Mark Pendleton asked:

Which size basketball is best for a ten-year-old boy to use for indoor and outdoor play?

Leo’s answer:

I like the NIKE 1000 All Courts basketball 28.5, regulation size ball for boys or girl 14 and under in most leagues. Why this ball? High performance composite leather cover, Rotationally wound butyl bladder, Wide channel profile
Indoor, outdoor, comp... Continue reading »

Jelly Bean Sports asked:

Coaches, what are secrets YOU use to make kids more "coachable?" How do you integrate it into of YOUR coaching strategy?

Leo’s answer:

My coaches philosophy begins with...
"When coaching any sport, I do not only have to be a teacher of the sport. I have to be a teacher in life, a parent figure, psychologist, counselor, public relations expert, and a role model."
Then I break it dow... Continue reading »

Johanna Uribe asked:

how can i find a pop warner team for my five year old in La Mirada?

Leo’s answer:

Go to www.popwarner.com and click on "Find a League" then look for a league in your area. If you do not see your community listed, call a league closest to your town. Good Luck.

Kelvon Lee asked:

whats some good streches for basketball

Leo’s answer:

If you are coaching under 10, I advice you to stay away from "static" stretching. This type of exercise may cause damage to the nervous system in children. Static stretching is a warm-up where the limits of parts of the body are stretched to the limits... Continue reading »

Dylan Westbrook asked:

Where can I buy some basketballs that are cheap and also good quality?

Leo’s answer:

I like Academy Sporting Goods. Junior (27.5) NBA basketballs start at under $10.00