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Hoops Through Life
The Hoops Through Life Podcast discusses everything women's basketball player development and delivers recruiting tips DIRECTLY from college coaches. You won't want to miss out on tips from leading experts and the coaches that could be recruiting you! New episodes drop the first and third Wednesday of every month!
If you're looking for 360 degree player development and individualized recruiting support lets have a conversation. Email me at el@hoopshthroughlife.com or head to www.hoopsthroughlife.com and schedule your complimentary 30-minute consultation with me today!
The views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.
Episodes
59 episodes
Being in the present moment with Nicole Adach (Northeastern University)
ANNOUNCEMENT:After this episode. We will be taking a break during the college basketball season. We will be back with more episodes in March / April of 2026. In the meantime, if you have any questions feel free to reach out!
BEST OF: The Pillars of Player Development with Anthony Tucker (Hoop Habits)
On today’s "best of" episode we have Coach Anthony Tucker. Anthony played for the University of Iowa and Minnesota State University Moorhead; where he was named to the All-Conference and All-Region teams. After college Anthony had an 11 year pr...
Creating a virtuous cycle with Iuri Melo (School Pulse)
On today’s episode we have Iuri Melo. Iuri is a licensed clinical social worker + therapist. He is the published author of "Mind Over Grey Matter," and "Know Thy Selfie," a national best seller for adolescents. Iuri specializes in treating Anxi...
Communication + intangibles with Coach Shannon Bollhardt (Saint Michael's College)
On today’s episode we have Coach Shannon Bollhardt. Coach Bollhardt has spent her entire coaching career at Saint Michael’s College - her first 5 years as an assistant and she is currently entering her 13th year as the head coach. This past sea...
Playing basketball with joy with Coach C White (Bentley University)
On today’s episode we have Coach C White. Coach White started her coaching career as a part time assistant at Bentley University; where she was also a standout player, scoring over 1000 points; currently 12th all time in assists, and 8th all ti...
Breaking Down the Recruiting Process - Decision Making + Transition
We are on our final episode of our 4 episode series where we are breaking down each phase of the recruiting process (Preparation, Communication, Visits, Decision Making/Transition). Today’s episode is all about the decision making process and t...
Breaking Down the Recruiting Process - Visits
We are on episode 3 of our 4 episode series where we are breaking down each phase of the recruiting process (Preparation, Communication, Visits, Decision Making/Transition). Today’s episode is all about going on Visits.On this episode we...
Breaking Down the Recruiting Process - Communication
We are on episode 2 of our 4 episode series where we are breaking down each phase of the recruiting process (Preparation, Communication, Visits, Decision Making/Transition). Today’s episode is all about Communication.On this episode we d...
Breaking Down the Recruiting Process - Preparation
Over the next 4 episodes we will be breaking down each phase of the recruiting process (Preparation, Communication, Visits, Decision Making/Transition). Today’s episode is all about preparation.On this episode we discuss:Ques...
BEST OF: All about junior colleges with Luke Sheidecker (Missouri Western State University)
On today’s "best of" episode we have Coach Luke Sheidecker. Coach Luke was recently named the head coach of the Missouri Western State University women's basketball team - CONGRATS coach! No matter if you've listened to this ep...
Mental Performance is for Everyone with Dr. Vanessa Shannon (Optimize Consulting)
On today’s episode we have Dr. Vanessa Shannon. Dr. Shannon is a certified mental performance consultant with over 15 years of experience.2013-2015 - IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL where she served as a Mental Conditioning Coach, coor...
Taking the recruiting process step by step with Laurie Kelly (Gustavus Adolphus College)
On today’s episode we have Coach Laurie Kelly. Coach Kelly started her coaching career as a graduate assistant at Minnesota State University-Mankato. She has experience as a head coach at Binghamton University and Northern Arizona University. S...
Fueling for the AAU season with Julianna Quiring (Sweet Foundations Nutrition + Wellness)
On today’s episode we have Julianna Quiring. Julianna is a certified nutrition coach and the founder of wellness with Julianna. She has experience working as a Performance Nutrition Intern with the Iowa State Athletics Nutrition Performance tea...
Zenise Chambers (Macalester College)
On today’s episode we have Coach Zenise Chambers. Coach Chambers started her coaching career as an intern at her Alma mater - Averett University. Zee has experience coaching as an instructor at Point Guard College and as an assistant at Randolp...
Christin Gowan (McDaniel College)
On today’s episode we have Coach Christin Gowan. Coach Gowan has experience as an assistant coach at California State University-Stanislaus and Occidental College in Los Angeles; and experience as a head coach at Southern Vermont College. Coach...
BEST OF: Sydney Parsons (Valkyries Director of Player Development)
On this repeat episode we have Coach Sidney Parsons.Sidney has recently started an exciting new role as the Valkyries (WNBA) director of player development. No matter if you've listened to this episode before or not, it's worth listening...
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Anthony Tucker (Hoop Habits)
On today’s episode we have Coach Anthony Tucker. Anthony played for the University of Iowa and Minnesota State University Moorhead; where he was named to the All-Conference and All-Region teams. After college Anthony had an 11 year professional...
Bobbi Morgan (Ursinus College)
On today’s episode we have Coach Bobbi Morgan. Coach Morgan has experience as an assistant at Widener University. She has experience as a head coach at Academy of Notre Dame, Haverford High School, Cabrini College, and Haverford College—where s...
Gary Chupik (Elite Mindset)
On today’s episode we have Gary Chupik. Gary is a professional mental performance coach, leadership coach, writer, and speaker. He’s the founder of Elite Mindset, a company dedicated to helping high-performers get better and be better. Gary has...
Megan Green (Virginia Wesleyan University)
On today’s episode we have Coach Megan Green. Megan has experience as a graduate assistant at Castleton University, and experience as an assistant coach at the University of Mary Washington and Dickinson College. She is currently finishing up h...
Dominique Bryant (Champlain Valley Union High School)
On today’s episode we have Coach Dominique Bryant. Dominique played four years at St. Joseph’s University and has an extensive coaching background starting in 2013, with experience as an assistant coach at Marist College, Manhattan College, and...
Skills Breakdown (Defense)
On today's episode we are completing our skills breakdown series. Today’s episode is all about defense.On this episode we discuss:Why defense is so importantHow to assess your defensive skillsHow to improve ...
Skills Breakdown (Shooting)
On today's episode we are continuing our skills breakdown series. Today’s episode is all about shooting.On this episode we discuss:Why shooting is so importantHow to assess your shooting skillsHow to improve...
