Dropping Dimes

On this episode we discuss:

- their journeys to basketball and the early days

- importance of relationships

- skills training - the new norm?

- AAU pros and cons

- recruiting insight and what coaches look for

- current landscape of San Antonio basketball

- positive side of where basketball is today

- close on quick hitters

On this episode we discuss:

- Introduction to Homeschool athletics

- Role of parents

- Misconceptions

- Pros & Cons to the program

- Challenges of scheduling games and competition

- Socialization of homeschooling

- The future and growth

- Quick hitters to close

IG: @sapatriotsbasketball

Website - sapatriots.org

On this episode we discuss:

- Coaching in a challenging district

- Fishing and family

- Current state of ball in SA

- Role of mentality

- TABC

- AAU vs HS

- Relationships in the game

- Responsibility of coaches in different settings

- Grassroot Development

- Advice for young coaches

- Q&A & Quick Hitters

On this episode we discuss:

• 
  The state of San Antonio basketball
• Identity of basketball in the city
• Impact of high school athletes transferring schools
• Relationships with coaches, players and parents
• AAU landscape, commitment and hardship
• Load management and healthy schedule
• The role of high school coaches in recruitment
• Building relationships with referees
• Referee retension and inconsistency
• Quick Hitters

On this episode we discuss:

- their personal journeys in this space

- what is a content creator

- the importance of media in SA

- navigating client relationships

- the positive and negative impacts

- the misleading aspects of highlight reels

- the time and sacrifices made

- quick hitter close out

On this episode we discuss:

- Dr Blakely's background and her journey to becoming a sports psychologist

- common trends in athletes mental health

- advice for young athletes, coaches and parents

- building resilience through self-reflection

- different techniques to help with anxiety and stress

- navigating the fight or flight response

- balancing mental toughness and emotional engagement

- recognizing signs for professional help

Please see all of Dr. Blakely's links below:

Steve Magness -Do Hard things:

https://www.stevemagness.com/do-hard-things/

IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/dr.blakely?igsh=MWVpenp6ejVyeGxueg==

Monthly Newsletter: https://dr-blakely.kit.com/30ee5c7445

Parent Article: 

https://www.commandingperformance.com/post/the-performing-parent-how-to-crush-the-sidelines-like-an-elite-athlete-s-hype-squad

Dr. Blakely’s website:

http://www.dr-blakely.com

On this episode we discuss:

- their basketball journeys and backgrounds

- the evolution of AAU ball

- importance of skill development vs games

- skills trainers

- Kyra's adversity and strength through injuries

- life beyond the game

- future aspirations when the ball stops bouncing

- importance of daily routines

- close on Quick Hitters

On this epsiode we discuss:

- early basketball beginnings

- AAU journey

- high school experiences

- the recruiting process during COVID

- the importance of basketball IQ

- handling pressure in big moments

- X's journey through his ACL injury

- advice for young PG's

- Quick Hitters to close

On this episode we discuss:

- Kingston Gatorade Player of the Year

- their basketball journeys

- overcoming adversity during middle school years

- Importance of family

- the bond between them growing up together

- the impact of playing up

- recruitment journey and college decisions

- advice for young athletes

- Q&A's

- quick hitters closure

On this is episode we discuss:

- their personal basketball journeys

- the role of family in the game

- the impact and differences between AAU & HS ball

- advice for young athletes

- balancing life outside of basketball

- daily routines and habits

- off season goals and development

- leadership styles

- importance of recovery and rest

- recruiting process

- quick hitter fun to close

Bella Flemings YouTube channel "The Journey":

https://www.youtube.com/@official.the.journey