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USA Basketball, the national governing body for basketball in the United States, has composed the
ultimate playbook for coaches from the youth to elite levels. The USA Basketball Coaching Guide for All
Levels is a resource for all who participate in the game, providing a robust and progressive teaching and
playing standard for all ability levels.
For basketball novices or veterans of the game alike, the information presented in the curriculum will
help guide young people through their basketball journey with the ultimate goal of promoting basketball
for life.
Essential coaching topics are shared which help the coach and players to develop off the court. These
topics include life skills training, teaching techniques, building a team culture, coaching philosophy
guidelines, and practice planning.
The core of the book includes 300 pages of the USA Basketball skills and drills curriculum, organized by
player ability level: Introductory, Foundational, Advanced, and Performance. Within each level, drills are
laid out in a progressive manner that align under the 8 primary skill categories: ball handling & dribbling,
footwork & body control, pass & receiving, rebounding, screening, shooting, team defense, and team
offense.
The USA Basketball Coaching Guide for All Levels is essential literature for any coach looking to elevate
their craft while positively and properly impacting the lives of their players.
