Objectives
Participation – Provide opportunities for youth ages 5-12 across Canada to play basketball.
Education – NCCP FUNdamentals Coach Workshop and full basketball curriculum with supporting resources.
Development – Develop young athletes in alignment with the Sport Canada LTAD Model and stage-appropriate drills and games.
Progression – Entry to the Canada Basketball development pathway, encouraging athletes to pursue high-performance opportunities.
Character Building – Help athletes maximize their potential, using basketball as a vehicle to develop character and life skills.
Description
Age 5-12 | Co-ed | 12 Weeks | 45-75 Min. Sessions
A national youth basketball program designed to develop fundamental skills, sportsmanship and a love of the game of basketball.
Empowering basketball communities, clubs, and facilities
Positively impacting youth through the sport of basketball
A holistic approach to athlete development based on Sport Canada’s LTAD Model
Benefits for Players
Enrollment in the official grassroots youth development program of Canada Basketball
Proven curriculum aligned with the LTAD Model
Coaching from NCCP FUNdamentals trained JNYB Coaches
Player Package including jersey, basketball, drawstring bag, certificate, and poster
Parents’ Guide for all JNYB parents
Provincial and national membership and liability insurance lessons
Next Session
Summer 2019 – date and location to be announced
For more information, please contact Milton at dryp@cjadurham.org