Sabrina Hitaffer asked:

my coach says i need to lose weight and say i am fat and can not play the pistion i am best at

Craig’s answer:

UNLESS THE IS A COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING YOUR COACH SHOULD NOT BE TALKING TO YOU LIKE THAT. AS A COACH WE SHOULD HAVE TACT IN DEALING WITH THESE TYPES OF PROBLEMS.. AS FAR AS THE PROBLEM I WOULD HOPE THAT THE COACH WOULD HAVE THE SAFETY OF THE OTHER CH... Continue reading »

Antonio Simpson asked:

I want to know how do I start a youth basketball league?

Craig’s answer:

im actually starting one myself.. its alot of work.. first off you need to decided the ages and gender.. then you have to secure locations to play at, communities centers, school gyms parks, etc.. then you have to get legal documents, forms and such.. ... Continue reading »

Sara Bender asked:

Hey parents, I was wondering what type of things you do to balance sports and school? This has been a challenge in our family! Thanks!

Craig’s answer:

i get up with my son before he goes to school and do our own work so he know wow daddy really means business.. hes only 6 but we do vocabulary addition and subtraction, and handwriting all before he goes to school.. you have to make sure that the kids ... Continue reading »

Jim De Boer asked:

What can parents do to squelch an unruly fan?

Craig’s answer:

like everyone else said most leagues these days have player and parent conduct policies if they do check into that and remind the parent.. if not go to a league offical.. youth sports are supposed to be about the kids learning.. some parents forget tha... Continue reading »

Dwight Corley asked:

im looking to coach youth football in the long island area im a defensive coordinator and defensive coach can any body help me

Craig’s answer:

check out your local ymca or boys and girls clubs of american.. or go up to your local highs school and let someone know you want to help out

Jorden Means asked:

Looking 4 Youth (9-11) Spring/Summer Basketball League in the NY Area

Craig’s answer:

try your local ymca or boys and girls clubs of america

Jais Joy asked:

i play alot of basketball, but i double dribble alot, how can i stop doing that?

Craig’s answer:

practice with jeans on and stick your off hand in your pocket.. the key is practice.
when you go out take a walk. walk to whereever your going dribbling with one hand and walk
back dribblling with the other.. even by yourself walk and dribble walk an... Continue reading »

Shane Mulholland asked:

Hi there im from ireland, but living in Redlands California, im looking to stargt coaching does anyone have any ideas how to get involved

Craig’s answer:

hey contact your local ymca or boys and girls club of america. they are always in need of help, at least mine are... also check with the local schools talk to a school principal and let he/she know you interested in helping in anyway possible..