The Pivot Podcast

Motivated people always wake up in the morning with new goals for their life... in a way, that can be detrimental if you aren't careful. Listen to this episode to see how! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

Life is Full of Ups and downs.. sometimes those down are brought to us by our own doing. Is it worth it to keep ourselves in that negativity?? Give this episode a listen to find out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

This title speaks for itself.. Give it a listen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

I'm joined by trainer and coach Rick Castle as we discuss his past as a player and what made him passionate about teaching young people the game. Listen up and gain some wisdom! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

In this episode I'm joined by Isabel Hernandez, an elite professional basketball player as we discuss struggles with playing away from home, her volunteering experiences, and the “stigma” in Italy that comes with playing basketball as a woman. It's a good, smooth ride with this one so listen up! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

I'm joined by Siena Men's Basketball Asst. Coach Matt Miner. We discuss a plethora of topics such as his experiences playing/coaching basketball and helping start an Organization called Coaches 4 Change. If you're interested in seeing how the college basketball coaching community is responding to current issues, this episode is for you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

In this episode I'm joined by friend and former teammate Ethan Gilbert. We cover a bunch of topics in this one and you do not want to miss out! Listen up! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

I'm joined by friend and former teammate Lucas Doria. Lucas was a big part of a successful conference championship run and is now on his way to playing professionally in Brazil. Just a couple years prior, he was told he wasn't quite ready to play at the collegiate level. What did he do to change that? Listen, and find out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

I'm joined by overseas player and developmental coach Adhar Mayen as we discuss his experiences playing professional basketball in different countries, owning his own player-development program, and relating the issues in his own country, Sudan, to what is happening in the USA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

I'm joined by my friend and former college teammate August Haas. He's about to embark on a new journey with professional basketball in his sights! Listen up to hear his opinion on current events and what he's doing to get ready for the pro level. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

Sometimes the best way to learn a craft is to jump right into it! My guest Lyndon Cook did just that as he transitioned from a player/journalist into a head coach of an entire High-school program! Listen to this episode to see how he has has taken these challenges head on even during a pandemic! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

In this episode I'm joined by longtime friend Steve Ayala. Steve is a college coach and student of the game. He's got a unique perspective of current events and how his profession will be effected. Listen up to hear what he has to say! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

In this episode I'm joined by Jason Griffin. A Basketball Coach, Husband, and new father that breaks down music, culture, and basketball and how it all ties together! Take an hour out your day to listen up! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

In this Episode, I'm joined by Charles Ament. He's a Head Basketball Coach at a high school in Houston using his platform to help inspire young people in his program. This is a great listen for aspiring coaches, players, and people that want to walk a straighter path in their everyday life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

It just so happens that my guest today is a Professional Athlete/All-American/ Champion! Greatness doesn't just develop out of nowhere.. listen up to see how this one time junior college player became the pro champion she is today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

On this Episode, Cory McKendree joins me to talk about his career and how his future plans will allow him to stay in the game. Listen up to see how the business side of sports can be attained --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

I'm joined in this episode with Edward Chung. He is a trainer/coach that lays down the do's and don't s of personal improvement and attracting college coaches. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

Today I'm joined by Dillon Young as we talk about what great lessons he has learned from the game and how each of those lessons will be the fuel he uses to succeed through life's journey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

Over 1200 points in two years, Small College player of the yr, Conference MVP, Professional Basketball Player. In this episode I am joined by a talented young basketball player that reminds us that dreams are attainable no matter where you are from. My words won't do any justice, just sit back and listen to the story of Ashton Spears --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

In this episode I'm joined by Quinton Lilley, a former teammate and lifetime friend. This episode gets down to the good stuff so if you're ready to get inspired, LISTEN UP

This weeks episode features Dorian Lopez! A hungry, motivated man that is able to explain why his wired the way he is. Ever been doubted, and disrespected? If you can relate, then you can have something to gain from listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

On this episode I'm joined by former teammate and forever friend Justin Robinson as we discuss tragedies, trials, tribulations, and triumphs that life as a basketball player has brought him. It gets pretty personal on this episode so as always... Get Ready! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

Joycelyn Taylor makes a guest appearance to talk about playing basketball as a female, collegiate athlete, and student while also diving into what basketball has done for her! Listen to find out how basketball has helped inspire her in the profession she does now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support

This episode is the first of many with guest Sean Watkins! It's a discussion style interview concerning Sean and his upbringing, college basketball life, and his opinions on how basketball has shaped him into the man he is today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-taylor33/support