by Czarina | Jun 17, 2026 | Basketball Tips
I’ve been in youth basketball for over 30 years. As a player. As a coach. As a trainer. As a mentor. I trained my first player, Josh Fisher, when I was just 16 years old and helped guide him toward a Division I scholarship. When I played at the University of...
by Czarina | Jun 11, 2026 | Basketball Tips
The Watts Foundation and founder Donald Watts have been nominated in the Seattle Medium’s Best of the Best Northwest Awards—and your vote can help make a difference. How to Vote? (Takes 1 Minute): 1. Go to Category II – Youth & Education→ Vote Watts Foundation for...
by Czarina | Jun 5, 2026 | Basketball Tips
In today’s evolving sports landscape, youth development is about much more than wins and losses. It’s about creating environments where young people can grow as athletes—and as individuals. That philosophy is at the heart of what Donald Watts and the Watts Foundation...
by Czarina | Jun 4, 2026 | Basketball Tips
If you’re a Seattle sports fan—or just love high-level conversations about competition, culture, and mindset—this episode of the What’s Up Sports Hour with Donald Watts and JB delivers a powerful mix of insight and intrigue. From offseason NFL chaos to a surprising...
by Czarina | Jun 1, 2026 | Basketball Tips
As youth basketball continues to evolve, so do the pressures on young athletes and their families. In this episode, a powerful conversation breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes in today’s youth basketball landscape—and more importantly, how to...
by Czarina | May 25, 2026 | Basketball Tips
In 2026, the intersection of sports, politics, and social justice is once again at the forefront of national conversation. Athletes—particularly Black athletes—are being called upon not just to perform, but to influence systems far beyond the court or field.This...
