What's up, basketball enthusiasts? I turned 31 yesterday, and I'm feeling one year wiser!

I had some quality time to recharge and reflect, so I thought I'd share a few "beyond the court" thoughts since it's been awhile:

And just to let you all know, I'm opening up spots for consulting to help other trainers avoid the mistakes I've made and succeed in their own businesses. If you're interested in coaching or advice, feel free reach out to me on Instagram.

Have a good weekend everyone!

What's up, basketball trainers?

I wanted to share how a series of seven emails, written by a highly competent high school senior intern, generated a couple of thousand dollars for our upcoming league.

Some takeaways from this short podcast:

By optimizing and mastering the tools we already have, we can make a big difference in our basketball training business.

Enjoy your week, everybody!

Hey everyone! I want to share some insights from books like "Essentialism," "Ultimate Sales Machine," and "The Four-Hour Work Week" that I've been exploring.

Although I haven't implemented all of these strategies myself, I find the daily questions they suggest to be really valuable for improving time management and productivity.

Here are seven questions I think are worth asking. Pick one of these to ask yourself each day:

These questions help me stay focused and prioritize effectively. I hope they can be useful for you, too!

What's up, basketball trainers? This podcast is long overdue, but surely worth sharing.

I’ve been reflecting on some insights from a few books I've listened to, and I want to share my thoughts:

I hope you'll find these insights worth implementing to see how they can improve our basketball training business.

Have a great week ahead everyone!

What's up, basketball trainers?

Today, I’m just giving you an update to maintain consistency and connect with you all.

I hope you find this update helpful. Have a great 4th of July!

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to the podcast. If you're a basketball trainer, I hope you find some valuable insights here.

SN: If you're watching online, don't mind the Disney shirt—I'm recording all at once, so yes, it's the same shirt from Monday. I'm really fascinated by Disney from a business perspective because they generate $60 billion a year and their stories resonate with both kids and adults. But today, I'm not here to talk about Disney.

Instead, I want to share something unorthodox: my interest in ants. I was observing ants recently and reflecting on Proverbs 6:6-8, which teaches about diligence and preparation. Ants work tirelessly without a boss, stockpiling food for winter. This proverb reminds us to adopt good habits now to avoid laziness and prepare for tougher times ahead.

I see a parallel between ants and us. Like ants, we can achieve much more together than alone. This is why I'm keen on finding another basketball training partner with flexible hours—it's like the difference between hunting rabbits and deer. Together, we can accomplish more and handle greater challenges. Preparing now, during the summer, by working hard and smart, ensures we can be at peace during the slower winter months.

I've learned that having a strong work ethic and smart strategies is key. Bill Gates once said that lazy people find the most efficient ways to do things, but that's not my approach. I believe in working hard first to work smart later.

So, let's build good habits now and be as focused and diligent as an ant colony. This idea also comes from an interesting article by Andrew Exposito on LinkedIn.

Let's learn from the ants and have a productive day! Talk to you next time!

What's up, basketball trainers?

In today's quick podcast, I want to share a challenge we're currently facing in our basketball training business, Hoops University. This season is usually peak time for us, with kids out of school, but we're not technically a higher learning institution despite our name. I recently realized, similar to how medical residents learn under supervision, we could adopt a similar model.

Instead of focusing solely on marketing and recruiting, our main constraint right now is having enough trainers to meet the demand. The idea is to transition from being owner-operators to just owners, by bringing in people who are eager to continue their basketball education under our guidance.

I've been thinking a lot about recruiting and training new trainers. Finding the right teammates can feel like college basketball again with the camaraderie and teamwork. However, it's crucial to ensure they meet our standards and are well-received by parents.

Inspired by Dan Martell's "Buy Back Your Time," I'm focusing on hiring to reclaim time, not just grow the business. This involves applying the 10-80-10 rule: handle the first 10%, delegate the middle 80%, and finish the final 10%. This approach allows us to focus on high-value tasks while ensuring our trainees get quality training.

My goal is to find the right fit and create a sustainable model that benefits both our trainers and business. Thanks for listening, and I hope you found this helpful! If you did, please share it with another trainer. See you next time!

I was catching up with Daniel Fowler, reminiscing about our basketball days and how we've transitioned into new careers. We agreed that reliability and camaraderie are key in pickup games, values we learned at Furman University.

Daniel also shared his journey from being a basketball player to a financial advisor, highlighting the challenges and opportunities he faced.

Hearing about his intense financial exam studies and the personal financial habits he's developed as an advisor was inspiring, showing how the discipline and integrity from our basketball days continue to shape our lives.

Takeaways from this podcast episode:

I hope this podcast gave you some value, not just in the basketball training industry but life, in general, too. 'Til our next podcast!

Hope you guys are having a great week so far :)

What's up, basketball trainers?In today's episode, I discussed two intriguing topics: the similarities between pickup basketball and running a basketball training business, and a thought experiment about the replaceability of coaches versus trainers.

Reflecting on my early morning pickup game, where we lost by two points, I realized how both scenarios involve performing without an audience, emphasizing personal standards over external validation. This mirrors our backend work in training, where we strive to over-deliver despite fatigue or life's challenges.

Competing in pickup games is akin to our business approach—focusing on personal goals rather than competing against others, ensuring we provide high-quality training regardless of external pressures.

I also delved into the debate of whether it's easier to replace a coach or a trainer. While coaches might seem easier to replace due to their higher teachability and the less rigorous demands of running practices, trainers offer a more specialized skill set and often command higher fees.

Parents usually prefer seeing their children play in games, giving AAU organizations a slight advantage. However, the scrutiny and churn rate in AAU teams can be daunting, which is why I moved away from it.

Despite these nuances, I believe trainers are harder to replace due to their specialized skills and the high standards we maintain in our training sessions.

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Have a good weekend everybody!

What's up, basketball trainers?

For today's episode, I get the chance to have a conversation with Micah Lancaster, a well-known basketball skills trainer and the founder of "I'm Possible Training," an organization that provides innovative basketball training programs. He is renowned for his creative and effective training techniques, which emphasize skill development and attention to detail. His methods have gained widespread recognition and are used by players at all levels, from youth athletes to NBA stars.

02:07 Exploring the Limitations of the Constraint-Led Approach

15:11 The Problem with Blanket Statements in the Basketball Training Industry

28:57 Challenges Faced By Basketball Trainers

34:52 Investing in Knowledge and The Business Side of Basketball Training

I hope today's episode gave you valuable insights into the current landscape of the basketball training industry. Thank you for tuning in, and be sure to join us next time for more expert advice and in-depth discussions.

Have a great week y'all!