The Players' Forum

E10 : Coach Mike Memoirs - How College Basketball Exposed My Lack Of Team Experience

E10 : Coach Mike Memoirs - How College Basketball Exposed My Lack Of Team Experience. In this episode Coach Mike talks about how his lack of experience during his college years affected his transition into his pro career. It was an unexpected shift his journey, causing him to miss out on job opportunities and ultimately labeled him as a hot head on the court. Nonetheless, his work ethic, tenacity and love for game became the driving force for an 8 year playing career. His advice to players with similar experiences. “Be vulnerable and open to the people who genuinely have your best interest at heart. This podcast series is brought to you by the creative producers at The  Soultry Group. Digital media production for the arts and souls.     Please make sure to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification  bell so you can help us spread the word and hopefully bring value to the  digital world.     JOIN US ON OUR SOCIAL CHANNELS  IG: https://www.instagram.com/great_gain_athletics/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_soultry_group/ I G: https://www.instagram.com/teetothe/       #theplayersforumpodcast #greatgainathleticsinc #ggafam #sportsmentoring #teetothelifestyle #soultrytv #thesoultrygroup #digitalmediaproduction

EPISODE 9: LIFE AFTER BASKETBALL - RETIRED PRO BALLER & Omega Psi Phi FRATERNITY BROTHER, RYAN HOLMES SR.

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Players' Forum In our mini series entitled  LIFE AFTER BASKETBALL where we catch up with pro basketball players who  played internationally and see where life has taken them after  basketball. In this episode we talk to retired pro baller and Omega Psi  Phi frat brother, Ryan Holmes Sr. about his Chicago upbringing, his  fraternity life, his basketball career and his organization One Thumbs  Up in memory of his sister.      #ryanholmessr #omegapsiphi #onethumbsup

EPISODE 8: Coach Mike Memoirs - What It's Really Like Playing Basketball Overseas

E8: Coach Mike Memoirs - What It's Really Like Playing Basketball Overseas In this episode we talk to Coach Mike about what it's really like playing basketball overseas during contract season. Although every experience will be different from team to team and player to player, there are a lot of similarities. Coach Mike share his personal journey in hopes to give insight on how to prepare mentally and physically, what to expect in general and how to adjust and adapt to new circumstances. #theplayersforumpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23theplayersforumpodcast] #professionalbasketball [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23professionalbasketball] #basketballoverseas [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23basketballoverseas]

EPISODE 7: Life After Basketball Mini Series: How to Prepare For The Transition In The Next Phase Of Your Basketball Career.

Welcome to The Players' Forum Podcast - In this episode we talk about ways you can begin to prepare yourself for life after basketball. Especially during this time when jobs and opportunities seem scarce for basketball players who are aspiring professionals and seasoned vets returning to jobs with huge pay cuts. It's contract season, but now with the new norm, it's also the season for players to start thinking about what direction they want their career to move in. Coach Mike and Agent Tee share some insight on where to start that has helped Coach Mike transition and continues to help him position himself for success. ADVICE SHARE IN THIS EPISODES 1. EXPLORE AND RESEARCH YOUR INTERESTS. EDUCATE YOURSELF IN THE FIELD. 2. WORK ON YOUR GROWTH MINDSET AND BUILDING YOUR CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE. 3. VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES AND GAIN EXPERIENCE. INTERNSHIPS 4. YOUR PLAYER PROFILE IS YOUR RESUME AND BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE CAN ALSO TRANSLATES AS PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE. 5. BE FEARLESS, DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP. ASK FOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATIONS, SEEK MENTORS, AND DON'T LIMIT YOURSELF. YOU ARE MORE THAN AN ATHLETE.

EPISODE 6: The Impact of Youth Basketball Programs Featuring LA Blue Chip Founder, Alex Stephens

Welcome to The Players' Forum Podcast -  In this episode we talk about the positive and negative affects of youth basketball featuring coach, mentor, and founder of LA BLUE CHIP YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM, Alex Stephens. From Coach Alex shares his insight from 20 plus years of coaching experience what it's like running a youth program and the roles and impact parents, coaches and trainers play in the development and wellness of youth in sports. Coach Mike also breaks down what we all can do as coaches, parents and trainers to ensure youth are put in the best position to succeed on the court and beyond the game. ABOUT COACH ALEX STEPHENS Coach Alex's motivation is a product of his experiences, hard work, and dedication, which have all fueled the drive and passion Alex has for coaching. Coach Alex Stephens has over 20 years of coaching experience, and has played and coached on almost every level. As founder of Blue Chip, Coach Alex's goal is to simply use basketball  as a tool and vehicle to make a positive effect and give each player an  opportunity for a higher education, both on and off the court, by  creating high quality character student athletes. [ 9/19/20 - https://www.labluechip.org/coaches]