Joerik Michiels is the founder of Elite Athletes basketball in Belgium. With a burning desire to do everything in his power to elevate youth basketball in Belgium and around the world, Joerik and I talk about how he first got started, his unique perspective of training youth and how to build world class culture in an organization!

In this episode mental skills trainer Graham Betchart shares with us what it means to "Play Present" Graham shares his insight on what it really means to train the mind and how we can get an edge on our competition before a game. Graham encourages players who "play it safe" to take a different approach in how they view the game in order to get the outcome that they really want.

In this episode we hang out with NBA skills trainer Jordan Lawley. Jordan dives deep into how he survived a brain tumor and how that experience pushes him to be the best version of himself at everything that he does. Jordan shares his training template with us on how he trains everyone from kids, to NBA superstars. This is not an episode that you want to miss!

On this Episode we have one of the best coaches in the game Phil Handy from the Los Angeles Lakers here to share his knowledge and experience with everyone. Phil and I talk about what NBA players can learn from high school players, how coaches need to take their ego out of the equation in order to serve their players and how Phil analyzes the game through film and study!

On Episode 4 we have Blair O'Donovan who is the Director of Physical Preperation for the Washington Wizards. On this episode Blair shares his knowledge on initial assessments for basketball players, creating buy in from players and coaches and how to create a healthy lifestyle for basketball players in order to take their game to the next level!

On Episode 3 we have speed expert Lee Taft come on the show and discuss how to develop multi directional speed for basketball. We also dive into what the most important traits are for youth basketball in order for them to become great players in the future.

Drew is the Founder of Pure Sweat Basketball, a world renowned basketball skills development company. We talk about how to create buy in with our players as well as how to take our skill work sessions and turn them into game time results!

For Episode 1 we are very lucky to have guest Mike Nilson founder of Hoop Commitment. Mike is a former starter for the Gonzaga Bulldogs for 1997-2000. He was named Defensive Player of the year, and played a crucial role in helping Gonzaga solidify their place in the Elite 8 and establishing them as a powerhouse in the NCAA.