19d (edited) • 👨👩👧 4. PARENT EDUCATION
Wake County Parents: The I-9 → Rec → AAU Master Plan (Long-Term > Short-Term)
If your child is in I-9 or Rec, you’re not behind you’re at Year 1 of a 10-year journey.
The real goal isn’t to win youth games. The real goal is to develop a confident, skilled, healthy player who’s still improving in high school when college opportunities actually begin.
Only a small percentage of high school players go on to play college basketball. That means families who win long-term don’t chase hype they follow a plan.
Why Stability Matters More Than Switching Teams
Jumping programs may feel like progress, but it often slows development.
Staying with a structured program provides:
- Consistent teaching and skill progression
- Stronger confidence and identity
- Smarter workload and fewer overuse injuries
- Better long-term enjoyment and retention
- Clear development + recruiting roadmap
Kids are more likely to quit when sports stop being fun or become chaotic. Stability protects both development and love for the game.
The Simple 10-Year Path
Ages 5–7 (I-9 / Intro)
Focus: Fun + basic coordination
Ball handling, footwork, layups, confidence
Ages 7–9 (Rec)
Focus: Fundamentals
Shooting form, defense, passing, spacing
Ages 9–11 (Advanced Rec / Prep)
Focus: Decision-making
Finishing, on-ball defense, simple reads
Ages 11–13 (Travel / Early AAU)
Focus: Compete + protect development
Don’t confuse more games with more growth
Avoid burnout and overuse
Ages 13–15 (MS → HS Transition)
Focus: Skill translation + strength habits
Game-speed shooting, body control, conditioning
Ages 15–18 (High School)
Focus: Recruitable development
Skill + grades + film + smart exposure
What Your Child Gains by Staying With a Program
Not just wins and losses but:
- Long-term skill progression
- Confidence and role clarity
- Healthier training loads
- Better family experience
- Stronger chance to be recruitable later
Wake County Parent Bottom Line
The goal is NOT to rush to AAU.
The goal is to build a player who lasts.
Development beats hype.
Stability beats chaos.
Long-term beats short-term.
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Wake County Parents: The I-9 → Rec → AAU Master Plan (Long-Term > Short-Term)
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