Shooters Touch

As hoopers we care about what we put on our feet! Whether you consider yourself a sneakerhead or not shoes have played a role in your playing and coaching career! In this episode Jordan Atchison(@JordanAtchison) joins Bryan to reminisce about the late 90s and early 00s of kicks on court! They also talk about what's next and the current state of the sneaker market! Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

MVC pre-season player of the year Grace Boffeli (@boffeli_grace) joins the podcast to talk about their brutal non-conference schedule, winning 3 state championships, getting only one D1 offer, umpiring baseball and Coach @nateoakland slingshot jumper! Enjoy! https://unipanthers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA _______________________________ Past Guests Mike Hilmer, Bryan Petersen, Elle Ruffridge, AJ Green, Brett Watson, Justin Wieck, Tucker DeVries, Bowen Born, John Henry, Maya McDermott, Josh Sash, Zeke Mayo, Caleb Cline, Brittni Donaldson, Nate Oakland, Kenyon Murray, Matt Woodley, Jeff Horner, Aaron Thomas, Doug McDermott, Chris Jans, Ali Farokhmanesh, Nate Loenser, Stevie Johnson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

With over 600 wins and multiple state championships including a run of 3 in a row, Coach Bergman (@ICWesthoops) has cemented his legacy as an all time great! However, when you get a chance to talk with Coach, he really just loves hoops, teaching, winning, fishing and golfing! The list of talented players he has coached over the years is a good one... but his ability to teach toughness both physically and mentally is often what separates his team from the pack! @ICWest_Bball This one is a gem, we hope you enjoy! #shootersshoot Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA __________________________________ Past Guests Mike Hilmer, Bryan Petersen, Elle Ruffridge, AJ Green, Brett Watson, Justin Wieck, Tucker DeVries, Bowen Born, John Henry, Maya McDermott, Josh Sash, Zeke Mayo, Caleb Cline, Brittni Donaldson, Nate Oakland, Kenyon Murray, Matt Woodley, Jeff Horner, Aaron Thomas, Doug McDermott, Chris Jans, Ali Farokhmanesh, Nate Loenser, Stevie Johnson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

Chad Helle(@CoachChadHelle) is the head coach for the Iowa Central Tritons. He was the long-time assistant for legendary head coach Dennis Pilcher, is a former Triton standout himself. After graduating from Western Dubuque High School, Helle played two seasons for Pilcher and Iowa Central where he was named first team all-region. Coach comes on the pod to talk @ICTritons basketball but we also talk about life, influencing others, being a leader, example and accountable! This one was a lot of fun! We hope you enjoy! Triton Schedule - https://www.ictritons.com/sports/mbkb/2023-24/schedule Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA #shootersshoot ______________________________________________________ Past Guests Mike Hilmer, Bryan Petersen, Elle Ruffridge, AJ Green, Brett Watson, Justin Wieck, Tucker DeVries, Bowen Born, John Henry, Maya McDermott, Josh Sash, Zeke Mayo, Caleb Cline, Brittni Donaldson, Nate Oakland, Kenyon Murray, Matt Woodley, Jeff Horner, Aaron Thomas, Doug McDermott, Chris Jans, Ali Farokhmanesh, Nate Loenser, Stevie Johnson #ShootersShoot #hoopsIowa --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

Unless you've been living under a rock.. you know The Valley(@MVCsports) is high level basketball! You should also know that same Valley runs through Iowa this year! Drake and UNI on both the mens and women's side are pre-season top 2 in the conference. Making those already high energy games even more exciting this year! We break it all down for you... @UNIwbb@DrakeBulldogsMB @DrakeWBB @UNImbb Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA #shootersshoot --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

Nate Tobey (@tobeynate) joins the podcast to talk all things @Hawkettehoops! The new head coach brings plenty of experience and knowledge to the first chair. Having won a state championship on the boys side, coach knows what it takes to win! Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA -- Past Guests Mike Hilmer Bryan Petersen Elle Ruffridge AJ Green Brett Watson Justin Wieck Tucker DeVries Bowen Born John Henry Maya McDermott Josh Sash Zeke Mayo Caleb Cline Brittni Donaldson Nate Oakland Kenyon Murray Matt Woodley Jeff Horner Aaron Thomas Doug McDermott Chris Jans Ali Farokhmanesh Nate Loenser --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

And 1... that's right 2 guests today! Welcome @TaylorMcaulay and @cbecker_32 to the podcast! Leaders on the @DrakeWBB they talk with us about last years run to the MVC title and getting the chance to play in the NCAA tournament. We also dive into last year's trip to Italy, HS sports, pre-game routines and what it means to be a Bulldog! #shootersshoot #BeBlue Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

Drake guard Conor Enright(@Cenright04) joins the pod to talk mullets, Chicago basketball and the future of @DrakeBulldogsMB! We revisit last seasons @MVCsports run in St. Louis and the opportunity to compete in @MarchMadnessMBB. Conor is a high energy, tough nosed, talented guard, with a lot of "juice"! This was a fun chat, enjoy! #DSMhometownteam Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

Bryan Bender (@BryanBender), current Head Coach at Ellsworth Community College(@MbbEllsworth), previously led a successful basketball program at Southwest Mississippi Community College, instilling a culture of Passion, Humility & Discipline (PHD) that nurtured academic, court, and community growth. The team achieved outstanding academics, boasting high GPAs and a 100% graduation rate. On the court, Bender secured remarkable wins, including against top-ranked opponents, and orchestrated a historic comeback. His adept recruiting facilitated players' transitions to Division I and other collegiate levels. Leveraging experience from Appalachian State University and University of Minnesota, Bender excels in coaching, operations, and leadership platforms. Committed to basketball excellence and holistic player development, he balances his career with family life alongside wife Kristi and daughter Livi. Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

A staple in the metro hoops scene @CoachCHenderson has been winning games a for a lot of years. Now he gets the opportunity to come back to the CIML with new colors! Coach sits down to chat with us about the change and the new challenges ahead! Enjoy! #shootersshoot @JCSD__Athletics Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

This week we bring Jon McKowen(@kennedybball) on to discuss his journey to Cedar Rapids, being coached by his Dad(@CoachMcKowen) and coaching his son(@TreyMckowen), as well as some youth basketball! Jon’s a wealth of knowledge about all of the above, so enjoy the nuggets! Hang on until the end.. might be a slight jab at brother (@bjmckowen) about late game situations! #shootersshoot #hoopsinIowa Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

Jumping on the podcast this week is Todd Lorensen (@toddlorensen). Todd is the Associate Head Coach for @GracelandU_MBB down in Lamoni, IA! Todd has some unique experience taking him to all corners of Iowa. Coach shares some good insight into NAIA life and how recruiting and connections make the world go round! Enjoy it! Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

#13 Bowen Born(@bowenborn13) joins the podcast to talk all things @UNImbb! From winning a championship with @NorwalkHoops to overcoming adversity Bowen has always found comfort knowing if he puts in the work good things will come! The undersized star continues to put in the work and watch his stock rise! #shootersshoot Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA Ep. 141 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

MVC Player of the Year Tucker DeVries(@Tucker_DeVries) joins the podcast to talk winning State with @waukeehoops and the transition to becoming a member of @DrakeBulldogsMB and what it has been like playing for his dad(@Coach_DeVries)! Sounds like maybe coach has a mean ping-pong game that we need to check out! We talk golf, haircuts, NCAA tournament, pizza and AAU! This one is fun!! #shootersshoot Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA Ep. 140 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

500 wins and counting for @WPUBasketball HC John Henry! Coach Henry is an all timer and we had a lot of fun chatting with him about the lessons he has learned along the way! Recently named Coach of the Year, Henry continues to build dominance down in Osky! We get into everything with coach from throwing players out of practice to coaching cross country. Promise you don't want to miss this one!  Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

Katie(@katiedinnebier) jumps on the pod to talk gymnastics, overcoming a knee injury and winning a lot of basketball games! We also break down the coaching transition before her freshman year and where she sees this Bulldog team going! A lot of big time basketball still in front of her, with a great head on her shoulders the sky is the limit! Enjoy... #BeBlue #shootersshoot   Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA  Episode #138  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

From Alabama to Tennessee to Iowa, Jeff Schertz is a well travelled coach! He’s constantly seeking out knowledge from his peers and surroundings, which is one of the reasons he’s a great coach. Currently in year four at Ballard he’s led the Bombers to state and has a good young group of kids coming through now. Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA Episode #137 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

2022 is over and we are super grateful! Not only to our fans, but to the guests that gave so much of their time to chat with us! We created over 3,000 minutes of new content in 2022 and had our best year to date. Check out this episode as we put a bow on 2022 and look forward to the year ahead. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

Frankie(@Fcartoscelli3) has been a Kings fan his entire life. Which is why he was exactly the right person to talk to about the Iowa ties the Kings have with Keegan Murray(Twitterless) and Harrison Barnes(@hbarnes). We discuss why Harrison is the perfect fit for the young Kings and why Sacramento is so excited about Keegan’s future with the team! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support

We had an incredibly thoughtful conversation with Maya McDermott(@mayamcdermott_) in this weeks episode. We discuss her time with All Iowa Attack(@alliowaattack), her experience at Johnston(@JCSD_Girlsbball)where she was on several state tournament teams and one state championship team, and her decision to join the Panthers(UNIwbb). Enjoy! Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA #shootersshoot  Episode #136 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterstouch/support