Competition vs. Hard Work in Player Development ft. Coach Brian Fruscio of Canterbury
Description
In this episode of the Prep Athletics Podcast, we dive deep into the world of prep school basketball with Coach Brian Fruscio of Canterbury School. From his early days growing up in a blue-collar town in upstate New York to building Albany Academy into a powerhouse program and his current role at Canterbury, Coach Fruscio shares invaluable insights on player development, college recruitment, and the evolving landscape of prep school basketball. He discusses the importance of competing versus merely playing hard, the role of multiple sports in athlete development, and how to navigate the challenging journey from high school to college basketball.
📌 Key Topics
âś… The transition from college to prep school coaching
✅ Canterbury School’s unique approach to student-athlete development
âś… Building a successful basketball program
âś… The importance of multiple sport participation
âś… College recruitment strategies and player placement
âś… The value of competing versus just playing hard
âś… Access to training facilities and development opportunities
âś… The future of prep school basketball
🗒️ About Coach Brian Fruscio:
A first-generation college graduate who played at Ithaca College, Brian Fruscio has established himself as a respected figure in prep school basketball. Before joining Canterbury School three years ago, he built Albany Academy into a powerhouse program where he developed numerous Division I players, including NBA player Andre Jackson, who won a national championship with UConn before joining the Milwaukee Bucks.
đź”— Connect with Coach Brian Fruscio:
Email | bfruscio@cbury.org
LinkedIn | https://www.instagram.com/coachfrusc/
Instagram https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fruscio-57729214/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/brian.fruscio/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/cburyboysbball/
X | https://x.com/cburyboysbball
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Website | https://www.prepathletics.com
Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prep.athletics/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PrepAthletics
Email | coryheitz@gmail.com
Phone | 859-317-1166
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