Fadeaways and Fundamentals podcast: Recent Episodes
Andre Proano
This podcast is about basketball, coaching, skills, conditioning, nutrition, rest, recovery. You will hear from pros, trainers and coaches and gain insight into many life experiences regarding what it takes to get to your full potential as an athlete.
In this episode I talk with Coach Dave Hopla about his life in basketball. Coach Hop also touches on what makes a great basketball shooter.
In this episode I talk with Coach Lamont Smith about coaching youth basketball to D1 college basketball.
In this episode I talk with Coach Hart from the Baskiepedia podcast. Coach Hart talks about X's and O's in basketball but coach said its not the X's and O's it's the Jimmy's and the Joe's that are important in basketball.
In this episode I talk with head Coach of Southwest Mississippi CC College Bryan Bender about his life in basketball. Coach Bender also touches on his basketball program and the importance of A B C Academics, Basketball, and Character.
In this episode i talk with CEO of the Compton Magic AAU Etop. We talk about how all of us coaches have Basketball crack and love being around the game. Etop also touches on how 90%of the time basketball gives up on the player before the player gives up on basketball.
In this episode I talk with Schea Cotton about his Documentary Manchild. Schea also touched on the unseen hours of training at a high level.
In this episode I talk with my man Coach Jeremy File and skill training. Jeremy also touched on how players need to play more pickup basketball.
In this episode I talk with Coach Spartz the art of shooting a basketball. Coach Spartz also touches on his new shooting product Swsh.
In this episode I talk with Assistant Coach of Bob Jones University Tony Miller. Coach Miller talks about the importance of fitting in to your program. Coach also talks about being efficient with your workouts as a player.
In this episode myself and Ryan Razooky talk with Coach Mihai about his life in basketball. He also touches on how coaching alongside with skill trainer Ganon Baker is a educational process everyday.
In this episode I talk with coach Larry from T2S. We talk all about his life and hoops. And whats the difference between a skill trainer and a basketball team coach.
In this episode I talk with Max Fortier basketball skill trainer for Jordan Lawley. We talk about Max's life in hoops and how to over come your fears.
In this episode I talk with assistant coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers Andrew Olson about his life in basketball. Andrew touches on the unseen hours to success.
In this episode I talk with Sean Croxton from the QOD podcast. We everything from life to hoops.
In this episode I talk with Coach Nate and Coach Larry from T2S basketball. We talk everything from hoops to fitness.
In this episode I talk with Dr. Jason Wersland the founder of Therabody. We talk his life story and how he created theragun product. He also touches on my the theragun is great for the human body recovery.
In this episode I talk with pro basketball player Johnny O'Bryant and his life in basketball. Johnny also touches on his other passion which is comics.
In this episode I talk with Pro overseas basketball player and coach Taylor about his life in basketball. Taylor also touches on battling cancer as a basketball player.
In this episode I talk with Coach JB about his life in basketball. Coach JB also touches on the importance of film breakdown.
In this episode I talk to skill trainer Coach Kyle about his life in basketball. Coach touches on playing hoops in the Bay area and how playing older players made him a better player.
In this episode I talk with Jefferson Mason from DR. Dish basketball about the importance confidence. Coach touches on IQ training also.
In this episode I talk with Coach Anthony about growing up and playing basketball in Australia. Coach Anthony also touches on a great story of Drazen Petrovic.
In this episode I talk with Coach Spartz about how to get your basketball game better. He also touch on the Elam Ending concept.
In this episode I talk with assistant coach of the Lakers Phil Handy. Coach and I talk his life in hoops and how today players should play more blacktop basketball.
In this episode I speak with the dynamic father and son duo, Bob and Nolan Willett about their lives in Basketball as skills trainers and their partnership with the basketball brand Deuce.
In this episode I talk with Coach Cody Toppert about player development. Coach also talks about your daily vitamins in basketball.
In this episode I talk to my good friend Coach File about work ethic. And what it takes to make it to the next level in basketball.
In this episode I got to pick the brain of skill coach Tony Vasaturo. Tony talks about being apart of Jordan Lawley training staff. He also touches on the importance of film breakdown.
In this episode I talk to the one and only Ganon Baker about basketball. This man drops crazy heat.
In this episode I talk to Clipps form the follow through with Clipps and Drew podcast. We talk about NBA and the Coronavirus.
In this episode I talk NBA Champion Norman Powell. Norman talks about growing up in South east San Diego with his 2 sisters and how they where raised by their mother. We also talk about his life in basketball.
Coach Toppert and I talk about his life in basketball. Cody and I talk about why James Wiseman chose to leave Memphis, he also touches on San Diego Boogie Ellis.
In this episode I talk with coach Jake about the mental side of sports. Jake also touches on his life in basketball.
In this episode I talk to Coach Angela Lewis about her love in basketball. She also touches on being nice and how that effects our life in a positive way.
In this episode I talk with Director of OGP Kings basketball Coach Matt about his life in basketball. Coach touches on how its all about the process in basketball. Go out and tinker on your game to get better.
In this episode I get to talk to Combo form the Combos court podcast about street basketball and hip hop.
In this episode I have Mike Dunn back on the show. We talk all summer hoops from AAU to the NBA.
This is a 2 part interview I did with Coach O. In this Coach O talks about players having to be mental tuff to not only play basketball but to play the game of Life.
In this episode Coach O talks about his summer training basketball. He also speaks some truth on AAU and club basketball.
In this episode I talk to Larsen about her life in the game of basketball. We also touch and the mental side of the game as well the nutrition side.
In this episode I talk to Jo Jo about his life in basketball. Coach Jo Jo also touches on enjoying the process. Just because your not very good now dose not mean anything. If you stick with the process you will get better over time.
In this episode I talk to Coach Joerik about his life and basketball. One this he talks about is your decision over your outcome. He also touches on blocking out all negativity, this to him is huge in player development.
In this episode we talk KD and what happen to his achilles. One thing I do know is what KD is going through i blew my achilles in February.
In this episode I talk to Coach Bry about her life in basketball. Coach Bry drops crazy heat on keeping the game simple.
In this episode I talk to Dr. Dish basketball trainer Jefferson Mason about his life in basketball. Coach Mason feels very blessed to play pro basketball. Coach Mason also touches on enjoying the game with confidence.
In this episode Kal and I talk NBA playoffs. We also discuss Kawhi epic game winning shot vs. MJ shot against the CAVS.
In this episode I talk with Coach Jeremy File about some NBA and NCAA game winning buckets.
In this episode Jeremy and I talk NBA playoffs. Jeremy also touches on the process of basketball.
in this episode Jeremy talks about teaching concepts basketball vs just skill training. He also touches on how to train more off ball movement vs ball handling.
In this episode I talk with High school basketball coach Marlon Wells. Marlon talks about coaching AAU and high school basketball. Marlon also touches on the some of the great players he's coached from San Diego.
In this episode Schea talks about his life in basketball. He also touches on his Faith and what makes a complete basketball player.
In our second part of the podcast Chris talks about his experience coaching in college. Chris also touches on his playing days which he feels is a bucket list.
In this episode Chris and I talk about his life in basketball. Chris tells me coaching for the Costa Rican Men's National Basketball Team was one of the greatest experiences of his life.
In this episode Clipps and I talk our injuries. How much we love the game of basketball. Clipps also touches on how the games has become more of a business.
In this episode I talk to podcast host Combo from Combo Court. We talk his life in basketball and how podcasting has opened so many doors for him. Combo also touches on what he thinks makes the perfect basketball player.
In this episode Coach Jeremy and I talk about our era of the NBA to present era. Jeremy also touches on his top 5 players of all time.
In this episode Jermey and I talk skill training in basketball. Jeremy also opens up about his life in basketball.
In this episode coach O talks about 60% of your training should be on your game and where you get the ball. No need to train all kinds of moves that wont work for you. He also touches on how to be quick from A to B versus A to Z.
In this episode I talk with Gregg Scott and his life in basketball. Gregg talks about playing overseas and how he would like to change the landscape of basketball. He also touches on how all players should branding yourself. And is is how you learn how to eat, how much to sleep, how much to study, how to speak, extra.
In this episode coach Gary and talk about his basketball program AVAC Hoyas. Gary also touches on building better lives through basketball.
In this episode Jeremy and I talk about the some 90s basketball. And how great Isiah Thomas was for the Detroit Pistons.
In this episode I talk to my good friend Cameo and talk about what makes a great basketball player. And his life as a college basketball referee.
In this episode I talked to Andre aka WYZE. We talk everything for believing in yourself and of course basketball.
In this episode Jeremy and I talk the right way to play the game of basketball. Jeremy also touches on if you don't make the NBA doesn't mean you can't have success with this game we all love.
In this episode I talk hoops with Jerome Green. Jerome touches on his life in basketball.
In this episode Ryan and I talk about the life of Derrick Rose. We also touch on how hard he works behind close doors.
In this episode Ryan and I talk about the epic performance that Klay Thompson put on against the Chicago Bulls. Ryan also touches on how to train to be a lockdown shooter.
In part next part of the interview Coach Jeff tells me that basketball kept him focus in life. Live life and impress yourself, don't take shortcuts.
In this episode coach Jeff and I talk what it takes to become a great basketball player. Coach Jeff believes it takes IQ of the game and heart.
In this episode Ryan and I talk hoops with NBA skill trainer Spencer Levy. Spencer believes it's not all about having a great jumper or having great handles in basketball. He feels reading and reacting is the key to becoming a great basketball player.
In this episode Jerome talks about what makes a complete player. He feels it takes commitment. And with social media you only see the highlights of players and not the true struggles.
In this episode Ryan and I talk the importance of strength training. We also touch on how to become a lock down shooter. Its all about buying in to the process.
In this two part interview with Paul he discusses how players need to take one or two weeks off. He also touches on players need to be good to them. You can be excellent and entertain negativity thoughts. This is a must to be great at anything in life.
In this episode Paul Easton and I talk about how to build the complete basketball player and what it takes to make it. Also he touches on how important recovery is to a player such as water and sleep.
In this episode Ryan and I talk about what teams we think LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are going to. Ryan also touches on what he thinks you should train in order to your improve your basketball game this Summer break.
This is part 2 of 2 with Coach Jeremy File. He explains why he thinks Europe basketball players are better passers then us in the states but we are much better athletes.
In this episode Jeremy and I talk hoops. We discuss what we think will improve your game this summer
In this episode Drew tells me how a basketball player can go from good to great. It's about the little steps and enjoying the process.
In this episode I hit the streets of San Diego with Sam from Gold-net basketball. He talks about the underground basketball culture in LA. And how they got a front seats covering the Drew league.
In episode 35 I talk to NBA skill trainer Ryan Razooky about what happened against the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets. How LeBron James took down the Boston Celtics. Ryan also touches on what he thinks will happen in the NBA finals.
In this episode I talk with Kerry Carter a pro basketball player overseas and a star in the Drew League. Mr. Carter also touches on his basketball career and how basketball has made him the person he is today.
In this episode Mike talks about is the advice he got from his wife just be about it with basketball. No more complaining about it just be about it. Mike also touches on how he loves to teach shooting and to make his students better at it.
In this episode I talk with shooting coach Mike Dunn. He tells us his story in life and basketball. He also touches on staying true to his self as a coach and on social media.
In this interview I talk with pro basketball player Taylor King. Although Taylor made mistakes in college, he still believes he is blessed to play pro basketball. He also tells me how he takes one day at a time.
This is part 2 of my sit down talk with Clipps. He tells us the number one thing in life is respect. And with respect you can build great relationships in life. We also talk about our favorite NBA basketball players to watch.
In this episode I talk with podcast host Clipps from the follow through with Clipps and Drew show. Clipps talks his life and love for basketball. He also touches on how he used basketball to build good relationships and not burn relationships.
In this episode I talk to head coach of the Northern Arizona Suns Cody Toppert. We talk about the 2018 NBA playoffs and what he thinks will happenin the playoffs. Coach Toppert also drops some heat by telling athletes to play every game like a game 7 in the NBA finals.
In this episode I talk with NBA skill trainer Ryan Razooky about off season basketball training . Ryan breaks down what he feels is important and how to raise your game.
In the second part of our talk Brian talks about what it takes to be successful in basketball. And how coaches need to learn how to evolve with the game of basketball. Stop coaching the same way year after year.
In this episode I talk to Brian Hershman of Top Gun basketball. Brian is a big believer that if you studied your craft or read about it everyday for an hour a day you can become a master at it.
In this second part of this interview Tyler touches on what he situations he loves about the game of basketball. Also he talks about his dreams of being the best he can be as a coach.Both on and off the court.
In this episode I talk with assistant coach of Minnesota State University Mankato Tyler Slick. Tyler talks the importance of skill training. And also how you have to lock in mentally to succeed in basketball.
Ryan and I chat with web comedian Bdot about his impersonation of NBA players. Brandon also touches on his life in basketball. Also how comedy and basketball changed is life
In this episode I talk to pro basketball player Grant Jerrett. We talk about his rollercoaster ride in and out of the NBA. Grant also touches on how hard work pays off. Both on and off the court.
In this episode I talk to former wide receiver Lance Alworth of the San Diego Chargers. We talk about fitness, diet and recovery. This is just in time for the super bowl this weekend.
In part 2 of this interview Jeremy talks about what he feels coaches should teach youth players. We also talk why european players are more developed then USA players and what needs to change.
In this episode Ryan and I talk to former pro basketball player Jeremy File. We talk the difference between east coast basketball to west coast basketball. Jeremy also touches on how he believes every coach should be certified to coach. In his high school program he has a saying if you can handle the ball you will play, you handle the ball and play defense you start and if you handle the ball, play defense and shoot you may never leave the floor.
In this episode Ryan and I sit down with Jason Pospichal a Player Development Coach for ASU. We talk about his life in the game of basketball. Jason discusses the reason for his achievements as a skills coach and how it correlates with his Father and coach Cody Topper. Jason is clearly having great success as a skills trainer and coach in South Florida with his AAU program. He has a new chapter in his life as a Player Development Coach under Bobby Hurley's ASU program.
In this episode Tony talks about skill training and the importance of studying film break down. Tony advise he gives to basketball players is you can control your attitude and your effort. Which can be used in life in general. We also touch on his new journey with the University of UCONN.
In this episode I talk to assistant coach of the university of UCONN men's basketball team Tony Vasaturo. We talk about his time spent coaching for university of Central Florida. He touches on success doesn't come from trophies. It comes from hard work. Tony also talks about how you do anything is how you do everything.
In this interview Ryan and I sit with Handle life skill trainer Brian Macon. Brian talks about how conditioning is a key component to preventing injury. He also touches on how he enjoys the process of skill training day in and day out.
Today I sit and talk to former San Diego Padre Trevor Hoffman. Trevor talks about his fitness and recovery schedule as a profession baseball player. He touches on how important hand and eye coordination is to any athlete and that in order to be successful takes a lot of passion and no B.S.
In this podcast Ryan and I talk with street baller the Bone collector. Bone talks how he was incarcerated for 3 years. Then found his way to Ruckers Park in New York and became part of the And 1 street ballers.
In part 2 Curtis talks the importance of hydration and sleep. How it is a must over anything. Curtis also touches on strength training and a clean diet.
This is for all the parents and coaches of young athletes. Take a listen and learn for one of the best trainers in San Diego. Curtis and I discuss plyometrics and the importance of proper strength training for young athletes.
Take a listen, and discover Jame's point of view when it comes to kids today in comparison to when he was a kid. Find out some of the key points that brought coach James from a pro player to a coach and a trainer. Listen to what his take on faith is and how important nutrition, weight lifting, stretching and reading a book are.
In this interview James and I talk about his upbringing and life in basketball. Even though he got cancer twice God helped him beat it, which allowed him to chase his dream and play professional basketball.
Ganon Baker is at it again! Join us for some in depth basketball discussion with one of the best skills trainers in the world! Take a listen to a classic story involving Amar'e Stoudemire and Ganon. Subscribe and join our mission to spread the love of basketball.
Ganon Baker A.K.A Shake and Bake talks about the difference between coaching men and women. Ganon discusses his life in basketball and how younger coaches today need to study their craft as coaches. He believes that todays kids should have all of their skill work down by the age of 13, and then focus on concepts and reads after 13.
Cody gets into some funny stories of his day to day basketball life. Cody gives his insight to why he feels that Jame Harden is the MVP of the NBA and Russell Westbrook is not. We hear Codys take on how players need to learn how to move without the ball, and their roll on the team to become a great ball player.
Cody chats about coaching the Rio Grande Valley Vipers for the D league. He opens up about his life growing up in a basketball family, how both of his parents and brother played basketball for the University of Mexico, and he played basketball for Cornell University. We discuss Cody's training techniques and what he feels are important skill sets to have for a ball player as a freshman and sophomore in high school.
In this episode Ryan and I talk about the word "communication", how he teaches his players to communicate, and that it is important both on and off the court.
In this podcast Jordan and I talk about his life of basketball. We discuss how he became an NBA skills trainer, how the game is played from northern CA to southern CA. Jordan touches on diet and the fact that "you wouldn't put dirt in a Ferrari". You will gain insight into his conditioning and what he does to increase his vertical jump.
I talk with Johnny O'Bryant, a current NBA power forward. We discuss going from AAU to the NBA, diet, and believing in yourself.