10 Guidelines for development-oriented basketball:

1. More 5v5

2. Drill less; play more

3. Let players play

4. Teach all positions

5. You can't be creative unless you're having fun

6. Let players create their own games & rules

7. Teach players to take risks & improvise without worrying about consequences

8. Don't be afraid to try “right brain soccer” (creative/artistic/emotional)

9. More creative coaches = more creative players

10. Youth players need a creativity-friendly environment