IGI Sports: How To Be A Pro: Recent Episodes
In God's Image
In God's Image (IGI) is an organization designed as a godly community to help people reflect the image and likeness of God again and to free them from the limitations that have caused failure. Building off of the foundation and example of what Dr. Anthony & Jai Rhodman founded , Traevon Jackson and Scott Suggs expanded upon what was built with "IGI Sports: How To Be A Pro" to equip people to use the game of basketball to reach their full potential in life and become the Image and Likeness of God. Imagine what you could accomplish if fear wasn't an option; where the impossible becomes normal.
T. Jacks and Scott Suggs dive into the overseas life as a pro and talk about the foundational things you need to succeed on and off the court when leaving the states. So much of your success on the court is predicated by how comfortbale you are off the court. We dive into topics ranging from money management and how to make sure you get paid, basic things you need in your contract and how to navigate within overseas basketball culture (coaches and teammates), and even small things such as necessities you need to make home life better while you're there. Check it out! .
"The zone" is a space that most athletes desire to always play in and it is place that athletes dream of achieving continually. However, the way to get there is not taught and it is widely accepted as a place you get to only on good days or days "you're feeling it" (in a good way), but never a place where you can get to consistently. That "it" factor is something they say as a pro "can't be taught, you just gotta have it." Well, we're here to dismiss that myth and with the truth and let players know what must be done to stay in the zone and how athletes can reach mental peak performance--ALL THE TIME! Check it out!
"Imagine what could be accomplished if fear wasn't an option"
"Where the impossible becomes normal"
Getting handsomely paid comes with the perks of being a great athlete, but with getting paid big contracts also comes a lot more responsibility. T. Jacks and Scott break down what it takes to actually get the big bucks, and what's God intention on what you should do with it once you get it~such as creating your own economy so the wealth you have can be generational and you can be financially prosperous for life and the responsibility that comes with being a Max player. Tap in with us!
This episode Traevon Jackson and Scott Suggs interviewed special guest and world renowned Psychotherapist Jai Rhodman who joined us to talk about the Mental Health as a pro and how to maintain optimal health which leads to peak performance. Things got real as we dove into some deep topics such as:
-How do I dream again after failing?
-Why would God allow negative things to happen to me during my pro career?
-How can I trust an organization or team again after I've been traded or released?
-And many more topics...
Mental Health is a topic that is gaining more traction and awareness today, but there aren't many solutions to the problems that are presented. However, Jai took us on a journey of healing by explaining how true health is within all of us and the importance of experiencing a healthy career comes from simply knowing how to unlock the divine part of us that allows us to experience the ultimate success we all want. Check it out!
Wayne Mccullough came from a small division 2 school at Colorado Christian and now has worked his way up to becoming a force for Turkish power house Darüşşafaka Basketbol, a professional basketball club that is based in Istanbul, Turkey where he plays on one of the top teams in Europe. We talk about how he went from a not having any offers out of high school, to having a great career at his college but then to not have many opportunities in the pros, then making it as a pro and getting released multiple times, to now playing against Euroleague competition in his 6th year pro. We also talk about how he has been able to manage his family life and the tough decisions he's had to make along the journey, what life is like in Europe, and what keeps him motivated to not quit and keep becoming. CHECK IT OUT!
The Covid 19 Pandemic affected everyone in the world when it hit; but does that mean it had to affect you negatively? What has been life like as a pro during it? T. Jacks and Scott talk about how you can use crisis situations as opportunities for advancement in your pro career and how to stand on the divine rights and birthrights that you've been given from God to help you through any situation you may deal with on the court or off the court, regarldes of what's going on in the world around you. Opportunity always comes; will you be prepared for it?
"Imagine what you could accomplish if fear wasn't an option"
"Where the impossible becomes normal"
Culture and sports~ they just go together. When they can have the perfect balance, they work together in a harmonious way. However, when you have too much of one and not enough of another, you get a thing that's not fun to be apart of. And that's exactly what happens in team cultures that filled with limitation, lack and failure. So how do you change it, especially in a team sport? Check it out as we dive deeper into this topic on Episode 20!
"Imagine what you could accomplish if fear wasn't an option" "Where the impossible becomes normal"
We're Back‼️ Here is the premiere at Season 2 of IGI SPORTS: HTBAP! Scott Suggs and Traevon Jackson talk about how they first launched the podcast, what led them to this point of Season 2 as they recap the last 2 years and how the Covid 19 pandemic opened the door of opportunity for them to get started. Check it out!
Becoming a champion is why a lot of players choose to play the game. Our guest, Norris Cole, is a 2 time NBA champion and a French League Pro A Champion as well. He has played with hall of famers throughout his career and made a niche for himself as one of the best energy guys, lock down defenders, and big time shot makers during his time in the NBA and continues to do so in EuroLeague overseas. Check out the episode!
Today Scott and Traevon interview legendary Ohio high school basketball coach Ed Calo about the importance of player relationships and having the proper discernment when it comes to the recruiting process. Most players never truly get a chance to develop a strong relationship with their high school coaches, or their aau coaches, which ultimately affects the communication that takes place between the coach and the recruiters that contact them inquiring about the players. Coach Calo has successfully bridged the gap and developed a countless number of relationships with players throughout his years as a coach. Check out the interview
Staying motivated as a pro is key, especially in the offseason. It's the prime time of the year to reshape and revamp your identity as a player to go to new heights in your career, or to continue on the trajectory you're already on. T Jacks and Scott Boogie talk about this powerful topic.
T Jacks and Scott Boogie are back to talk about a hot topic in Name Image and Likeness in the NCAA. As a student athelete no doubt is it a good time to take advantage of opportunities that were not present in prior times. But will athletes take advantage of name image and likeness and utilize it correctly? What do you think? Check it out!
Professional sports are a wonderful platform to propel you into other passions that you have off the court, and today's guest couldn't be a better example of someone who has taken advantage of this since his college days. Nigel Hayes, current EuroLeague star, joins T Jacks and Scott Boogie on the pod today to discuss topics ranging from life in Europe in the EuroLeague, to image and likeness and changes in the NCAA, to his future endeavors off the court with his clothing line and other interest. Tune in for as great one!
Scott and Traevon break down the importance of managing, organizing, improving and developing not only in my hoop skills but in my family life as well, specifically dealing with marriage. Tune in for a great episode!
Mental Health is a hot topic right now in many industries, especially in sports. With so many platforms and opportunities for athletes to speak on this topic, mental health awareness has grown more than ever. Today we speak with 8 year pro and former McDonald's All American Abdul Gaddy on how he preserves his mental health to maintain a successful career and the things he learned along his journey. From experiencing highs of being a top 2 point guard in his class, to the lows of experiencing injuries and different teams all around the world, "Gaddy" has maintained his course and has been able to win championships and still reach his goal of making an NBA roster. Tune in for a great episode!
"Imagine what you could accomplish if fear wasn't an option."
Alvin Snow, former pro basketball player and CEO and Founder of WorldWide Sports Management joins the show to talk about his journey of becoming an agent and why he chose to found the management company. Alvin's company represents over 30 pros that play at all levels (NBA, overseas) and his company helps athletes with NBA pre draft preparation, contract negotiation, wealth management, branding and business endeavors and insurance and retirement planning.
"Imagine what you could accomplish if fear wasn't an option."
Keifer Sykes is a pro who plays for the South East Melbourne Phoenix of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, and also played for the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League, Anyang KGC of the Korean Basketball League, Ankara DSI of the Basketball Super League, S.S. Felice Scandone of the Lega Basket Serie A, Guangzhou Loong Lions (CBA), Olimpia Milan and Panathanaikos of the EuroLeague.
We'll break down how to make it to the highest level overseas in our convo. Check it out!
The main dilemma pros are faced with often along the journey is playing the game that they originally began playing because of a love for the game, while balancing getting compensated correctly for your services. How do we balance this along our pro journey? Find out more with Scott and Traevon as they interview one of the best NBA Skills coaches in the game, Drew Hanlen, as they dive into this wonderful topic.
"Imagine what you could accomplish if fear wasn't an option."
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Join us for a great convo about a topic that a lot of pro's ask along their journey of reaching the highest level; "How Do I Make it to the NBA from the G League?", featuring Trey, who is one of the original partners with In God's Image. Trey's journey is unique and he will give us some insight into his brief stint with the @wcknicks before he was called up to the @nyknicks. His journey captivated the world and it will be a great listen for anybody who is desiring to go from the "minor" league system to the big leagues, regardless of which sports or career path they're in. See you guys soon!
"Imagine what you could accomplish if fear wasn't an option."
"Imagine what you could accomplish if fear wasn't an option." Check out Mentorship Program: ⬇⬇ https://www.wearegodsimage.com/howtob... Check out our Instagram:⬇⬇ https://www.instagram.com/wearegodsim... Check out our Facebook: ⬇⬇ https://www.facebook.com/ingodsimagec... . . . . . IGI: How To Be A Pro is a Mentorship program through the company and church In God's Image. As professional basketball players, Traevon and Scott's purpose for the program is to help people through the game of basketball learn how to become a pro in whatever industry they're in and become the fullness of who they were created to be: In God's Image and Likeness. See more of Traevon ⬇⬇ https://successepitomized.com/traevon... See more of Scott ⬇⬇ https://successepitomized.com/scottsuggs
Tap in with Traevon and Scott to talk about a great topic that many pros ponder on as they embark on their journey of basketball perfection: "How can I guarantee to have a successful career as a pro?" So many people out there hope to have a great career, but we want to help those get past just hoping, past just believing, and get into being confident and reliant that when they step onto the court, the field, or the office~you are guaranteed to be successful. See you soon!
"Imagine what you could accomplish if fear wasn't an option." Check out Mentorship Program: ⬇⬇ https://www.wearegodsimage.com/howtob... Check out our Instagram:⬇⬇ https://www.instagram.com/wearegodsim... Check out our Facebook: ⬇⬇ https://www.facebook.com/ingodsimagec... . . . . . IGI: How To Be A Pro is a Mentorship program through the company and church In God's Image. As professional basketball players, Traevon and Scott's purpose for the program is to help people through the game of basketball learn how to become a pro in whatever industry they're in and become the fullness of who they were created to be: In God's Image and Likeness. See more of Traevon ⬇⬇ https://successepitomized.com/traevon... See more of Scott ⬇⬇ https://successepitomized.com/scottsuggs
We're interviewing our very own @dr.anthonyrhodman to talk about how to balance analytics in basketball today and how to prepare for the next step of your life while still playing. Are analytics good for the game? Why is the average career span in the NBA so short? How can I use this knowledge to my advantage as a pro to prepare for life after basketball? Join us live to talk with the overseer of In God's Image, who has trained numerous NBA pros, overseas pros, D1 players and is the leading authority of spiritual psychology and mental performance in the world. IGI: How To Be A Pro is a Mentorship program through the company and church In God's Image. As professional basketball players, Traevon and Scott's purpose for the program is to help people through the game of basketball learn how to become a pro in whatever industry they're in and become the fullness of who they were created to be: In God's Image and Likeness.
On this fifth episode, we continue the conversation on how to become an all star from 1x NBA All Star, 2x NBA All Defensive Team, and NBA Teammate of The Year Jrue Holiday. IGI: How To Be A Pro is a Mentorship program through the company and church In God's Image. As professional basketball players, Traevon and Scott's purpose for the program is to help people through the game of basketball learn how to become a pro in whatever industry they're in and become the fullness of who they were created to be: In God's Image and Likeness.
In this interview we dive into questions with 3x NBA All Star and current leading scorer in the NBA Brad Beal of the Washington Wizards. How did Brad become an all star? What are the responsibilities that come along with that position, on the court and off of it? How was he able to not skips to sustain long lasting success on the court? These questions and more discussed on the 4th episode of 'IGI: How To Be A Pro.'
"Imagine what you could accomplish if fear wasn't an option."
3rd episode of "IGI: How To Be A Pro." On this episode we will focus on HOW TO MAKE IT TO THE NBA.
Special guest and 14 year NBA veteran Jim Jackson will be joining host Traevon and Scott as they discuss Jim Jackson's journey to the NBA- How did he make it to that level? Where did that dream begin? Did he always know it was possible.
Jim dives into the journey of how he made it to the NBA coming from Toledo, Ohio, to becoming a 2x consensus All American at The Ohio State University, and then becoming the #4 draft pick in the 1992 NBA draft
IGI: How To Be A Pro is a Mentorship program through the company and church In God's Image. As professional basketball players, Traevon and Scott's purpose for the program is to help people through the game of basketball learn how to become a pro in whatever industry they're in and become the fullness of who they were created to be: In God's Image and Likeness.
What does it mean to truly be a pro? In sports, we always say when we play against someone with major talent, skill and ability, "He's (or She's) a pro." What makes us say that in those moments? What makes those players stand out from the rest? Is being a pro more than just skills? What about being a pro off the court? Join us as we dive into this topic to answer these questions and more.
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WHAT IS IGI? The Most High, the One True Living God, is the owner, founder, and creator of In God's Image, a company built to train and prepare people for their work, calling, assignment, and purpose in life so they can experience God's Will. The company and church both focus on changing the worldly habits, philosophies, and mindsets of society that have convinced them to feel inferior to what God created them to be, which are Gods, Lords, Sources, Kings, Priests, and the Image of God.
HOW WE MET Traevon and Scott met during the 2015 NBA Summer League with the Washington Wizards. With dreams of making the NBA, they quickly formed a friendship that has grown more and more every year since then. OUR EXPERIENCE From local recreation leagues to AAU, from high school to college [the University of Wisconsin (Traevon) and the University of Washington (Scott)], from the NBA Summer League and NBA G League (Scott-G League All Star), to Overseas--Scott and Traevon have gained a lot of experience and wisdom along their journey of being pros. Their desire is to give this wisdom they learned firsthand of that which they were taught to the next generation of basketball players, who, just like themselves, are continually striving towards fulfilling their highest potential as a player; to become the best player and person they were designed to be.
WHAT WE OFFER We offer systems, structures and programs to help players create a strategic and personalized plan in a lifestyle to guarantee their success as a pro. The things we offer are guaranteed to work because they're based on the universal instructions, principles and laws of life to make dreams become a reality. Not only do we want to share our experience, but we also want to give other pros, mentors and teachers of the game an opportunity to share theirs as well. This will give the next generation of players an abundance of wealth and opportunity to know how to have a successful basketball career no matter which route they choose
SLOGAN & MOTTO Imagine What You Would (Could, Can, Will) Accomplish If FEAR Was Not An Option. Where the Impossible Becomes Normal