The Globally Ballin Podcast

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You've heard us cover Philippine volleyball in the past. Over the last few years, we have continued to dive deeper and deeper into the league. In this series called "PVL Interviews" we sit down and chat with some of the biggest names in Philippine volleyball. Whether they are Filipino players, imports, coaches, etc. we strive to bring the energy and reality of the Philippine volleyball craze to you. 

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A special thank you is in order to our guest for this episode, Marina Tushova. Tushova absolutely dominated as an import for the Capital1 Solar Spikers during the 2024 Reinforced Conference in the PVL (Premier Volleyball League). While she is gone for now, the hope is that she can and does return. After beating the scoring record 3 times, Marina cemented herself as a talent that needs to return. Enjoy our interview with the wonderful and talented Marina Tushova.

Also, thank you listeners for all of your support. Your support is the reason we are able to continue this. Now, if you would like to help us out in other ways so that we may be able to bring more content to you weekly, here are a few things to consider:  

In the end, simply listening to this podcast is a blessing on its own. Thank you all, stay safe, stay healthy, and please enjoy this special interview.

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As sports begin to tease that they are coming back, we welcome the commissioner of a new basketball league here in the US. The PBA or the Pro Basketball Association claims to be a new professional opportunity for players. If you are in the world of minor league basketball, this is an episode you cannot miss!   

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A special thank you is in order to our guest for this episode, Chris Terrell. Also, thank you to our sponsors and partners, Stanley Customs (Instagram @stanley_customs) as well as Creating Young Minds and the Lewisville Leopards of TBL. Also, thank you listeners for all of your support. Your support is the reason we are able to continue this. Now, if you would like to help us out in other ways so that we may be able to bring more content to you weekly, here are a few things to consider:  

In the end, simply listening to this podcast is a blessing on its own. Thank you all, stay safe, stay healthy, and please enjoy this week’s episode.

As early as middle school, Mike Singletary was getting college offers to play basketball. After all the options settled, Singletary decided on Texas Tech. Following his time at Texas Tech, Mike's talents took him and his family all over the world. Join Globally Ballin as we sit down with Mike Singletary and hear his story about his experiences playing professional basketball around the world. Mike's experiences with Coach Bob Knight, a disappearing passport at the wrong time, the energy of leagues in east Asia, and a whole lot more will all be discussed on this special episode of The Globally Ballin Podcast. 

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A special thank you is in order to our guest for this episode, John Yaple. Also, thank you to our sponsors and partners, Stanley Customs (Instagram @stanley_customs) as well as Creating Young Minds and the Lewisville Leopards of TBL. Also, thank you listeners for all of your support. Your support is the reason we are able to continue this. Now, if you would like to help us out in other ways so that we may be able to bring more content to you weekly, here are a few things to consider:

In the end, simply listening to this podcast is a blessing on its own. Thank you all, stay safe, stay healthy, and please enjoy this week’s episode.

Football player, John Yaple was given a tryout and a contract from a team in the NGL (National Gridiron League) the incidents that followed left him with more questions than answers. Join Globally Ballin as we sit down with John and hear his story about his experience with the NGL. John's experience with the NGL, the basics of the league, and more on this special episode of the Globally Ballin Podcast. Remember you can find this show in video form at the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzmrOvHq9Sdh4gFVgL59UwQ 

A special thank you is in order to our guest for this episode, John Yaple. Also, thank you to our sponsors and partners, Stanley Customs (Instagram @stanley_customs) as well as Creating Young Minds and the Lewisville Yellowjackets of TBL. Also, thank you listeners for all of your support. Your support is the reason we are able to continue this. Now, if you would like to help us out in other ways so that we may be able to bring more content to you weekly, here are a few things to consider:

In the end, simply listening to this podcast is a blessing on its own. Thank you all, stay safe, stay healthy, and please enjoy this week’s episode.

Our guest today is David Magley. David is the president of The Basketball League (TBL). TBL is about to start their 3rd season in the early half of 2021. During this offseason they have seen significant growth. While all the teams from last year have plans to comeback, TBL has already added 8 other teams with more promised to join (per this episode with David). The league often compares themselves to what AA baseball is here in the US, meaning that they are the 3rd highest talent-level of basketball in the US; first being the NBA and the G-League being second. We talk about the teams that are no longer, the cut-short season of last year, COVID19 percausions for their current tryouts, the new teams for next year, and manageable growth (among other topics.) All of these topics and more on this special edition of The Globally Ballin Podcast, enjoy!

A special thank you is in order to our guest for this episode, David. Also, thank you to our sponsors and partners, Stanley Customs (Instagram @stanley_customs) as well as Creating Young Minds and the Lewisville Yellowjackets of TBL. Also, thank you listeners for all of your support. Your support is the reason we are able to continue this. Now, if you would like to help us out in other ways so that we may be able to bring more content to you weekly, here are a few things to consider:

In the end, simply listening to this podcast is a blessing on its own. Thank you all, stay safe, stay healthy, and please enjoy this week’s episode.

Our guest today is Kevin Yurkus. Kevin is the head coach of the Saigon Heat a team represented in both the VBA (Vietnam Basketball Association) and the ABL. For this episode we discuss a variety of different topics about the world of international basketball, specifically in Southeast Asia. We basketball in Vietnam for imports, the rise of different southeast Asian basketball leagues, the current structure of the ABL (formerly the ASEAN Basketball League), why the structure of the ABL may have caused the league to be affected by COVID-19 more than other leagues, and a whole lot more. In addition, Kevin will address the rumors going around that the ABL will be folding. All of these topics and more on this special edition of The Globally Ballin Podcast, enjoy!

A special thank you is in order to our guest for this episode, Kevin Yurkus. Also, thank you to our sponsors and partners, Stanley Customs (Instagram @stanley_customs) as well as Creating Young Minds and the Lewisville Yellowjackets of TBL. Also, thank you listeners for all of your support. Your support is the reason we are able to continue this. Now, if you would like to help us out in other ways so that we may be able to bring more content to you weekly, here are a few things to consider:

In the end, simply listening to this podcast is a blessing on its own. Thank you all, stay safe, stay healthy, and please enjoy this week’s episode.

Our guest today is Zac Benalloul. At the age of 15 Zac started what is now Benalloul Sports Management. For this episode we disucss a variety of different topics about the world of international basketball told from the perspective of an agent. We talk about this upcoming season, what are some leagues to look out for, some teams to look out for, where can you find data on teams that have a checkered past, what leagues success would surprise you, and a whole lot more on this special addition of The Globally Ballin Podcast, enjoy!

A special thank you is in order to our guest for this episode, Zac Benalloul. Also, thank you to our sponsors and partners, Stanley Customs (Instagram @stanley_customs) as well as Creating Young Minds and the Lewisville Yellowjackets of TBL. Also, thank you listeners for all of your support. Your support is the reason we are able to continue this. Now, if you would like to help us out in other ways so that we may be able to bring more content to you weekly, here are a few things to consider:

In the end, simply listening to this podcast is a blessing on its own. Thank you all, stay safe, stay healthy, and please enjoy this week’s episode.

We've talked hockey before, and we have talked women's hockey before. In the past, we looked at a totally different region. In past episodes we have looked at the current state of hockey, specifically women's hockey, in Asia. For this episode, our guest, Chloe Young, helps us break down the current state of women's hockey in Scotland and England. Chloe plays hockey in Scotland and is an ambassador for women's hockey, so her insight is immensely valuable. If you haven't already, we would encourage you to go back and listen to to past episodes, episode 19 with Danielle Imperial and episode 29 with Kayla Franchesca. These two episodes also talk about women's hockey. We'd encourage you to listen to those episodes first and then this episode. Once that is done, you can compare and contrast the differences in the different regions when it comes to women's hockey. Both regions are in the beginning stages, but for what reasons? Are they both being held back for the same reasons? What can be done to change it? Where role international competition play when it comes to the growth of a league in a country? What is the future for women's hockey in Scotland and England? All this and more in this special episode of The Globally Ballin Podcast. Please enjoy, thank you!

A special thank you is in order to our guest for this episode, Chloe Young. Also, thank you to our sponsors and partners, Stanley Customs (Instagram @stanley_customs) as well as Creating Young Minds and the Lewisville Yellowjackets of TBL. Also, thank you listeners for all of your support. Your support is the reason we are able to continue this. Now, if you would like to help us out in other ways so that we may be able to bring more content to you weekly, here are a few things to consider:

In the end, simply listening to this podcast is a blessing on its own. Thank you all, stay safe, stay healthy, and please enjoy this week’s episode.

In the past, we talked with Zach Melcher, a professional mens volleyball player who played in the Czech Republic. For this episode we are also joined with a mens professional volleyball player who played in the Czech Republic, Matt August. While also coming from the same region of the country, Zach and Matt have different stories. We believe that this is a very important reminder to you listeners and athletes. While on the surface two stories may seem like they should be the same, all players are different therefore all their stories and experiences are also different. While you may not relate to one you may relate from another. This episode is absolutely the case. Matt and Zach's journeys are different therefore their stories and lessons are different. Please enjoy this episode with special guest, Matt August, while we talk about things like the regionality of mens volleyball, where it is growing in the US, the awareness of the opportunities at a high school level, the different leagues in Europe and around the world and so much more. Please enjoy, thank you!

A special thank you is in order to our guest for this episode, Matt August. Also, thank you to our sponsors and partners, Stanley Customs (Instagram @stanley_customs) as well as Creating Young Minds and the Lewisville Yellowjackets of TBL. Also, thank you listeners for all of your support. Your support is the reason we are able to continue this. Now, if you would like to help us out in other ways so that we may be able to bring more content to you weekly, here are a few things to consider:

In the end, simply listening to this podcast is a blessing on its own. Thank you all, stay safe, stay healthy, and please enjoy this week’s episode.

First off, THANK YOU all for your support. 50 episodes is a major milestone and we thank all of you!

In the past, when we talked with Claire Winter in episode 22, we talked about the NWSL (National Women's Soccer League). We did not dive much into the league because Claire's journey did not include a stint in the NWSL. However, since then, we have been hoping to get to talk with someone in the league; today is the day. For this episode we were joined with head coach of the Washington Spirt, Richie Burke. The Washington Spirt are one of the teams in the NWSL. In the interview we discuss a few key things like, what is the effect of having two different teams in market that play the same sport? Does it split the market share? Does it develop a sense of partnership? Where does the NWSL rank in the rest of the world? What are the expansion plans of the NWSL? What was the effect of past attempts at professional women's soccer in the US? Pay issue, is there really an issue? Why do the athletes need more? All of these questions and more in this special episode of The Globally Ballin Podcast!

A special thank you is in order to our guest for this episode, Coach Richie Burke. Also, thank you to our sponsors and partners, Stanley Customs (Instagram @stanley_customs) as well as Creating Young Minds and the Lewisville Yellowjackets of TBL. Also, thank you listeners for all of your support. Your support is the reason we are able to continue this. Now, if you would like to help us out in other ways so that we may be able to bring more content to you weekly, here are a few things to consider:

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In the end, simply listening to this podcast is a blessing on its own. Thank you all, stay safe, stay healthy, and please enjoy this week’s episode.