Steve Nash Youth Basketball is an integral component of
Canada Basketball’s and Basketball Prince Edward Island
national development strategy. With a focus of Growing
the Game, Steve Nash Youth Basketball objectives are:
Participation
Introduce and provide
opportunities to encourage participation for
children/youth aged 5-13 across Prince Edward Island to
become a part of Steve Nash Youth Basketball –
developing young athletes, creating a passion and
exposing them to the values, qualities and skills
required to succeed in basketball and in life.
Education
Address the need for young
players to receive skill and developmental age
appropriate coaching following the Long Term Athlete
Development model; while educating parents of their role
towards their child’s development.
Development
Create a developmental pathway
for coaches and officials of Steve Nash Youth Basketball
through introduction to New NCCP modules and officials
training designed by the Canadian Association of
Basketball Officials.
Progression
Further encourage children and
youth with increased potential for development to
achieve a higher level of performance by providing
consistent national development models that teaches
skills, knowledge and attitudes that are required for
participants/athletes to safely progress and maximize
development in the sport of basketball.
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