Basketball Parents...Here is Your Blueprint.In the United States, youth athletics is a $19 billion industry. Compare that to the NFL ($15 billion) or theNBA ($10 billion), and you will understand why coaches refer to youth basketball as "a business."The players are on a congested road in a complex system.This book is to assist parents in the navigation.With captivating commentary from parents, players, and coaches, it is a data-driven resource based on the author's seven-year journey with her son-from travel teams and high school gyms to college arenas.It is a must-have resource if you are a part of The Parent's Section: Outside The Locker Room."Over the years, I've found too many parents, including myself, struggling through the youth basketball world.With all of the changing rules and regulations, unwavering competition, and limited spots, trusting the process is notenough. From one basketball parent to another, here is the first written guide to ensure your student-athlete has a fair shot at finding the right coaches, teams, and schools."--Simone Joye
