🎙️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS – Carl Wheatle on the Coach D Podcast 🏀🇬🇧

⚽ From football to basketball: Scouted by Crystal Palace as a goalkeeper

✈️ Turning pro at 15 & moving to Italy—leaving family behind

🇮🇹 Inside the Italian basketball culture: skills, structure, and mindset

🔥 Competing at the EuroCup level with Reyer Venezia

💪 Off-season vs in-season grind: How he stays ready year-round

🧠 Underrated habits young hoopers should lock into

🔢 The story behind jersey No. 24

🇬🇧 Representing GB Basketball & the growth of the UK game

🎓 Wisdom for the next generation of pros chasing the dream

Tap in for elite-level gems, mindset shifts, and a powerful journey from South London to the European stage 💎🎯

Episode Highlights:

• What makes a great ball handler?  ⚡️

• Breaking down footwork & timing fundamentals  🦶⏱️

• How to finish through contact like a pro  💪🏽

• Creating real separation without over-dribbling  🛑➡️

• Common mistakes players make with their handle  ❌

• Practical tips for guards to tighten their game  🎯

• How Hunter teaches fluid movement & game-ready skills 

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Episode Highlights with Amy Goodson 🏀🥗📚

✅ How Amy got started in sports nutrition

🍎 Common myths about healthy eating for athletes

🥤 Hydration tips every hooper should know

📦 The ultimate nutrition starter pack for basketball players

🍗 Importance of protein, carbs & fats in performance

⏱️ Meal timing for energy, recovery & growth

💡 Budget-friendly nutrition tips for student-athletes

📖 Key takeaways from The Sports Nutrition Playbook

Fuel smarter. Play harder. Recover stronger 💪🔥

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• Coaching at the highest level with the London Lions Women’s Team 🏀

• Lessons from the GB Youth System & international coaching in Spain 🌍

• Pre-season vs In-season mindset & training differences 🔄

• How to build real team cohesion and culture from Day 1 🤝

• What it really takes to represent your country at the national level 🇬🇧

• Advice for young players chasing the pro or GB dream ✨

• Insights every coach can apply right away to elevate their squad 📈

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Episode Highlights with Stephen Brown

PG for Nymburk | Basketball Champions League

From the U.S. to Europe: Stephen shares his journey overseas and adapting to international hoops ✈️🌍

Adjusting to the BCL: How the European game challenged and sharpened his skillset ⚔️🏀

Basketball IQ Talk: Why smart decisions separate good PGs from great ones 🧠🎯

PG Tips: Stephen drops gems for young guards to elevate their game 💎📈

In-Season Grind: Go-to drills & habits to stay sharp during the season ⏱️🛠️

Behind the Scenes: The reality of life as a professional hooper 🎥🕶️

Quick Fire Round: Toughest defender, favorite arena & more 🔥⛹️‍♂️

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🏀 Episode Highlights – Part 2 with Coach Nate Melendez:

1. 🔄 How Nate’s training approach has evolved since the last episode

2. 🧠 Pro-level habits that college & high school athletes should start now

3. 📊 The role of data and sports science in optimizing performance

4. 🧘‍♂️ New recovery tools & strategies to stay game-ready

5. 🚫 Common mistakes that hold players back—and how to fix them

6. ⚙️ How individualized training makes a real difference

7. 🔥 One thing every hoopers can do today to train smarter

Episode Highlights – Coach Gabe Macias on the Coach D Podcast

🔥 Catching Up – Gabe’s journey since our last conversation & the opening of his new gym 🏀🏢

🧠 Skill Acquisition – New training methods & how players can retain skills long-term 🎯

📚 Studying the Game – How Gabe learns, breaks down film, and stays ahead as a coach 📽️📖

🏋️‍♂️ Optimizing Workouts – How players should structure their sessions for real improvement ⏳💪

🚀 What’s Next – Future plans for By Any Means Basketball & the evolution of player development 🌍🏀

Tap in for elite basketball knowledge! 🎙️🔥

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Episode Highlights: 🏀✨

From Iceland to Oaklands Wolves: Bo’s journey to the Superleague Women’s. 🌍➡️🐺

GB National Team Call-Up: Representing Great Britain at just 15! 🇬🇧🔥

Balancing A-Levels and Athletics: How Bo juggles academics and basketball. 📚🏀

Dreaming Big: Preparing for D1 basketball and a career in law. 🎓⚖️

Advice for Young Players: Building confidence, handling nerves, and improving skills. 💪🏀💡

Team Chemistry: Insights on adapting to new teams and fostering cohesion. 🤝🏀

Never Stop Improving: Why Bo’s love for the game keeps her striving for more. ❤️🔥

Episode Highlights with Haley Wright on the Coach D Podcast:

• 🌍 Growing Up in Valencia: Haley shares her journey from Spain to collegiate basketball in the U.S.
• 🏀 International Stage: Playing for Spain and Great Britain—insights from the FIBA European Championship and EuroBasket.
• 💪 Dominating the Paint: Haley’s approach to training as a center and exploiting matchups.
• 🧠 The Competitor's Mindset: Is competitiveness natural, or can it be learned? Haley weighs in.
• 🌟 Achievements and MVP Moments: Highlights from her standout performances on and off the court.
• 🎯 Future Goals: Haley’s vision for her career and advice for aspiring young players.

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Myles Hesson joins the Coach D Podcast to share his incredible journey from Birmingham to the world stage! 🌍 A true hometown hero, Myles has played professionally in Germany, France, Japan, and now Lithuania. He’s a Great Britain national team veteran and the man who sealed England’s gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games with an unforgettable game-winner! 🥇

In this episode, we dive into:

✅ His journey from Birmingham to pro basketball across Europe & Asia

✅ Hitting the game-winning shot to win Commonwealth Gold

✅ Adapting to different leagues & cultures around the world

✅ His training routine & what keeps him sharp all season

✅ The current state of UK basketball & how we can grow the game

✅ Life lessons from the sport & advice for young athletes

✅ The honor of having a basketball court named after him in Birmingham

If you're a basketball fan, athlete, or just love inspiring stories, this one’s for you! 💯

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