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iball Podcast is the #1 podcast for all things High School and College Basketball in the state of Alabama. Host Derik "DWill The Coach" Williams and Brian "Coach Chill Will" Williams give you the real on recruiting, scouting, evaluation, training, and of

Derik Williams, DWill The Coach, Brian Williams, Coach D, Coach B, Coach Chill Will


    • Aug 13, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 148 EPISODES


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    iBall Podcast S9 Bonus E148: "Skipping Steps"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 47:20


    This episode is to the parents out there trying to skip steps to their child's success. Also, to the ones who don't care (Shame on you) but if they hit will be right there like they have been there all along! This one might just prickle some feathers, but some of you just need to add some tar.Visit the iBall Radio YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@iBallradio

    iBall Podcast S9 Bonus: "Legacy Kids"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 50:39


    So the guys attack the (well attack might be the wrong word, but) the influx of legacy kids and how much influence a parent should or should not have. Honestly, they go in you might want to listen in, lol! Visit the iBall Radio YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@iBallradio

    iBall Podcast S8 E12 E146: "The Rules"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 48:39


    Are we really familiar with the rules and processes? I'll answer that, NOPE! Tap in as we dive into the Alabama High School Athletic Association Handbook and get some clarification and one rule at a time!Visit the iBall Radio YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@iBallradio

    iBall Podcast S8 E11 E145: "Puff Puff Pass"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 48:45


    So the NCAA has removed marijuana from its banned list for all college sports opening the door for guys to light up, or is it? Tap in to see what the crew says about the new rule.Visit the iBall Radio YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@iBallradio

    iBall Podcast S8 E10 E144: "AHSAA Scholastic Live Period Preview"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 46:24


    As June winds down we gear up for the AHSAA Scholastic Live Period and the games are the last thing on anybody's mind. What's important is who will show up and play and what it means if they do or don't. Let the fellas take you down the rabbit hole lol!Visit the iBall Radio YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@iBallradio

    iBall Podcast S8 E9 E143:"Back On Our BS"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 46:36


    Let's just say the DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will are Back on their Bullsh*t! This episode is hot I promise you don't want to miss it!Visit the iBall Radio YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@iBallradio

    iBall Podcast S8 E8 E142: "It's June"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 43:01


    iBall Podcast S8 E8 E142 Rundown Intro: Thanks for tuning in. Greeting (not long)!Dialogue and set up show 7:20 -7:25Commercial: 7:25-7:26 (Guard Your Man)Live Read: 7:26-7:27“It's June” 7:27 – 7:57 Sponsored By: (Play Music x2)(every 10 minutes)Players:Figuring out role on teamShould have more emphasis on play more that AAUMake sure (within rules) contact coaches to make sure they pull upCoaches:Seeing what he has to work withInviting in coaches and evaluators to watch practiceChoosing play dates and camps to attend to bring exposure for players and challenge teamCommercial: 7:57-7:58 (RealTalkTees)End show: Thank Sponsors, Social Media, and Outros – 7:58- 8:00iBall Podcast Outro Drop: 8:00-8:00Sponsors: RealTalkTeesGuard Your ManTaglines: RealTalkTees “Where Real Last Forever”Guard Your Man “Where Passion Meets Purpose”  Visit the iBall Radio YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@iBallradio

    iBall Podcast S8 E7 E141: "Going Fishing"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 43:52


    Yall better stop wetting your line in the wrong pond! That's all I've got to say about that!Visit the iBall Radio YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@iBallradio

    iBall Podcast S8 E6 E140: "Why You Working On That, Bro?!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 40:03


    iBall Podcast S8 E6 E140 Rundown Intro: Thanks for tuning in. Greeting (not long)!Dialogue and set up show 7:20 -7:25Commercial: 7:25-7:26 (Guard Your Man)Live Read: 7:26-7:27“Why You Working on that?” 7:27 – 7:57 Sponsored By: (Play Music x2)(every 10 minutes)Guys working on skills they never useCone Drills, Dribble moves, etc.Hours on hours on useless skillsTrainersTrainers training every player the sameMaybe calling for another school because no info is being sharedCommercial: 7:57-7:58 (RealTalkTees)End show: Thank Sponsors, Social Media, and Outros – 7:58- 8:00iBall Podcast Outro Drop: 8:00-8:00Sponsors: RealTalkTeesGuard Your ManTaglines: RealTalkTees “Where Real Last Forever”Guard Your Man “Where Passion Meets Purpose”   Visit the iBall Radio YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@iBallradio

    iBall Podcast S8 E5 E139: "Guard Your Man/Attitudes"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 47:27


    With immense gratitude, we would like to give a huge thank you to the Rotary Club of Montgomery for their more than generous donation to our nonprofit organization Guard Your Man. But with that being said the crew does talk ball and stresses how your attitude is your character and that's the reason so many players go un or under-recruited. Tap in, you know how we get down.Visit the iBall Radio YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@iBallradio

    iBall Podcast S8 E4 E138: "So we reaching, Huh"? Ok!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 66:13


    iBall Podcast S8 E4 Rundown Intro: Thanks for tuning in. Greeting (not long)!Dialogue and set up show 1:50 -2:00Commercial: 2:00-2:01 (Guard Your Man)Live Read: 2:02-2:03“Guys Overstating Reach” 2:05 – 2:50 Sponsored By: (Play Music x2)(every 10 minutes)I can get you offers“Handlers” lying saying they can get you offersCharging Money for offersCollege coaches not really recruitingMaking calls to gauge situationMaybe calling for another school because no info is being sharedCommercial: 12:50-12:51 End show: Thank Sponsors, Social Media, and Outros – 2:51- 3:00iBall Podcast Outro Drop: 3:00-3:00Sponsors: RealTalkTeesGuard Your ManTaglines: RealTalkTees “Where Real Last Forever”Guard Your Man “Where Passion Meets Purpose”

    iBall Podcast S8 E3 E137: "Living Vicariously vs. Protecting Feelings"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 60:11


    So I'm going to tell y'all off rip, this one might sting a little. No, we aren't talking about specific individuals we're talking about all y'all asses lol! So learn yourself something today on how to prevent your child from being Charmin Tissue soft!

    iBall Podcast S8 E2 E136: "Bounce Back Kids"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 70:07


    The crew is back and they're talking "Bounce Back Kids". Tap in to see just exactly what they mean when they talk about bounce back kids. This is a very interesting conversation and will leave you scratching your head and also the smartest person at the water cooler at work lol!

    iBall Podcast S8 E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 61:49


    The fellas are back and they let it all hang out on this episode. They chop up some interesting topics and drop their normal gems. Welcome back to the #1 Podcast for all things High School and College basketball in the state of Alabama. #LLHARO

    2024 NCAA Tournament Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 54:06


    What's up! Sorry for the delay but DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will are back with a special bonus episode breaking down the 2024 NCAA Tournament only as they know how. You don't wanna miss this episode! Tap In!

    "Basketball Junkie"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 63:25


    We're Back!!!! After a few weeks off due to family obligations, DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will are back to drop the science on the early part of the high school and college basketball season. #TapIn because you know they got all the info! *The iBall Podcast or iBall,LLC do not own the rights to any images or music used during this episode*

    "So You Grinding Huh?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 47:53


    We had this in the stash so we decided to drop this on y'all today! Enjoy! *We do not own the rights to the music or images used in this episode that are not that of iBall, LLC and Guard Your Man*

    "Mind The Business That Pays You"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 70:24


    Welp, the guys took a break from talking about the ills of the game i.e. the "Trainers" for a while, but boy their back and they held no punches. DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will also dive into this upcoming basketball season and let it be known if you out here snitching you will be called out for sure.

    "Curb Your Expectation"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 61:29


    A day late but never a dollar short! Just go Listen!

    "You Gotta Be A Gator"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 38:59


    We're off today but you know we got y'all covered! Enjoy this Bonus episode!

    "Jam-Bo-Ree"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 58:53


    Y'all sleep if you're not listening, but I digress! DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will talk that talk and....man just listen!

    "When Is Too Much Too Much"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 57:40


    Sometimes y'all just be doing too much! DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will put out another great episode to continue to give people the game! #FreeGame that is!

    2024 iBall Lottery Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 70:51


    New Season same great show! DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will kick off this new season BIG dropping the 2024 iBallTDB Lottery Rankings and their nonprofit organization Guard Your Man (G.Y.M) being awarded a grant from the Montgomery Rotary Club. #GodIsGood

    "Let The Game Be What You Do, Not Who You Are"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 54:16


    Aye, the fellas drop dimes and throw a few punches in this episode! NOBODY'S SAFE!!!!!

    Coach's Corner: Belmont Assistant Coach Kerron Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 44:57


    Coach's Corner: The fellas sit down with @belmont_mbb assistant coach @kjbbruin03 #iBallRadio #iBallPodcast #CoachsCorner Full visual available now on the iBallRadio YouTube page #Like #Subscribe #Comment #Share #HitTheNotificationBell

    Open Court with Derik Williams E68

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 41:17


    College Football is back, and what a week 1 it was! DWill The Coach breakdown week 1 and preview week 2 including dropping his "Top 10 according to me." Tapin because you don't wanna miss what he says and more importantly how he says it lol!

    "The Lean"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 58:10


    Why The Lean, tho? You're going to have to tap in to see what the fellas mean when they "The Lean". Man, this podcast is good!

    "You're Exclusive, Act Like It"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 54:55


    Okay, if you don't have thick skin as a parent or as a player, well this episode is about you. The fellas also tackle how being an athlete used to be an exclusive club, but now it seems as if the extraordinary want to be common. Strap in because they talking that talk in this episode.

    "A Coach's Dilemma"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 52:50


    Should a coach focus on winning or getting players to the next level? See what the fellas have to say on this one...you don't wanna miss it!

    We Will Miss You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 76:11


    The fellas are back but with heavy hearts as they pay tribute to their nephew Caleb White as he tragically lost his life last week. Our thoughts, prayers, and love go out to the White family, The Pinson Valley basketball family, The Pinson Valley community, and the state of Alabama basketball community. Gone but never forgotten! Oh we do tap in on these scammers out here peep game and don't fall victim.

    "Was It Worth It"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 60:43


    Sorry to keep you waiting. DWill The Coach Chill Will talk about the iBallTDB Elite Skills Camp and ask if any opportunities were gained from elite camps. Tune in and see what they have to say. Be sure to go subscribe to the YouTube page for the visual of the show.

    Open Court w/ Derik Williams E65

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 30:22


    Welcome to the hardest hitting 30 minutes in sports talk radio! Sorry, it only took 65 episodes before I put it on the station but, Enjoy! It's Football Season!!!! That's right football is only 3 weeks away and DWill The Coach gets you geared up for the CFB and NFL seasons to come. Oh, and he talks some boxing recapping the beatdown Terrance "Bud" Crawford put on Errol Spence Jr. to become the undisputed Welterweight Champion of the world. Tap in visual dropping soon.

    "Elite Skills Camp"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 59:38


    To Elite Camp or not to Elite Camp this is the question! The fellas are back dropping gems as usual but this time on how to navigate the camp season. Tap In!

    Coach's Corner: Tyrone Levett Assistant Coach Alabama State University

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 12:48


    Day 1 of the Grind2Greatness High School Basketball Combine sponsored by Ticket2Greatness and GrindNationis in the books and yes it was a complete success. DWill The Coach and Coach Chil Will sit down with Alabama State Assistant Coach and you know what just listen. Visual dropping tonight.

    "We Them Bad Guys"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 63:17


    Aye, I'm just gone say if your skin is thin don't listen to this episode PERIOD! Matter of fact middle finger your feelings....LOL!

    Grind 2 Greatness High School Basketball Combine Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 51:59


    It's camp time and the fellas DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will sit down with Coach Ronald Miller of Ticket 2 Greatness and Coach Hosie Seal of GrindNation and chop it up about the highly anticipated High School Basketball Combine taking place July 15th and 16th at Sparkman High School in Harvest Alabama right outside of Huntsville. Tune in because they answer ALL your questions!

    Coach's Corner Ep#3: Coach Willie Watson Kennesaw State University

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 35:25


    On this 3rd episode of Coach's Corner, we step it up in levels as DWill The Coach has a fascinating in-depth conversation with Kennesaw State Assistant Coach Willie Watson. They talk about recruiting, what coaches look for in recruiting, plus so much more. I told yall we are different!

    "Coach's Corner" Ep #2: Patrick Harding Buckhorn High School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 35:08


    In the 2nd episode of Coach's Corner on iBall Radio DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will chat with 6A State Championship winning head Coach of the Buckhorn Bucks Patrick Harding. They talk it all tap in to get the scoop.

    "The Player's Circle" Ep #1: Ty Davis Mountain Brook High School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 31:36


    In the 1st episode of "The Player's Circle" DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will sit down with newly committed Creighton Blue Jay and Mountain Brook star Ty Davis. They talk about his commitment, his sights for the future, and his senior season for the Spartans. We told yall we are about to go crazy....and the scary part is we're just getting started.

    2023 ACCC Alabama Summer Showcase

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 77:26


    The difference between recruiting high school kids and juco guys is night and day. Tap into what DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will have to say about what they saw over the weekend and what the most significant difference they see in the recruiting game is.

    Recap: 2023 AHSAA Scholastic Showcase (Live Period)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 83:20


    Listen you don't want to miss this episode! The crew DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will breakdown what the saw from a weekend full of high school basketball in Hoover, Alabama. They get into games and most importantly players. Damn this weekend was LIT!

    Coach's Corner: Christian Schweers Huntsville High School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 50:44


    So we're kicking off a new show called "Coach's Corner" and it was only fitting for our 1st guest to be our 334 compadre doing it big in the 256. Coach Christian Schweers joins the DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will for a conversation for all conversations.

    "Pay For Play"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 58:43


    Let's keep it real these aren't bonuses, but as we get ready to bring yall episode 100 we will call it that. This episode will make you go hmmmm. (Arsenio Hall Show) Enjoy!

    "The Misdirection"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 42:33


    So we upgraded our equipment and man does it sound good, and honestly we invested for yall. So in this bonus the crew Dwill The Coach and Coach Chill Will let you know to believe none of what you see and none of what you've heard. So lock in as they rock out in the bonus.

    "What you looking for, Coach?"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 23:18


    The guys have another informative bonus episode this week, as they continue to prepare for episode 100 and the opening of the iBall Radio Studios. Hear what they guys will be looking for as the AAU season winds down and guys get ready to play some school ball in June. Lock in on this "True" bonus episode.

    "Poppa Doc"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 78:16


    In this bonus episode of the iBall Podcast the fellas tap in to get real on issues facing our athletes today on all levels. This episode is a bonus because it veers away for the norm for this platform (and we need 1 more week before we drop episode 100 lol). They tackle the Ja Morant situation and you probably wont hear takes this real anywhere else. But let me say this "Nobody is safe" so lock in to see who gets it!

    "We Got The Same Books!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 63:06


    So are academics still a part of recruiting? See what the crew thinks about the role academics play when it comes to recruiting. DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will take a deep dive into the role school plays in todays college basketball recruiting. Check the context, PLEASE!

    "Now Is Not Forever!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 74:05


    The Guys are back spittin straight FACTS! They deliver a message in this episode that needs to be heard but understand it will fall on deaf ears...aka "Selective Hearing". However, they put you on some names to know with some youngsters in the Guard Your Man (G.Y.M) AAU program. Don't miss the message!

    "PRIORITIES"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 77:26


    Sometimes everything that glitters isn't gold! In this 1st episode of Season 6 of the iBall Podcast the guys are back dropping straight knowledge on the topic of PRIORITIES! #TapIn

    "Daddy Ball"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 69:39


    In this final episode of Season 5... "If the shoe fits wear it and wear it well!" But don't get upset and crucify the messengers, because some of y'all are out of control. This episode is a message that we know will fall on deaf ears and have some hate aimed our way, but that's cool we're in the feather-ruffling business. So strap in as DWill The Coach and Coach Chill Will talk about "Daddy (Mommy) Ball".

    "The Trailer"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 3:46


    We are a little off with the full episode today because we have a huge announcement as we gear up for Season 6 of the #1 Podcast for all things HS Basketball in the State of Alabama when I say huge announcement I mean COLLASAL!

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