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Parents

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  Parent's Guide: Section 6 Understanding Other Parents

  Ideally, the coach will make it clear at the start of the season that loud, boorish, or obnoxious behavior is not acceptable. The majority of moms and dads understand this concept and keep their emotions in check

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  Parent's Guide: Section 5 Health, Safety, and Fitness

  Here are tips from the experts on how to keep your child healthy, and if they get injured, how to make sure they heal quickly and properly.

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  Parent's Guide: Section 4 Parental Do's and Don'ts

  As a parent of a young basketball player, it's your job to foster a positive environment for your child — and that takes discipline on your part. Here's a quick checklist to help you do just that.

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  Parent's Guide: Section 3 Sportsmanship

  One of the most common myths in sports is that teaching and enforcing sportsmanship is the sole responsibility of the coach. Here's how parents can get involved teaching those important lessons.

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  Parent's Guide: Section 2 Communicating With the Coach

  You should always try to have a preseason conversation with your child's coach no matter how long your child has been playing. Here are some things you can discuss.

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  Parent’s Guide: Section 1 Interacting with Your Young Player

  What do you want your son or daughter to get out of the experience of playing basketball? Here are ways to figure out what's best for your child when it comes to the sport.

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  Parent's Guide: Introduction

  If there is one lesson Bill Walton tried to impart to his four sons when they were growing up, it was to find something in life that they really loved to do. Find out this Hall of Famer's advice for all basketball parents.

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  How Young is too Young in Recruiting?

  Top-flight recruits are starting to choose colleges before high school starts. Is it a personal decision or a growing problem?

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  Parent's Guide to Sports Camps

  Sports camps are bigger and flashier than ever. Which one is best for your child? Get some pointers so you're informed when it's time to register.

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  Development Before Competition

  Basketball shouldn't be about winning at a young age. Find out one coach's take on how long development should be the priority before wins and losses become important.

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  Are You Looking for a Great Coach for Your Little Hoop Star?

  What makes a good youth basketball coach? Here are some things to keep in mind when looking for the perfect leader for your child.

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  Building Better Youth Basketball

  Does the youth basketball system need fixing? While the United States is still the leader in basketball, there are definite upgrades that could be made to keep development on par with other countries.

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  Tips and Advice for Parents of High-Profile Recruits

  iHoops.com reached out to the parents of several college prospects to get insight on how to handle the recruiting process. Here are their tips for parents who are raising a high-profile college basketball recruit.