Comments on: When Did Steve Nash Start Playing Basketball?

By: 13 year old baller

13 year old baller — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:20:52 +0000

I was forced by my parents when i turned 8, I just hated it because they were pushing me, I knew they had good intentions but making me feel bad wouldn’t get me to do it. But now I’m 13 and I want to play varsity, I am tall like they said but that shouldn’t be my motivation. Now I’m aspiring to play basketball. :))

By: Ndamukong Suh & Footwork

Ndamukong Suh & Footwork — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:45:53 +0000

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By: Todd

Todd — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:09:49 +0000

It is important that kids get exposed to many different activities so they can find an area they excel in. Too many times it is the coaches and parents that are over concerned with winning and losing and that leaves a bad taste in the mouth of young players. Kids will grow and their bodies change, so remember to give all students basic skills and let them see where their talents lie.

By: basketball blogs

basketball blogs — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:14:11 +0000

I think one of the important parts that forgot to mention is how poorly early sports leagues prepare a player for individual positions. If you are a fairly big kid but your parents aren’t very tall and you don’t suspect you are going to become very big when you are all grown, chances are you are going to be playing as a power forward or a center all throughout early league play when realistically, you should be playing as a guard. If you get stuck into a playing a certain role or style too young then it’s harder to kick down the line when you grow into your more natural position.

By: Todd

Todd — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:23:57 +0000

I agree 100%. Great post. Steve Nash grew up in Victoria, B.C. where I now live. I know people who know him and his parents. Steve played lacrosse, soccer, basketball, rugby and who knows what else growing up. Keep spreading the message of having fun. Thank you.