In this episode I had skills trainer from I'm Possible Training Mertzie Klein! Was very excited to have her own as we discussed her introduction into basketball 》Importance of skill development》Working with athletes & building from thier weaknesses 》Top 3 qualities of a leader 》 Unseen grind of a skills coach 》The art of creating space as a shooter & more. Be sure to follow her on IG: https://instagram.com/mertzieklein?utm_medium=copy_link. Follow me on IG https://instagram.com/coach_dee7?igshid=1q0mhehpuluy4 & Twitter @Coach_dee7 to stay up to date with weekly episodes & posts basketball related. In addition feel free to subscribe, leave a comment to let me know how you found the episode or topics of conversation

In this episode I'm joined with shooting Coach Dave Solano!! Had a blast speaking with him about his early introduction into basketball 》 Competing at the HS level 》The importance of getting shooting reps up 》Form shooting techniques 》Transitioning from player to coach 》Importance of giving back to developing players 》Importance of watching film 》Top 3 qualities of a good shooter 》How he developed a coaching philosophy 》 The unseen grind of being a great shooter & more. If you need help with your shot fell free to hit him up on IG https://instagram.com/davesolano_?utm_medium=copy_link. He offers virtual training as well & has studied from the best coaches to fine tune your shot. Follow me on IG https://instagram.com/coach_dee7?igshid=1q0mhehpuluy4 & Twitter @Coach_dee7 to stay up to date with weekly episodes & posts basketball related. In addition feel free to subscribe, leave a comment to let me know how you found the episode or topics of conversation

In this episode we have a returning special guest to the show Coach David! We catch over how things have been since our last talk 》The growth of ATG & more athletes becoming aware of it 》Personal accomplishments I have achieved doing the program 》How to make ROKP a lifestyle 》Top 3 exercises to get into ROKP 》The importance of consistency when working out 》Ben Patricks upcoming book on building strength from the ground up 》Benefits of ROKP & more. Huge thanks to Coach David for returning to the podcast! Be sure to follow him on IG https://instagram.com/basketball.biology?utm_medium=copy_link. Follow me on IG https://instagram.com/coach_dee7?igshid=1q0mhehpuluy4 & Twitter @Coach_dee7 to stay up to date with weekly episodes & posts basketball related. In addition feel free to subscribe, leave a comment to let me know how you found the episode or topics of conversation

In this episode I'm joined with a skillfull 6ft 1 guard out of Selma,North Carolina Tayanna Jones. We discuss growing up in the basketball town of North Carolina 》Getting into basketball at the age of 5 》Early development she went through as guard 》Competing at the college level & what that comes with? 》 Top 3 qualities of a leader? 》Top 3 things every basketball player should have 》The importance of giving yourself to the game in order to recieve the benefits & more. Be sure to follow Tayanna'a journey on IG https://instagram.com/tayannajoness?utm_medium=copy_link . Follow me on IG https://instagram.com/coach_dee7?igshid=1q0mhehpuluy4 & Twitter @Coach_dee7 to stay up to date with weekly episodes & posts basketball related. In addition feel free to subscribe, leave a comment to let me know how you found the episode or topics of conversation

In this episode I am joined with Queens' very own Power Forward who plays at the University of Minnesota Klarke Sconiers! We discusses her growing up in New York 》The impact of the city developing her playing style 》Competing in the AAU tournaments 》Winning the state championshions in HS 》Tips for athletes making the transition from HS to college 》The unseen grind of a D1 Athlete 》Top 3 qualities of a leader 》Top 3 things a basketball player should have 》Sharpen her skills with film & workouts & more. Be sure to follow her journey on IG https://instagram.com/easymoneyklarke?utm_medium=copy_link. Follow me on IG https://instagram.com/coach_dee7?igshid=1q0mhehpuluy4 & Twitter @Coach_dee7 to stay up to date with weekly episodes & posts basketball related. In addition feel free to subscribe, leave a comment to let me know how you found the episode or topics of conversation

In this episode I'm joined with NY own Cori Coleman!! We discuss her growing up in the heart of New York 》 The famous basketball culture in the city 》The toughness of players out there 》 Her HS school career & being state champions 》 Turning Pro & playing overseas 》What a daily routine of an athlete looks like & more. Be sure to follow her journey as she starts her season in Luxembourg. IG: https://instagram.com/clovely_15?utm_medium=copy_link. Follow me on IG https://instagram.com/coach_dee7?igshid=1q0mhehpuluy4 & Twitter @Coach_dee7 to stay up to date with weekly episodes & posts basketball related. In addition feel free to subscribe, leave a comment to let me know how you found the episode or topics of conversation

In this special episode I'm joined with high flyer Dunk Coach Connor Dykes. In this episode we discuss his intro into basketball 》Learning the technique of how to play 》Leaning into his athleticism at an early age 》The story of his 1st dunk at AAU 》The moment he realised he was made for basketball 》Becoming apart of the ATG Family 》Meeting Ben Patrick & Coach David on lessons he learnt from them》Basic exercises an athlete can do to become more explosive 》Do's & Don't when learning how to dunk》Key Injury prevention exercises for an athlete 》Importance of enjoying the journey not the destination 》Importance of technique when dunking 》What players should be aware of before learning how to dunk 》 Connor's road to a 50 inch vertical & more. For questions on how to dunk or professional guidance be sure to follow Connor on IG https://instagram.com/conair.dunks?utm_medium=copy_link. Follow me on IG https://instagram.com/coach_dee7?igshid=1q0mhehpuluy4 & Twitter @Coach_dee7 to stay up to date with weekly episodes & posts basketball related. In addition feel free to subscribe, leave a comment to let me know how you found the episode or topics of conversation

In this episode I had chance to sit down with the former 2017 West Seattle Player of the year Jasmine Gayles! We discuss her intro into basketball 》Growing up in Seattle & the basketball culture 》The unbreakeable bond of a team mates that became family 》The role of a PG & how that looks 》Playing at the college level & how she adjusted 》Importance of adding new skills to your arsenal & more. Be sure to follow Jasmine's journey on IG https://instagram.com/jasminegayles?utm_medium=copy_link. Follow me on IG https://instagram.com/coach_dee7?igshid=1q0mhehpuluy4 & Twitter @Coach_dee7 to stay up to date with weekly episodes & posts basketball related. In addition feel free to subscribe, leave a comment to let me know how you found the episode or topics of conversation

In the very special episode I'm humbled & excitied to have someone who I've been listening to call play by play on the Fiba 3x3 stage Kyle "The Voice" Montgomery!! We discuss his background growing up in Kansas 》Playing basketball with this older brother 》Early signs of his animated voice coming to life 》The challenges moments & unseen grind of being a anchor,commentator & producer 》The lessons & experiences he learnt over his career 》Working with Kevin Garnett, Gary Payton & more 》How he stays humble & dedicated to his craft 》Being apart of the growth of the Fiba 3x3 tournaments 》Heading to the Tokyo Olympics as a commentator & more. Huge thank you to Kyle again for being apart of the podcast & be sure to follow him on IG https://instagram.com/3x3thevoice?utm_medium=copy_link. Follow me on IG https://instagram.com/coach_dee7?igshid=1q0mhehpuluy4 & Twitter @Coach_dee7 to stay up to date with weekly episodes & posts basketball related. In addition feel free to subscribe, leave a comment to let me know how you found the episode or topics of conversation

In this episode I spoke with the guard out of Houston,Texas Alecia Whyte!! We discuss her coming from a diverse sports background Basketball,Volleyball & Track 》The impact her parents had on sports 》 The culture of sports in Texas 》Balancing Track & basketball in HS 》Experiences gained from AAU 》Adjustments she had to make transitioning to college 》Tips for athletes going to college 》The importance of mastering the smaller details & more. Be sure to follow her journey as she's found a new home at Northwestern State IG: https://instagram.com/aleciawhyte21?utm_medium=copy_link. Follow me on IG https://instagram.com/coach_dee7?igshid=1q0mhehpuluy4 & Twitter @Coach_dee7 to stay up to date with weekly episodes & posts basketball related. In addition feel free to subscribe, leave a comment to let me know how you found the episode or topics of conversation