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If you're a hooper, welcome home! We get into what it takes to be successful, the joys & pains of the journey and the lessons we learn along the way. We get the work done, but that does not stop us from enjoying ourselves here and there. A little bit of current events won't hurt either.
Episodes
45 episodes
Ep 44: Shot Selection
Aye aye aye, it's not what you think! Well, it might be. We're definitely NOT telling you what shots you should be taking because we don't know what shots you're good at. What we ARE doing is defining some of the foundational aspects that help ...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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12:40
Ep 43: Basketball In October
The time has come. For most, their minds are on just getting through the preseason motions, waiting for the official tryout week to begin. Not you. Your mindset is far different from everyone else because your goals require it. You can't afford...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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27:46
Ep 42: AAU Doesn't Teach!
"AAU," which is the term most often used when describing club basketball (wrongly as well), has won the praises and curses of many who have experienced it. The reason for that is simple: those who saw it for what it was appreciated all it had t...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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8:53
Ep 41: The Ball Hog
We all know that player. The one that seems to put a shot up every single time they touch the ball. For some of us, we are that player! This episode isn't about creating a divide and choosing a side, but instead how to navigate the ball the hog...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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13:28
Ep 40: Basketball In September
We're outside with this one! August is in the books, so now we have to make the most of September with equal parts effort and strategy. You have an agenda to carry out and the best wat to ensure things go your way is to plan, prepare and execut...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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9:35
Ep 39: Excellence
The traditional point guard, in the NBA, may very well disappear once Chris Paul retires, and that's absolutely insane. There are countless people constantly telling you that you have to provide more than the average player just to get any atte...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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10:11
Ep 38: Basketball In August
A message directed at the high school hooper that still applies to all, this episode covers what you should expect in the month of August. What to prepare for, who to talk to, goals to set and more. You simply cannot wait for tryouts, instead y...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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16:12
Ep 37: How to Get Better: For Real Though...
Even when we have a trainer, a team and a great support system, there are those of us who struggle to make real, visible improvements. If those players have trouble, then it's clear that those who are not as fortunate can have the same issues a...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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13:39
Ep 36: "You Can't Be LeBron..." WHAT?!?!
Both your enemies and allies are quick to tell you what you cannot do. Your enemies wish to attack your morale and confidence. Your allies don't want to see you hurt in case your dreams do not come true. Strangers lean towards negativity, so ev...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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17:32
Ep 35: Prove What? To Who?
There will always be someone demanding that you prove yourself. As long as you're trying, this person will exist. Is that a problem? It shouldn't be. You have to know which ones are worth your effort and which ones aren't worth a moment of your...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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18:45
Ep 34: Stop Ducking Consistency
With so many variables to deal with when it comes to being successful, you can't afford to let what you CAN control slip out of your hands. You have more than enough to deal with; the absolute LAST thing you need is to hear from your own consci...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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13:06
Ep 33: Tyrese Maxey, When Opportunity Knocks
It is easy to recognize that Tyrese Maxey is having a breakout year, especially with the role he has taken over for his team. What is not easily seen is what it took to be given the opportunity in the first place. You don't get to put up the nu...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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14:06
Ep 32: Lessons From James Harden
If the spotlight is on anyone right now, it's on James Harden. It's almost as if the NBA media forgot to tell us what Wemby had for breakfast because of the fact that the Clippers are still winless since adding The Beard. Things may improve fro...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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33:48
Ep 31: 20 Points a Game
It’s an unspoken line, that separates players who contribute to scoring, from players who are expected to carry the scoring load. Some get this responsibility, most don’t, and it’s not always fair. What comes with being on either side of that l...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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18:45
Ep 30: Gratitude
We never take the time to think about how many stars have to align for us, JUST to be able to play the game that we love. It takes a lot of time & commitment to improve & perform, and if we simply just STOP, take a look at everyone and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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10:16
Ep 29: You Will Look Crazy
If you do what everyone else does, you will have what everyone else has. This is one of the greatest ways to destroy your own opportunity to live out your dreams. Amongst those who understand you will be right at home, but to the overwhelming m...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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28:25
Ep 28: Conflicting Messages
Who you play for, for the most part, is out of your control. Who plays for you, also, is often out of your control. Practices & games allow you to get a real good look at the other person. What happens when you don't like your coaches...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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15:12
Ep 27: The Few Inspire The Many
No one ever dreamed of hitting the game-winner as the 8th player off the bench. We have all imagined ourselves as the best player, taking the biggest shot, under the most pressure. When our basketball journeys began, we went into our games and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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15:31
Ep 26: Defeating The Moment
The moment is something we all have dealt with. It manages to stay away from us for the most part, but when it comes, it strips us down to our true character. You are either prepared for the moment or you are not. How you handle what's going on...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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13:48
Ep 25: Handling Success and Failure
It seems like a pretty easy thing to understand: don't get too high when you succeed, don't get too low when you mess up. Simple right? Well, there is a reason why so many hoopers struggle with this. What is often simple is not easy to do, they...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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14:07
Ep 24: The Kyrie Irving Effect
You are encouraged to be yourself, all the time, until it really matters. If you want to get ahead, you either agree with what your superiors believe, or you at least keep your beliefs to yourself. There is a price to pay for being your own per...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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13:30
Ep 23: The Audacity to Climb
You have dreams & goals, both individual and team oriented. The greatest opponents to your dreams and goals are often the people closest to you. Most of the time, the intentions are good, but even the best intentions can have terrible effec...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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13:27
Ep 22: Your Training Is Hurting You
When it comes to your development as a hooper, you have to be very aware of why you're doing the work that you're doing. Today's players are far more skilled with the basketball than players were in the past, but the IQ of today's player is als...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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14:21
Ep 21: This Is A Selfish Game
Each and every person that plays competitive basketball has an agenda. It is no secret, but to many it is considered wrong to have personal goals and targets to hit while playing a team game. Even though there is a time to be really selfish (th...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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22:09
Ep 20: Side Conversation w/ Antoinette Bannister
Everyone wants to go pro. Everyone wants to say that they get paid to play basketball, to live out their childhood dreams; but we also know that most don't get to live that dream out. For those that do, they get checked when they walk through t...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:00:54