In this emotionally rich and nostalgic episode of Concepts & Conversations, Coach Bryan Thomas takes us on a journey back to the summer of nineteen ninety-eight—a time of teenage dreams, Michael Jordan's final championship run, and innocent crushes that defined an era.

🎧 What You’ll Hear:

• A vivid snapshot of Bryan at 15 years old, caught between basketball tryouts and the excitement of youth camp.

• The tender moment of handing over a long-kept letter to his childhood crush the night before—finally expressing years of unspoken admiration.

• The unexpected surprise of her showing up at his home the next morning, leading to a moment so surreal he could barely speak.

• Reflections on why we hesitate, what could’ve been, and how one quiet “hello” sometimes says more than words ever could.

🕰️ This episode is a time capsule—raw, reflective, and a tribute to the bittersweet beauty of young love. Whether you were the shy teen with the crush or the one who never knew someone admired you from afar, this story will hit you right in the heart.