Backyard Buckets Basketball

Ep. 7 Sam Guastella | Life Lessons & Opportunities Through Basketball ft. Temple Assistant Coach & QU Alum


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Sam Guastella is one of the best to ever play at Quinnipiac University. She went on the play professionally overseas and has stayed involved with the game even after her playing career. Sam has explored several different avenues within the game and is now in her 3rd season coaching at the Division 1 collegiate level. 

Time Stamps:
1:15 - Intro - Upbringing, HS & AAU Basketball

5:30 - New Jersey Girls High School Basketball - Earning Minutes in High School

9:00 - Developing Her 3pt Shot & Loving Your Role

12:15 - Playing Time vs Experience - JV or Varsity as a Freshman?

16:10 - How Sam Got Recruited to Quinnipiac, Importance of Taking Visits!

23:15 - Do Your Research on The School!

25:00 - Playing as a College Freshman 

28:30 - Being Prepared For The Weight Room

30:15 - Playing With Teammates Who LOVE Basketball

31:30 - My Experience Playing With Sam

34:00 - Being Competitive and Bringing The Energy

37:00 - Favorite Road Trip or Away Game Throughout Sam's Career

38:45 - What It's Like To Play Professionally Overseas

49:30 - Starting a Coaching Career - Balancing Grad School & Basketball

54:30 - Presenting Her First Scouting Report as a Coach

56:45 - What High School Players Can Expect in a Scouting Report

1:00:00  - Adjusting To Different Styles of Play

1:01:00 - Building Relationships as a New Coach

1:03:50 - Interning With The Philadelphia 76ers

1:09:53 - Life Lessons Outside of Basketball


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