The Amateur Athletic Union initially aimed to support youth recruitment for colleges, but current AAU basketball teams charge nearly $1,000 per player per season. Costs for participation can be high, with monthly expenses ranging from $300 to $450, plus gear and uniforms. In response, 17-year-old Arbaz Singh formed the team Jatt Da Maqabla (JDM), which requires only a $20 commitment for tournament fees. JDM focuses on skill development without high expenditures, using creative training methods and minimal gear, ensuring inclusion for all players regardless of financial status.
Singh's approach to forming JDM focuses on making basketball accessible by requiring a mere $20 for tournaments, rather than the exorbitant fees typically charged by other clubs.
Nishant Mundian points out that the high fees of his previous AAU team reflected more about its reputation than the actual skills or opportunities provided to the players.
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