By Kevin Tarca
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Today’s guest is Yannie Chan, Women's Basketball player at Iona University!
Yannie was was born and raised in Hong Kong, and was the first ever local girls basketball player in the history of Hong Kong to come the United States to play in the NCAA!
She started her college career at Emmanuel College where she won the Player of the Year in 2023. This year she made the transfer to Iona University will she will be gearing up for her first year in Division 1 basketball!
She was a member of the national team this year, representing her country with pride at the Asian Games. She is not only a remarkable player on the court, but she brings just as much passion and enthusiasm to projects off the court, like creating content & giving back to the community. And today we get to hear more about Yannie's extraordinary story!
Today we talked about:
Growing up in Hong Kong and how she fell in love with basketball
How different the youth basketball landscape is at home versus the USA
When she first knew she had the skill set to play at a high level
The process of reaching out to schools & getting her first opportunity
Some of the challenges she faced when first arriving at Emmanuel
Who she is OFF the court (content creation & community service)
Battling through her injury to make sure she's ready
The transition to Division 1 and expectations for the season
Her goal to play at the next level and future career aspirations
and much more
Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy!
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Today’s guest is Dejan Kamenjaševic, Co-Founder & GM of Dubai Basketball Club!
Dejan's journey began in Bosnia, where a defining moment in his early years brought a sudden change to his life. When the war broke out, he and his family relocated to Spain, where he continued pursuing his passion for basketball -- a sport that became a cornerstone in his life and would shape his future for many years to come.
From playing professionally to coaching, and now leading teams from both the bench AND the boardroom, Dejan has made a significant impact across multiple countries.
As he embarks on this new chapter with Dubai Basketball Club, he's set to shape the future of basketball in the UAE and beyond. And today we get to hear all about this groundbreaking project!
Today we talked about:
Growing up in Bosnia & where his basketball love started
Fleeing with his family to Spain when the war broke out
The challenges of starting his life in a new environment
Making the decision to hang up his shoes
The challenges of finding a new identity
The sacrifices that went un-noticed behind the scenes
His mentors who gave him his first opportunities in coaching
The importance of relationships and how he builds trust
The move to the UAE even when most thought he was crazy
Building his new basketball academy from scratch
The constant misconceptions about living in Dubai
All about Dubai Basketball Club and his new role
How they built the roster & the players they signed
The opportunity to join the Adriatic League this season
The power sports has to eliminate borders + unite people
and much more
Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy!
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Part one covered how athletes could leverage tech to level up ON the court.
Today we dive into how athletes could leverage tech to level up OFF the court! Personal branding, networking, personal growth, etc.
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Today’s guest is Cale Johnston, Founder & CEO of Roy!
Cale grew up in Iowa, a state deeply embedded in Big Ten culture, which ignited his passion for college sports. He carried this enthusiasm into his own athletic career, eventually earning a scholarship to play football at the collegiate level. After graduation he transitioned seamlessly into the business world and hasn’t looked back.
During his early years in banking, Cale identified a significant market gap and launched a fintech firm that delivered innovative solutions to financial institutions. His company was acquired in 2021, and after a few years of transitioning out and contemplating his next move, Cale rediscovered his passion for college sports, which sparked the vision for his latest venture, Roy, Inc.
Today we talked about:
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Sports + Technology. What a great combination.
Here are several ways that athletes could utilize technology to level up!
Today’s guest is Michael Visenberg, Scout & Basketball Database Manager at ProInsight, a leading company in grassroots basketball scouting.
Michael grew up in Toronto, Canada where he began projecting future NBA All-Star lineups and participating in mock drafts from a young age. With his extensive knowledge and expertise in the field, he plays a crucial role in identifying and evaluating emerging basketball talent.
He has covered the top events around the world including the Nike Hoop Summit, Adidas Global Nations, the Nike Global Challenge, the Les Schwab Invitational, Border League and many others.
Michael is a basketball scout, a sports writer, a prospect analyzer, a draft guru and I'm sure we could come up with many more labels by the end of this episode!
Today we talked about:
Thanks for tuning in!
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Today’s guest is Jared Grasso, newly appointed National Post Grad Coach and Head of Development at the Knox School.
Coach Grasso grew up on the sidelines of basketball courts everywhere, watching his Father coach at the high school, collegiate and pro levels. He quickly outgrew the sidelines and developed into quite the player himself earning a McDonald’s All-American nomination when he was at St. Anthony’s HS. He chose Quinnipiac University to play his collegiate ball, where he was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 2014.
After a brief opportunity at the next level in Italy, it was inevitable that he would return to the sidelines and get into coaching. He's had stops at Hofstra, Hartford, Quinnipiac, Fordham, Iona and Bryant before accepting the new role at the Knox School this spring.
Today we talked about:
Hope you enjoy!
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Happy July... here's exactly what I've been up to and what's on the agenda this month.
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🚨🖋️ After a great rookie season in Tokushima, on to a new chapter in Nagano! Toyo will play his second season on loan to the Shinsu Brave Warriors! (via Sunrockers Shibuya)
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https://www.sunrockers.jp/news/detail/id=17676
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