Melissa Boufounos is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist in the Ottawa area. A lifelong athlete, she specialize in sports nutrition and mainly work with teen and adolescent hockey players in her virtual private practice. Her mission is to help the next generation of hockey players optimize their diets and health so they can perform their best on and off the ice and avoid the mistakes she made growing up that cut her playing career short. In this episode Coach G. and Melissa discuss the importance of nutrition for athletes. Melissa not only dives into the importance of proper nutrition before games, but also during and after games. As an expert Nutritionist, Melissa shares the best type of foods to eat to help prepare for competition and the best foods to eat to help with performance recovery. Follow Melissa on Instagram HERE Visit Melissa's website HERE
In this podcast episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Tywanna Smith. She has an extensive and comprehensive background in sports as a retired professional athlete, award-winning sports manager, and award-winning sports researcher. In this episode she discusses the conversations around confidence as it relates to an athlete's transition through and out of sports. She has honed processes and created programming to address this mindset shift and the necessary readiness to transition smoothly into the next chapter of their lives. You can visit her website HERE You can visit her Instagram HERE
Monique A.J. Smith, is a Leadership Strategist that guides Athletics Departments/Sport Organizations and Individuals who wish to advance in Athletics Administration/Sports Management careers through her company, Seeds of Empowerment LLC. Smith, a Sports Management veteran of 30 plus years, was Adjunct Faculty at Hampton University teaching Sports Management Courses. Spring 2023, Monique published her 5th issue of Significance in Athletics and Sports, that features Black Women sharing their ‘Specialized Knowledge’ in the Industry. All issues can be found it www.seedsofempowermentstore.com or Amazon. She is most known for her 9 seasons as the host of the internationally recognized weekly podcast "A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith”, that spotlights Women of Color in Athletics/Sports to her 2.9K Followers. Smith time in Collegiate Athletics includes a 13 year tenure as athletic conference executive for the historic Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). She also served in various athletic administrative roles on the campuses of Saint Paul’s College and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore within a ten year period. Smith was a member of the Adjunct Faculty at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. With the understanding that knowledge is the key to success, Smith customizes her presentations to provide clients with leadership tools to prepare them to make informed decisions. Monique has dedicated her life to marketing the success of others, developing opportunities for the underrepresented and influencing decision makers to embrace diversity and inclusion. These actions have led to extraordinary opportunities to facilitator change and see strives in the development of others. Learn more about Monique and her services HERE
In this episode, Coach Ebony Hood (Coach E.), talks about having confidence and how to confidently be your authentic self. She shares her personal stories how she grew her confidence and how she moved on from situations that could've broke her spirit and confidence. She also shares how to be your authentic self. Ebony Hood (38), a DC native, she’s a certified IMPACT Basketball Player Development Coach and USA Basketball Youth Development Coach; with a M.S. in Recreational Sports and Coaching Education. She is currently the new 2 nd Assistant Coach of Gwynn Park High School JV Girls Basketball Team in Brandywine, MD, and founders (E.B.B.) Elite Beyond Basketball, LLC for Specialized Player Development. Serving as a youth basketball coach 10yrs, she deems her passion for basketball as more than personal gratification, but an inevitable source of hope. A continual student of the game, Coach Hood is well versed in basketball fundamentals. She values the fulfillment of sharing her game philosophy and life lessons. Having a firm belief in solid foundation, her mission (deconstructing player skillsets, eliminating grey areas, and reintroducing vital mechanics) allows the development of effective habits and higher levels of efficiency. Much like many basketball greats before her, Coach Hood strives to prepare her players for excellency and nothing less. As a young black female, 90’s grown, Coach Hood’s specialty intertwines both a simplified style of play with a hint of flash. Understanding the evolution and where Women’s Basketball is headed, she prides herself on elevating the next generation’s skills set. With the right repetitions, female players have the divine potential to perform without limitations. “Cultivate habits that account for SUCCESS! To commit to a standard, you must first adjust to the Culture. Be willing to make the necessary adjustments, then hold yourself accountable to them”. ~Coach E. Hood’s Philosophy You can follow Coach E on instagram HERE
Coach Dorian Lee, one of the most sought after Professional Skills and Development Basketball Coach shares his 8 Keys to maximizing your young athlete's potential. For nearly 2 decades, Dorian Lee has been considered one of the foremost authorities in basketball player development. Having worked with over 4,500 athletes worldwide. Our clientele represents a who’s who of basketball notables that include nationally ranked high school talent, elite college players, International, Olympic, WNBA, and NBA athletes. Dorian’s training is rooted in explosive movement, functional movement (movement that directly impacts in-game performance), quick release shooting, seamless transitional ball handling, explosive post play, and explosive finishing. Holding a degree in Health Science and a NESTA certified Speed, Agility, and Quickness trainer, Dorian incorporates cutting edge physiological research with his training techniques that offer athletes a complete explanation and understanding of what it is that they do and why it works. Author of two of the best selling instructional DVDs, the Art of the Quick Release and Explosive Finishing Moves Dorian’s unique training style and techniques has been sought out by sports agencies and professional athletes from around the entire world. Having trained all levels in 6 countries, Dorian has been lead trainer for professional camps in Spain and France while serving as lead trainer for elite youth camps in Japan, France, Belize, and Colombia In his new book Titled "Could You Be The Reason Your Kid is Trash" Coach Lee gives parents the answers that they so desperately need to navigate the treacherous landscape of youth basketball. There has been no book written, until now, that tackles the complexity of the subject matter. This book is about "the talk," the talk that author Dorian A. Lee has had with nearly every parent since he started the journey of developing young athletes back in the early 2000s. 8 Chapters of "Do's and Don'ts" that ultimately gives parents the resources and knowledge to help their young athlete develop "ironclad" confidence. From understanding your parenting style to understanding the politics to getting the absolute most out of your child to how to select the right trainer or coach for you young athlete this book, insightful and reflective. The author shares some of the most incredible success stories that you will ever hear. This book proves that success leaves clues. These clues provide a blueprint for success on and off of the court. Get a copy of his book HERE Follow him on Instagram HERE Follow him on Twitter HERE Contact him and view his website HERE
Dan Rigby is a public school teacher of 14 years and a recently retired wrestling coach. As a coach Dan spent more than 15 years coaching High School wrestling in public schools across Delaware. He has experience in rebuilding teams that had 0 wins before he became involved and also taking the most prominent program in the area and trying to maintain their winning ways. He was voted Delaware Coach of the year 3 times and although he is done formally coaching, we all know coaches never stop. Recently Dan has been working with numerous sports programs in the area and trying to help them build a winning culture. In the last few weeks he has published the Win the Day Planner a planner specific for student athletes and is already working on the next "off season edition." You can find Dan on Instagram HERE You can order a Win The Day Planner HERE You can order Win The Day Planner in Bulk HERE Interested in one on one or group Mental Performance Coaching? Click HERE
Micayla McGee, suffered not one but two season ending injuries. Micayla shares her story on how she was able to mentally bounce back from her season ending injuries. Freshman year, she tore her right ACL in a basketball game and two years later she tore her left knee in a basketball game. She shares what were her go-to mental training skills that helped throughout the rehab process and entering her first game back from injury. Macayla's story is truly inspiring, and anyone can learn from how resilient she was when it came to handling adversity. Micayla just graduated from Anchor Bay High school. She played basketball her whole life and started playing soccer when she was 8 years old. She has chosen to play soccer at the next level. She will be attending Concordia University of Ann Arbor to continue her academic and athletic career. You can catch up with Macayla via Social Media: Instagram- micayla.mcgee Twitter- micaylamcgee11
In this episode Coach G. and Coach Anderson invite William Carter the Founder of Student Assist and Student Athlete Iyanna Rogers who currently plays for University of Pennsylvania. Student Assist is a non-profit organization created to help students reach athletic and academic success in higher education and is NCAA CERTIFIED. William Carter discusses how AAU Coaches can help their athlete play at play at the next level. Iyanna Rogers: Four-year starter and two-year captain for Highland Springs, playing for head coach Franklin Harris … Co-State Champion Division 5 in 2020 … Two-time All-Region … Second-Team All-State … Third-Team All-Metro … McDonald's All-American nominee … ESPN Top 60 junior season … John Lucas Top 160 sophomore season … Averaged 13.68 points per game for 342 points her junior season on 54.8-percent shooting, while adding 196 rebounds, 89 blocks, 61 steals and 12 assists … Played AAU, Cap City Ballerz, for four years … Played AAU, Boo Williams, for EYBL 16u and 17u … Member of National Honors Society … Vice President of the Science National Society, FBLA and SGA … Ranked fourth in graduating class with 4.5 grade-point average … Two-time Presidents List and four-time Deans List … Associate of Science in Business Administration through dual enrollment She talks about what sacrifices she had to make to become an elite player, the recruitment process (what athletes should and should not be doing) and the transition from HS academics and athletics to college academics and athletics. Follow Iyanna Rogers on Instagram HERE Follow William Carter on Instagram HERE Follow Gladine Frasso on Instagram HERE Follow Gladine Frasso on Twitter HERE Visit Gladine Frasso's Website HERE Follow David Anderson on Instagram HERE
In today's episode we talk to Danny Ourian on how athletes can effectively handle pressure in their sport. Danny Ourian, M.A., is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. "Coach Dan" is currently an Affiliate Faculty member and Placement Coordinator with Holy Names University's Sport and Performance Psychology Department. Dan earned his Master’s degree in Sport Psychology from John F. Kennedy University, where he completed a research thesis on Emotional Regulation among HS Basketball Coaches and created a mental skill training curriculum entitled “Hoops Minded.” Dan has since started a private practice of the same name and has worked as a Workshop Facilitator for Positive Coaching Alliance and as the head boys Varsity basketball coach at College Preparatory school in Oakland. Where you can find Danny Ourian Danny Ourian (@dannyhoops) / Twitter hoopsminded.com Hoops Minded (@hoopsminded) • Instagram photos and videos Where you can find Mental Performance Coach Gladine Frasso and book her for one on one sessions Instagram Twitter Website Where you can find Professional Skills and Development Coach David Anderson Instagram Website
Ray Bullock, Sr. has worked professionally in the ABL, CBA, and USBL. His college experience includes working both men's and women's basketball in Divisions I, II, and III. With may years' experience, Ray is a professed life-long student of the game. As a college assignor, he gave lots of officials their first collegiate experience at the NAIA and Division I level. Ray Bullock has officiated the game of basketball from the middle school, high school, collegiate and professional level. Ray discusses the Mental side of game through the eyes of a Basketball Referee. Where you can find Mental Performance Coach Gladine Frasso and book her for one on one sessions Instagram Twitter Website Where you can find Professional Skills and Development Coach David Anderson Instagram Website
Today our guest is Tuck Taylor who is a Mental Performance Specialist and the owner of Nuero Beast. Nuero Beast is a science-based program that is designed to give athletes a competitive advantage by optimizing the way they perceive and process information. Tune in as we talk about mental fatigue and what athletes can do to increase their athletic performance TucK Taylor Instagram - Neuro Beast Where you can find Mental Performance Coach Gladine Frasso and book her for one on one sessions Instagram Twitter Website Where you can find Professional Skills and Development Coach David Anderson Instagram Website
Martin Soaries is the owner of Basketball Society and the Co-Owner of Holistic Hooper. Join us as he talks about what exactly is meditation, the myths we hear about mediation, how basketball players can add meditation to their routines, and he takes us through a quick meditation practice. Martin can be found on Instagram - Basketball Society and Holistic Hooper Where you can find Mental Performance Coach Gladine Frasso and book her for one on one sessions Instagram Twitter Website Where you can find Professional Skills and Development Coach David Anderson Instagram Website
Part II of II. In this episode we talk to Coach Shay Robinson. Coach Robinson was the former assistant coach for the Maryland Women's Basketball Team and is now the current assistant coach for Ole Miss women's basketball team. This is part two of two with Coach Shay Robinson. In this episode Coach Shay talks about the impact Coach Yo has made on the Ole Miss Women's Basketball team, he also talks about working with one of the best Mental Performance Coaches in the Game Stu Singer and shares some advice he would give to coaches who are looking to get their foot in the door in coaching college basketball. Where you can find Coach Robinson Instagram Twitter Where you can find Mental Performance Coach Gladine Frasso and link to register for her 5 Week Basketball Mental Performance Group Coaching Instagram Twitter Website 5 - Week Basketball Mental Performance Coaching Where you can find Professional Skills and Development Coach David Anderson Instagram Website Sponsorships: off for this episode
This episode we talk to Coach Shay Robinson. Coach Robinson was the former assistant coach for the Maryland Women's Basketball Team and is now the current assistant coach for Ole Miss women's basketball team. This is part I of a part II Series. In part I we talk about Shay's background and past success with Maryland Women's Basketball Team. He shares with us: What a holistic approach to basketball looks like The impact one of the world's top mental performance coaches had on the Maryland's Women's Basketball team and Why athletes need to focus more on the process than the outcome Where you can find Coach Robinson Instagram Twitter Where you can find Mental Performance Coach Gladine Frasso and link to register for her 5 Week Basketball Mental Performance Group Coaching Instagram Twitter Website 5 - Week Basketball Mental Performance Coaching Where you can find Professional Skills and Development Coach David Anderson Instagram Website
Sylvia Hatchell is a Naismith Hall of Famer, Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, 3X National Coach of the Year, and 3X ACC Coach of the Year. At North Carolina she won a NCAA Championship, made 3 NCAA Final Four Appearances, made 23 NCAA appearances and has 8 ACC Tournament Championships. At Francis Marion she won the AIAW and NAIA Championship. Sylvia is also a 3X author of books: Fight! Fight!: Discovering Inner Strength When Blindsided By Life The Complete Guide to Coaching Girls' Basketball: Building a Great Team the Carolina Way The Baffled Parent's Guide to Coaching Girls' Basketball (Baffled Parent's Guides) We had the honor or interviewing Sylvia Hatchell about Mental Toughness and Team Culture. Sylvia dives into some of the mentally tough players she had to honor to coach such as Ivory Latta, Nikki Teasley, and Allisha Gray. She always talks about what type of talent (physically and mentally) that she looked for when she was recruiting. Sylvia also discuss where confidence comes from and how coaches can help their athletes build their confidence. Coach G. Information Here is her Instagram Here is her website FREE Goal Setting Guide/E-book for athletes Coach David Information Here is his Instagram Here is his website
In this episode Gilbert arenas dives into Coaches being too much in control and needing to give their players more ways to lead the team, the different types of leaders we see on teams and how athletes can gain and sustain their confidence. Gilbert Arenas Information Here is his Instagram Here is his podcast Coach G. Information Here is her Instagram Here is her website FREE Goal Setting Guide/E-book for athletes Here is the information for the Athlete Development Workshop Coach David Information Here is his Instagram Here is his website
In this episode Gilbert Talks about the importance of having time management, a pre-game routine, an in game routine and a post game routine. With today's game not having a lot of shot blockers Gilbert tells us how much he thinks he would average in today's game and why. Coach David Anderson and Gilbert talks about how young players today can develop the complete package on the court and finally Gilbert talks about the role of parents in sports. Gilbert Arenas Information Here is his Instagram Here is his podcast Coach G. Information Here is her Instagram Here is her website FREE Goal Setting Guide/E-book for athletes Here is the information for the Athlete Development Workshop Coach David Information Here is his Instagram Here is his website
Today’s episode with Gilbert is part one of four. Gilbert talks about the different types of pressure athletes face from their friends and family members. We also discuss how to be a leader and the difference between being a leader and the “cool kid.” Years ago Gilbert was in a dark place and he shares what it was like being in that dark place and how he bounced back from being here. Finally he discusses the advice he gave Kevin Durant after Durant suffered a torn Achilles injury in the NBA Finals. Gilbert Arenas Information Here is his Instagram Here is his podcast Coach G. Information Here is her Instagram Here is her website FREE Goal Setting Guide/E-book for athletes Here is the information for the Athlete Development Workshop Coach David Information Here is his Instagram Here is his website
Pro Basketball Skills and Development Coach, David Anderson and top Basketball Mental Performance Coach, Gladine Frasso (Coach G.) discuss the Role of Parents in Sports. Some parents tend to be overzealous in their kids sport. They are obnoxiously loud during the games, they try to coach from the stands, they hound the officials, they give the wrong type of pep talks - all of which causes their child to be embarrassed , distracted from playing the game and underperforming. Both coaches also give advice on what the parents should say/do before games, during the games and after the games. This episode is packed with information players, coaches and parents need to hear and implement. Coach Gladine Frasso also mentions her FREE Goal Setting E-book in the podcast that you can download here David Anderson: Email - david@foundationbasketball.com Instagram - @FoundationsAcademySports Website: Www.FoundationAcademySports.com Gladine Frasso: Email - IAmMentallyTough@gmail.com Instagram @IAmMentallyTough Website - Www.IAmMentallyTough.com
Professional Basketball Skills and Development Trainer, David Anderson and his Co-host, Mental Toughness Coach, Gladine Frasso dive into who they are, their background, why they started the podcast, the importance of Mental Toughness and what you can expect to hear in their future episodes. Please subscribe and rate their podcast 5 stars! David Anderson: Email - david@foundationbasketball.com Instagram - @FoundationsAcademySports Website: Www.FoundationAcademySports.com Gladine Frasso: Email - IAmMentallyTough@gmail.com Instagram @IAmMentallyTough Website - Www.IAmMentallyTough.com