The Stare... Clenched Teeth… Scrunched Eye Brows... Tight Jaws… Frowned Face… Elevated Breathing & you didn’t even play…

And we can't forget that walk. Those quick, short steps that are screaming I “CAN’T WAIT” to leave this gym and get you to the car!!!

THE RIDE HOME. We've all been there parents and some days are better than others.

In this episode Coach Chris takes you through the reality of the ride home and the opportunity you have to build up your players instead of breaking them.

Put on your seatbelts before you push play. This episode is one you may need to listen to more than once.

Lace up & let’s get it!

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This week, on I AM D-1 THE POD, we’re bringing you a bonus episode.  Coach Chris talks with Trey Green, Elite ‘23 Point Guard for nationally ranked Link Academy. 

Trey will share why he chose to leave home to attend Link Academy in Branson, Missouri & play for the accomplished head coach Rodney Perry. Trey will also tell how this decision has helped to transform and elevate him to become a top national recruit. 

Also in this episode, Trey will tell why his father is the one person he can trust in challenging times & talk about the challenges elite athletes face with social media & mental health. 

This bonus episode is a must for every player & parent on their way to the next level. 

Lace-up & let’s get it! 

Dedicated + Determined + Driven 

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Spring has sprung 

School Ball is over 

BUT for those in the basketball world, it means one thing...TRAVEL BASKETBALL SEASON!!!

Everybody is trying to find a trainer to tighten up their game. 

Programs are holding tryouts & coaches are solidifying their rosters before they hit the road. 

 But before you pay those team fees and book those hotels Coach Chris is going to hit you players, parents & coaches with some keys to consider to help make this travel season an experience that was worth the wait. 

TRAVEL BASKETBALL… ARE YOU READY?

This episode was fueled by the best selling book, “I AM D-1” How to Conquer the Road of Travel Basketball

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We've all heard the saying, there's 3 sides to every story. My side, your side and the truth!

Well, the same is true about PLAYING TIME! There are 3 sides to this story as well.

There’s the player's side, the parent's side & the coach's side…and sometimes they don't all add up!

Two words coaches hate to talk about... Two words parents are fixated on... Two words players think about...

PLAYING TIME!

These two words are often the cause of many parent-coach feuds, responsible for many of the player transfers or switching travel teams and sometimes destroying long-time family friendships. Listen up as Coach Chris boldly shares the truth on this subject in a way that every player, parent & coach needs to hear.

Playing Time… Sometimes it’s given & sometimes it’s earned!

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WE’ve all heard it before, “Be Tough!”, “No Fear!”, “Compete!”

In this episode Coach Chris embraces the topic of MENTAL TOUGHNESS. He provides a clear picture of what mental toughness IS as well as what mental toughness IS NOT.

Although many people believe you either have it or you don't, Coach Chris shares examples of how mental toughness can be taught and how parents can help their player develop mental toughness.

So lace up because MENTAL TOUGHNESS…”It’s not what you think!

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It's that time of year again. Travel season is upon us. Are you ready to go? Is your travel program the right one for you? Have you found the perfect fit or are you still searching?

In this episode Coach Chris takes you through the trials & tribulations many families encounter on their travel basketball journey. He defines 3 stages families have found themselves in and provides the keys to successfully navigating Travel Team Roulette because after all, The Grass Ain't Always Greener.

Like this show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram and tag us so we can thank you personally!

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In the transient and sometimes chaotic world of grassroots basketball, it’s easy for players and parents to get distracted and focused on things that can derail them from ever reaching their dream or maximizing their potential.   In this episode, Coach Chris shares "THE SECRET INGREDIENT” that will help you stay focused and make the best decisions for your player while keeping calm in the midst of the storm.   https://www.instagram.com/iamd1thebook/ https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/  

In the world of travel basketball, every player will develop a unique relationship with both their school coach and their travel basketball coach. These player, coach relationships play a key role in the confidence, character and overall success of the player. But oftentimes the relationship between these two is flawed due to misconceptions and stereotypes that are often untrue. 

In this episode, Coach Chris unwraps the REAL PROBLEM and shares important keys to help unify both the travel and school programs that ultimately benefit the athlete. 

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I AM D-1 The Pod is the story behind the story. I felt an obligation to give the people what they were asking for! I will shine the light on the players, parents, coaches & decision-makers and give you the truth that is often overlooked in the travel basketball world. My purpose is to engage, empower and inform everyone with the reality of what they will experience while they travel on this journey. - Chris Meadows