The "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series: Season 2, Episode 5: Western Carolina University Head Men's Basketball Coach Justin Gray

The "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series: Mizzou Assistant Coach Cornell Mann

The "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series: Season 2, Episode 7: University of Missouri Assistant Coach Cornell Mann   Coach Cornell Mann embodies the principles of The Brantley Method and our mission with "More Than Just A Recruiter!" He has had sustained success at every level of college basketball; Grassroots, Junior College, Division 3, Division 2, Division 1 Low-Major, Mid-Major & High Major. He has won everywhere that he has been and he's climbed the stairs to the point that he's at in his career now; his 5th season at University of Missouri . The former Colorado & University of Akron standout has utilized his on the court experience coupled with his degree in family and child development to impact and advance the lives and journeys  of young men on and off the court.    The game of basketball has taken Coach Mann all around the world. He has won at every step of his coaching journey (Conference Championships at 4 different schools). He's recruited, mentored & developed multiple NBA players but more importantly he's utilized his character, integrity and standard of excellence to serve as a "Life Coach" for the men he's encountered. Coach Mann is ready for the opportunity to lead his program but until that time comes he continues to advance, develop and prepare himself for that assignment. Make sure to follow him on Twitter @8MileCorn and support him and the Mizzou staff as they prepare for battle in the SEC this year!   The foundational pillars for The Brantley Method are Inspiration, Motivation and Education; the mission is to utilize stories as a vehicle to provide those pillars to the world in unique ways. As a black man, a father of young black men and a coach/mentor to young black men it is important to show them positive examples of the possibilities and potential for their futures if they only dare to dream. I recently wrote about the perceptions, misconceptions and successes of Black Coaches in NCAA Basketball and it inspired me to take it one step further and create the "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series.     #FreeGame #GoFURTHER 🎈🏁  *Like, Share & Subscribe*

The "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series: Season 2, Episode 6: Arizona State University Assistant Coach Jermaine Kimbrough

Who is, Arizona State Men's Basketball's newest Assistant Coach, Jermaine Kimbrough?    The "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series: Season 2, Episode 6: Arizona State University Assistant Coach Jermaine Kimbrough In this powerful interview with Arizona State University Assistant Basketball Coach Jermaine Kimbrough, we discussed everything from his journey, him overcoming the adversity of being homeless and without his parents at the most pivotal stages of his development and the impact of the coaches/mentors he's encountered along the way have had on his life. This was a SPECIAL episode and I appreciate Jermaine opening up and sharing with us. I'm looking forward to seeing his continued success in Tempe, AZ and beyond!   The foundational pillars for The Brantley Method are Inspiration, Motivation and Education; the mission is to utilize stories as a vehicle to provide those pillars to the world in unique ways. As a black man, a father of young black men and a coach/mentor to young black men it is important to show them positive examples of the possibilities and potential for their futures if they only dare to dream. I recently wrote about the perceptions, misconceptions and successes of Black Coaches in NCAA Basketball and it inspired me to take it one step further and create the "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series.      #FreeGame #GoFURTHER 🎈🏁  *Like, Share & Subscribe*

The "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series: Season 2, Episode 5: Western Carolina University Head Men's Basketball Coach Justin Gray

The "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series: Season 2, Episode 5: Western Carolina University Head Men's Basketball Coach Justin Gray Four years into Justin Gray's collegiate coaching career, he is a Division 1 Head Coach. He's broken through the glass ceiling of young black coaches being labeled as "Just A Recruiter" and It was great to be able to visit Western Carolina University and have this conversation with him. We discussed everything from his playing career to the importance of black fatherhood and everything in between. I'm looking forward to continuing to watch him shine and help others along his journey.    The foundational pillars for The Brantley Method are Inspiration, Motivation and Education; the mission is to utilize stories as a vehicle to provide those pillars to the world in unique ways. As a black man, a father of young black men and a coach/mentor to young black men it is important to show them positive examples of the possibilities and potential for their futures if they only dare to dream. I recently wrote about the perceptions, misconceptions and successes of Black Coaches in NCAA Basketball and it inspired me to take it one step further and create the "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series.  #FreeGame #GoFURTHER 🎈🏁  *Like, Share & Subscribe*

The "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series Season 2, Ep. 4: UNLV Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Carlin Hartman

The "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series Season 2, Ep. 4: UNLV Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Carlin Hartman The game of basketball took Carlin Hartman from Western New York (Grand Island) to Tulane where he was a standout player and then afforded him the opportunity to impact other's journeys!    For 23 years, Coach Carlin Hartman has been a leader in the coaching industry. He has demonstrated success along his journey mentoring 8 players who would later go on to play in the NBA. During his career he's not only worked with High Major ball players, he's also worked in High Academic settings, spending 4 years at Columbia and 2 years at Rice; both as Associate Head Coach. It was great to hear Coach Hartman's emphasis on family and the pride he has for his children. He spoke about his wife being his backbone and the glue that holds everything together and how the family type relationship with the Kruger family led him to UNLV to work along side Kevin Kruger after Coach Lon Kruger's retirement.   It was great to be able to have this conversation with Coach Hartman and I'm looking forward to continuing to watch him shine and help others along his journey.    The foundational pillars for The Brantley Method are Inspiration, Motivation and Education; the mission is to utilize stories as a vehicle to provide those pillars to the world in unique ways. As a black man, a father of young black men and a coach/mentor to young black men it is important to show them positive examples of the possibilities and potential for their futures if they only dare to dream. I recently wrote about the perceptions, misconceptions and successes of Black Coaches in NCAA Basketball and it inspired me to take it one step further and create the "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series.  #FreeGame #GoFURTHER 🎈🏁  *Like, Share & Subscribe*

The "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series: Season 2 Ep 3: Cal State Fullerton Head Coach Dedrique Taylor

The "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series: Season 2 Ep 3: Cal State Fullerton HC Dedrique Taylor For most people involved with collegiate basketball,  the covid shutdown brings about bad memories. For Coach Taylor, it may very well be the thing that saved his life!  Continuing Season 2's emphasis on growth & development; I sat down with Cal State Fullerton Head Coach Dedrique Taylor. His story is inspiring and eye opening to anyone entering the business with goals of one day becoming a Division 1 Head Coach! Coach Taylor has worn every hat and sat in every seat as a collegiate coach. He has overcome hurdles and obstacles to be where he is at today and his journey is extremely motivational. It was great to be able to have this conversation with Coach Taylor and I'm looking forward to continuing to watch him shine and help others along his journey. The foundational pillars for The Brantley Method are Inspiration, Motivation and Education; the mission is to utilize stories as a vehicle to provide those pillars to the world in unique ways. As a black man, a father of young black men and a coach/mentor to young black men it is important to show them positive examples of the possibilities and potential for their futures if they only dare to dream. I recently wrote about the perceptions, misconceptions and successes of Black Coaches in NCAA Basketball and it inspired me to take it one step further and create the "More Than Just A Recruiter" Interview Series.       #FreeGame #GoFURTHER 🎈🏁  *Like, Share & Subscribe*