Jason Richardson on Youth Players Easing Back Into Sports Post Pandemic
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Warriors Basketball Academy hosted a live panel discussion on the state of youth basketball and how parents can best support their kids as we navigate the continued uncertainty of the pandemic. Former NBA Player and Warriors consultant, Zaza Pachulia, former NBA Player and Warriors community ambassador, Jason Richardson, Official Team Physician of the Golden State Warriors and Orthopedic Surgeon with the Permanente Medical Group, Dr. Chris Lehman, and Positive Coaching Alliance National Lead Trainer, Kelly Kratz, discussed the current youth sports landscape, mental health, and the nuances associated with the role of being a basketball parent in 2021. The discussion was moderated by LeagueApps President, Jeremy Goldberg.
In this clip, Jason Richardson talks about how youth athletes need to ease back into their respective sports post pandemic.
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