Parents play a powerful role in shaping how kids experience sports. This Friday at @AspenIdeas, our CEO Lara Beth Seager will share how they can help keep it joyful, meaningful, and fun—because every court, field, and playground should be a place where kids feel supported and

Play changes lives—at every age. 🏀🎾⚽.

Excited to partner with @AspenInstitute Sports & Society to help create stronger communities for young athletes. With @NBA and @WNBA, we’re bringing together the best minds to drive real change in youth basketball.

Great piece out today from @WashingtonPost on how the NBA is fixing youth hoops. We're proud our Inside Youth Basketball Report is helping shape the convo!.

RT @AspenInstSports: NEXT WEEK: Join us next Thursday at 12pm ET as @TomFarrey talks with @luka7doncic about his experience playing in Euro….

@luka7doncic One month after the fires, many families are still rebuilding their lives. Today, the Luka Dončić Foundation is committing $500,000 to immediate fire recovery efforts, and will work with local organizations to help rebuild play spaces destroyed by the fires. We're committed to

A message from @luka7doncic to Los Angeles. 💜💛

Catch @luka7doncic chatting with @AspenInstSports about the future of basketball on Feb 13, 12-1pm ET! Our CEO and Exec. Director Lara Beth Seager and other experts will dive into what’s next for grassroots hoops 🌱🏀. Don’t miss it—register now!

Have youth sports become too stressful? Following the release of our Inside Youth Basketball Report, the @nytimes is encouraging students to reflect on their experiences and share ideas on how to make youth sports better. Join the conversation 📷

RT @SamNeter: @LD77Foundation The whole @LD77Foundation report makes fascinating reading - and is beautifully designed - so I encourage you….

RT @PSBRichmond: Huge thanks to @luka7doncic & the @LD77Foundation for the interview and recognition in their recent youth hoops study! We….

The Total Hoops Approach is about making basketball better - for every kid, everywhere. Want to learn more about how we can change the game? Check out the full report.

Principle 8: Life Beyond Basketball. Basketball isn’t just a game - it’s a laboratory for life skills. Teaching kids how to handle adversity, be a team player, and stay resilient gives them tools to succeed far beyond the court.

Principle 7: Embrace Mess and Joy. Mistakes are part of the process. Creating an environment where kids feel free to fail without fear unlocks their true potential and keeps the joy in the game.

Principle 6: Smart Development Guidelines. Early specialization is hurting kids. Multi-sport participation, proper off-seasons, and age-appropriate training help nurture well-rounded athletes.

Principle 5: Freedom to Play. Creativity and confidence come from free play. Giving kids the chance to explore the game without a rigid curriculum lets them experiment and discover their own style.

Principle 4: Program Continuity. Kids need stability. Jumping between teams disrupts their growth. Consistent coaching and teammate bonds help build stronger, more complete players.

Principle 3: Trained & Incentivized Coaches. Great coaches change lives. Investing in their training and incentivizing their work creates better learning environments for kids to thrive.

Principle 2: Team First Mentality. It’s not just about the star player - it’s about the team. Fostering a team-first mentality helps kids grow socially, build resilience, and support each other.

Principle 1: Development with Purpose. Too often, youth basketball is all about winning. But the best programs balance competition with personal growth. Kids need to develop - first as players, then as people.