Federation for Advancing Youth Sports

Improve. Govern. Grow. Youth Sports

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

@ryangrim Can we please stop putting down youth sports? Yes, they can be expensive to participate and yes families often need to make choices around where to participate, but come on. These folks kill themselves, work nights and weekends, care about serving kids and do it for little to no$

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

Kudos to all the parents who are kicking off this Fall sports season juggling, school, multiple kids, a variety of extracurricular activities. It isn’t easy. Thank you for all that you do and sacrifice to make youth sports possible.

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

Fall tryouts are upon us. It is a fresh restart for the year ahead. This is a fantastic opportunity to revisit the value system of your club. What does your club stand for? Why do you exist as a club? Do your coaches and parents understand your mission?

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

Coaches tend to overestimate the impact they have on kids as athletes, but significantly underestimate the impact they have kids as people. You play a huge role in the lives of those you coach, lean into it.

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

Rule #1 for every club in the country should be to have the best interest of the kids in the club at heart, always. If you abide by Rule #1, you are guaranteed to succeed.

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

As clubs approach Fall tryouts, let’s remember is that the big picture goal is to encourage kids to fall in love with the game of basketball. If your club has this approach, you can’t go wrong.

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

@CoachDayejr I think it lives in a gray area. We are big supporters of multi-sport athletes. Also, I think we have to give some grace to family logistics/dynamics. I understand your viewpoint though. Good topic.

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

If you are a coach and you genuinely care about the kids on your team as people, you will be both successful and fulfilled.

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

@Coach_Rick57 Great message

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

@whitejimy78 @grindfacetv There is no quick fix to the issues that exist within youth sports. But, there are so many good people involved in this space, I have no doubt that things are heading in a positive direction.

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

@SGVNSports Come on guys, we have to be better. No matter what lead up to this, it is not worthy of this type of behavior at a youth sporting event. Please help us grow in our crusade to improve this area of youth sports.

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

@CoachJonBeck This is well said and very true.

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

What club coaches sometimes fail to understand is that their actions or negative behavior not only reflects poorly on them, but on club sports as a whole. It is all connected.

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

@riseupsports1 @TFNsRun4Roses What do you think is the appropriate amount to charge for a player to play in a tournament like this one?

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

@brianmccormick lol… my bad. You are pioneer and great thought leader in this space.

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

@benjmorey @JacobBrownDOC I hear where you are coming from. I hope this conversation at least gives context. All the best.

[Federation for Advancing Youth Sports @nextfays]

@benjmorey @JacobBrownDOC I can tell you are genuine in your concern and frustration, I am just trying to paint more of the picture.