Dr Hezron Ottey Ph.D’s Post

It was great to be on the Iowa Soccer Association webinar to highlight our partnership with Soccer Parenting - The Sideline Project. Today focused on empowering parents and fostering positive relationships within our soccer community. 🤝 This collaboration signifies our commitment to creating a supportive and encouraging environment where players can thrive. By providing parents with the tools and resources they need, we aim to: 1 - Enhance the matchday experience: Promote positive sideline behavior and create a more enjoyable atmosphere for everyone. 2 - Foster healthy parent-coach relationships: Encourage open communication and collaboration between parents and coaches. 3 - Improve player development: Create a positive and supportive environment where players can reach their full potential. We believe that by working together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of our young athletes.

When it comes to basketball player development for kids aged 5 to 10 in the Caribbean, let’s add a pinch of fun and a whole lot of enthusiasm. 🎉 At this tender age, the focus should be on teaching basic skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting, all while encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship. Can you imagine the joy of seeing these young ones dribble a basketball down the court for the first time. Let's engage them with simple rules and fun games that keep their excitement bubbling. After all, the foundation laid here can last a lifetime. 🏀💪 Are you a parent or coach who has seen the spark in a child's eyes when they learn something new on the court. Share your stories with us below. How have you incorporated fun into teaching these budding basketball superstars. 🗨️👇 #BasketballFun #LittleHoopers #CaribbeanTalent.

📚 Dive into the world of basketball with us. Did you know that grassroots basketball programs in the Caribbean are pivotal in cultivating young talent. By supporting these initiatives, we empower the next generation, giving them the tools to succeed on and off the court. Our commitment to environmentally conscious practices ensures that these programs are sustainable, benefiting the community without compromising the environment. Have you participated in or supported a local basketball program. Tell us your story. 🌿🏀#BasketballEducation #Sustainability Education and sustainable growth are at the heart of developing basketball in the Caribbean. Detailed insights into the region's basketball evolution reveal how we can make a lasting impact by incorporating eco-friendly practices. It's about more than winning games; it's about nurturing minds and fostering a love for the game. Let's work together to create a lasting legacy for future athletes. 🌟📈#EcoFriendly #LegacyBuilding.

Elevating youth outreach ensures the Caribbean's basketball future shines brightly. Establishing partnerships with local schools unlocks pathways for early talent scouting, shaping future athletes who could dominate the court. By fostering enthusiasm through school tournaments and educational programs, students gain invaluable experience and skills, nurturing a passion for success. Let's get interactive. Consider this: Who remembers their school days participating in sports. The excitement of scoring a winning shot or cheering teammates is unforgettable. Take a trip down memory lane and share your school basketball stories. How did those early moments inspire you in playing or supporting the game. 🌟🏀 #YouthOutreach #BasketballDreams #SchoolPartnerships.

The Belonging Playbook is comprised of ten distinct tools that are crafted to establish a more welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals to authentically express themselves and experience sport in a more positive way. It has been organized into sections that are designed to help community sport organizations with three key activities: promote diversity, foster inclusion, and remove barriers to participation. Tools have been developed in both video and downloadable pictorial format to ensure ease of use and learning. Access the toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/etRZt5Xb

Unpopular opinion. I vote: less intensity for kids' team sports. Let them be kids. Allot time for them to be unscheduled. As a mom of two children under 5, I am baffled. 5-year-olds are playing hockey up to 3x/week. 3/4-year-olds, twice a week. Entire weekends devoted to hockey. All winter. We are losing value in the slowness of a weekend. In play. In stillness. We are creating overscheduled, exhausted, and overstimulated children. I love hockey. So do my kids. But the level of intensity needs to shift. There is a fine line between fostering a love of the sport. & ruining it. Your kids' time is valuable too. You manage their time - Be careful. & do it with intention

Stack Sports has joined nearly 20 partner organizations for The Aspen Institute’s new #63X30 Vision, aimed at getting 63% of youth playing sports by 2030. As of today it is estimated only 54% of children ages 6-17 in the U.S. played on a team or took lessons in 2022. As one of the partner organizations, Stack Sports joins the other partnering organizations in committing to taking actions that can get and keep more children playing sports, from creating affordable programs in underserved neighborhoods to promoting multi-sport sampling to developing more coaches to serve children’s needs. Read more about the new initiative→ https://lnkd.in/gbq5Wz4k

Supporting Grassroots Football: Essential for the Sport’s Growth Supporting grassroots football is one of the most powerful ways to grow the sport. At this level, young players learn the basics, discover their passion, and experience the true joy of playing. When we invest in grassroots football, we’re not just building better players—we’re building stronger communities. Grassroots programs give kids a place to belong, to stay active, and to learn teamwork, discipline, and resilience. They provide equal opportunities for all, giving children from all backgrounds a chance to learn, grow, and dream big. By supporting grassroots football, we’re fueling the future of the game. This level of support doesn’t just nurture talent; it strengthens communities and promotes healthier, happier lives. In summary, supporting grassroots football is more than an investment in the sport—it’s an investment in communities, youth development, and the future of football itself. By fostering this level of the game, we’re not only securing the future of football but also enriching lives and building stronger communities worldwide. #Sports #Grassroots #football #developments #players #soccer #professional #kids #scouts #nigeria #talents

Did you know that over 14 million kids play basketball in the USA alone? And Canada isn't far behind, with more than half a million young ballers hitting the courts each year. Whether you're passionate about introducing young players to the game or eager to host off-season camps and clinics, there's never been a better time to increase youth sports participation in your local area. Ready to make a real difference in your community? Dive into our latest blog post where we provide essential steps to help you start your very own basketball league. Let's turn your passion for the game into a powerful opportunity for young athletes to thrive! Click the link below to read the blog post and get started on your journey to empowering the next generation of basketball stars! https://buff.ly/4ctpuik

Neighborhood Sports Play is the Last Affordable Youth Sports Option The belief that youth recreational sports is the last affordable sport option is an urban myth since the average cost for 3 months of youth recreational sports costs $300-$400 per player for 3 months of play (compare that cost to the average monthly food budget for a family of 4 in California is just under $300) As parents we need to ask ourselves, why do we need coaches, uniforms, referees or umpires, parents and sport field rentals for our kids to play a sport that most of us played in our neighborhoods with our friends until about 2 decades ago --and while most of us believe that neighborhood play option is gone-how can we reintroduce that play culture back into our neighborhoods.