The Player's Podcast

By Matt Espinoza

Education Sports & Recreation K-12 Amateur College & High School

What's The Player's Podcast about?

The Player's Podcast gives current and former players and coaches the chance to give advice to young basketball players on leadership, character development, and maximizing your potential as a basketball player.

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The Player's Podcast episodes:

06.26.2024
Episode 37: Enrique Sandoval - - Lessons learned on the way to a state championship
Enrique Sandoval has decades of experience in the game as a player and coach. Most recently, he led the Gervais girl’s program the the 2023 2A State Title. We discuss his upbringing and how it helped shaped him as a...
06.23.2024
Episode 36: RJ VELIZ - - Developing a passion for the work
RJ Veliz talks about his career thus far, developing his love for the game with his family and leading the next generation in his community. After a successful prep career (19th most points in Oregon high school history), RJ has...
06.06.2024
Episode 35: DEAN SANDERSON - - Taking over at West Salem HS
Dean Sanderson is the new hire for the West Salem Titans. We discuss his coaching career, the learning that has taken place throughout, as well as his hopes for the future of West Salem basketball.0:48. Coaching in his the community...
05.27.2024
Episode 34: JASON UNRUH - - Building community through the game
Jason Unruh is a graduate of South Salem HS where he played for legendary coach Barry Adams. After spending a few years as an assistant, he went on to help found The Hoop as well as the Hoopla 3 on...
05.17.2024
Episode 33: ALEX HARTMAN - - Inspiring the next generation
Alex Hartman had a successful college and overseas pro career as a basketball player and has used his experiences to springboard his next professional chapter. We discuss his journey as a player as well as the NIL scene for athletes....
05.10.2024
Episode 32: GREG PLATER - - Confidence through preparation
Greg Plater became a first-team all-state player at McKay HS while helping to take the program from the bottom of the league to state contenders. He credits his hours in the gym to building his game on the court, but...
05.08.2024
Episode 31: JACK MARTINO - - Maximizing the potential of your team
Jack Martino has over 30 years of coaching experience. His experiences have enabled him to get the most out of his teams. In 3 years at McKay HS, he took them from last place in the Valley League into state...
04.28.2024
Episode 30: MIKE MCSHANE - - Developing a team
Mike McShane is a basketball legend in Salem. He is coming off a successful 2-year run as the head girl's basketball coach at McNary High School. He breaks down how he developed his team and what he has learned through...
04.16.2024
Episode 29: JIM LITCHFIELD - - A lifetime in the game
Joined today by my high school coach, Jim Litchfield. Coach Litch has decades of experience in the game of basketball and was a huge part of my development. We discuss his history as well as what he sees in today's...
01.24.2024
Episode 28: MARSHALL CHO - - transitioning from high school to the youth game
1:37. Reflecting on Success at Lake Oswego5:05. Pivotal moments for the development of a player 10:00. Mental challenges for youth16:39. Dangers of workout culture20:34. Surrounding yourself with the right people 27:20. Coach Cho’s top 5 opponents in his 8 years...
01.17.2024
Episode 27: MALIK LEAKS - - Training the new generation
00:30 Earliest basketball memory01:14. Developing a love for the game01:50. The work Malik put in03:00. Success at North Salem High School03:55. Becoming the #1 option 06:08. North vs McKay...
01.10.2024
Episode 26: We're back! With DJ SHAW.
DJ Shaw from Portland Oregon joins us to discuss player development in the modern day. 00:30 Recapping the Coach Shaw Holiday Hoop Camp03:33 Clarifying training expectations for parents05:55 Reaching your next level as a...
05.28.2020
Episode 25: Kumbeno Memory and Lessons From The Last Dance (Part 3)
While we all want to be the go to guy (or girl) on our team, most of us will not be Jordan in this story. When we watch the role players from the Chicago teams, we can see lessons about...
05.19.2020
Episode 24: Kumbeno Memory and PART 2 of Lessons from the Last Dance
While he still had an outstanding individual resume in his career, Michael Jordan learned how to sacrifice individual desired for increased team success.
05.18.2020
Episode 23: Cliff White on moving from player to parent
Cliff White discusses the habits that helped him have a successful and collegiate and pro career. Now as a parent, Cliff speaks on the similarities and differences between his journey and that of his kids.
05.11.2020
Episode 22: Kumbeno Memory and Lessons from The Last Dance: PILLARS
Coach Memory identifies three pillars that led to the success of Jordan's teams.
04.30.2020
Episode 21: Jeremiah Dominguez on excelling as an undersized player
Jeremiah Dominguez talks to The Player's Podcast about how he became so effective and efficient as a player. This led him to starring at Portland State University and playing professionally in the LNBP (Mexico).
04.28.2020
Episode 20: Ashley Corral on improving without access to a gym
Ashley Corral is a coach and trainer in Vancouver, WA. Throughout the "Shelter in place" order, she has found creative ways to give her athletes structure. She shares that advice with us.
04.23.2020
Episode 19: AJ Lapray and his resiliency through injuries
AJ Lapray spent much of his college career battling injuries, but it didn't stop him from playing. And he is still playing through his YouTube channel (youtube.com/user/lapraybasketball).
04.20.2020
Episode 18: Sam Johnson and preparing your body for the season
Sam Johnson of Strengthfarm PDX discusses how to maximize your time and best prepare your body for the demands of a long basketball season.
04.04.2020
Episode 17: Avry Holmes and preparing for his opportunity
Avry Holmes discusses the steps he took and the work ethic he developed that helped him earn a spot in the G-League and now in the LNBP of Mexico.
04.01.2020
Episode 16: Cameron Mitchell on his path to success
Clackamas High School boy’s basketball coach Cameron Mitchell reflects on his playing career with his new perspective on the game as a coach.
03.30.2020
Episode 15: Xavier Cannefax and his journey to a professional career
Xavier Cannefax breaks down his path the playing professional basketball overseas.
03.27.2020
Episode 14: Rob Smaller and watching film
Rob Smaller gives players a blueprint on how to watch the game from a perspective of being a student of the game.
03.21.2020
Episode 13: Kumbeno Memory and "player development"
What can you do to develop as a basketball players? Coach Memory gives you the blueprint.
02.06.2019
Episode 12: DJ Shaw and high school transferring
Coach DJ Shaw sits down to discuss what your thought process should be if you are thinking about transferring.
01.21.2019
Episode 11: DJ Shaw and a review of training add-ons
There is an abundance of equipment that a basketball player could invest in. But how many of them will bring you an equal benefit for your investment? Today we look at five products and whether or not they are worth...
12.06.2018
Episode 10: Dr. Blake Brandes and developing mindset for athletic performance
Dr. Blake Brandes discusses how to frame your mindset and how to expand your approach to athletic performance.
11.28.2018
Episode 9: Henry Barrera and maximizing your performance on and off the court
Henry Barrera is the Director of Sport Performance at Liberty University where he works directly with the Men's Basketball program.
11.19.2018
Episode 8: Marshall Cho and being a coachable player; contributing to the culture of a program
Marshall Cho, head coach of the Lake Oswego High School boy’s basketball program, talks about becoming a coachable player and contributing the the culture of your program.
11.12.2018
Episode 7: Mike McShane and how to seize your windows of opportunity
Mike McShane, director of Cascade Sports Camp, takes us through his journey, and how his preparation and daily discipline allowed him to seize his windows of opportunity.
11.28.2017
Episode 6: Grayson Boucher on discovering his true identity through athletic success
11.21.2017
Episode 5: Kip Ioane on how colleges recruit players
11.14.2017
Episode 4: Jordan Carter on how to approach being overlooked by D1 schools
11.07.2017
Episode 3: Katie McWilliams on making the transition from high school to college
10.31.2017
Episode 2: DJ Shaw on how to train for the game
10.24.2017
Episode 1: Ashley Corral on becoming ELITE
10.07.2017
PREVIEW: The Player's Podcast

What's The Player's Podcast about?

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The Player's Podcast episodes:

Episode 37: Enrique Sandoval - - Lessons learned on the way to a state championship

Episode 36: RJ VELIZ - - Developing a passion for the work

Episode 35: DEAN SANDERSON - - Taking over at West Salem HS

Episode 34: JASON UNRUH - - Building community through the game

Episode 33: ALEX HARTMAN - - Inspiring the next generation

Episode 32: GREG PLATER - - Confidence through preparation

Episode 31: JACK MARTINO - - Maximizing the potential of your team

Episode 30: MIKE MCSHANE - - Developing a team

Episode 29: JIM LITCHFIELD - - A lifetime in the game

Episode 28: MARSHALL CHO - - transitioning from high school to the youth game

Episode 27: MALIK LEAKS - - Training the new generation

Episode 26: We're back! With DJ SHAW.

Episode 25: Kumbeno Memory and Lessons From The Last Dance (Part 3)

Episode 24: Kumbeno Memory and PART 2 of Lessons from the Last Dance

Episode 23: Cliff White on moving from player to parent

Episode 22: Kumbeno Memory and Lessons from The Last Dance: PILLARS

Episode 21: Jeremiah Dominguez on excelling as an undersized player

Episode 20: Ashley Corral on improving without access to a gym

Episode 19: AJ Lapray and his resiliency through injuries

Episode 18: Sam Johnson and preparing your body for the season

Episode 17: Avry Holmes and preparing for his opportunity

Episode 16: Cameron Mitchell on his path to success

Episode 15: Xavier Cannefax and his journey to a professional career

Episode 14: Rob Smaller and watching film

Episode 13: Kumbeno Memory and "player development"

Episode 12: DJ Shaw and high school transferring

Episode 11: DJ Shaw and a review of training add-ons

Episode 10: Dr. Blake Brandes and developing mindset for athletic performance

Episode 9: Henry Barrera and maximizing your performance on and off the court

Episode 8: Marshall Cho and being a coachable player; contributing to the culture of a program

Episode 7: Mike McShane and how to seize your windows of opportunity

Episode 6: Grayson Boucher on discovering his true identity through athletic success

Episode 5: Kip Ioane on how colleges recruit players

Episode 4: Jordan Carter on how to approach being overlooked by D1 schools

Episode 3: Katie McWilliams on making the transition from high school to college

Episode 2: DJ Shaw on how to train for the game

Episode 1: Ashley Corral on becoming ELITE

PREVIEW: The Player's Podcast

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