Alisha Valavanis - Talking Teamwork and Championships with Seattle Storm CEO & GM

Chris Herren - One Day At A Time

This BONUS episode of The CORTside Podcast details the inspirational journey of the once basketball superstar turned addict turned advocate, Chris Herren.  Herren discusses his days growing up in Falls River, Massachusetts, and how drugs and alcohol became a struggle for most of his life. Chris went from a professional basketball star to battling for his life. Now he spends his time as a motivational speaker sharing his story through Herren Talks [https://herrentalks.com/], with the goal of making a positive difference in the lives of others. Herren also grew his idea of support for others when he founded the nonprofit Herren Project. [https://herrenproject.org/] Through the organization, Herren and his team empower schools and communities to make healthy choices, while also guiding families through recovery. Most recently, he founded Herren Wellness [https://herrenwellness.com/], a residential health and wellness program that helps guests lead healthy, substance-free lives. Chris Herren's contact information: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/chrisherren24] - Instagram [https://instagram.com/c_herren_?igshid=1vsswevm18eb0] - Twitter [https://twitter.com/c_herren?s=21] www,ChrisHerren.com [https://chrisherren.com/] Leave us a review and let us know what you thought about this episode.  Would love your input and if you have any ideas for future guests or topics! Follow @CORTsidePodcast Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/CORTsidePodcast/] - Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cortsidepodcast/] Email for Host Mike Cortese: CoachCort@gmail.com

Jamal Mashburn - One Step Ahead of The Game

The season finale of The CORTside Podcast, features 12 year NBA veteran, former NBA all-star, and now successful entrepreneur, Jamal Mashburn. Mashburn is commonly referred to these days as “the biggest after-basketball success story”. Mashburn discusses in detail, his path to the NBA, how basketball was always a means to an end, and how he always kept his eye on a long-term goal of being a businessman. We are also joined by marketing and advertising executive, Jonathan Sackett.  Jonathan, who is a a long time business partner and friend to Jamal, speaks on the importance of finding the right partnership in business and in life. Interested in learning from the pros and training like a pro?  Be sure to check out eCoach Basketball where NBA Coaches teach drills, workouts, plays, tips and more for players and coaches of all levels. eCoach Basketball is accessible on any tablet or smartphone and is perfect for players and coaches of all levels. Sign up for your 1 year subscription of eCoachBasketball here [https://videos.ecoachbasketball.com/orders/ecoachbasketball] Use the Promo Code: MASH and pay only $49.99 for one year! Jamal Mashburn on Twitter [https://twitter.com/jamalmashburn] Jonathan Sackett on Twitter [https://twitter.com/JonathanSackett] Leave us a review and let us know what you thought about this episode.  Would love your input and if you have any ideas for future guests or topics! Follow @CORTsidePodcast Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/CORTsidePodcast/] - Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cortsidepodcast/] Email for Host Mike Cortese: CoachCort@gmail.com

Alisha Valavanis - Talking Teamwork and Championships with Seattle Storm CEO & GM

In Episode 11 of the CORTside Podcast, we are so excited to welcome WNBA Champion Seattle Storm [https://storm.wnba.com/]’s GM Alisha Valavanis! Alisha and Seattle just stormed their way to a 2nd championship in the past 3 years down with two of the WNBA’s top players of all-time, Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart. Alsiha discusses the importance of teamwork and how to create high functioning organizations destined for success. Alisha Valavanis's Social Media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alishavalavanis/] - Twitter [https://twitter.com/alishavalavanis?lang=en] Leave us a review and let us know what you thought about this episode.  Would love your input and if you have any ideas for future guests or topics! Follow @CORTsidePodcast Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/CORTsidePodcast/] - Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cortsidepodcast/] Email for Host Mike Cortese: CoachCort@gmail.com

Jennifer Azzi & Blair Hardiek - Giving Back And The Global Growth Of The Game

In Episode 10 of the CORTside Podcast, we sit down with two of the great player’s in women’s basketball history, and current NBA Global directors, Jennifer Azzi and Blair Hardiek. Azzi played for Stanford University from 87-90’ and was awarded as the Naismith Player of the Year as well as Final Four Most Outstanding Player in Stanford’s 1990 National Championship season. Hardiek is a former 4-year captain and Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll Nominee from the University of Missouri. Both discuss their playing careers and transitions to coaching, founding The Azzi Basketball Academy [https://azziacademy.com/], balancing home and professional life and the current work they do promoting the game globally for The NBA Academy [https://nbaacademy.nba.com/] and developing international prospects. Jennifer Azzi’s Social Media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jenniferlazzi/] - Twitter [https://twitter.com/JenniferAzzi] Blair Hardiek’s Social Media: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blairehardiek/] Leave us a review and let us know what you thought about this episode.  Would love your input and if you have any ideas for future guests or topics! Follow @CORTsidePodcast Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/CORTsidePodcast/] - Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cortsidepodcast/] Email for Host Mike Cortese: CoachCort@gmail.com

Derrick Thomas - The Importance of Representation

In Episode 9 of the CORTside Podcast, we are joined by CEO and Founder of Pro Shark Sports, Derrick Thomas. Thomas discusses the importance of representation and how his company is pioneering a new networking approach for athletes and sports agents. Derrick Thomas was a four-year basketball standout for Drexel University starting in 90 games and was a top defensive player in the CAA conference. Following his time on the hardwood, Thomas worked as Senior CX specialist with Tesla, and worked with National Settlement Consultant before founding the sports tech startup, Pro Shark Sports. Derrick Thomas’s contact information: Social Media: @DT_32 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dt_32/]-Twitter [https://twitter.com/DT_32] Pro Shark Sports contact information: Social Media: @ProSharkSports Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/prosharksports/]-Twitter [https://twitter.com/ProsharkSports] www.ProSharkSports.com [https://prosharksports.com/] Leave us a review and let us know what you thought about this episode.  Would love your input and if you have any ideas for future guests or topics! Follow @CORTsidePodcast Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/CORTsidePodcast/]-Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cortsidepodcast/] Email for Host Mike Cortese: CoachCort@gmail.com