Teach Kids to Play Basketball, Not Memorize Plays
At younger ages, winning matters—but development matters more. Why youth players need to learn how to read the game, make decisions and build skills instead of simply memorizing plays.
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Why Great Ball Handlers Don’t Actually Dribble That Much
One of the biggest habits young players develop is dribbling without a reason. They catch the ball and start going side to side. They go through the legs three or four times. They dribble in circles…
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A Silver Medal and a Bruins Milestone
The North City Bruins celebrate the first medal in our program’s history. The North City Bruins finished their summer rep session with a silver medal—the first team medal in our program’s history. It was a proud…
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A Strong First Weekend for the Bruins
The North City Bruins opened their first weekend with a 2-1 record and a lot to build on. Across all three games, the team competed hard, stayed focused, and showed real growth from game to game.…
Read storyThe Real Advantages of Youth Sports
When most people think about youth sports, they think about exercise, competition, and staying active. But the truth is, sports offer something far bigger than wins, losses, and trophies. For children and teens, sports can help…
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Why Young Players Should Learn to Score 2’s Before Chasing 3’s
2’s VS 3’s: Building strong scoring habits inside the line leads to better long-term development. Walk into almost any youth basketball gym and you’ll see it right away. Kids pulling up for 3’s, hunting long shots,…
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Full Circle: Reconnecting with NBA Stars at the No Flukes Charity Event
COURT SESSION: Coach Jeff Saltzman (right) stands alongside the coaching staff and players at the No Flukes charity event. The event brought together top talent to inspire youth players in the community. Basketball has a way…
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