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How much does it cost to play basketball
Kids aren't playing enough sports. The culprit? Cost
Aug 11, 2019
Kelly CohenESPN
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If you want to define a "super kid," look no further than Marcy Barnett's 7-year-old son, Malachi.
During the summer in Washington, D.C., he participates in just about every recreational sport: basketball, soccer, flag football, sailing, tennis, swimming and golf. He also has tried ice hockey, pingpong and pole vaulting. Anyone else tired after just reading that list?
Barnett wants her son to have fun and burn off his ample energy. But there's more to it. She spends time researching what she calls "quality programs" -- activities that display tangible evidence that he is learning valuable life lessons such as respect, teamwork and even basic social skills.
The problem is, she can't put him in just any program she finds and is interested in. Because of her financial situation, she picks only those that are free or subsidized or through the military, as Malachi's father is in the armed forces. And because she doesn't have a car, she relies on convenience, selecting programs that are easily accessible by public transportation from her house in Maryland.
Still, the pros of youth sports outweigh the cons for the Barnett family.
But a new survey of parents of youth athletes conducted by the Aspen Institute and Utah State University has ESPN.com wondering if the Barnett family is in the minority.
The Aspen Institute, through its Project Play initiative, looked at research from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association that found that in 2018, only 38% of kids aged 6 to 12 played team sports on a regular basis -- down from 45% a decade earlier -- and it decided to find out why.
The survey results point to all the struggles Barnett tries to avoid with her son: cost, inconvenience and kids simply not having fun anymore.
The Aspen Institute found the average amount of spending on sport was approximately $692. That's per child, per sport and per year.
AVERAGE ANNUAL SPENDING PER SPORT, PER CHILD
SPORT
AVG. COST
Baseball
$659.96
Basketball
$426.78
Bicycling
$1,011.61
Cross country
$420.86
Field hockey
$2,124.62
Flag football
$268.46
Tackle football
$484.57
Golf
$925.38
Gymnastics
$1,580.28
Ice hockey
$2,582.74
Lacrosse
$1,289.22
Martial arts
$776.51
Skateboarding
$380. 02
Skiing/Snowboarding
$2,248.84
Soccer
$536.90
Softball
$612.83
Swimming
$786.03
Tennis
$1,170.09
Track & field
$191.34
Volleyball
$595.49
Wrestling
$476.45
Other sports
$1,233.30
From the Aspen Institute survey: Parents estimate their family's spending on sports over the past 12 months.
Further, the average household income of respondents to the Aspen Institute survey was $90,908 -- a number that is significantly higher than the U.S. average of $59,039. It is likely because of that discrepancy that the Aspen Institute found that children from low-income families are half as likely to play sports as children from homes with higher incomes.
The Chicas family, like the Barnett family, faces hurdles of price and location. Gloria Chicas has two sons, aged 11 and 14, who she says are exceptional at soccer, but "there was always a barrier" when first looking for the right competitive travel team to join.
The Aspen Institute found that travel is now the costliest element of youth sports and that on average across all sports, parents spent $196 per sport and per child annually to travel. Thanks to travel teams, youth sports is now an estimated $17 billion industry.
Gloria's sons, Christopher and Axel, play in such competitive soccer leagues that registration fees can cost around $1,800 annually. This doesn't include the cost of uniforms, equipment, tournament fees and every cost associated with out-of-town travel, including hotel rooms and food. These costs are even higher if the families want to go with their kids to watch them play.
Chicas also has to account for two boys on two different teams, who are sometimes are in two different cities for their respective games -- something that can be difficult for what she calls "a family from modest means. "
Addressing the issues
For families like the Barnetts and the Chicas, there are programs in the D.C. metro area such as Volo City Kids Foundation for Malachi and Open Goal Project for Christopher and Axel.
Volo City Kids Foundation -- the product of an adult social league -- was created when it was brought to CEO Giovanni Marcantoni's attention what barriers the Baltimore youth community was facing when seeking to have safe and healthy play during the 2015 protests. Volo City operates in cities all over the country, including in D.C., Baltimore, Denver and San Francisco.
Volo City is free for families, operating on donations and volunteering, yet the foundation has continued to grow year after year. According to Floyd Jones, the director of development at Volo City's D.C. and Baltimore locations, it is because there is simply such high demand for youth sports programs that are not just free but also in multiple neighborhoods and parts of the city so families can easily access them. A staff of coaches and volunteers who know the sports and care about what they are teaching the kids helps, too, he said.
"Our programs are free and there's no barrier to entry. Competitiveness really makes it so families can't get involved and kids aren't having fun. We really say come one, come all," Jones told ESPN. "We just want kids to stay active and get involved. It doesn't matter where you grow up; every single child should have access to free and healthy play."
A recent study by the Aspen Institute found that in 2018, only 38% of kids aged 6 to 12 played team sports on a regular basis -- down from 45% a decade earlier. Yuyang Liu/Getty Image
Open Goal Project focuses on competitive soccer -- a niche that executive director Amir Lowery said needed to be filled immediately in the D.C. area when the nonprofit formed in 2015.
He and his co-founder, Simon Landau, discovered that travel soccer programs in the area were expensive and rarely located in convenient neighborhoods for families that did not have the means due to price and accessibility.
Open Goal, which doesn't turn any kids away, is able to fully fund soccer players in the D.C. area to play competitively. It also make sure that the teams it puts kids on have games and practices near where the families live, or if not, it makes sure kids get there via carpooling -- even if it means ordering them a Lyft or Uber.
"We basically try to address the pay-to-play issue in youth sport by essentially finding talented players from underserved communities or low-income backgrounds and filling the gaps for them to pursue high-level pay-to-play soccer," Lowery told ESPN. "We've been able to find out all the little things, whether it be time or travel or money or just logistics that stand in the way of kids participating in sport."
Without Open Goal Project, Chicas is unsure what would have happened with her sons not just on the soccer field, but in life: "They've found the opportunity in it all to develop in different areas off the field."
Christopher and Axel love soccer -- the former answered "all of it" when asked his favorite part of the game -- and have fun because of it. Axel, because of his hard work in soccer and academics, got a full scholarship to a private, all-boys D.C. high school, where he starts this month.
Moving forward
Despite the work of foundations and free recreational organizations like these, many are still worried about the state of youth sports if something doesn't change sooner rather than later.
"It's not like a panic button. Kids are always going to be interested in sport. The whole idea is, how do we get a lot of kids playing and have really good experiences?" Dan Gould, director of the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University, told ESPN. "If every youth sports coach in America's goal was to have kids fall in love with sport, they're going to be more active, healthy, safe and get the benefits. We better keep our eye on the ball and take care of it."
Gould said the drop in participation in youth sports is due to a "multifactor" reason, with cost definitely at the top. He believes the lack of fun that kids are having is another.
Gould dubbed it the "professionalization of youth sports": how society becomes so focused on college scholarships, going pro and becoming famous.
"People forget the true purpose of sports for kids is a developmental experience to help each kid fall in love with physical activity, become healthy, learn some things about themselves," he said. "How do we make sports more for kids and less about the professional model? The professional model is cool, but you don't give kids a college textbook when they're in kindergarten."
Despite the effort of youth sports foundations and free recreational organizations, many are still worried about participation numbers if something doesn't change soon. Brad Horrigan/Hartford Courant/TNS via Getty Images
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is working to answer some of those questions.
Currently, HHS is developing a National Youth Sports Strategy, as directed by an executive order by President Donald Trump in early 2018 that aims to motivate more kids to play team sports.
It reads, "This national strategy shall focus on children and youth in communities with below-average sports participation and communities with limited access to athletic facilities or recreational areas."
After collecting public comments on the initial draft throughout July, HHS is set to update and release the final National Youth Sports Strategy this fall.
While the impact of that strategy remains to be seen, organizations such as Volo City and Open Goal will have to work to keep kids coming back in the meantime -- and hope parents are like Marcy Barnett and Gloria Chicas and have the drive to find the best means to give their kids opportunities.
As for those opportunities? Barnett says the access to play golf teaches Malachi respect and diversity. Tennis helps him with math. In basketball, he learned the lesson of helping others after he fell down and no one came to give him a hand up.
"Sports is healthy. One of the things I look for when I put him in sports is what benefit is he going to get -- not just playing," she said. "Everyone that meets me tells me how respectful and well-behaved my son is."
The benefits of youth sports are clear. But the laundry list of obstacles is, too.
Is Basketball Expensive?
Spending on equipment and gear on basketball is similar to other popular indoor team sports, such as volleyball or futsal. All you need are a pair of shoes, athletic shorts and tank tops, and a basketball.
Then, you need to find a full-length basketball court with standard rim dimensions.
The standard size of a basketball court is 94 feet long and 50 feet wide. Meanwhile, the standard height of a basketball rim is 10 feet high off the ground.
A high-quality basketball net will increase the joy of playing but isn’t necessary to make the game work.
Is basketball an expensive sport?
Compared to other sports, basketball is relatively affordable. You can play basketball at a local park with just a basketball. Indoors basketball requires a pair of basketball shoes, some clothes, and a ball to get started.
Unless you’re a sneakerhead, an average full basketball gear would cost less than playing football or hockey.
You can also purchase economy-friendly basketball apparel at thrift stores around the country.
The most important piece of gear is the shoes. Playing basketball indoors requires shoes made for the plastic/vinyl flooring. Otherwise, you’ll slip, get injured, and possibly damage the flooring.
How much does it cost to play basketball?
Most American schools include their sports activities in the tuition paid to attend the institution. However, in Europe, it’s common to pay a monthly fee for practicing basketball at an independent club.
Here, the fees are in the ballpark of $100-200 per month. The price increases with the number of trainings and matches included.
The average basketball gear costs $100. The only way it becomes expensive is if you choose to wear collector’s item sneakers. Some sneakers would cost as much as $250 just for one pair alone.(1)
In addition, a standard average basketball would cost only $30. If you’re a group of five, you can pitch in $6 each. You don’t need to wear cleats, pads, or helmets, like in football or hockey.
The extra gear you see on the NBA stars is optional. The sweat-bands and the knee supporters are individual choices made by the player or their coach.
These extra pieces of gear is something you can add into your stack of gear along the way if it gets necessary.
Although, to start out, you only the most basic; a ball, shoes and clothes that works for sports.
How much does it cost to play basketball in high school?
There’s rarely a fee for attending basketball in high-school, as it’s prepaid through the overall tuition fee for the school.
If you are a basketball talent, you might even get a scholarship that covers the tuition for the school.
This requires you to do well academically as well as athletically. To keep your scholarship, you have to pass your exams while maintaining your basketball levels.
Some schools may ask for an extra fee for attending basketball practice, but it’s rarely a cost that keeps interested teens away from attending.
Most parents will support their kids in their pursuit of a healthy activity like basketball. And some of them might even end up playing varsity in college.
What gear do you need for basketball?
The most basic basketball gear you need is a pair of basketball shoes, athletic shorts, tank top jerseys, socks, and undergarments.
Accessories such as wristbands and headbands are optional. They serve as wiping off sweat, or they make you look better on the court.
For older players, injury protective gear such as knee pads and arm sleeves are required, depending on the coach’s and doctor’s advice.
The most common protective gear worn in basketball is knee and patella braces and ankle wraps.
Leg, wrist and foot injuries are the most common occurrences in basketball.
What is the most expensive basketball?
The most expensive basketball depends on whether the ball is commercially sold or if it is considered a collector’s item.
Commercially, Spalding is the most expensive brand of basketball.
After all, Spalding is the official basketball of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Spalding recently released the Black Mamba Ball, a special edition ball in commemoration of Kobe Bryant.
The ball is being sold in the market for $175, and it comes with a custom display box. (2)
What is the most expensive basketball shoe?
Thanks to the sneakerhead culture, the prices of basketball sneakers have gone up drastically over the years.
Michael Jordan is one of the main personalities responsible for people going crazy over sneaker collectibles.
His main shoe line, aptly called the “Jordans,” is the main symbol of sneakerhead culture.
In fact, seven of the most expensive basketball shoes ever were worn by Jordan in an official NBA game.
Here are the nine most expensively documented basketball shoes so far. (3)
1. Jordan 1 (Last Dance) – $560,000 (4)
Worn by Jordan in his final game at Madison Square Garden as a Chicago Bull in 1998. It was the same sneaker he wore back in his rookie year. As a result, his feet bled terribly after the game. The shoe was featured on the sports documentary “The Last Dance” which made its value increase even higher.
2. Converse Fast Breaks – $190,375
Worn by Jordan during the gold medal game vs. Spain in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, California. It was the most famous non-Nike shoe associated with Jordan.
3. Air Jordan 12 (Flu Game) – $104,765
Worn by Jordan during game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals between Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz. It was called such, because apparently, Jordan was suffering from the flu (which later was revealed to be food poisoning), but still scored 45 points to lead the Bulls to victory.
4. Nike Air Ships – $71,555
Worn by Jordan in his rookie season against the Los Angeles Lakers in 1984. It was eventually known as the “Banned” shoe, because the sneaker was not predominantly white, which was the norm back then.
5. Nike C’s Olympic – $52,560
Worn by Jordan during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. That same Olympiad was known as the event that made basketball a global game, as the original USA Dream Team was formed that time.
6. Air Jordan 1 – $39,600
Worn by Jordan during his rookie season. It was the sneaker line that started the sneakerhead craze. Many people consider the Air Jordan 1 the beginning of the multimillion-dollar shoe deals between athletes and companies like Nike and Adidas.
7. Nike Hyperdunks – $37,750
Worn by Kobe Bryant during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The USA basketball team was known as the Redeem Team, as the United States last won an international basketball game in 2000. Bryant was the catalyst behind the USA reclaiming its throne in the basketball world.
8. Air Jordan 11 (Bred) – $34,160
Worn by Jordan in Game 3 of the 1996 NBA Finals between the Bulls and the Seattle Supersonics. Bred is short for Black and Red, which are the primary colors of the Bulls.
9. Under Armour Curry 3 (Oakland Strong) – $30,101
Worn by Stephen Curry on December 15, 2016. The shoe was auctioned to fund the Oakland Fire Department. It was made as a tribute to the victims of an unfortunate fire incident that claimed the lives of 36 people in Oakland, California. This pair is also the most expensive sneaker by an active NBA player.
Basketball in popular culture
Speaking of sneakerheads, thanks to the boosting popularity of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the impact of basketball around the world has been highly evident these past few years.
In fact, a lot of international players have fared successfully against their American counterparts.
One of the most prominent influences of basketball in popular culture is in fashion. Young people dress like their NBA idols and emulate their looks.
From NBA merchandise to the way the players’ swagger on and off the court, fans have started to mimic their every move.
In the early 2000s, Allen Iverson merged basketball and hip-hop culture around the world. He made tattoos and wearing jerseys and bling-bling in malls look good.
Even on the basketball court, Iverson pioneered the arm sleeve and the loose shorts as fashionable.
NBA players associated with their basketball gear
While Iverson is most known for being responsible as the innovator of the arm sleeve, there are other NBA players who are directly associated with certain basketball accessories.
For example, basketball goggles are mostly connected with either Kareem Abdul Jabbar or Horace Grant.
Even before face masks were a thing because of the pandemic, some basketball players were known for playing with a protective face mask.
The most notable is Rip Hamilton, who became an All-Star after being prescribed to wear a protective mask.
The headband was already a thing before the new millennium ushered in.
Players such as Clifford Robinson and Slick Watts initiated the headband craze in the NBA.
Also, when it comes to knee pads, the centers of the ‘90s were most known for it. Specifically, tall players like Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Shaquille O’Neal.
References:
1. Amazon basketball apparel and equipment: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=basketball+gear&ref=nb_sb_noss
2. Kobe Bryant Spalding special Black Mamba Edition: https://uncrate.com/spalding-x-kobe-bryant-black-mamba-basketball/
3. Most expensive game-worn basketball shoes ever auctioned: https://theundefeated.com/features/the-most-expensive-game-worn-basketball-shoes-ever-auctioned-nike-michael-jordan/
4. Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan 1 from The Last Dance: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/18/michael-jordans-air-jordan-1s-sell-for-record-setting-560000.html#:~:text=Sotheby’s%20recently%20sold%20a%20pair,legend%20Michael%20Jordan%20and%20autographed.
Basketball for children - what is useful, at what age to play
Basketball is one of the most popular sports games. Basketball for children is considered one of the early sports, because kids can be enrolled in the first lessons from the age of 3. But the most important advantage of basketball is its accessibility.
Sections for children are available in schools and neighborhood clubs, and classes are often free. And if you are not ready to give the child to the section, just buy him a ring and a ball and hang it on your site and the kid will already be busy in sports, which means he will get the maximum benefit for development.
Benefits of basketball for children, what qualities it develops
Before sending a child to a section, parents should know how basketball is useful for children and what qualities it develops.
First of all, like any team sport, basketball develops social skills. Working in a team, children learn to help each other, care about common interests and work for the good of the team.
Moreover, this basketball is an excellent emotional release. It helps the guys throw out negative energy and get positive emotions. Along with this, character is tempered during classes, and the child learns to go towards the goal, sacrificing his own desires and needs.
Basketball also helps to get rid of complexes. This is especially true for tall girls who are noticeably taller than their peers. In a team where all players are taller than average, the girls no longer feel like a black sheep, but gain self-confidence and begin to be proud of their height.
The influence of playing basketball on the physical development of a child
The influence of playing basketball on the physical development of a child is also strong. First of all, the guys involved in this sport develop endurance, and all muscle groups are strengthened. Basketball practice - these are jumping, running, swinging arms, tilts and squats, which allow you to develop all muscle groups and strengthen the heart and blood vessels.
In addition to the general health benefits, basketball will also help prevent the development of certain diseases that result from an inactive lifestyle.
What's more, basketball develops:
Overview of vision. Due to the fact that the player must constantly keep an eye on the ball and other players, the field of view is improved. Children learn to manage peripheral vision and train their eyes;
Reaction speed. Often during a match, an athlete must make lightning-fast decisions on which the outcome of the game depends. This helps children learn to respond quickly to emergency situations;
Mindfulness. Through intense play, attention and memory develop, which not only has a beneficial effect on the playground, but also in studies and everyday life.
Given these facts, the question of what basketball gives a child can be answered that classes will strengthen physical, mental and mental health. That is why basketball is often recommended to children suffering from reduced attention and weak immunity. But not all children can benefit from basketball, you can find out what kind of sport is suitable for a child here.
Does playing basketball make children grow
It is often said that basketball makes children grow, but is it really so? Recent studies have shown that yes, indeed, he can help the baby grow up, but is not able to grow a giant out of him.
The increase in height is due to the straightening of the spine, which is stretched during jumps. Also, a slight increase in growth contributes to the strengthening of the muscles of the back and legs.
But to say that basketball can significantly affect the growth of an athlete is wrong, there is no scientific justification for this.
The fact that in the sections all children are really tall is explained simply - short children simply leave this sport, because they cannot compete with tall athletes, as a result they move on to other sports, for example, volleyball, where they need both tall and undersized athletes.
At what age can a child play basketball
For preschool children, basketball is available from 3 years of age. Often this game is played in physical education classes in kindergarten. Of course, such a crumb will not be taken to the section, but at this age the child can already be introduced to the ball and the net.
Professional basketball training for children starts at the age of 5-6 years. At this age, you can enroll in a section at the sports palace, both boys and girls are accepted. The first 4-5 years the guys work out together, and only at the age of 10 the coach forms the men's and women's teams.
Basketball for beginners is more about general physical training and familiarity with the ball. In the first years of training, the coach pays special attention to the development of endurance, so most of the training takes place in the fresh air.
In the gym, the guys learn different techniques and combinations, and also learn how to hit the basket. According to statistics, it is in their youth that children are more likely to encounter injuries in basketball. This is due to not yet developed coordination and lack of skills in programming movements.
That is why sports insurance for basketball at this age is a necessity, because it will reimburse the costs of treatment and provide the young athlete with high-quality rehabilitation, which will prevent the occurrence of fatigue injuries and chronic injuries in the future.
Age characteristics of children in basketball
Age characteristics of children in basketball are a fundamental factor in drawing up a schedule and training plan.
Consider how the load of basketball players changes with age:
3-5 years. At this age, kids still do not know how to memorize the rules of the game and listen to the coach. All classes are held in a playful way and are aimed at developing coordination of movements and mindfulness;
5-7 years old. During this period, special attention is paid to the physical development and increasing the flexibility of the child. The goal of the trainer is to maximize endurance and strengthen all muscle groups. Also at this stage, children begin to learn the rules of basketball and learn various tactical and dynamic techniques;
7-9 years old. This is the age at which real training starts. At the age of 8, children can already participate in competitions. Now all their work is aimed at the result of the whole team. During these years, the main task of the coach is to teach the guys to interact with each other;
10-12 years old. At this age, men's and women's teams are formed. Now the team is becoming a real family with common goals and objectives. Most often, it is at this age that the first victories occur;
12-14 years old. At this age, children learn to program their movements. This is a very important stage for every basketball player, because the final result of the maneuver depends on it. At this time, the main task of the coach is to hone the movements of each player to the ideal;
14-16 years old. This is the time to master tactical thinking. The brain of a teenager is already ready to solve tactical problems and make quick decisions. At this moment, the coach already sees which of the guys can become a real champion;
16-18 years old. This is the age when a teenager must show all the acquired skills. Strong players are formed into teams to participate in important competitions. At this time, the start in a sports career begins, because the guys already have sports categories and can participate in adult competitions.
If you want to grow a real champion out of a child, a section at a school or a sports palace is a good place to start. Later, by the age of 7, the basketball section for children should be focused specifically on professional activities. Such a section can be found in any city, because this sport is very popular. You can choose a section closer to home in our catalog of sports schools and sections.
Basketball is one of the sports for children, which has a minimum of contraindications and a maximum of benefits. Classes on the playground and in the gym can be the best hobby for a child, because during the game the guys learn true friendship. Moreover, basketball for children will also help parents in raising a teenager, because the child will grow up in a healthy company and he simply will not have time for nonsense.
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Brief description: who is a basketball player?
The basic rules of basketball are usually known to everyone: two teams enter the field, the one with the most points wins. Points are given for hitting the ball into a basket hanging at a height of 3.05 meters from the floor. The number of points that is counted for each hit depends on the distance from which the throw was made. In the process of moving around the field, players must dribble the ball, beating it off the floor, and not hold it in their hands.
Features of the profession
A professional sports career requires a lot of energy, effort, time and dedication. A basketball player must always be in good shape, his salary and popularity largely depend on the performance of his performance on the field, and he must work closely with other team members. The main duties of a basketball player are as follows:
Daily attendance at training.
Compliance with the regime of the day and nutrition.
Participation in matches.
Participation in non-match events of the club.
Regular medical examination, following the recommendations of the doctor and trainer.
A basketball player must be prepared for the fact that he will periodically have to change the clubs for which he plays, participate in international competitions from his country, and even during the match, cooperate with different groups of players (frequent substitutions are very common in this game).
Pros and cons of the basketball profession
Pros
Prestigious profession with a decent salary.
Opportunity to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Opportunity to travel, communicate with representatives of different countries and peoples.
The joy of victories and the support of fans.
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Cons
The need for talent or extensive experience to gain recognition and sign expensive contracts.
In order to successfully fill a basketball position and be successful in this field, an athlete must be in very good physical condition, must not have serious chronic diseases, must have excellent stamina, concentration, movement speed and reactions, perfect coordination. Most often, very tall athletes become successful basketball players. Analytical thinking, the ability to follow the strategy developed by the coach, make decisions quickly, and work together with the rest of the team will also not interfere.
Training for a basketball player
Universities and colleges in Russia do not offer training for a basketball player as such. You can learn how to play basketball in sports schools, and then improve your skills in basketball clubs. In parallel, you can get a sports education (including to successfully work as a coach after completing a career in big-time sports). In this context, the specialty "Physical Education" in colleges (code 49.02.01) or the same name in universities (code 49.03.01). A certificate is sufficient for admission to a secondary school, in addition to it, the results of the Unified State Examination in the Russian language, biology and physics are required for admission to the university.
Courses
Stremlenie Basketball Club
It is necessary to think about where to get the profession of a basketball player, if you have the appropriate inclinations, from childhood. Therefore, most basketball schools offer training for children and teenagers. One of these schools is the Stremlenie basketball club, where individual and team trainings are held. Members of the club also take part in competitions.
The best universities for basketball players
MSPU
RGSU
MGOU
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RGUFK them. P.F. Lesgafta
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Place of work
Basketball players play for basketball clubs, national teams. At the end of their careers, they work as coaches (both in adult clubs and in children's sports schools).
Salary of a basketball player
The level of income of such an athlete directly depends on his talent, experience, professionalism and fame. The more useful a basketball player can bring to the club, the higher the salary will be offered to him.
Basketball player salary for October 2022
Salary information provided by hh.ru portal.
Russia 100000-250000₽
Career growth
Building a career for a professional athlete is about improving your skills and getting more and more lucrative offers from clubs.
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Gloria Chicas has two sons, aged 11 and 14, who she says are exceptional at soccer, but "there was always a barrier" when first looking for the right competitive travel team to join.
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A staff of coaches and volunteers who know the sports and care about what they are teaching the kids helps, too, he said.
Axel, because of his hard work in soccer and academics, got a full scholarship to a private, all-boys D.C. high school, where he starts this month.
"Everyone that meets me tells me how respectful and well-behaved my son is."
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Jordan 1 (Last Dance) – $560,000 (4)
It was eventually known as the “Banned” shoe, because the sneaker was not predominantly white, which was the norm back then.
Bred is short for Black and Red, which are the primary colors of the Bulls.
But not all children can benefit from basketball, you can find out what kind of sport is suitable for a child here. 
According to statistics, it is in their youth that children are more likely to encounter injuries in basketball. This is due to not yet developed coordination and lack of skills in programming movements. 
During this period, special attention is paid to the physical development and increasing the flexibility of the child. The goal of the trainer is to maximize endurance and strengthen all muscle groups. Also at this stage, children begin to learn the rules of basketball and learn various tactical and dynamic techniques; 
At this time, the main task of the coach is to hone the movements of each player to the ideal; 
The main duties of a basketball player are as follows: 
You can learn how to play basketball in sports schools, and then improve your skills in basketball clubs. In parallel, you can get a sports education (including to successfully work as a coach after completing a career in big-time sports). In this context, the specialty "Physical Education" in colleges (code 49.02.01) or the same name in universities (code 49.03.01). A certificate is sufficient for admission to a secondary school, in addition to it, the results of the Unified State Examination in the Russian language, biology and physics are required for admission to the university. 
