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Nutrition Tip

  • Nutrition for the Injured Athlete

    If you child suffers a sports injury, nutrition will play an important role in her recovery process. No change in diet is necessary when a quick recovery (less than a week)is expected. A long-term injury, however, will likely require a reduced diet with a focus on maintaining protein intake and eating nutrient-dense foods. Any treatment process or supplement that promises rapid recovery from injury should be viewed with caution.

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Footwear: Basketball

 

• Basketball shoes are specially designed high tops that provide good ankle support and excellent traction on the court.

• When buying basketball shoes, support should be the primary concern

• Look for a synthetic interior that will provide support, combined with an internal foam package that will soften landings and provide a snug fit.

Resources: Basketball

USA BASKETBALL
5465 Mark Dabling Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-3842
Phone: (719) 590-4800
Fax: (719) 590-4811
Email: fanmail@usabasketball.com
Web: www.usabasketball.com

USA Basketball is a nonprofit organization that is recognized as the national governing body for men's and women's basketball in the United States by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). USA Basketball oversees all aspects of basketball in the United States , from amateur to professional, and is responsible for selecting the U.S Olympic team.

YOUTH BASKETBALL OF AMERICA (YBOA)
10325 Orangewood Blvd.
Orlando , FL 32821
Phone: (407) 363-9262
Fax: (407) 363-0559
Email: yboahq@boa.org
Web: www.yboa.org

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Basketball: Pronunciation: 
a usually indoor court game between two teams of usually five players each who score by tossing an inflated ball through a raised goal

Basketball is a fast paced game that requires an extreme amount of endurance, speed, and strength. One of the most popular sports world-wide, over a million boys and girls played for their high school varsity basketball team in the 2003-2004 season, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Basketball is a great game for your child to play, either recreationally or competitively. Basketball at the youth level is generally a non-contact sport and teaches children the importance of team work, practice, and exercise. Almost every city and suburb throughout the United States has their own youth basketball leagues for children to start out in.

MomsTeam's goal is to provide comprehensive information on basketball: advice on the equipment needed and how to buy it, a primer on the rules of the sport, and videos and advice from experts, parents, and manufacturers of basketball gear.

But to do that we are going to need your help. If you are a parent of a child who plays or has played basketball, we hope you will share what you have learned with other MomsTeam parents. Please consider writing a blog, contributing an article, posting on and/or hosting a Forum, or becoming a basketball expert. If you know of someone who used to play or coach basketball who has knowledge to share, ask him or her to join. Together we can make MomsTeam a true community of sports parents!

-Brooke de Lench
MomsTeam Founder

 

 

 

Featured Articles

  • Basketball 101: What To Know If You Know Nothing

    Basketball is a fast paced game that requires
    endurance, speed, strength and hand-eye coordination.  It is one of the most popular sports
    world-wide, with over one million boys and girls playing high school varsity basketball, according to the
    National Federation of State High School Associations.  For parents new to the game, here's what you need to know.

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  • Lisa Leslie: First-Time Mom One Year, Four-Time Olympian The Next

    Four-time Olympian, WNBA star and new mom, Lisa Leslie is arguably the finest female basketball player to ever play the game.

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  • Youth Basketball: Injuries Common But Usually Minor

    Basketball is a popular sport, especially among children and young adults. But the sport carries a risk for injury, whether played in an organized league or with friends on a local park court, More than 200,000 basketball-related injuries occur to young people under age 15 each year requiring treatment in hospital emergency departments, and basketball is the fourth leading cause of injury in both unorganized settings and organized community team sports.

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Featured Videos

  • How to Select a Basketball for Your Child

    Dan Touhey, Spalding's VP of Marketing, explains that selecting the right basketball depends on the age and gender of the child, whether the ball is for indoor and/or outdoor use, and how much a parent wants to spend.

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