Just Like In Sports, In Life
Hosted by Coach Paris, Just Like In Sports, In Life dives into the real stories of athletes, former athletes, and coaches from around the country. Through honest conversations about basketball, competition, and personal growth, each episode explores how lessons from the game translate into life—building awareness, confidence, and resilience.

In this episode, Coach Paris sits down with Joey Davies (VERY first Coach Up Client) to talk about family, discipline, and creating your own game plan for success—on and off the court.

Tune in, learn from real experiences, and stay one up on your competition… which is yourself.

After training over 10,000 athletes across the country, Coach Paris has heard the same questions again and again: How do I get more playing time? How can I earn scholarships? How do I improve my skills? How do I stay consistent? The answer? It all comes down to attention—earning it from coaches while first giving it to yourself.

In this episode, Coach Paris teams up with Coach Tierra Webb to break down How to REALLY Get Noticed as an Athlete. Together, they uncover what separates those who blend in from those who stand out:

• Training with purpose

• Doing the things others skip

• Giving 110% when no one’s watching

• Bouncing back from setbacks

• Becoming a true student of the game

• Networking the right way

• Building highlight reels that work

• And above all—being consistent

If you want to catch a coach’s eye, create more opportunities, and rise above the crowd, this episode gives you the blueprint to make it happen—on and off the court.

Hosted by Coach Paris, Just Like in Sports, In Life explores how lessons learned on the basketball court translate into real life. Each episode features conversations with athletes, former players, and coaches who share their personal journeys—highlighting resilience, leadership, confidence, and the mental toughness it takes to succeed both in sports and beyond.

In this episode, Coach Paris reconnects with longtime friend and former teammate Akeem Miskadeem. Together, they dive into the impact of leadership and mental toughness in basketball, the role of coachability, and how college coaches evaluate an athlete’s mindset during recruiting. They also break down the challenges of handling pressure, the influence of social media, and the importance of daily routines in building consistency and success.

From stories of growing up in the game, to rapid-fire insights on what separates good athletes from great ones, this conversation delivers both inspiration and practical advice for young athletes striving to reach the next level.

Hosted by Coach Paris, Just Like in Sports, In Life uncovers how basketball shapes not just the game, but the person. Through real conversations with athletes, former players, and coaches, the show dives into the challenges, lessons, and experiences that build confidence, resilience, and leadership—on and off the court.

In this episode, Coach Paris reconnects with childhood friend and former competitor Phillip “Mickey” Perry, a D1 standout and relentless competitor known for his passion and work ethic. Together, they explore how confidence is built through pure experience—whether it’s pickup games at the park, battles in the rec center, or late-night driveway hoops.

From trial and error to learning toughness without referees, Mickey reflects on how unstructured play, creativity, and competing against older players shaped his basketball IQ, resilience, and confidence. The conversation also highlights the contrast between today’s reliance on trainers and the self-driven, “just play” mentality that defined earlier generations of hoopers.

Packed with stories, lessons, and rapid-fire insights, this episode is a reminder that the greatest growth comes from embracing the game, taking risks, and learning through experience—skills that apply to both sports and life.

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In this episode, players will learn various types of hedges performed by a defender guarding a ball screen. Also, Coach Paris discusses different types of dribbling moves guards can utilize when attacking a ball screen.

In this episode, players will learn various types of hedges performed by a defender guarding a ball screen. Also, Coach Paris discusses different types of dribbling moves guards can utilize when attacking a ball screen.

In this first pilot episode, Elite Skills Trainer Paris Davis talks about when to use various finishing moves.  Layups may be easy, but not when you have defensive contact.