HOOPS FOR CHRIST PODCAST: Recent Episodes
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I give my thoughts on the “Satan Shoes” that Lil Nas X just released. Let’s talk about this NCAA Tourney & how great it was as Baylor is crowned champs. Finally I’ll close explaining simply the importance of Good Friday & Easter.
Luka Doncic is my #1 ranked player this season but hear me out as to why. With the NBA season upon us I’m making a case for the top players & teams. Also I close out with a devotional about the foundation of Christmas & the great distraction of these times.
In the summer of 2015, I returned home from playing overseas focused on becoming a full time basketball trainer. This is my unique story & experiences of what pushed me to take that leap of faith. I hope it encourages you on your journey if you’re praying about a big move in your life!
These 2 incidents involve car accidents, both of which I was coming from a basketball game or event. God used both situations to awaken me to think more eternal about my purpose in life & with the game of basketball. I hope it speaks to you in a similar way.
In this episode we have fresh thoughts off of watching the entire documentary “The Last Dance.” Jordan is the GOAT but we see the human side of the black cat. I have guest Taylor Statham (Overseas Pro & Trainer) as my guests to give great insight on Jordan & the doc... Finally I give some updates on what God has been teaching during this COVID19 shutdown. The power of networking through social media & zoom meetings.
I review “The Last Dance” documentary episodes 1&2 released last night on ESPN. I’ll give my argument why Jordan is the GOAT over LeBron & Kareem... I’ll also talk about that struggle for Christian athletes to be a killer/cleaner. Along with a big announcement for all those interested or involved in sports ministry.
On March 12th the big domino fell with the NBA suspending their season, the NCAA March Madness cancelled & on down to HS/AAU, Skill Trainers & families. Here’s my update on March 21st on how it has effected my Basketball community, churches, businesses & families. Buckle Up!
I think this is one of the most valuable podcasts I’ve ever done. I wanted to be fair to both sides & not demonize parents who are involved in their child’s life but also give insight I’ve observed working with hundreds of families consistently. I also give some examples & stories I’ve seen over the years working full time in youth sports & as a skills trainer. Parents & coaches this a MUST LISTEN!
Players get frustrated with coaches & coaches/parents get frustrated trying to reach players. I share the biggest key to preventing these relationships from breaking down during the long season. Also I share a basic blueprint on how I transitioned from playing Overseas into my passion of skills training & sports ministry.
The entire world & Basketball community was shocked by this tragedy. It really hit me hard first as a husband/father & second as a basketball junkie. After processing it here are 3 thoughts I took away: legacy, loving your loved ones & facing our mortality.
This podcast is about how to truly build a player’s confidence. Ive found that ugly truth might surprise you... Also I’ll share the unlikely story about how I quit basketball at 19 years old for 2 years then made a come back. Once I committed my grind to God I became an All-American in college & later played Overseas (Proverbs 16:3)
Today we talk about a very popular topic that I personally get asked to work on with players/teams: how to handle defensive pressure. Handling the ball & handling pressure are 2 different skills... Also I share why I want to be a “Basketball Missionary” rather then just a great Basketball Trainer.
I’ve been asked by different basketball trainers how I get different opportunities to train School, AAU & even college teams. I wanted to share how I set up those opportunities, how I train teams & how to begin sports ministry opportunities.
This starts a series of how to get a college scholarship & pro contract. I share my personal journey & gone some beginning tips that I think will give clarity.
In this podcast we address a hot topic of AAU basketball & how it is actually hurting many player’s confidence. I break down into these 3 major issues: Emphasis on playing games over skill development, lack of reps, overplaying leads to injuries.
A fire podcast with Terrance Farley (UofL & Overseas Pro). Stories from our days in college conditioning @ UofL & Asbury. Then Overseas Hoop stories. Your going to love this!!!
-How to use social media to build your training business & clientele. Also how to become a successful college athlete.
2 types of NBA players (my meeting Dan Dickau), Doing an event with Nike & Bryson Tiller, Overseas Pro stories.