Is AAU destroying youth basketball?
This article examines the impact of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) on youth basketball. The article argues that the AAU has had a negative effect on the development of young basketball players by encouraging a win-at-all-costs mentality, with a focus on talent rather than skill, and a lack of team play. It further suggests that coaches and parents should look to alternative programs that focus on developing fundamental skills and emphasize the importance of teamwork. Ultimately, the article concludes that the AAU has had a detrimental effect on the development of youth basketball players.
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