Triple Threat Basketball

Anthony and Mihai thank all of the listeners and guests for a great first Season. The guys are counting on you to provide them with feedback on how you liked the show and if you feel it can continue. Feel free to provide contact information for potential guests and also feel free to give input on potential topics!   

A lot of people toss around the phrase “I love this game” when it comes to basketball, but not many fully commit to it. Those that commit realize that their love for the game is bigger than anything in their life. Rachael Vanderwal (@rachvanderwal) played ball and wanted to be really good at it because she loved everything about it. Rachael is all smiles any time she is in the gym and she has been able to keep the “ball bouncing” because she simply loves this game.vb

Growth is the greatest separator in life but we must be able to adjust to change as we do that. - Making adjustments as a head coach is a must with changing generations as well as the game constantly evolving. - Our guest this week, Mike Dean, has been able to do just that over 43 years as a NCAA coach. - He took three (3) different schools to the NCAA Tournament over his career but as he states in the show, he is most proud of the young men he has helped shape over the years. - Dean also talks about his definition of a perfect game and breaks down the phrase “we are going to do what we do….not worry about the other team”. - Adjusting and evolving was a big key to Mike Dean’s success as a basketball coach. - Tune in and listen to him and the boys talk about it in detail. 

You have to commit to work on yourself - be better than you are now. - This is a lesson. Our guest this week, Steve Sir (@Steve_sir_ ), learned this at a young age and it has stuck with him since. - Being surrounded by great mentors, educators and coaches is always a bonus but it really does you no good if you don’t put in the work consistently. - This type of attitude is what propelled Steve to be one of the century’s best shooters in the NCAA - way ahead of guys like Steph Curry (@stephencurry30) and JJ Reddick. - After his NCAA career he was able to play professionally for several years and now is regarded the best three (3) point shooter in the @fiba3x3 World Tour as he represents Canada on this stage. - Tune in and listen to how this 36 year old is staying relevant and continues to get better every single day he steps foot out of bed.

The crew talks about how the transition from high school to university / college can be a challenging one for most - especially a student - athlete. Dwayne Beam, Associate Athletics Director at Coastal Carolina University ( @ccuchanticleers ), joins the crew this week to talk about some of these challenges. He sheds some light on the preparation a student - athletes needs to undertake as they begin their college careers.    

The crew talks about our bodies and the learning and development process it needs to go through in order to be able to compete in the sport of our choice. This week Andrew Spruill (@andrew_xpe) is joining the crew to talk about getting your body ready in order to maximize your personal physical abilities. Andrew speaks about the similarities of training a grassroots player versus a professional athlete as well as giving pointers on how to choose the right athletic development training team for you or your child.

The crew talks about the differences between the basketball systems in the US as opposed to Europe. The boys chat with Tadas Sedekerskis about his development as a basketball player, the European way, and how he grew into a Lithuanian National Team Member, Nike World Hoop Summit Team Member all while making an impact on his professional team Saski Baskonia

The crew talks about what it means to be a quality player and the breakdown between physical attributes and character traits needed. Pedro Power, a Professional Basketball Agent, brings his knowledge to the table and enlightens us on what it takes to be a professional basketball player from an agents perspective.

The crew talks about getting the most out of your players and team on this week’s podcast. Coach Mark Walton, this week’s guest, has been coaching for over 40 years. He has coached at every level possible on the men and women’s side. He is currently the Head Coach for Guelph Women’s Basketball. Coach Walton drops some serious knowledge in this episode. Establishing the basketball court as “sacred ground” has been his mantra. Meaning - if players, coaches and everyone involved in the program respect the court 100% then whatever happens within those lines is going to make everyone better.

The two most important things in life are taking care of your body and mind by putting good food in you, exercising and meditating. The crew discusses how to prepare mentally and physically for basketball.   Andrew Feeley talks about his off season, in season and mid season routine as well as dropping some tidbits of advice for players foreseeing professional basketball overseas as a career option.

Basketball, just like our life, has different stages of development. In this episode, the crew breaks down the specific stages of a player’s basketball career and then discuss if it’s possible to create a “one-size-fits-all Basketball Rubric” to guide players through these stages. Guest Taylor Wayer (@cgreatnesstrain) is joining us on this show as we all weigh in on what would be considered the most important stage of a player’s development.

Confident coaches are able to work well with quality skill trainers. The crew talks about the relationship between coaches and trainers in their local areas. Former NYU Head Coach and current HoopGroup Elite Camp Director, Joe Nesci, and the boys dig deep into how trainers and coaches can co-exist. Nesci, the winningest all time coach at NYU, describes “the right trainer” and how they should differ as you move through the levels and ages of play.

The crew discusses positivity and enthusiasm and how it plays a role in players and coaches success.  Former UNC Tar Heel and current professional baller, Baden Jaxen, is joins the crew as a guest and chimes in on his experiences as a high level high school and college player. Baden discusses how he fuels his passion by staying committed to his goals while experiencing the highs and lows that come with playing at such levels.

The Triple Threat discusses some of the finer details of Basketball Instruction and take a deep dive into the proper mindset for coaching youth basketball. Ganon Baker sheds light on his past, his training and coaching experience, and the impact he has had training some of the WORLD'S top basketball players!  

Meet the team! Show hosts, Anthony, Mihai and the RH Factor fill you in on their stories. Learn about the journeys that led to Anthony and Mihai quitting their 9-5 jobs to solely run their own basketball businesses!