This survival guide is written for a single purpose: to help both you and your basketball player come out on top. The tips and suggestions, varying from the practical to the emotional--safety, nutrition, sports equipment, team drama, mental toughness, dealing with dad--will help you get the most from your child's basketball playing experience. And that will help your child get the most out of his or her basketball experience. The two are closely tied together. Just one note: This book is based on my first three eBooks, The Softball Mom's Survival Guide, The Football Mom's Survival Guide, and The Volleyball Mom's Survival Guide, and was specialized for the sport of basketball. Although there are some issues that cross over all four sports, I've covered several that are unique to the sport of basketball.