The National Basketball Association and USA Basketball have
announced their first-ever youth basketball guidelines emphasizing maximum and
recommended participation guidelines as well as weekly rest minimums.
Dr. Joel Brenner, medical director of CHKD’s Sports Medicine Program is one of
seven health and wellness professionals who drafted the guidelines, which were
released this week as part of Junior NBA Week.
Among the key components are the following:
- Delay single-sport specialization in the sport
of basketball until age 14 or older.
- Limit high-density scheduling based on
age-appropriate guidelines.
- Ensure rest from organized basketball at least
one day per week, extended time away from organized basketball each year, and
adequate sleep each night.
For detailed suggested and maximum participation
recommendations, rest guidelines, and the suggested player segmentation model,
visit youthguildelines.nba.com.
About CHKD Sports Medicine
CHKD's sports medicine program offers the most comprehensive care for your young athlete. From diagnosis and treatment to customized rehabilitation plans, we specialize in
physical therapy and
injury prevention programs for active children and teens. Our team is composed of
pediatric orthopedic surgeons,
sports medicine specialists, physician assistants,
certified athletic trainers and
pediatric sports medicine physical therapists.
