Dropping Dimes

On this episode we discuss:

- The Basketball Embassy

- Current state of SA basketball

- Texas A&M San Antonio new program

- Recruitment landscape

- Skill gaps with US & European players

- Advice for young coaches

- Advice for unsigned seniors

- Quick Hitter closeout

On this episode we discuss:

- Current state of basketball in San Antonio

- D1 aspirations and realities

- Impact of the transfer portal & JUCO rule

- Challenges in HS recruitment

- The role of media

- Media landscape between SA & Dallas

- The impact of storytelling in SA

- Creating a buzz

- Closed on Quick Hitters

NEXT GEN Registration link:

https://www.greatamericanshootout.com/project/next-gen-showcase/

On this episode we discuss:

- The history, evolution, mission and goals of GASO

- Brennan and Kingston Flemings

- The art and science of player rankings

- Social media's role in recruitment

- Showcase camps and their importance

- Predicitions for state champions

All GASO links below:

https://open.substack.com/pub/gasofastbreak?r=1wz7xs&utm_medium=ios

https://recruitingsimplified.carrd.co/

https://www.greatamericanshootout.com/

Follow them on twitter:

x.com/texashoopsgaso?s=11

"A Parent's Perspective"

On this epsiode we discuss:

- Current landscape of youth basketball

- The Gap in youth sports

- Sacrifices and balancing sports and life

- Navigating the right organization and coaches for your athlete

- The impact of the car ride home

- Values learned through youth sports

- Balance vs Burnout

- Life outside of sports

- Q&A

- Quick Hitters

On this episode we discuss:

- State of high basketball in the city

- Accountability and expectations for their coaches

- New Rules ans their impact

- Gym space and facility rentals

- Officiating challenges and solutions

- The path and hiring of coaches

- Player participation rules in MS

- Understanding eligibility and transfers

On this episode we discuss:

- Late Bloomers in the game

- Size in the city

- Value of JUCO ball

- Collaborative coaching for the cities success

- Focus areas for youth basketballs improvement

- Training in one gym vs multiple gyms

- Importance of physical development and recovery

- Understanding levels in the game

On this episode we discuss:

- Mark's basketball journey and experiences

- Establishment of Strength n' Motion

- Comparing European and American styles of basketball

- The recruitment process

- Understanding the new JUCO rule

- Building community back to SA

On this episode we discuss:

- current state of basketball in San Antonio

- importance of levels in AAU

- High school vs AAU ball

- Athletes leaving for Prep Schools or the city

- The art of recruitment and team placement

- Rankings in youth sports

- The evolving landscape of scholarships

- Solutions to improve our city

On this episode, the BTS coaching staff — Tony Crocker, CJ Miles, Dom Johnson, and Lo'Ron Smith — discuss:

On this episode we discuss:

- The state of girls basketball vs boys basketball

- Building relationships with players and parents

- The importance of development over winning

- Navigating coaching challenges

- Q&A's from listeners