Bout that Life (AAU Life and basketball talk) Podcast

This episode Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ talk about Kids playing all over the place for to many AAU teams, the NBA bubble, Coaches teaching respect to the young men and women that they coach and influence, a funny story of a coach and ref playing for $1,000 dollars after a game and just events going on in the AAU world; with our brand of humor and keeping things accountable. We took a break but were back with are 7th episode and excited to reach this mile stone and looking at the future of basketball and everything else in between.

-Guest: Kai Huntsberry/ San Diego City College

  Kai is not only a Division 1 point guard but a kid that is a true product of the YBA system and a kid that has been coached by Coach Chris and Brandon Cole, two very passionate coaches. 

- He started AAU in 4th grade with YBA and West Coast All stars being his 2 main programs

- His high school accolades at Placer High-school are Junior year honorable mention All-Metro, Senior year first team all Metro, First team ALL state, MVP for the optimus game. Voted to Play in the Sac Vs Bay game senior year

- Career high school stats 16.9pts, 5asst, 7reb, 3steal, scored 1000pts in 2 years, school records all time steals 198, all time free throws in season and in game 14/14 in game made 168/202, Had a quadruple double first round of playoffs senior year against Union Mine

- Current college San Diego City going to College Prep academy

• " I always have something to be happy about, especially basketball, so why be focused on all the negative things" Kai Huntsberry-

 This episode we want to gain the insight from a player who has made that transition to college and talk about the JC experience. Also this is the same Junior College coach MJ went to. We hope you enjoy the episode as we pull no punches and gain more insight into the life of the up and coming generation.

Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if Kai is really Bout that Life!!!

This episode Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ talk about the NBA, Courtside basketball facility staying open through the pandemic, AAU basketball getting a very extended season and the effects on High school basketball that will have, in addition, A Happy Birthday to Coach MJ as he turns 33 this weekend. Many other topics will be discussed and as always we pull no punches to bring you our truth in this game of AAU basketball. 

-Guest: Coach TJ Little trainer/Director of Clutch Elite training

  Coach TJ AAU basketball background started 7th grade for the "Oregon Magic".  He played Varsity all four years in High school in Portland. Afterwards he attended Siskiyous  Junior College,Weed CA, 

- He than went to North West Christian finished out New Hope Christian

- Currently Founder of Clutch Elite Training, 2017, and Director of Clutch Elite AAU program

- Been training since 2015 grew up in Portland and Florida

• " No matter what you say about me I'm all about the kids; so you have to respect it" TJ Little-

 This episode we want to have fun as always but let TJ get the opportunity to speak his truth and set somethings straight as we want to have accountability on the show.

Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if Coach TJ is really Bout that Life!!!

This episode the Coaches tackle the change in the lifestyle of basketball because of the pandemic with kids training and spending more time outdoors again, how has this affected them and who really wants it. Coach C. Collins also talks about the cultural differnces of Black AAU and White AAU along with events form the past weekend tournaments. Many other topics are discussed in the hard hitting episode so definitely a must listen...also both Coaches give shout outs to many other programs and teams. 

    Valuble insight this episode comes from guest Darion Townes "DT" ex High school phenom, D1 player at Arkansas and pro-athlete for 10 plus years. 

Guest: Darion Townes(Arkansas, Retiered Pro Player)

AAU teams started 8th grade DC Blue Devils, 16u “BO-Williams”

- HS TC Williams, Arch Bishop Carol, Hardgrave Prep

- HS Accolades Shot block record 16 in one game at TC Williams beat out Alonzo Mourning the previous record holder, total 186 blocks for the year

- College Arkansas University where he had great collegiate career, afterwards he got an agent than went overseas and played professionally

Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if DT is really Bout that Life

This episode we wanna address the NBA coming back July 30th and how that will look to the public and keeping the players safe. What happens when a kid Evolves past what your program can provide? Loyalty VS Growth, and for the segment "Hell Nah" parents including coach Chris nephew(Anthony) he acted a fool at this weekends tournament. We have guest Myron Amey a un-ranked player out of Vacaville High school with a deep hunger and drive for success, lets hear his journey.

Guest: Myron Amey(Scotland Campus College Prep)

 Myron started with Team Cali Stars and Team Rampage ,in the bay area, since 3rd grade through High school. He attended Vacaville High school, Vacaville CA, his senior year Myron lead his team in scoring and gave them a playoff birth his senior year. His Stat line 27PPG, 4asst, 5rebs, 2stls per game {unranked} 

• Signed with Scotland Campus Prep in Pennsylvania 

 Topics of covid-19, parental actions, NBA predictions and more will make this a great show to check out so stay tuned!!!

Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if Myron is really Bout that Life

This episode we speak about Women's basketball culture, Tom-Foolery from parents and players, the Dark history of AAU origins and have another guest Jada Lewis a.k.a the walking bucket. 

Guest: Jada Lewis(Portland State University)

 Jada started With YBA(youth basketball academy) panthers 4th grade and Played much AAU through middle school and High school. She attended Whitney High school, Rocklin CA, where she broke records and left a legacy in the female Basketball community. Some of her accolades include 1500+pts, Most Pts in a season by a player,  Most 3pters made in a season and career, Most assts and steals in a season.

• Signed with Portland State senior year

 This episode we want to really get in to the culture of women's hoop and hear from the perspective of a D-1 player the ups and downs of this Basketball life.

Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if Jada is really Bout that Life

This episode we speak about Women's basketball from the youth level up to the pro level,  discussions of Coaches that lie to kids and the overall experience of how we can do better to support women's Basketball. 

Guest: Coach "Tet"  (Imhotet Amen-Ra)

Not only is he a High level coach at William Jessup University in Rocklin CA he is an advocate for women's basketball and helping the community as a whole. Tet has his own training brand and is a NCAA Ref so the insight he brings to the show as the first guest will be great to hear. 

Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if Tet is really Bout that Life

First episode simply introducing who we are and the impact basketball has had on ours lives. Topics for this episode will be Introductions, Funny stories, segments and much more so feel free to check us out.