Rule #1 - As often as possible, break the kids into smaller groups. Find some parents who are willing to help you run drills and run the kids to the bathroom. This will keep the distractions to a minimum and the parents will pay more attention to what you are trying to teach, which will lead to more positive reinforcement later. Smaller groups mean less time standing around. Rotate the kids in and out of these groups. You can have one group working on shooting, one group working on dribbling and another working on passing.

Rule #2 - Try running a few simple drills to find out which ones the kids are enjoying. The kids are apt to develop essential skills quicker the more repetition you can give them. Focus on the drills that involve plenty of movement on their part. Nothing will make them lose their interest quicker than standing in one place. Keep those feet and hands moving!

Rule #3 - Kids love to scrimmage against each other. Especially the boys, who are competitive by nature. Scrimmaging gives the kids a "game day" feel but still provides an arena for positive feedback from the coaches. This is the time to tell them what they are doing right, so try to refrain from barking orders as to what they should be doing or telling them what they are doing wrong.

Rule #4 - Remember to have fun with the kids. Try scrimmaging with them or doing the drills along side them. This behavior shows them that you like to have fun and you want them to have fun as well. The parents are very receptive to this also and will want you to continue to coach their kids in the years to come.