Everything You Need To Coach Youth Basketball With Bill Flitter of Coaching Youth Hoops
In this episode, Troy Wallace speaks with Bill Flitter, a seasoned youth basketball coach and founder of Level Up Basketball. Bill shares valuable insights into coaching youth, offering free resources like a preseason checklist, teaching frameworks, and practice planning strategies. He also discusses the role of youth coaching in shaping young athletes’ character and basketball skills.
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Key Highlights:
- The transition from coaching his son’s team to leading one of the largest 3v3 and 5v5 leagues in Northern California
- The importance of organization for youth coaches: Bill’s Preseason Checklist 📝
- Teaching frameworks that really help young athletes grasp the game 🎓
- Detailed practice planning for youth coaches and how you can get 25% off his coaching programs with the code: STAY
- The impact of youth coaching beyond the basketball court 🚀
Resources To Help You Coach Your Youth Baskeball Team
Step 1: Basketball Season Checklist (Free)
Step 2: What To Teach By Age (Free)
Step 3: How To Get Kids To Remember What You Teach (Free)
Step 4: AI Generated Find Your Teams “Best Fit” Offense Tool (Free)
Step 5: Get Your Basketball Practice Plans For Your Age Group (Paid) Use Discount Code STAY for 25% off
Time Stamps
00:00 – Intro
03:00 – Bill’s journey to coaching youth basketball
10:00 – Bill’s entrepreneurial background & its influence on coaching
17:00 – Youth coaching and how to get started
20:00 – Preseason preparation: How Bill’s checklist helps coaches stay organized
26:00 – Importance of teaching frameworks in basketball
32:00 – Practical tips for engaging youth players
36:00 – How to plan a youth basketball practice
41:00 – Small-sided games & letting kids figure it out
44:00 – Special discount code for Stay On The Court listeners (use code: STAY)
50:00 – Balancing coaching and keeping it fun for kids
55:00 – The long-term impact of youth coaching on kids
1:00:00 – Final thoughts and wrap-up
Resources Mentioned:
What To Teach By Age (Free)
How To Get Kids To Remember What You Teach (Free)
AI Generated Find Your Teams “Best Fit” Offense Tool (Free)
Get Your Basketball Practice Plans For Your Age Group (Paid) Use Discount Code STAY for 25% off
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Troy Wallace
Troy Wallace is Certified Basketball Speed Specialist and shares his experiences in trying to stay as healthy as possible to stay on the court. He is active in coaching youth basketball in YMCA, Team Work Sports Nebraska, and, currently, in the Jr. Warriors program in Omaha, NE. Visit Troy's Full Author Bio Page or email him directly.
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