THE “RAISING ATHLETES” BLOG .
The Raising Athletes Blog is designed to share our various experiences in the sport. We look at how perspectives can vary from the viewpoint of the athlete, the child, and the parent, and offer suggestions on how to find harmony between the three.
“The Rise of Youth Basketball in Canada”
JULY 2024 “The Rise of Youth Basketball in Canada: A Dive into Toronto’s Basketball Landscape” Read time: 5 minutes Basketball has seen a tremendous surge
“Youth Basketball: Why Serbians Get It Right”
JUNE 2024 “Youth Basketball: Why Serbians Get It Right” Read time: 5 minutes For those who watch the NBA Playoffs, you may have heard a
“The Importance of Off-Season Training”
MAY 2024 “The Importance of Off-Season Training for Young Athletes” Read time: 5 minutes As the landscape of youth sports becomes increasingly competitive, the desire
“Embracing and Encouraging Adversity in Sports”
APRIL 2024 “Embracing and Encouraging Adversity in Youth Sports” Read time: 4 minutes In the world of youth sports, the troubling but increasingly prevailing trend
“The Inner Workings of a Great Basketball Coach”
MARCH 2024 “The Inner Workings of a Great Basketball Coach” Read time: 3 minutes Becoming a great basketball coach is not just about knowing the
“The Power of Positive Internal Dialogue”
FEBRUARY 2024 “The Power of Positive Internal Dialogue: Nurturing Confidence in Youth Sports” Read time: 5 minutes In the realm of youth sports, the dialogue
“Fostering Competitive Spirit in Youth Sports”
JANUARY 2024 “Fostering Competitive Spirit in Youth Sports: A Crucial Ingredient for Success in Life” Read time: 5 minutes In the world of youth sports,
“The Power of Habits: When Basketball Mirrors Life”
DECEMBER 2023 “The Power of Habits: When Basketball Mirrors Life” Read time: 5 minutes Habits. We talk about them a lot as adults. They shape
“Building Character through Youth Sports”
NOVEMBER 2023 “Building Character through Youth Sports: The Value of Embracing Challenges” Read time: 4 minutes In the world of youth sports, the pursuit of
“Basketball is a Contact Sport”
OCTOBER 2023 “Basketball is a Contact Sport” Read time: 4 minutes Sometimes people have this notion that because basketball is not as rough as football
“Nurturing Athletes: Top 5 Parent Mistakes”
SEPTEMBER 2023 Nurturing Athletes: Top 5 Mistakes Parents Make and How to Avoid Them September 2023 Read time: 8 minutes Parenting is extremely rewarding, but
“The Art Of Losing”
AUGUST 2023 “The Art Of Losing” Read time: 5 minutes Sports can be brutal. The phrase “You’re only as good as your last game” may
“The Playing Time Problem”
JULY 2023 “The Playing Time Problem” Read time: 6 minutes Everyone wants to play. Most of the time players would choose to play the whole
“The Stairs vs. The Elevator”
JUNE 2023 “The Stairs vs. The Elevator” Read time: 6 minutes Arsene Wenger, one of the great soccer coaches of his generation, once said about
