Not all summer basketball is AAU

Recent Adidas Summer Championships not an AAU licensed event.  Over the years, the  AAU brand has become synonymous with travel basketball.   While AAU is the industry leader in …

Basketball Tournament Packing List

What do you need for a youth basketball tournament? Simple question? Maybe. Here is a quick reminder of a few things you may forget.

Basketball Tournament Packing List

  • Extra dry shirts.
  • Fold-able outdoor chair. If you end up with long waits between games a comfortable chair can help you and your child relax.
  • Extra pairs of socks. (As many as 2 per game)
  • Sandals. After a game it is important to cool your feet.
  • Instant ice packs. Ice is often hard to find in a gym.
  • Tylenol and ibuprofen are helpful for in-between games.
  • Bananas. Protein snacks.
  • Extra water bottles.

Some of these are obvious, but helping your athlete perform to their potential is the goal. And sometimes being prepared can make a big difference.

How to Improve the Ride Home

Thanks to truesportpur.ca for this insightful video.

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