Without further ado, here are the current issues in youth basketball. Games, to be sure, are enjoyable and aid in the development of competitive spirits. Too many games, on the other hand, are detrimental to basketball. Kids are working less on their skill sets so that they can play more. This impedes the development of our youth's skills. Also, if you ask any high school coach which sport they think gets played the most at those levels, almost every one will say basketball. That's because so many kids play the game. There are two ways to look at this issue. One is from a positive perspective, where playing too many games prevents young players from developing their skills due to lack of time or opportunity. The other view is negative, where playing too many games leads to boredom and decline in the quality of play. As far as I'm concerned, we need both variety and consistency in our sports programs. Although it may not seem like it, basketball is very similar to other sports in that it has practices and games scheduled throughout the year. If you want to develop your basketball skills or improve your team's performance, you have to give it time in between games. There are not going to be any magic moments where you hit some great shot or move that improves your team's chances of winning. The best athletes on the court aren't always going to win. That's why we have coaches who work with them during practice and games to help them improve their skills and know how.