The BIGGEST Mistake in Youth Basketball Coaching (And How to Fix It)!

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📘 The Biggest Mistake in Youth Basketball Coaching

In youth basketball, too many coaches chase wins instead of development. We’ve created a culture of over-coaching, where players are told exactly what to do instead of being allowed to think, adapt, and learn the game.

This video breaks down one of the biggest mistakes in youth basketball coaching — and how we can fix it by focusing on decision-making, conceptual offense, and creating thinkers on the court, not robots who just run plays.

If you’re a coach, trainer, or parent who truly cares about player development, this one’s for you.

We’ll cover:
Why scripting plays too early actually hurts development
How to build adaptable players who can make reads and solve problems
Why “messy” practices often lead to the best long-term results

How to design environments that teach the game through play
This isn’t about short-term wins — it’s about building players who can play the game beyond the playbook.