Breaking Barriers Basketball Podcast

Hello everyone, we are back!! It's been a long break and we are excited to have more episodes for our listeners coming again for what we'll call, "Season 2"! In this episode, Coach Diaz has a conversation with our guest and Breaking Barriers Basketball's Creative Director, Miguel Ablaza. Coach Diaz and Migiel talk about Miguel's new and upcoming life events, his career and background with creative outlets, and his love for Bay Area sports. You can follow Miguel on Instagram: @miguel.ablaza and check out his website and photography portfolio at www.miguelablaza.com & www.miguelablazaphotography.com respectively. As always, you can also follow Coach Diaz on Instagram & Twitter: @CoachDDiaz, as well as Breaking Barriers Basketball's Instagram & website — @breakingbarriersbasketball & www.breakingbarriersbasketball.com

In this episode, Coach Daniel Diaz has a conversation with local Virginia Beach youth basketball coach, Coach Matt Ferreol. Coach Matt talks about how growing up in Indianapolis shaped his love for basketball, his personal journey living with a heart transplant, and the impact basketball has made in his life on and off the court.

In this episode, Coach Daniel Diaz has a conversation with the Director of Basketball Operations for Princeton University's Women's Basketball Team, Helen Tau. Helen talks about about her journey in the basketball world, what it's like to break barriers herself - as well as seeing others before her continue to break barriers, and she gives a unique perspective on the basketball side of things that some may not realize take place. Follow us on Instagram @breakingbarriersbasketball and follow Coach Daniel Diaz on Instagram & Twitters @CoachDDiaz.

In this episode, Coach Daniel Diaz has a conversation with the NBA G-League's Capital City Go-Go Head Coach, Ryan Richman. Coach Richman talks about his basketball journey and how he has gotten to where he is at today, balancing life with basketball, and everything in-between. You can follow Coach Richman and the Capital City Go-Go on Instagram @CapitalCityGoGo. Follow us on Instagram @breakingbarriersbasketball and follow Coach Daniel Diaz on Instagram & Twitter @CoachDDiaz

In this episode, Coach Daniel Diaz has a conversation with founder and head coach of WeR1 Hoops, and Varsity Assistant Girls Basketball Coach at Fairmont Prep, Coach Josh Lozano. Their conversation talks about the importance of youth development, his basketball program - WeR1 Hoops, and how basketball has made him who he is today. You can follow Coach Josh on Instagram @JoshLozano_, and his program's page @We_R1Hoops. Follow us on Instagram @breakingbarriersbasketball and follow Coach Daniel Diaz on Instagram & Twitter @ CoachDDiaz.

In this episode Coach Daniel Diaz has a conversation with former Virginia Tech and NFL wide receiver, Joshua Morgan. They have a conversation about how sports have made Joshua who he is today, as well as taking a trip down memory lane as he touches on what it was like growing up in Washington D.C. to his football career. You can find Joshua on Instagram @joshumorgansr. Follow us on Instagram @breakingbarriersbasketball and follow Coach Daniel Diaz on Instagram & Twitter @CoachDDiaz.

In this episode Coach Daniel Diaz has a conversation with founder of the PUSO Foundation, Robert Banez. They talk about life, the PUSO Foundation, their friendship, and how basketball played a big role in their lives. You can find Robert on Instagram @Booobah, his foundation @ThePUSOFoundation, and his photography organzation @AllProReels. Let us know what you think! Follow us on Instagram @breakingbarriersbasketball and follow Coach Diaz on Instagram & Twitter @CoachDDiaz.

Welcome to the 1st episode of the Breaking Barriers Basketball Podcast! In today's intro episode, Coach Daniel Diaz talks about what's to be expected from this podcast, as well as how Breaking Barriers Basketball got started. Follow us on Instagram @breakingbarriersbasketball and follow Coach Diaz on Instagram & Twitter @CoachDDiaz.