If the inaugural episode of “Jr. NBA Live” is any indication, the basketball community is ready for a new voice in the youth sports space. The COO of the WNBA, Christy Hedgpeth, and three-time national champion Ashley Battle joined our live interactive discussion with LeagueApps President Jeremy Goldberg running point.

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We’re proud to share in the Jr. NBA’s mission which aims to promote the positive development of young people through basketball, while instilling a lifelong passion for the game. This content series is an extension of that mission and has been developed specifically for members of the Jr. NBA affiliate network, which is comprised of thousands of leaders of grassroots basketball organizations throughout the country.

This on-going series will deliver our audience with expert insights and best practices related to the game of basketball. We will spotlight issues and opportunities confronting basketball organizers, and start a dialogue with the Jr. NBA community. LeagueApps and the Jr. NBA believe strongly that technology, innovation and a burgeoning sense of community can help youth basketball coaches and organizers overcome any challenge they may be facing.

If you’d like to learn more about the Jr. NBA you can check out their website by clicking here. As a Jr. NBA member, you’ll be able to access a recording of the first episode of “Jr. NBA Live” by clicking the image below. Additionally, if there are questions or themes you’d like to see us cover in upcoming episodes of Jr. NBA live, please submit them here or at LeagueApps social handles (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn).