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This episode features an interview with coaches Eric Harris and Terrence Banks from the Thomas Jefferson High School Vikings football team in Virginia. The coaches discuss the team's offseason program, which has included weightlifting and has attracted the attention of numerous college teams. The coaches address some of the drama in the area from previous seasons and how social media has affected coaching and sports in recent years. Ultimately, Coach Harris and Banks are all about the kids and developing them into stand-up young men, and they aren't going to let any amount of drama get in the way of that overarching goal. #ballinva

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Today's episode features Coach Rick Hite, head coach at Kings Fork High School. Coach Hite talks about his background growing up in Philadelphia and how sports, particularly football and basketball, became a positive outlet for him. He went on to play college basketball in California and eventually moved to Virginia, where he began coaching. Coach Hite emphasizes the importance of building relationships with his players and helping them develop as athletes and individuals.

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Today on BallinVA we interview with Natasha Starkes and Anna Prillaman, former high school basketball players who were both named Player of the Year in Virginia during their respective years. The conversation covers their memories of playing against each other in high school, as well as their experiences playing in the state championship games.

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Today on BallinVA we welcome guest Jacob Crane from SFP Athletics. They discuss the success of recent basketball events, including the 50-50 Girls Elite Camp and the upcoming Allstar Weekend on March 1st. Jacob shares the history of City versus County events, which have grown to include multiple games for different age groups and have featured notable names like Leah Hampton and Gary Bell. Jacob also reflects on his own basketball journey, from playing with NFL players and attending Hampton University on a walk-on basis, to starting his own basketball program, SFP. He shares his experiences of meeting coaches like Manny, who inspired him to make a positive impact on the community, and expresses his frustration with parents interfering in their children's sports experiences. The conversation also touches on the differences between basketball programs in different regions and the importance of discipline and effective coaching styles.

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Today on BallinVA we are excited to have Sanai Green, ESPN number 15 ranked high school girl in the 2026 class. Sanai is a powerhouse on the court under her coach Kara Bacile at The Steward School in Richmond VA, and plays a lot of travel ball as well all over the state. Sanai's Mom, Solange, shares how difficult it is logistically to have a child who plays at this level, but also speaks on the mental toll it takes on their developing minds and how it is a very different childhood than most other kids get.

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