Post by johntimber on May 22, 2018 3:23:45 GMT -5
Hello,
I'll start out with this, travel ball (club ball) has become more of the norm these days with more parents feeling the pressure to get their kids in at a younger age. This isn't just basketball either; soccer, volleyball and the list goes on. Once you're in, it's tough as the games and tourneys start piling up and before you know it, you're playing 3-4 times a week. Tryouts, practices, playing time and the more competitive nature can be a shock for some parents and kids, too.
You'll find people on both ends of the spectrum from thinking 3rd grade is "way too early" to "you can't start 'em young enough". I think it's a very personal choice. As long as a parent goes in with eyes wide open. Coaches at the AAU level can have very different philosophies. Finding one that isn't all about winning would be a huge plus.
AAU can vary from city to city. In a larger city, there is ample opportunity to play bball year round. I'm a big advocate of kids playing multiple sports (I know Jeff is too), so if the AAU scene was going to spill over into another sport, I'd probably think twice about it.
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I'll start out with this, travel ball (club ball) has become more of the norm these days with more parents feeling the pressure to get their kids in at a younger age. This isn't just basketball either; soccer, volleyball and the list goes on. Once you're in, it's tough as the games and tourneys start piling up and before you know it, you're playing 3-4 times a week. Tryouts, practices, playing time and the more competitive nature can be a shock for some parents and kids, too.
You'll find people on both ends of the spectrum from thinking 3rd grade is "way too early" to "you can't start 'em young enough". I think it's a very personal choice. As long as a parent goes in with eyes wide open. Coaches at the AAU level can have very different philosophies. Finding one that isn't all about winning would be a huge plus.
AAU can vary from city to city. In a larger city, there is ample opportunity to play bball year round. I'm a big advocate of kids playing multiple sports (I know Jeff is too), so if the AAU scene was going to spill over into another sport, I'd probably think twice about it.
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Thank you