3 Fun Youth Basketball Games That Build Skills (Without Losing the Fun) I heard a stat that stopped me in my tracks: 70% of kids quit sports by age 13. And the number one reason? “It’s not fun anymore.” If you’ve coached youth basketball long enough, you’ve probably seen it. -Players who used to sprint into the gym now walk in with their hood up. -Kids go through drills with zero energy. -Some even stop showing up altogether. And here’s the tricky part: Most kids don’t quit because of games. The