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Bob is one of the foremost youth sports speakers in the country. He advocates fully meeting the needs of children as the top priority in youth sports programs, and provides new approaches for positive change in youth sports. Bob is a former NBA first round draft choice and played four years for the Kansas City Kings, Boston Celtics, and San Diego Clippers. He played collegiately at the University of Pennsylvania for Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Daly. He has devoted several thousand hours researching and lecturing about organized youth sports and its effects on children - and adults. Since 1993, he has conducted over 2500 talks and clinics worldwide. Bob has also been selected as one of the “100 Most Influential Sports Educators” by the Institute for International Sport at the Univ. of Rhode Island (www.internationalsport.com/top100Press.cfm) With the August 2001 publication of his new book, "Just Let The Kids Play", adults throughout the country are reflecting on how they can give youth sports fun back to the children. |
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Learn more about Bob's mission and how he can help improve youth sports in your community, with the links below or contact Bob for more information. See Bob's youth basketball programs, click the "Programs" button at the bottom of the page.
Bob's COACHES' CLINICS and NEW DVD:
Coaching Youth Basketball the Right Way
CLICK TO SEE SHORT VIDEO:A FEW OF BOB'S THOUGHTS ON IMPROVING YOUTH SPORTS
Take Bob's Youth Sports Survey - Your Opinions Count!
Survery Results to Date
Read a brief newsletter about Bob's talks and community
programs for better youth sports
Why 3 on 3 Basketball Is Best for Younger Kids
Bob's Basketball Programs for Coaches and Players 
including Bob's unique 3-on-3 program
Bob's Anti-Smokeless Tobacco Talk for Schools 
for more information on this talk for kids about the dangers of smokeless tobacco
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We Need to Make Sports Better for Our Kids Eliminate Adult Misbehavior Get Qualified Coaches Make Playing Time Equitable Control Excess Travel Sports Reduce Overuse Injuries |
Bob's Book & Media Exposure Co-authored "Just Let the Kids Play" Featured on CNN, Sports Illustrated, ESPN Radio & WFAN (NYC) Numerous Radio Spots Significant News Articles and Columns Keynote Addresses to Major Organizations |
Community Talks About Positive Change Over 2500 Talks & Clinics in 20+ Years Identifying Critical Issues for Everyone Involved in Youth Sports Prescriptions for Positive Change How YOU Can Get Involved! |