Through The Nets ~ It’s BIGGER Than Basketball

The Ladies of TTN sit down with Mr. Dan Young, Executive Director of Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan. Mr. Young shares the necessary dialogue for our audience of coaches, players and parents to understand their goals and mission. For all coaches who are not members of BCAM, we encourage you to join and participate in all of the opportunities that the organization has to offer. You can join by visiting their website at: www.bcam.org

One of our Most POWERFUL Episodes yet! The Ladies of TTN sit down with Coach Dejai Foster, head boys coach at Hamtramck HS and Founder of Change The Mentality Organization. We will explore his drive, his passion, his LOVE for children and how it all has helped him get through a very difficult time in his own life. Please visit: https://youtu.be/06zKFgWpBmw

The Ladies of TTN tap into the Community and reach out to Youth Football/Cheer Organizations starting with the West 7 Rams. The conversation gives a deep understanding about the history, the 2019 season, and their future plans.

Through the Nets Season 3 Episode 3 interviews Corey Parker, head football coach at River Rouge HS. We’ve witnessed him partake in transforming/building an entire school/program while supporting and investing in a community filled with history and pride!

The Ladies of TTN start this season with Coach Ty Spencer of the defending State Champions, Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School! As they approach the start of their 2019 football season with an opening game on Aug. 31st against Catholic Central, we’ll discuss the history, success and future of their program! We’re SUPER EXCITED for Season 3 as we’ll learn more about the different people and roles they play in building relationships within our COMMUNITY!!!

The Ladies of TTN sit down with former Top 15 prep players in the country when there was NO SOCIAL MEDIA!!! One of Detroit Cooley HS Finest, Daniel Ferguson III aka “Big Dee” enlightens us on the pressure of Basketball, The Offseason, State Championships, NCAA experiences and POLITICS!!!

The ladies of TTN sit down with Marcus “Coach Marc” Webster. Together we explore the good, the bad and the indifference of AAU, Rankings and MHSAA rules and regulations; but most importantly we will take a look inside the men, the mentors and the legacy of REACH LEGENDS organization!!

“Is it about the kids or NOT? If we don’t stand for something, we will fall for anything!” Our special invited guests this week are Head Coaches of High School Boys Basketball Programs....Coach Brandon Barrett (UPREP) and Coach Juan Rickman (Ferndale). The ladies of TTN will engage in positive dialogue regarding our youth sports programs and MHSAA rules and sanctions. We’re looking to build relationships while generating possible solutions in an effort to help our children gain exposure and be successful in life!!

Episode 7’s special guest is Wendell Green Sr. owner/founder of Michigan Playmakers youth basketball organization. Tune in and engage with the ladies of TTN as we dive more into the culture and reasons for AAU/Grassroots basketball!

Tune in as the ladies of TTN converse with Coach Julian Dozier, owner/founder of Detroit Elite Organization. He’ll take us down his road of truth, expertise and National Championships. Don’t miss it!!!

Tune in as the ladies of TTN sit down with Mrs. Jillian Blackwell, creator of Brilliant in Business as we discuss the off-season, being a mommy, wife and entrepreneur! Episode 5 will also include a special off season Informational session on upcoming summer events that your children can benefit from academically and athletically!

The ladies of Through The Nets sit down with special guest Tierra Haynes @mommyonthemove , creator of Mommyonthemove Podcast to discuss life as a mommy, wife of a coach and entrepreneur!

The ladies of Through The Nets sit down with our special guests who include the hard working and dedicated Moms that started this journey on the same team together 6 years ago! Karla Woodland, LaTise Lemons, Jennifer Lind Manciel, and MeeMee Fisher. We engaged in memories, taking time for self and of course “our children!”

The Ladies of Through The Nets dive into Season 2 (The Offseason) with one of the most informative episodes ever! The Episode focuses on NCAA Rules and Interpretations. The information is geared toward helping parents and prospective student athletes as they work toward earning that scholarship they hope for! Special guest Mari Rakijas provides insight, experiences and facts that will help anyone on their journey to college sports!

The Ladies of Through The Nets begin Season 2 (The Offseason) with a great episode of Reflection and Gratefulness with the man who started it all and is responsible for their connection, Mr. Michael “Beetle” Eaton. Former coach is The Family 3rd grade team, the coach and the ladies share their experiences that have gotten them to today!

Season 1 Finale ends with a BANG

The ladies of TTN sit down with first class referees Ray Kelser and Claude Wiley to discuss the behaviors and attitudes of parents at games, in the stands and off the playing field!

The ladies of Through The Nets sit down with Kendall Lesure, NBA Life Skills Trainer and owner and operator of a male group home. The show digs deep in the topic of the social skills and thought process that it takes for young people to survive in the world of sports and life.

On this episode experience the fascinating and intriguing conversation with Head Basketball Coach of LeMelo Ball, Rocket Watts and other sensational players in the country at Spire Basketball Academy in Geneva, OH. The ladies of Through The Nets dig into the life and basketball practices and beliefs to help understand the advantages and disadvantages of prep school along with the possibilities after. Former NBA player and collegiate coach, Jermaine Jackson shares valuable information for parents, players and coaches.

The ladies of Through The Nets Podcast dig even deeper on Episode 6 ~ Reclassification Part 2 w/Special Guest, NBA Mom Sylvia Crawford and NBA Dad Kahlil Felder

Through The Nets sits down with Shawn “Twig” Hill and Kevin “Puna” Glenn to talk about “Reclassification” and the end goal for families who choose the opportunity to do so.

The ladies of Through The Nets sit down with two time state champ as a player at Cooley High School, George Ward and two time state champ as a coach at River Rouge High School, LaMonta Stone. The conversation focuses on maturation, character building and expectations for our young males whether you are coaching, teaching or parenting

The cast of Through The Nets discuss Academics on many levels from public vs private schools, adversities vs successes and the strategic and difficult decisions parents have to make in preparation of a good education.

Dr. Sabrina Jackson chats with the cast of TTN as she shares her experience, knowledge and 12 Laws for Single Mothers Raising Black Males.

Basketball has brought us together, but overall we’re just Moms! Our goal is to share our experiences as mothers helping our children through the process of life and provide insight as to how we go through the trial and error process of playing sports and being academically sound.