In this episode, Troy Wallace speaks with Bill Flitter, a seasoned youth basketball coach and founder of Level Up Basketball and host of the Coaching Youth Hoops Podcast. Bill shares valuable insights into coaching youth, offering free resources like a preseason checklist, teaching frameworks, and practice planning strategies. He also discusses the role of youth coaching in shaping young athletes' character and basketball skills.

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Key Highlights:

• The transition from coaching his son’s team to leading one of the largest 3v3 and 5v5 leagues in Northern California
• The importance of organization for youth coaches: Bill’s Preseason Checklist 📝
• Teaching frameworks that really help young athletes grasp the game 🎓
• Detailed practice planning for youth coaches and how you can get 25% off his coaching programs with the code: STAY
• The impact of youth coaching beyond the basketball court 🚀

Resources To Help You Coach Your Youth Baskeball Team

• Step 1: Basketball Season Checklist (Free)
• Step 2: What To Teach By Age (Free)
• Step 3: How To Get Kids To Remember What You Teach (Free)
• Step 4: AI Generated Find Your Teams "Best Fit" Offense Tool (Free)
• Step 5: Get Your Basketball Practice Plans For Your Age Group (Paid) Use Discount Code STAY for 25% off

Time Stamps

00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Bill’s journey to coaching youth basketball
10:00 - Bill’s entrepreneurial background & its influence on coaching
17:00 - Youth coaching and how to get started
20:00 - Preseason preparation: How Bill’s checklist helps coaches stay organized
26:00 - Importance of teaching frameworks in basketball
32:00 - Practical tips for engaging youth players
36:00 - How to plan a youth basketball practice
41:00 - Small-sided games & letting kids figure it out
44:00 - Special discount code for Stay On The Court listeners (use code: STAY)
50:00 - Balancing coaching and keeping it fun for kids
55:00 - The long-term impact of youth coaching on kids
1:00:00 - Final

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