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This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast Hosted by Jesse Winter (Level Up LI President/CEO & SUNY Cortland All Time Leading Scorer) & Evan Conti (Level Up LI Head of Player Development, Former Division 1 Athlete & Division 2 Head Coach). We help coaches, players & parents navigate basketball careers on/off the court. This bi-weekly podcast features special guests who offer a wealth of knowledge to help guide you on your journey from youth to college, professional & beyond. Produced by DBPodcasts.com

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    • Jun 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES

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    EP 19 - Year of The Dragon ft. Tom Spanbauer (Head Men's Basketball Coach at SUNY Cortland)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 48:40


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this nineteenth episode with Tom Spanbauer (Head Men's Basketball Coach at SUNY Cortland) on to discuss: playing multiple sports in High School, his college playing career at SUNY Cortland, competitiveness of the team & Division 3 basketball, recruitment, team first mentality & managing a roster, depth charts, his journey as a Coach, his relationship with Jesse & his Cortland team, Level Up LI & so much more. This episode is not to be missed! Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @sunycortland_mbb Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit  invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don't believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com.

    EP 18 - Jumbo Nation ft. Brandon Linton (Head Coach at Tufts University)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 41:28


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this eighteenth episode with Brandon Linton (Head Coach at Tufts University) on to discuss: Jesse & Brandon facing off in college, playing basketball growing up, playing at Holy Cross, sparking his want for coaching, going to Clarkson University & the transition into coaching atter college, first college coaching gig at Bowdoin College under Tim Gilbridge, coaching at Army for 5 years, his first Head Coaching opportunity at Nichols College in 2019, becoming the Head Coach at Tufts University & recruiting, as a team sacrificing the me for the we & so mucg more. This episode is not to be missed! Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @Winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @tuftsmensbasketball @b_lint Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com

    EP 17 - BETTER BOUNCE ft. Mike Kauffman (Former Professional Basketball Player/Senior Manager of Overtime)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 49:28


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this seventeen episode with Mike Kauffman (Former Professional Basketball Player/Senior Manager of Overtime) on to discuss: Why he started playing basketball in Boca Raton, his High School & D3 College Experience, verticality & dunking, his journey to playing overseas in Israel, being a content creator since being a kid, social media growth, his company Better Bounce, his role with Overtime & his day to day, the shows that they create & their growth across social platforms, creating a professional league, having video editor skills, TikTok, those who comment hateffully & so much more. This episode is not to be missed!  Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @overtimemikey @overtime Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @overtime Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit  invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com.

    EP 16 - Top of the Mount ft. Dan Engelstad (Head Coach at D1 Mount St. Mary's)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 37:35


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this sixteenth episode with Dan Engelstad Head Coach at D1 Mount St. Mary's on to discuss: Being from and playing in the DMV area, playing D3 basketball at St. Mary's in Maryland, how he became a coach & becoming an assistant coach at 22, making the NCAA Tournament in his first season, becoming Head Coach at Southern Vermont, coaching against Duncan Robinson, becoming a D1 Coach, the difference between D1 & D3, coaching in TBT, The Northeast Conference, being a coach during the pandemic, getting to the NCAA Tournament this season, beating Bryant on the road, March Madness in The Bubble, what he's most excited about this season, Level Up Your Game Moment & so much more. This episode is not to be missed! Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit  invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com.

    EP 15 - Train Like A Pro ft. Tim Burns (George Mason University Final 4 Team Member, Lead Trainer for Pro Hoops NYC NBA Pre-Draft)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 61:37


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this fifteenth episode with Tom Pecora Tim Burns (George Mason University Final 4 Team Member, Lead Trainer for Pro Hoops NYC NBA Pre-Draft) on to discuss: How Jesse & Tim met, him shadowing Jay Hernandez & Ross Burns, him as a player at George Mason University as a D1 Player, his college career, making the NCAA Tournament & the run to The Final Four, transitioning to becoming a trainer for NBA players, NBA Pre-Draft Process, skill enhancement, working with agents on player potential & so much more. This episode is not to be missed! Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit  invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com.

    EP 14 - BUILT ON PRIDE ft. Tom Pecora (Associate Head Coach at Quinnipiac Uninersity, Former Head Coach at Hofstra University & Fordham University)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 50:50


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this fourteenth episode with Tom Pecora (Associate Head Coach at Quinnipiac University, Former Head Coach at Hofstra University & Fordham University) on to discuss: His love affair with basketball, his coaching experiences, missing out on a JV coaching opportunity, becoming a Head Coach at 28 years old, making life time coaching friendships, Coach Rollie Massimino, ending up at UNLV, coaching at Hofstra University & regret of leaving, missing out on the NCAA Tournament with an at large bid, Summer Camp experiences, Fordham University,  joining Quinnipiac & so much more. This episode is not to be missed!  Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit  invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com.

    EP 13 - BEYOND THE BENCH ft. Brad Cohen (Former Athletic Director at D1 LIU Brooklyn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 47:35


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this thirteenth episode with Brad Cohen (Former Athletic Director at D1 LIU Brooklyn) on to discuss: The impact sports had on him growing up, transitioning from graduating college into working in athletics administration, organizational duties, program growth & running one from a bird's eye view, recruitment and relationship building, being true to your word, how many teams he was responsible for, being under a microscope, hiring a D1 Coach, a call with Coach K, his experience as a parent for a child with Level Up LI AAU basketball program & more. This episode is not to be missed!  Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 Winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com

    EP 12 - Basketball Superscout ft. Adam Finkelstein (ESPN Recruiting Analyst/Founder of NERR Hoops/Podcaster)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 42:10


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this twelfth episode, they have Adam Finkelstein (ESPN Recruiting Analyst/Founder of NERR Hoops/Podcaster) & go in depth to discuss: Growing up in Connecticut, the sports that came to him naturally, wanting to be a NBA GM, becoming a basketball scout, going to UCONN, becoming an Assistant Coach at Hartford, interviewing & obessesion for his craft, "The Beast", having a fire lit under him, Head Coaching at a Prep School Level, building credibility, branding, his reports, recruitment & so much more. This episode is a must listen for any player that has aspirations of playing college basketball & not to be missed! Subscribe to The Upside with Adam Finkelstein: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upside-with-adam-finkelstein/id1033618066 Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 Winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @nerrhoops Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @nerrhoopa Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com

    EP 11 - Blazing A Trail ft. Jimmy Moran (Assistant Coach of The Portland TrailBlazers & Former Professional Basketball Player)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 55:06


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. Evan is unable to attend this recording but in this eleventh episode, we have Jimmy Moran (Assistant Coach of The Portland TrailBlazers & Former Professional Basketball Player) on to discuss: Being from Long Island & the impact basketball had on his childhood, growing up with Jared Grasso, going to St. Dominic's & playing with Jay Hernandez, playing at William & Mary, playing overseas in Spain, his transition into Coaching to the G-League, becoming an assoicate video coordinator in 2014 for The TrailBlazers & how much he learned, getting a position on the coaching staff, his relationship with younger players, picking Damian Lillard's brain, the work ethic of Lillard & McCullom & so much more. This episode is not to be missed! Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit  invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com.

    EP 10 - The Big Apple ft. Gary Apple (SNY Host NY Mets, Play-By-Play UCONN Men’s Basketball & Host 11x National Champion UCONN Women’s Basketball)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 56:39


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this tenth episode, they have Gary Apple (SNY Host NY Mets, Play-By-Play UCONN Men’s Basketball & Host 11x National Champion UCONN Women’s Basketball) on to discuss: The impact of sports on his childhood, how he got into broadcasting in college, speaking with Jerry West, being a play by play basketball announcer, Syracuse University, having to love the grind, working in The Big East, the importance of doing research, his experiences through multiple sports, working in big markets vs. small markets, being at Magic Johnson's HIV press conference, interviewing Allen Iverson at The All Star Game, working at UCONN while Geno Auriemmo has been Head Coach & so much more. This episode is not to be missed! Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @garyapplesny Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @garyapplesny Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit  invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com.

    EP 9 - Star Player & Aspiring College Coach ft. Xavier Silas (Former NBA Player & Current G-League Assistant Coach)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 49:12


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this ninth episode, they have Xavier Silas (Former NBA Player & Current G-League Assistant Coach) & go in depth to discuss: The role that his dad had in his Basketball, growing up in the spotlight, playing against older kids, taking the prep school route, his college career, shooting, perfect reps & practicing game shots, Lockout League, going to play in France, playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, BIG3, head coaching aspirations & so much more. This episode is not to be missed! Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @xaviersilas Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit  invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com.

    EP 8 - Ferocious Competitor ft. Kenyon Martin (NBA All Star, #1 Overall Pick & NCAA Player of the Year)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 57:17


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this eighth episode, they have Kenyon Martin (NBA All Star, #1 Overall Pick & NCAA Player of the Year) & go in depth to discuss: Growing up playing different sports, how basketball was a way out, taking the bus to ABCD Camp from Dallas to New Jersey, playing for Coach Huggins at University of Cincinnati, where the line of respect is on the court, the importance of effort, almost going to the NBA after his Junior season, the what if's of if he didn't get hurt his senior year, being drafted Number 1 to New Jersey Nets, playing with veterans & the NBA, playoff success, how he would have faired in today's NBA, making an All Star team, player/coach relationship especially with George Karl, playing with A.I. & Chauncey Billups, the Point Guards he'd like to play with today, his son's journey to the NBA to be drafted by the Houston Rockets, what he's up to now & more. This episode is not to be missed!  Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @Winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @kenyonmartinsr Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com

    EP 7 - A Bulldog At Heart ft. Jared Grasso (Head Coach of D1 Bryant University)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 56:34


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this seventh episode, they have Jared Grasso (Head Coach of D1 Bryant University) & go in depth on to discuss: His journey, growing up in Syosset, his Father being a professional coach, playing at St. Anthony's & for St. Edwards, wanting to be a D1 & Professional player, knowing he wanted to be a coach, being recruited as a Senior, committing to Quinnipiac & starting all 4 years,  being a graduate assistant at Hofstra & his first coaching opportunity, learning at Iona, 12/7/4, his relentless recruiting style at Bryant University, the situation with Syracuse University this season, playing fast, mentoring & impacting players' lives & more. This episode is not to be missed! Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @Jared.grasso Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @Jared_grasso11 Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit  invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com.

    EP 6 - Leader of the Pack ft. Emeka Okafor (NBA Rookie of the Year/NCAA Champion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 49:03


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this sixth episode, they have Emeka Okafor (NBA Rookie of the Year/NCAA Champion) & go in depth to discuss: Being the first in the family to be born in the United States, growing up in a dual culture household, Visiting Nigeria, Starting in organized sports, Recruitment & opportunity, choosing UCONN & Winning an NCAA Championship, Ben Gordon, being on the 2004 Olympic Team & Being drafted number 2 in the NBA Draft, The Charlotte Bobcats & the expansion draft, Playing with a young Chris Paul, Facing the Lakers in the Playoffs, Getting injured & having to attempt a comeback through the G-League, Playing basketball with Jesse & his thoughts on his game! This episode is not to be missed!  Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com. Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @Winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @bigmek50 Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @BigMek50 Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com

    EP 5: Wally's World ft. Wally Szczerbiak (NBA All Star, College Basketball Analyst at CBS & New York Knicks Analyst at MSG)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 54:35


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this fifth episode, they have Wally Szczerbiak (NBA All Star, College Basketball Analyst at CBS & New York Knicks Analyst at MSG) & go in depth on to discuss: Basketball coming back, Growing up abroad & his Dad being a pro player, his family settling in Cold Spring Harbor, having 5 kids and coaching them, going to Cold Spring Harbor High School, playing other sports & why he didn't play elsewhere, not thinking he was going to be recruited & choosing Miami of Ohio before his Senior Year, the coaching staff & wanting to be  developed, the importance of getting stronger & taking the keys as a Junior, getting into the NCAA Tournament, Level Up Your Game Moment of the Week, NBA Draft Process & working out for The Top 7 Teams, being the drafted was the starting line, winning 50 Games every season in Minnesota, relationship with Kevin Garnett & making an All Star Team, Latrell Sprewell, Sam Cassell & pushing the Shaq/Kobe Lakers to 6 Games, being traded to Boston, Seattle & Cleveland, playing with Paul Pierce, Kevin Durant & LeBron James, how the game has evolved today, covering the Knicks & their team this season & so much more! This episode is not to be missed! Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit  invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com. Home Instead Senior Care The most trusted non-medical provider of companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, shopping, transportation, personal & hygiene care, and Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.  Learn more at www.homeinstead.com or call them at 516-826-6307 Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @wallyball10 Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @wallyball10 Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com

    EP 4 - Pioneer of Player Development ft. Jay Hernandez (Charlotte Hornets Assistant Coach & Director of Player Development)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 62:55


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this third episode, they have their first guest Jay Hernandez (Charlotte Hornets Assistant Coach & Director of Player Development) & go in depth on to discuss: Living in Puerto Rico while his Father played Professionally, Growing up in Long Island & his Catholic League High School experience, his teammates, success at Hofstra University & being coached by Jay Wright, playing with Speedy Claxton, playing in Puerto Rico, starting his career in training & running major clinics, building clientele without social media, Jesse being trained by Jay at Pro Hoops, the importance of practice, his first NBA player & how his professional player clientele grew, being offered a coaching position by Jay Wright, exit strategy & how he was offered a spot for the Orlando Magic, player motivation, going to the Charlotte Hornets & working with Kemba Walker in the NBA, in game simulations, growing a young team in Charlotte & his in game responsibilities, what's next, his Level Up Your Game moment & so much more! This episode is not to be missed! Sponsored by:  Sharestates Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit  invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com. Home Instead Senior Care The most trusted non-medical provider of companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, shopping, transportation, personal & hygiene care, and Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.  Learn more at www.homeinstead.com or call them at 516-826-6307 Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @coachjayhernandez Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts @coachjh Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com

    EP 3: The Current State of Long Island Basketball ft. Jim Fox (Founder of Long Island Lightning, CEO & President of Island Garden Arena)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 38:28


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this third episode, they have their first guest Jim Fox (Founder of Long Island Lightning, CEO & President of Island Garden Gym) & go in depth on: Jesse playing for the Lightning growing up & calling Jim before starting Level Up LI, wanting other programs to grow & his initial impression of Level Up LI, "Ball For All" & contributing to what kids become, Championship Monday, Built From The Ground Up Moment & How The Lightning Was Founded, Sustained Success, Tryout Day, getting better everyday, his career before sports, missing & the need for sports in life/through the pandemic, the safety of re-opening, standing up for the business & fighting, New York State health guidelines, new league seasons & organization, the joy of travel basketball, how High School & College Basketball prospects will be affected, body language & interactions for a player being noticed by a coach, virtual training & Zoom Fatigue, Trust & so much more. This episode is not to be missed! Sponsored by:  Home Instead Senior Care The most trusted non-medical provider of companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, shopping, transportation, personal & hygiene care, and Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.  Learn more at www.homeinstead.com or call them at 516-826-6307 Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit  invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com. Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li @dbpodcasts Contact www.LevelUpLI.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com

    EP 2: Standout Player To College Head Coach - Interview of Co-Host Evan Conti (Director of Player Development Level Up LI, D1 Player, D2 NYIT Head Coach)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 45:34


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter. In this pilot episode, they discuss the career of Evan Conti & go in depth on: Not passing the eye test, where he grew up & how much his mother helped him, Holy Cross High School, his Sophomore year, playing in The Maccabi Games, his path for college recruitment, choosing Quinnipiac University, playing professionally in Israel, his transition to Coaching, becoming the interim Head Coach of NYIT, turning the season around, the pandemic hitting, athletics closing down at the college, what's next & so much more. This episode is not to be missed! Sponsored by: Home Instead Senior Care The most trusted non-medical provider of companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, shopping, transportation, personal & hygiene care, and Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.  Learn more at www.homeinstead.com or call them at 516-826-6307 Sharestates has funded over $2.5 billion in real estate deals, and if you're a real estate developer in need of funding, Sharestates can partner with you on your next project. They fund every property type: residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial and land across different stages of development from ground-up construction, fix-and-flip projects, heavy rehab, refinancing, and more. To learn more, visit  invest.sharestates.com/levelup Rockwell Developers, building your luxury dream house in Long Island. Don’t believe me, just check out their instagram @RockwellDevelopers or visit RockwellDevelopers.com. Follow: Instagram  @epconti21 @winterfresh12 @levelupyourbballpod @levelup_li Twitter  @levelupbballpod @levelup_li Contact www.LevelUpLI.com

    EP 1: Level Up Goes Global - Interview of Co-host Jesse Winter (President/CEO Level Up LI, SUNY Cortland All Time Leading Scorer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 41:04


    This is the Level Up Your Basketball Podcast hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse a Winter. In this pilot episode, they discuss: Starting this journey & what Level Up LI is. Then the spotlight is turned on Jesse to discuss: Gaining confidence as a basketball player from the youth, being pushed by trainers as a young player, his recruitment process from High School to College, being a scoring Point Guard but being a pass first Point Guard on the AAU circuit, D2 & D3 schools that courted him, SUNY Cortland, what was driving him to break records, adversity as a Sophomore in college & coming off the bench, becoming Cortland's All Time Leading Scorer, Level Up Your Game Moment: Kendrick Lamar wearing his jersey on stage, preparing to play overseas & tearing his ACL & rehabbing, what he did after college before going to Israel to try and play professionally, making a team, coming back to the United States, getting a corporate job in advertising, getting into coaching youth basketball & training on the side, building Level Up LI in the landscape of Long Island basketball, bringing in new coaches to the program, the best player he's gone against, the best atmosphere he's played in, favorite coaching moment & more. This episode is not to be missed! Sponsored by: Home Instead Senior Care The most trusted non-medical provider of companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, shopping, transportation, personal & hygiene care, and Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.  Learn more at www.homeinstead.com or call them at 516-826-6307

    EP 0: TRAILER

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 0:53


    Welcome to Level Up Your Basketball Podcast! Hosted by Evan Conti & Jesse Winter.

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