In this episode, Cory welcomes Alex Gallagher, head girls basketball coach and longtime faculty member at Nobles and Greenough School, a top-tier prep school in Boston. With 25 years of coaching and mentoring under his belt, Coach Gallagher shares real-world insights for parents, players, and coaches navigating the prep school basketball journey.

You’ll hear his direct take on how youth sports culture has shifted, why love and accountability are cornerstones of his program, and what families need to prioritize when selecting a prep school. He also reveals the hard truths about college placement—including the “D1 or bust” mindset—and explains why culture trumps hype in building lasting success.

Plus, you’ll learn about Shooting Touch, an inspiring nonprofit transforming lives through basketball in both Rwanda and Boston.

This is a must-listen for anyone serious about basketball development, education, and making the right long-term choices.

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💡 KEY TOPICS

📌 Coaching with purpose and building a culture of love, care, and service
 📌 How prep schools like Nobles handle D1-or-bust mentalities
 📌 The impact of the transfer portal and NIL on high school recruitment
 📌 Why fit and happiness matter more than basketball hype
 📌 A closer look at the 5-day boarding model at Nobles
 📌 How Shooting Touch transforms lives through global basketball outreach

🏀 ABOUT COACH ALEX GALLAGHER

Alex Gallagher is the head girls basketball coach at Nobles and Greenough School in Boston, where he’s served for over 25 years as a teacher, coach, and mentor. Known for his integrity, culture-driven leadership, and success on and off the court, Gallagher has developed multiple Gatorade Players of the Year and helped countless athletes find the right collegiate fit. He also serves as a board member for Shooting Touch, a global nonprofit using basketball to impact lives in Rwanda and Boston.

🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEX GALLAGHER

X | https://x.com/NoblesVGBball
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/noblesgvb

X | https://x.com/ShootingTouch

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/noblesrwanda_24/

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Email | [email protected]
Phone | 859-317-1166

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