OBJECTIVES
Steve Nash Youth Basketball is an integral component of Canada Basketball’s and Basketball New Brunswick’s 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 New Brunswick 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.
VISION
To create opportunities across New Brunswick for all children and youth ages 5-13 to:
- Participate in basketball,
- Learn and play basketball, using qualified coaching and programming,
- Learn to compete in a supportive and development-focused environment,
- Improve the Health of the Nation and Develop the Game.
With each program, participants will have an opportunity to learn both basketball lessons and drills dedicated to conditioning and skill development as well as recreational play and life skills.