Hi Everyone!
This is an extra-special time of year for basketball fans. Everywhere you turn, sports fanatics are talking about bubble teams, brackets, and buzzer beaters. What am I talking about? March Madness, of course!
March Madness refers to that time of year (usually mid-March through the beginning of April) when the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men's and women's college basketball tournaments are held.
The weeks leading up to the "Big Dance," as it's called, are pretty exciting. Check out the activities below to get hyped up! Which team do you support? Do you make bets with your friends about who will end up in the Final Four? Let me know your thoughts by emailing jplyouthservices@coj.net, subject line: Teen Think Tank.
Stay safe and have a great week!
#READ: The Crossover [graphic novel] by Kwame Alexander
Teenage twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.
#LISTEN: The Youth Hoops Pod
The Youth Hoops Pod is presented by Pro Skills Basketball, a professional youth basketball organization dedicated to teaching young players skills for basketball, skills for life, and more generally, skills for success. The Youth Hoops Pod covers a wide range of relevant youth basketball topics - high school & AAU basketball, college recruiting, NCAA basketball, the NBA, professional overseas basketball, mental health, performance, leadership, and much more.
#EXPLORE: Check out jr.nba.com
As part of NBA Together, “Jr. NBA at Home” is an interactive content series providing basketball skills and drills featuring NBA and WNBA players that can be completed individually and in limited space to help young players around the world stay active and develop their game in a safe and healthy way. Jr. NBA at Home videos will be posted daily on Jr. NBA social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and NBA digital properties around the world to promote skill development, physical activity and character development.
#JOIN: Attend a program virtually or in person!
View all teen programs and events offered this week.
For virtual programs, registration is required to receive the Zoom link; use the link in the program information to register.
For in person programs, registration is required; if space allows, walk-ins will be admitted. Use the link in the program information to register.
