Sideline Sessions

Travis Reed — International Basketball MVP Shares Lessons Learned Along His Athlete’s Journey


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Travis Reed is a professional basketball player who played 10 years overseas in countries such as Colombia, Poland, France, Belgium, Holland, Estonia, Germany, Australia and more. He was a League MVP in Holland 2004, Winning Finals MVP, League MVP in Estonia and also Baltic League MVP in 2006. 


Travis hosts a podcast targeted to athletes who are thinking about or about to embark on a journey overseas, as well as a Youtube show that showcases the journeys of athletes from around the sports world. 


In this episode, we discuss:

  • His athlete’s journey
  • Coaches who made an impact along the way – what made a difference?
  • His worst experience with coaches
  • What coaches should do to help young athletes determine their goals
  • The journeys athletes have shared on his show
  • Common challenges for athletes
  • Going overseas as an athlete – making the decision, what to know
  • Who should or shouldn’t do it?
  • https://m.youtube.com/@AnAthletesJourney

About the host

Ross Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. 


Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net

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