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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 13 MIN

Worth Repeating: Kim Gaucher on Giving Kids the Freedom to Make Decisions

from Better Sports Parents

Kim Gaucher was a member of the Canadian Women's Basketball Team for more than 20 years, captaining the team in multiple Olympic Games. Her prolific NCAA and professional career led her into coaching and eventually her current role as Head of the Players Unit with FIBA, the governing body of international basketball. In this segment, Kim discusses the benefits of kids playing in unstructured environments, how players benefit when they're not coached during games, and how the focus on individual skills has taken away from team play.Listen to the full episode:⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple⁠Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠

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