Hoops Through Life

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode we are starting our skills breakdown series. Over the next few episodes we are going to break down different basketball skills. Today’s episode is all about ball handling. On this episode we discuss: What it means to be an elite ball handler How to assess your ball handling skills How to improve your ball handling skills Some of my favorite ball handling ac...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Brian Golden. Brian has over 15 years of basketball coaching experience across youth to pro levels and a background in psychology from Cleveland State, and earned his master’s in Coaching and Sports Education from WVU. Brian is the owner of Be Golden Sports & Wellness, where he helps athletes develop both mental and physical skills; to help the...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Sidney Parsons. Sidney played four years at the University of Bridgeport before spending six years playing professionally in Germany and another four seasons in Australia. She brings a wealth of experience, coaching professionally and working with clubs across Germany and Australia, and has presented at international seminars and clinics. She was a...

Send us Fan Mail In this special anniversary episode, we are celebrating one year of the podcast and sharing some exciting updates! We’re expanding beyond the college recruiting process to cover every aspect of women’s basketball player development; everything from mental health and strength training to leadership and skill-specific episodes, where I’ll break down techniques for players at all lev...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Dr. Zanthia Reddish the CEO of Impoweredd Educational Consulting. Her expertise lies in principal and instructional coaching, professional development, and navigating transitions in education and athletics, emphasizing growth mindset, preparation and positive relationships. On this episode we discuss: What to focus on academically as a middle school athl...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Luke Sheidecker. Luke has served as Assistant Director or Director of Basketball Operations at Southeast Missouri State University (on the men’s side) and at Southern Illinois University, where he transitioned to the women’s side. He’s also been an assistant coach at Indiana State University and head coach at Shawnee Community College, where he led...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Jon Silver. Jon has experience on the scout team, video coordinator, and staff associate for the UCLA's women’s basketball program. He’s served as a director of basketball operations or assistant coach at both LSU and the University of Vermont. While at Vermont, Jon was named a Women’s Basketball Coaches Association "Thirty Under 30"...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode we have Coach Steve Limberiou. Steve played basketball for four years at Catholic University. He is currently the Peters Township Head Girls Basketball Coach; notching a 56-18 record with 2 section titles as a head coach in 3 years. He has helped develop and assist young women through the recruiting process. His players playing at all NCAA Division levels....

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Artina Trader. Artina has experience as an assistant coach at Allegheny College and John Carroll University. She has experience as a head coach at Thiel College. She is currently heading into her 16th season as the head coach at North Carolina Wesleyan University. On this episode we discuss: Athleticism, Basketball IQ, and potential Recruiting Twin...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Tom Shirley. Coach Shirley has experience as a head coach at Allentown College of Saint Francis de Sales (now DeSales University). He is currently the head coach at Thomas Jefferson University (formerly Philadelphia University); where he is entering his 35th season. In his time at Jefferson, Coach Shirley has guided the Rams to 13 NCAA Tournament a...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Stephanie Norman. Stephanie has experience as a graduate assistant at Hawaii; experience as an assistant at the University of British Columbia, Oregon, Oregon State, and Vanderbilt. She is currently the associate head coach at the University of Louisville. Stephanie was named the 2020-2021 WBCA Assistant coach of the year at the NCAA Division I lev...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Cornell Thomas. Cornell is an international speaker, entrepreneur, author and coach. His purpose is to inspire and motivate others. Cornell’s expertise includes, but is not limited to, mindset mastery, work ethic, handling adversity, positive mindset, fatigue mindset, and setting goals. On this episode we discuss: Why mindset is the foundation to achieve...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Marsha Frese. Marsha has experience as an assistant coach, or associate head coach, and / or recruiting coordinator at Ball State, the University of Minnesota, the University of Maryland, Northern Illinois University, South Dakota State University, and the University of Illinois. She has experience as a head coach at the University of Missouri Kans...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Camille McPherson. Camille has experience as an assistant at Allegheny College. She is currently the head coach at Capital University (Columbus, OH). On this episode we discuss: The importance of asking good questions and being engaged with college coaches The role of parents in the recruiting process The role of social media in the recruiting process Wh...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Melissa Dunne. Melissa has experience coaching at Drexel University (Graduate Assistant and Assistant Coach), Rhode Island (Assistant Coach), George Washington University (Assistant Coach), and Holy Family (Head Coach). She is currently the Associate Head Coach and the Director of Recruiting at St. Joseph’s University. On this episode we discuss: T...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Tania Davis. Tania has experience coaching at Clemson University (graduate assistant) and the University of Nebraska Omaha (assistant). She is currently an assistant and the director of player development at the University of Iowa. On this episode we discuss: The role of social media What age student athletes get on their radar What coaches are loo...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode I recap all of the recruiting recommendations given by our guests so far. I break down the recruiting process in 4 distinct stages (preparation, communication, visits, decision making / transition) and share what coaches are looking for when they watch student-athletes play in basketball tournaments. If you're confused or overwhelmed about the recruiting...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Rodney Rogan. Rodney has experience coaching at Nebraska Omaha (Assistant Coach) and Rhodes College (Head Coach). He is currently the head coach at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD). The Blue Jays made it to the Sweet 16 of the DIII NCAA tournament. On this episode we discuss: What Coach Rodney looks for at AAU tournaments Offering scholarsh...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Lindsey Burke. Coach Lindsey has experience coaching at the University of Mary Washington, Bucknell University, and the University of Rochester. She is currently the head coach at Randolph Macon College (Ashland, VA). On this episode we discuss: What tangible basketball skills Coach Burke looks for when on the recruiting trail Relationship building...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Matthew Donohue. Coach Donohue has experience coaching at North Arlington High School, Mt. Oliva High School, Bloomfield College, and Elmira. He has been the head coach at Catholic University for 16 years. On this episode we discuss: The importance of mutual interest The evolution of the recruiting process  How Coach Donohue and his staff decides w...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Allison Spaschak. Coach Allison has experience coaching at SUNY Brockport, Randolph Macon College, and is currently an assistant at the University of Rochester (Rochester, NY).  On this episode we discuss: Fundamental basketball skills needed to succeed at the next level Timeline for the recruiting process Tips for student-athletes when reaching ou...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Sarah Assante. Coach Sarah has experience coaching at Southern Maine Community College, Regis College, Washington and Lee University, and Dartmouth College. She is currently an assistant coach at Bryant University (Smithfield, Rhode Island). In this episode we discuss: The importance of relationships throughout the recruiting process Being patient...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Holly Johnson and Shannon Wagar; co-owners of Fourth Wall College Consulting. Holly has 10 years of experience working in college admissions and Shannon has extensive experience working with high school students and their families as they navigate the college application process. On this episode we discuss: What to focus on from a college application pro...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Stephanie Del Preore. Coach Steph has experience coaching at all NCAA Division levels. She has experience coaching at Caldwell College, Stevens Institute of Technology, the University of Bridgeport, Seton Hall, and LIU Brooklyn. She is currently the head coach at East Stroudsburg University (East Stroudsburg, PA). In this episode we discuss: How pa...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we have Coach Christine Mabry. Christine has experience coaching at Averett University and Virginia Wesleyan University. She is currently an assistant coach at Bridgewater College (Bridgewater, VA). On this episode we discuss: The role of social media in recruiting How to deal with nerves during the recruiting process How the college basketball season impacts re...