The Player's Podcast

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.

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 desires for increased team success.

05-19
25:30

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.

05-18
33:17

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.

05-11
23:20

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).

04-30
23:02

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.

04-28
14:40

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).

04-23
35:47

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.

04-20
28:56

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.

04-04
32:16

Episode 16: Cameron Mitchell on his path to success

Clackamas High School boy's basketball coach Cameron Mitchell reflects on his playing career through his new perspective of the game as a coach.

04-01
20:07

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

Xavier Cannefax gives detail to what it took for him to reach his dream of playing professionally.

03-30
17:46

Episode 13: Kumbeno Memory and "player development"

Coach Memory provided an in-depth view of what it means to develop as a basketball player.

03-21
47:01

Episode 14: Rob Smaller and watching film

Rob Smaller helps us break down ways to watch the game and suggests a few players to study from.

03-27
20:31

Episode 12: DJ Shaw and high school transferring

When is transferring the right decision? Is it always the wrong decision? Coach Shaw sits down to discuss what the thought process should be if you are thinking about transferring.

02-06
36:02

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 the cost.

01-21
19:37

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

Dr. Blake talks about why developing a mindset focused on improvement rather than achievement is important for athletic performance.

12-06
25:10

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.

11-28
20:35

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.

11-19
35:07

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

Mike McShane shares his journey through the game of basketball. If you think you are working hard, try and compare what you are doing to what Mike did.

11-12
27:27

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

Best known as The Professor, Grayson shares his journey of reaching the heights of athletic success, to devoting his life to Jesus.

11-28
29:15

Episode 5: Kip Ioane on how colleges recruit players

Coach Ioane talks about his recruiting process at Willamette University, an NCAA D3 program in Salem, OR.

11-21
30:41

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