What We Need for Better Youth Basketball
“…a greater emphasis on training coaches and creating a more fun, playful environment for players to learn basic skills at a young age…grassroots basketball is where the change must start.” - Brian McCormick, author of “Cross Over”

Bob’s Credentials Bob is a former professional and collegiate player and is one of the foremost youth sports speakers and youth coach trainers in the country. He played for the Kansas City Kings, Boston Celtics and San Diego Clippers as well as for Hall-of-Fame coach Chuck Daly (who coached the 1992 Olympic Gold Medal “Dream Team”) at the University of Pennsylvania. Bob has been featured dozens of times in the media, and co-authored the ground-breaking book about improving youth sports: “Just Let the Kids Play.” He has served as an expert panelist and board member for several organizations dedicated to bettering youth sports and has made numerous print, broadcast and media appearances. Bob has conducted hundreds of youth basketball clinics for coaches of players in grades 4 to 8 over the past 20 years. He advocates developing fundamental skills and fully meeting the needs of children as the top priority in youth basketball programs.

Bob Can Help You as a Youth Basketball Coach, and Your Local Program, in Two Ways:
Through his new revolutionary DVD and by means of his in-person coaches’ clinics.

BOB’S NEW DVD FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL COACHES
Bob is pleased to announce the introduction of his new video for youth basketball coaches. In conjunction with Breakthrough Basketball, a premier online provider of videos and information for youth sports coaches, Bob now provides THE definitive DVD that will enable coaches of youth basketball players ages 8 to 14 to maximize skill development and fun through the skill exercises and approaches to playing the game that Bob offers. Learn more about Bob’s DVD…

BOB’S TRULY UNIQUE IN-PERSON COACHES’ CLINICS
Bob has conducted hundreds of clinics worldwide for coaches of 4th to 8th grade basketball players over the past 20 years. Bob’s 90 min. to 2-hour clinics are fun, engaging and stress the true fundamentals coaches need to teach their kids. Program administrators can book Bob’s clinic for either weekdays or weekends before and during basketball season, and know that their coach training needs are in expert hands. Coaches will gain the confidence they need to both demonstrate and teach the right age-appropriate skills for their players. Kids will get the benefit from great coaching and skill development. Learn more about Bob’s clinic…