?#BringYourAGame?#AGameHoops?#GameUp

Phil Handy on the importance of being “fair” to your child when coaching them ????? “We want our kids to thrive & grow, but…you’re doing your child a disservice if you give them any unfair treatment. Either from putting them on a pedestal or treating them any worse. If you’re going to coach as a parent, be fair.” #youthsports?#Parenting?#BasketballMom?#BasketballCoach?#BasketballCoaching?#GameUp