DreamChasers Podcast

Kids deal with a lot of emotions when playing the game. Parents need to guide and direct players on how to approach and deal with situations. Dealing with frustration is a natural part of life but learning to deal with problems will ultimately help with life. Referees are part of the game and players are now overly concerned with every call. The culture is changing and players need guidance!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

There are so many coaches and teams out there now. This makes things hard to Navigate as a parent. But you have to do just that, Navigate and figure out what is the best move for your son or daughter. Being cautious and knowing who is involved is key. In sports there is a small window of time and you want to find the best fit for you. Don't just entrust things to a coach and hope for the best. Do research, make sure that the number 1 thing is your kid's interest over everything else. We break down what it is really like know for athlete in today's basketball game. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

A lot of parents entrust coaches to do what is right with their kids in the sports world. You have to pay attention to the signs when dealing with coaches now days. You have to protect your child best interest. Kids are not developed mentally and you have to guard that. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Being a parent today is hard enough but when you add sports, things get complicated. With all the competition, superteams and variety of games, we lose track sometimes of why we put our kids there in the first place. The values that we are looking to instill in our kids go by the wayside. We need to get back to making the game fun for our kids while we build good people and competitors. How are you as a parent? How does your child really feel? is it too late to change the perspective? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Youth sports are a multi-billion dollar industry. These are opportunities for kids to play the games that they love. But as of late sports, basketball in particular are growing more and more out of control. Players are being disrespectful to opposing teams, referees and even parents. Are we losing our way as a society? Parents are beginning to overstep with other adults. Fights are breaking out on the court and in the stands. A parent has even shot a coach over a kid's playing time. Where do we go from here? How can we get back to what once was or are we too far gone? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Understanding when to let your kid go in today's sports world is hard. They are our "babies" and we have to do what is right for them. What if doing what is "right" for our kids is really hurting them? Should you coach your kids up to High School or should they know what it is like to deal with a coach and their natural bias? Our own kids understand what are the limits and that we will deal with more from them than a regular teammate, when is the time to take your hands off? Kids are getting close to friends in sports and want to be around them. We explain know how to distinguish what is good for your child and making them understand that we have to do what is best for them first. Relationship matters in sports but friends will be there and kids need to do what is best for them whether friends are their or not. Having balance in sports is important for kids in the long run. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We talk about the basketball training game and how to look out for signs. We discuss how you should be able to measure your son/daughter growth when dealing in the space. We talk about how kids should be nurtured in the space and when is the time to stick with it or throw in the towel. With basketball trainers not having to be certified in anything other than experience, we want to educate on how to pick a trainer or coach to maximize potential. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We discuss the career of Tony Perkins as a top basketball prospect in the nation. To his Senior year and dealing with Coronavirus, and having to cut the season short. He tells how this was supposed to be the year that Lawrence North took it all. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Amber Harris discusses life growing up in Indiana to becoming Miss Basketball. She recalls the years she played at Xavier University to becoming a WNBA Champion her rookie year. She talks about playing with Mya Moore and Simone Augustus. #Dreamchasers #Basketball #AmberHarris #Mayamoore #SimoneAugustus --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Houston Rockets Player Christian Wood Admitted In A Recent Interview That After going Undrafted In 2015, His Then Girlfriend Left & Never Spoke To Him Again. 5 Yrs Later, He Now Has A New $41M Contract & Promising Career. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We discuss how to deal with your coach when pressure and emotion are high! #Dreamchasers --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We speak on how Bill Self approaches practice and his players. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We look at how Jermaine O'neal dealt with the time sitting on the bench in Portland to Stardom in Indiana. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

John Amechi talks more about the life of NBA players and how sometimes it is not as glamourous as it seems. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

John Calipari discusses mental toughness and body language We discuss how players should build up greater mental toughness in any sport. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Al reflects on his younger days and how it made him better as an NBA player. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We talk about how Kobe looked at his career early on and how his perspective changed. He talks about if he had the power to go back and change time and how he wouldn't. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Damian Lillard talks being a competitor and how he plays at such an insane pace. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We break down this clip of how keeping a high level of focus can help elevate players in basketball. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We discuss the break down of the NBA contract and how people go broke. Shaquille O'neal explains his mistakes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We break down how John Calipari decides if his players will get playing time or not. We explain how the college game is played from practice to games. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We explain why rankings only go so far. Athletes are chasing the wrong things and we are changing the way they think. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We explain how athletes need to think in order to go D1 and beyond. Touching on topics such as sacrifice, knowing roles and understanding the game. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We discuss Athletes and sense of Entitlement. We talk about how athletes are more worried about stats and personal gain over being a good teammate. Please Like, Comment and Share!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We explain why parents need to let the coach direct the kids and why referees get such a bad rep. Athletes need to learn early on how to deal with their own issues. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We discuss random topics with various coaches. We did this Live interview with KeVin Roberts who has coached the likes of Rajon Rondo and Shelvin Mack. Each topic is thrown at random as we interact with parents and players during the Live feed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Dahntay Jones talks early years of sports. After a growth spurt soon he was at Rutgers University. He discussed leaving  Rutgers for Duke University and Coach K. He reminisce about getting drafted and playing for the Memphis Grizzles, Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers. Dahntay discusses what Lebron James is really like and the crazy comeback after being down 3-1 to Golden State. He finishes up with the story of the last time he spoke to Kobe Bryant. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We profile Lavar Ball and how he spoke things into reality. Currently all the Ball brothers are in the NBA and Lavar is definitely the one to Thank. From the streets of Chino Hills to the bright lights, we profile this basketball family. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Ex-NBA player Sam Perkins discusses growing up in New York to playing with the likes of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Reggie Miller. His experiences stems from playing in the Pan-American games, winning a National NCAA Championship to making the NBA Finals. Sam tells us stories about some of the relationships that he has had with NBA Legends. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Ex-NBA player Ray Tolbert discusses early life, playing basketball and his life now. From playing in Anderson, IN to playing with Isiah Thomas, and playing for Bob Knight. To winning a NBA Championship with the "Showtime" Lakers with Magic Johnson. Ray tells his story with a big smile and an infectous laugh the entire interview. Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Former WNBA Player Ta'shia Phillps takes us back to her beginnings as a basketball player. She explains how she was one of the worst players around. Through hard work and determination, she turned it all round. Achieving awards such as Miss Basketball, Gatorade Player of the year and McDonald's All-American. She doesn't disappoint in telling us the things that created her! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Indianapolis native and overseas standout Andrew Warren discusses life as a basketball player. He drops a few gems on how kids should approach the game. He digs into his past experiences and why he chose the mid-major Bradley University for college. He discusses life overseas in today’s time --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Overseas Basketball player and Indianapolis native David Logan discusses his journey from Indiana to Europe. He goes on to tell how hard work changes he and his family life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Cardinal Ritter High School basketball player Jordan Turner discusses his basketball career thus far. As a Sophomore last year he speaks on becoming a Starter for Ritter. He also talks about his aspirations moving forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Coach Josh Gilbert talks youth basketball in today’s era. He talks about past and present dealings with coaches and players. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Coach Kevin Merriweather is one of the long time founders of girls basketball in Indiana. He discusses early days of playing with George "The Ice Man" Gervin to basically being pushed into coaching by his daughter. Through seeing so many different sides of the game, he has passed on knowledge to an array of Indiana talent. Players ranging from Ashley Barlow, Kia Hayes, Amber Harris, Shyra Ely, Ta'shia Phillips, Katrina Merriweather and Skylar Diggins to name a few. Kevin goes on to break down, the difference in players then and now. Parents and kids alike can stand to gain a lot from the thought process of one of the pioneers of Indiana's girls basketball. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Multiple State Champion coach Basil Smotherman speaks about his early years of falling in love with the game of basketball. From humble beginnings in Tennessee to finding a job at North Central HS in Indianapolis. Basil talks about winning a State Championship and coaching with Doug Mitchell. He sheds light on how kids and parents should approach the game. This advise will resonate in your mind for days to come!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

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Daniel Artest (In the Paint Podcast) and Harvey Harrington discuss the life of NBA Siblings. Use caution when listening to this episode as they discuss straight facts on how the NBA life is lived through the eyes of family members. They go on to discuss topics such as Pete Rose, Women, Money and the Pacer/Piston Brawl, you don't want to miss this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

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Gary Harris Sr discusses early life to meeting his wife and raising his sons. He goes on to talk about humble beginnings growing up in Gary, Indiana. Gary talks about his son rise from Hamilton Southeastern Basketball to the NBA. He touches on topics from Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo to the Success of his wife Joy Harris who played in the WNBA and is a Purdue All-time Leader. After being a major 2 sport star, enjoy the story of how young Gary made the decision to pursue basketball full time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

This episode profiles kids getting cut and how to deal with it. We go over different steps that will help each athlete/parent understand how to cope and overcome the rejection that is felt. We talk about the steps that should be taken to help each athlete to achieve the goal of making the team going forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Head Coach Katrina Merriweather discusses her journey as a player to coaching a D1 Program. She explains her humble beginnings as a young lady that had no interest in playing basketball to working on her game regularly. She talks about how her dad started one of the first only female basketball programs in the state of Indiana. Her commitment and compassion for her team separates her from any regular coach. This interview will touch any parent or athlete. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

We discuss basketball trainers and how to choose one. We talk about comments that were made about good trainers and what to look for. If you are considering finding a trainer for you child you will want to hear these points. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

In this conclusion, we review the past 2 episodes and talk about on of the best qualities a player can have. Every parent and kids should know these things before trying out for any team. These best practices can be the difference between making a team or getting cut. Grab a pen, paper and listen in.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Basketball Tryouts continued, we discuss more in depth. We discuss topics such as reporting to tryouts, not sweating the small stuff and giving maximum effort. Listen in with your athlete today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

In this part 1 of a short series, We profile some of the best practices in order to make the team. We tackle some of the things kids should think about when trying out for any basketball team. We touch on important details that can give any athlete an edge. We drill a couple of small things that they can do if they may be on the borderline of making their teams. Every parent or kid that has tryouts for basketball can benefit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Dr. Lucille O'neal, Mother of Hall of Famer Shaquille O’neal, doesn’t hold back. She explains what childhood was like in the O’neal household. She tells how she nurtured a young Shaq and his siblings. The O’Neal’s lived a hectic life traveling due to ongoing military reassignments. She explains how charismatic Shaq was at a young age to the NBA with the Orlando Magics. Listen to how both mother and son have accomplished Doctorate degrees and still remain humble through all their success. This episode is gripping and will make you laugh until it hurts! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

In this Podcast with 7-time Ex-NBA All-Star Jermaine O'neal, we discuss his journey from youth sports to the Grand Stage. We dig to try to find out what motivated him and what can help our Parents and Athletes that are listening in. Jermaine goes on to explain how a growth spurt quickly changed his path in sports. As he quickly began to jump the ranks, NBA teams began to take notice. From being drafted straight out of high school as one of the youngest ever to playing in the Olympics, he continued to get better. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Indiana University Assistant Coach Janese Constantine talks about her Journey as a standout School basketball player to Coaching in the Big Ten. Janese breaks down realistic points that will touch every audience. Topics range from playing multiple sports for young kids to being mentally tough for College athletes. We finish up with a Q and A for the former Gatorade Girls Player of the Year! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support

Harvey Harrington discusses hard topics in sports. This segment he explains youth referees, parent coaching and young athletes. Some of these topics are hard to accept but they are needed if you want to put your child in a position to succeed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers-podcast/support