Jennifer Azzi & Blair Hardiek - Giving Back And The Global Growth Of The Game

In Episode 10 of the CORTside Podcast, we sit down with two of the great player’s in women’s basketball history, and current NBA Global directors, Jennifer Azzi and Blair Hardiek. Azzi played for Stanford University from 87-90’ and was awarded as the Naismith Player of the Year as well as Final Four Most Outstanding Player in Stanford’s 1990 National Championship season. Hardiek is a former 4-year captain and Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll Nominee from the University of Missouri.

Both discuss their playing careers and transitions to coaching, founding The Azzi Basketball Academy, balancing home and professional life and the current work they do promoting the game globally for The NBA Academy and developing international prospects.

Jennifer Azzi’s Social Media:
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Blair Hardiek’s Social Media:
Instagram

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Chapters

• 0:00 Pre Game - Staying Connected To The Game
• 1:16 CORTside Intro - Welcome
• 2:20 Tip Off - Flashback Friday: Falling in Love With The Game
• 6:42 Key Elements That Go In To The College Decision
• 10:44 How To Separate Yourself As A Student Athlete
• 14:55 The Importance of Finding The Right Coach
• 21:29 Jennifer's Recipe For Success On The Court
• 26:24 The Transition From The Court To The Sidelines
• 35:01 Quarantine Strategies - Rebirth and Resiliency
• 39:09 Half Time Report - NBA Goes Global
• 42:28 The Intangibles of The Azzi Academy
• 47:14 Helping Athletes Find Their Pathway Through The NBA Academy
• 53:46 If You Are Good To The Game, The Game Will Be Good To You
• 1:01:13 The Final Timeout
• 1:05:51 The Secret To Team Hardiek Azzi
• 1:06:55 Outro