Thank you for registering for the Jr. NBA, the official youth basketball program of the NBA and WNBA! On behalf of the NBA family, we’d like to welcome you to our global community. Here’s a quick guide to help you take advantage of the resources and benefits the Jr. NBA has to offer.
• Coaching Resources
Jr. NBA members have access to instructional resources, including the Jr. NBA Curriculum, which includes 48 different practice plans across 4 levels of development and over 250 instructional videos featuring NBA/WNBA players and coaches. You can also access these resources by downloading the Jr. NBA Coach App, which allows you to create custom practice plans.
• Jr. NBA Programming/Resources
Jr. NBA at Home provides basketball drills and exercises to young players around the world to stay active and develop their game in a safe and healthy way. The interactive series includes instructional videos featuring more than 50 NBA and WNBA players and coaches.
Through the Jr. NBA Respect for the Game initiative, the Jr. NBA is committed to promoting healthy and respectful relationships between players, coaches, parents, and referees to help improve the youth basketball experience for all.
The Jr. NBA also continues to inspire, support, and advocate for girls’ participation in youth sports through Her Time To Play, a national initiative dedicated to providing ways for girls and women to actively engage with the game of basketball and one another. Check out the program’s free curriculum, which pairs on-court training with off-court life skills lessons to help girls build confidence and overcome challenges.
Jr. NBA Live brings together youth coaches, parents, and program operators for candid conversations on a monthly basis with members of the NBA family about ways to positively impact youth sports. Topics include parent and player relationships, mental health and wellness, girls basketball, and more.
Jr. NBA Coaches Corner Podcast discusses key coaching topics and highlights a diverse group of coaches from all levels of the game to discuss philosophy, tactics, skill development, situational play, and more, hosted by Dalen Cuff and Monica McNutt.
To learn more about additional Jr. NBA programs, please visit https://jr.nba.com/.
• Exclusive Benefits
As a Jr. NBA member, you have access to exclusive benefits such as coaching resources from USA Basketball (including $10 off your Associate License using code 2223JR10) and Positive Coaching Alliance, the Jr. NBA newsletter, and more.
