An all-time chat with the respected basketball trainer for the likes of Brandon Miller and Darius Garland.

X & IG: @jmrbasketball & #KPBLDG | https://etasportsandexposure.com/jmr-basketball | [email protected]

3:46

Growing up with two parents who demonstrated hearts of giving. Jamal's dad was his only basketball trainer and both parents taught discipline, faith and the golden rule.

7:53

Jamal’s brother was miraculously born, yet diagnosed with Downes Syndrome. Jamal learned about being his brother’s keeper and eventually started an annual special needs basketball camp.

13:31

Transitioning from playing in college to a new chapter in life, coming of age in the midst of having a lack of discipline and focus on God.

18:51

On a routine night in the life, Jamal was pulled over for a DUI. Through mercy from a police officer, something he had experienced before, Jamal actually thanked them for saving his life and the life of another. This actually caused him to be proud of that moment in wanting to change.

27:10

After the arrest, God had to rid of Jamal's desire for approval of people with his public image tainted. He still was able to get around God’s plan, but close people were calling him out with love. Feelings of emptiness along with learning how to let go and getting sober from alcohol were brining Jamal into a new season. Noticing the change, his support system and even clients applauded the sincerity.

32:47

The pivot moment came after watching a YouTube video of an Uber driver witnessing for Christ, asking the riders where would they go if they died today. A sober-minded life created inertia for him to have more urgency in life and faith in Jesus, peace and the accountability of those close.

41:20

Jamal shares the dfference in his training today, being 'called' and how a person’s value is the new motivation, not the money they can earn from their talent. How he takes fare of time, gives glory to God and hates sin that prevents people from their best.

50:15

Jamal’s last word for the folks.

Outside Your Lane is a podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.

Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter and a living in hospitality. Pod intro: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees. To connect, send an email at [email protected]

A very cool discussion with a baseball maverick on building a startup, the practicality of data analytics and earning a career in sports.

https://www.athletelab.io/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletelab/

*Originally recorded on August 22nd, 2024.

3:13

Collin pitched at McGill University in Canada and dealt with his shoulder not holding up. He then transferred to Elon University and attended the MLB Winter Meetings as a student. Collin was interviewed for a sales position with the Miami Marlins, but misinterpreted the sales pitch he had to prepare. His off-schedule confidence earned the job.

8:40

“Bringing it” as a college pitcher, first game jitters and getting cut every year from high school baseball provided Collin no shortage of reasons to stay motivated, up his throwing velocity and mental skills.

13:02

Collin learned through the circumstance of not playing that his value add could be bridging the gap between data analytics and on-field play. He learned to code baseball data from a friend during Covid and would spend 10-12 hours per day at his craft. His video analytics at Georgia Southern allowed him the opportunity to become an Assistant Pitching Coach for the Baltimore Orioles in Single-A.

22:48

Helping three ball players at Georgia Southern reach the pro ranks and constantly getting better as an analytics developer and communicator as a coach became hallmarks for Collin that he takes with him into his new position as the Pitching Coach for Siena College in New York.

28:17

Forging a unique career path created curiosity among younger individuals asking Collin how to have a career in sports. This unintentionally led to Athlete Lab which has had a high success rate in placing high-capacity individuals in pro sports.

Outside Your Lane is a podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.

Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter. Pod intro: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees. To connect, send an email at [email protected].

Troy Blyden gets into being a Harlem Globetrotter, his approach as a pro basketball player, being an influencer and reaching out to the youth in LA.

@troyblyden | IG, TikTok & YouTube | troyblyden.com

3:11

Troy speaks on his work ethic, becoming a Harlem Globetrotter, moving to Los Angeles, working with youth and dabbling in other segments of the entertainment industry.

12:38

Troy sheds light on how he stays consistent and remains versatile without spreading himself too thin.

14:22

Troy reflects on growing up in the Midwest while his stepdad played for the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns, moving to Florida during the 2008 housing crash, going to college in South Carolina and keeping roots in New York.

20:08

Troy elaborates on opportunities to encourage children including recently when a student was bullied, taking that student aside and learning before speaking.

27:31

Troy hits on how he prepares as a pro basketball player, his time as a male practice player for the Los Angeles Sparks and NBA players who inspired him growing up like Tayshaun Prince and Kevin Garnett.

36:25

Troy on being a complete person, how he approaches bringing value to a team and maintaining humility.

Outside Your Lane is a podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.

Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter. Pod intro: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees. To connect, send an email at [email protected].

All-time great UNLV basketball player and former pro, Coach Freddie Banks, swings through to talk professional basketball, coaching high schoolers and eras of the game. Freddie was drafted 24th overall by the Detroit Pistons in 1987, played in the NBA's CBA (now the G League) and in Greece. Freddie is going into year 22 as the Head Coach of the Canyon Springs High School boys' basketball team in Las Vegas.

https://fearlessfreddiefoundation.com

3:37

Freddie's observations of the Coast2Coast camp (see previous episode) held at Canyon Springs, a Title IX school, and how women need to be given the same opportunities as men.

10:37

Freddie flips through his basketball timeline from playing under Jerry Tarkanian to getting drafted in the NBA and coaching the next generation in high school.

23:46

Freddie shares heartfelt impressions from his coaching career and how he bridges old school and new school hoops.

36:42

Freddie paints a picture of what a high-reaching sports journey is like and advice he tends to give any young individual.

Outside Your Lane is a podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.

Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter. Pod intro: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees. To connect, send an email at [email protected].

James Blackburn delves into the Coast2Coast International Basketball Showcase, his decade and a half of basketball experience and how he advises players in preparing for a future in basketball.

https://www.coast2coastbasketball.com/

3:14

James explains how his diverse basketball background led him to college scouting and how a mutual friend's connection to longtime college coach George Nessman would shortly thereafter create a business partnership and Coast2Coast.

9:37

James' observation of how well players stay aware of coaches, scouts and others they meet in the field.

13:54

James gives his take on what makes a successful professional basketball exposure camp and how he views improving his own operation year to year.

23:42

James' vantage point of how players differentiate themseves by utilizing all of the camp resources.

30:07

James speaks on his consistent advice to players like: being a strong player, good communicator, staying organized, having a solid profile and remaining truly ready for the next opportunity.

Outside Your Lane is a podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.

Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter. Pod intro: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees. To connect, send an email at [email protected].