In this episode we have a former Iowa Hawkeyes MVP, guard out of Lansing,Michigan who now plays professionally in the Basketball Champions League Anthony Clemmons! We discuss growing up in Michigan | Basketball exposure in Michigan | Playing in HS with his best friends Denzel Valentine & Bryn Forbes | The daily routine to made him into an athlete | Importance of friends who will push you towards your goal | Great routine = Great results | How basketball gave him opportunity to travel | Not being complacent as an athlete | Meeting the legend Magic Johnson | The differences in teaching between American players & european | How key preparation is an athlete & more. Huge thanks to Anthony for being on the podcast & be sure to follow him on IG https://instagram.com/sapp_5?igshid=1h58fjzcxoehv. Twitter @sapp_5. 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 the podcast crew as we have NBA Talk on Brooklyn Nets, Slept on Teams, Top 10 NBA Greatest Defenders, Top 5 2nd Options in the league, Injuries this season & more. 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 very special episode I'm honored to have this accomplished guest who has impacted my coaching in a huge way! He is regarded as one of the premiere basketball skills trainers in the world having worked the greats such as Kobe Bryant,LeBron James,Kevin Durant etc. Coached in many Nike USA Clinics, Fiba Clinics with over 72+ workouts Ganon Baker!! We discuss how his Dad introduced him to the fact that "Success is colour blind & gender free" & how that impacted him from a young age | The importance of Passion, Persistence & Purpose | Working with the elite athletes & how he approaches it | The difference in qualities between an Professional & a amateur | Importance of teaching decision making & not just skills | Teaching techniques that can be used when engaging with a player | Pain is apart of the process | The balance of improving an athlete & to impress when teaching | 3 ways to stay humble | Great routine = Great results & more. Be sure to follow Ganon baker on IG: https://instagram.com/ganon_baker_?igshid=1hf3fjmizoj9p Twitter: @GanonBaker Facebook: @ganon.baker.basketball & his website: www.ganonbakerbasketball.com. 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 someone who is truely loyal to the game & has made a many setbacks into stronger comebacks Imani Dixon!! We discuss her growing up in Cali | Going to see Kobe Bryant play at Staples | The moment she knew she was meant for basketball | Her standing from 7th grade with her skills | 8th grade success being put on hold due to early health issues | The breakdown of her health issues - symptoms - Recovery - Mental well being | Her taking a break away from basketball to reflect & grow | Her return to basketball through as a coach which gave the itch to play again | Experiences playing pro basketball in Germany | Cultural differences between USA basketball & Germany | Her experiences with coaches through the years| Good Coaching techniques when dealing with shy/introverted players | Being loyal to the game & what that means & more. Be sure to follow Imani on IG https://instagram.com/imani_dixon?igshid=dfj73vzivk10 , YouTube : ImaniMeansFaith. Follow me on IG https://instagram.com/coach_dee7?igshid=1thz5duzcpbe7 & 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 by the very gifted athlete & pro player out of Florida Ionna McKenzie. We discuss her coming from an athletic background | Dad being an All American linebacker for Penn State & NFL for Cleveland Browns | Playing multiple sports such as Volleyball, Track & Field as well as Basketball | Her time at Texas Tech & experiences gained | Playing Pro in Australia | The lifestyle & basketball Culture in Australia | Playing pro in Lithuania & how she adjusted to the style of play | Importance of diversity shown in womens basketball | Being grateful & enjoying the moments basketball has provided & more. Be sure to follow her on IG @ionna to be up to date with her experiences overseas & if you have any questions as it related to fitness. Follow me on IG & 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 the pleasure of having Cali native, player from San Diego State who is now playing pro in the Basketball Championship League DeShawn Stephens!!! We discuss his intro into basketball from young age | growing up in LA & the basketball culture | The moment he took basketball more serious | Lesson learnt from being at San Diego State | Playing in the G league for the LA D-Fenders | 1st experience playing pro in Japan | Playing pro in europe & some of the culture shocks & surprises | The importance of the process as a developing athlete | How basketball allowed him to travel the world | Hooping in the Drew League | The importance of building the mindset | Recommended read for athletes - The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford & more. Be sure to follow DeShawn on IG https://instagram.com/destephens23?igshid=4pgec0ia46ow. 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 player I've coached in the past from hong kong Hayes! We discuss his intro into basketball | Hong Style of play | Hong Kong style of play vs UK | Importance of studying film | Breaking down CJ McCollum's game & more. Follow me on IG & 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 the Houston Native, Eneily Rodriguez!! We discuss her starting basketball at 7 | Meeting T-Mac at 9 | The culture of Houston & basketball culture | Her unique journey of playing for different colleges | Importance of having a support system | Importance of networking | Being greatful & counting your blessings | The importance of representation in sports as a female | Staying True To Self | Her favourite player being Larry Bird & more. Huge thank you to Eneily for sharing her incredible story & be sure to follow her on IG @htxnelly33 & YouTube: Eneily Rodriguez. Follow me on IG & 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 the podcast crew Dre & Shawn as we discuss NBA possible Trades | reminisce when Wade left Miami | Overseas tourists banned from Toyko Olympics | Griffin Debut game with Nets | Which teams are actually chasing after a championship & more

In this episode I had former player at Tulsa 2012-2016 who is 4th in all time scoring at Tulsa who is now playing pro in Greece James "Juice" Woodard. We discuss his early beginnings into basketball | Competing at the High school level | The Culture & vibe of growing up in Oklahoma | How he got the nickname "Juice" | Being exposed to international basketball | 1st impressions of pro league overseas | How's Pros overseas play from the shoulders up |How he adjusted to the physicality of the Greek Basketball League | What it takes to compete at the highest level | Importance of balancing out fundamentals with learning how to decision make on the court | Being able to give to OKC hooping in Skinz League & speaking at the Michael Young Foundation | The highlight that made him know he was built for basketball | Being happy with where he is at in life & more. Be sure to follow James on IG & twitter @juice_woodard . Follow me on IG & 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