In this episode, you'll hear the story of an athlete using their athletic ability to change the narrative of their family history. One athlete saying the cycle stops with me, and not letting adversity derail their potential can have a profound impact that echoes through the ages. Hear how one man's decision to change the course of his life, using basketball and faith as a catalyst, led to generational change for his family that continues on and off the court to this very day. 

Jerry Walker Sr. played college basketball at Northeastern State University before becoming a high school coach, principal and superintendent. He is also the Grandfather of host David Walker, and the two of them sat down for a conversation in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma to discuss the following:

*Growing up in poverty in 1950's Oklahoma
*Learning the value of work ethic 
*Understanding the power in the reputation of your name
*A teenage pregnancy and a high school marriage in a small town
*Overcoming injuries and balancing fatherhood and family as a college athlete
*Coaching at the high school level
*Living through the loss of a child and leaning on faith in Christ to endure it
*The legacy of a 59 year marriage, 7 grandkids, and 10 great grandkids 
*And much more

It’s July, which means it’s showcase season in the world of high school basketball and college basketball recruiting is at a fever pitch.! Thousands of hoopers across America are traveling with their teams in hopes of being noticed by college coaches. 

In this episode, Coach Erik DeRoo, of Abilene Christian  University in the WAC, shares his perspective of what NCAA Division 1 coaches are looking for in recruiting. He joins host David Walker, a former Harding University assistant basketball coach,  to discuss the following: 

*What are all those  coaches really doing on the baseline at these showcase events? 
*What does it mean if a coach is watching your games? 
*What criteria are they evaluating on?
*Do the intangibles matter? 
*How can players best use social media in light of Name, Image and Likeness? 
*What goes into being a college coach?
*How to get noticed by your dream school? 
And much more! 

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In this episode, host David Walker shares ways that we can maximize the windshield time that the sports scene provides to invest in meaningful conversations with our kids and athletes.
Proverbs 27:17 is an anchor verse for the show, and you'll hear how that can impact young athletes, parents and coaches alike beyond the game. Whether you are driving to practice, a game or a tournament, we spend so much time on the road with our athletes, but can we utilize it better? Let's talk about it!

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What does it mean to “Man Up”? We hear  it all the time in sports, but what does it look like to be a man that can be counted on to lead? Nikita Koloff is a professional wrestling legend, and a former NWA United States Champion, turned Evangelist and podcast host. He joined Brandon and David for a conversation on manhood and how important it is for today’s world for fathers to be present and lead well.

You’ll hear Nikita share how growing up without a father impacted him, and how sports taught him intangibles that have helped him be a better father, and how his faith in Jesus has helped him be a better man.

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What does it mean to compete? Do we turn it on and off? Does simply choosing to compete separate you from the pack? 

In this episode, we take a deep dive into every angle of competing, and look at ways that being a competitor can have positive implications on your life and the life of those around you. 

Jake Thompson, CEO of Compete Every Day, is a motivational speaker and an author who has followed his passion for competing and turned it into a battle cry for a way to live courageously. He joins Brandon Carr and David Walker for an in-depth look at the competitive spirit!

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The choices that we make on a daily basis not only determine who we are, but where we are headed. Gene Hill, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Georgia State University, joined Brandon Carr and David Walker to share the mantra of his program, "Family by C.H.O.I.C.E.S.".

He breaks down the acronym, which his program calls the Panther Pact, and explains why each letter holds significant value in the collective accountability of his team.
No matter where you are in life, you alone to get choose how you respond to life's challenges, and this conversation really sets the tone by providing a road map of how you can choose well!

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Coach Don Bartel won a PAC 10 Championship and appeared in the Rose Bowl as an assistant coach at Washington State, and spent 18 years as a high school head coach in Washington.
While he has had many wins on the field, it is his passion for training today's youth in servant leadership principles that is the basis of this week's conversation.

More than a Coach, Don Bartel has been named teacher of the year four times and developed an implemented a leadership training program at the high school level that has been transformative for young athletes and students alike in the Pacific Northwest.

Coach Bartel brings high energy and a sincere enthusiasm for training athletes beyond the game that will leave you ready to make a difference yourself! You'll hear many practical takeaways of servant leadership training that you can implement with your family, your classroom, your teams, your colleagues etc...

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Damon West went from starting Quarterback at North Texas, to working at one of the premier banks in the world before many years of drug addiction led to his felony arrest in 2008. He was sentenced to life in prison on a first time conviction after leading a criminal enterprise in Dallas, Texas. This is where the story of the coffee bean begins. 

You will not want to miss this jaw dropping story of redemption, faith, and encouragement as Damon, now out on parole, is going around speaking to the best teams in America and changing lives one stop at a time. His story is both a cautionary tale and an empowering source of hope for our world as he shares how, by merely being coffee beans, we all can change the water.

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Hosts Brandon Carr and David Walker are joined by three time National Champion, Coach Craig Doty for a conversation on the importance of intentional intentionality. Coach Doty won 3 National Championships as a head basketball coach at the JUCO and NAIA levels, and is the current Head Coach at NCAA Division II Emporia State University in Kansas. 

In this episode we discuss the value being intentional can bring to athletes, teams, parents spouses & coaches alike. Whether it be on the court, on the field, in the classroom, in the locker room, at home, on social media, etc... intentionality is the key to unlocking the best version of ourselves, so that we can bring positive change to our circumstances and the world around us. 

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Joanne P. McCallie, known as "Coach P." in the world of college basketball, was the Head Coach at Duke, Michigan State and Maine, winning over 600 games, going to a National Title game, a Final Four, 4 Elite Eights and 4 Sweet Sixteens in her 21 NCAA Tournament trips. Beyond the court, Coach P. was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder at the age of 30. Today, she is using her platform to share her story and be an advocate for Mental Health around the country. She is influencing lives in and out of the sports world with her new book, Secret Warrior.

In our 50th episode, hosts Brandon Carr and David Walker sat down with Coach P to discuss stories over stigma, faith over fear, why it's ok to be vulnerable, and much more!

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