Hoops and Headspace
Hoops and Headspace isn’t just a basketball podcast. It’s a space where we focus on the mental, emotional, and personal parts of being an athlete, a coach, a parent, and a mentor.
We started this podcast because we saw how often athletes are told to just be tough and push through everything without ever learning how to take care of their mental health. We wanted to help break that stigma. Through honest conversations, storytelling, and real-life experiences, we talk about things like pressure, burnout, confidence, identity, recovery, discipline, and what life looks like beyond the game.
What makes Hoops and Headspace different is that we don’t just talk about winning. We talk about wellness, balance, mindset, nutrition, rest, and the habits that help athletes grow as people, not just players. We bring on guests like athletes, coaches, and mentors who are willing to be real and share their journeys. The good and the hard parts.
Episodes
Why Athletes From Small Towns Don’t “Make It” | Mental Health, Exposure & Community Pressure
Social Media, Rankings & Mental Health in Mississippi Sports|Blake Levine Interview
Building Character Through Football: Mental Health, Failure & Leadership | Coach Rico McDonald
The Power of Support in Sports: Mental Health, Injury & Family | Hoops & Headspace
Basketball & Mental Health Cam Rucker’s Journey from Ripley to Community Leader Hoops and Headspace Podcast
Defying the Odds in Sports & Life Coaching, Parenting & Mental Health Deimara Macon
The Mental Game of Football Coaching, Identity & Emotional Intelligence Tony Black Interview
Leaving Home, Pressure, Injuries & Mental Health in Sports | Tay Hunt Interview | Hoops & Headspace
How Youth Sports Shape Mental Health, Discipline & Confidence Braylen McDonald Hoops & Headspace
The Truth About Detoxing, Diet & Performance for Young Athletes|Hoops & Headspace Podcast w Leslie
How Coach Rolanda Tipler Builds Strong Athletes & Strong Minds | Hoops & Headspace Podcast
Youth Sports Pressure & Mental Health: Are We Pushing Kids Too Hard? | Hoops & Headspace
Athletes Under Pressure: Mental Health and Media Scrutiny
More Than Teammates: Trust, Communication, and Mental Health in Basketball
Bouncing Back: How Malik and Tae Turned Setbacks into Strengths
Full Court Support: Why Every Player Needs a Strong System
Game On: Handling Pressure from Coaches, Teammates, and Family
Athlete Burnout: Pressure, Performance, and Mental Health
Life After Basketball: Finding Purpose Beyond the Game