Coach D Podcast

In this episode I'm joined with 2x Afro Basket champion & Olympian Ify Ibekwe. We discuss her coming from a basketball background ✅ Playing AAU basketball ✅ Representing Nigerian National Team ✅ Importance of a support system ✅ Unseen grind of a professional athlete & more. Be sure to follow Ify on IG https://instagram.com/ifyibekwe?utm_medium=copy_link. Follow me on IG https://instagram.com/c...

In this episode I'm joined with pro players overseas & Canadian National Team member Cassandra Brown. We discuss her start into basketball ✅ Transition from HS to college ✅ Being apart of the Canadian National Team ✅ The different styles of play between overseas teams ✅ Good qualities of a leader ✅ What a good basketball culture looks & sounds like & more. Be sure to follow her journey https:...

In this 1st episode of 2022 I'm joined with 3x WNBL Champion & 2x WNBL All star Five Marianna Tolo. We discuss > Her early introduction into basketball > The moment she knew she was meant to play basketball > Playing at the FIBA level > Competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics > Qualities of a leader > The unseen grind of a professional athlete & more. Be sure to follow her journey on IG https://insta...

In this episode I'm joined by an elite level athlete who is now in his 1st year as Head coach for NAIT Jordan Baker. We discuss his introduction to basketball from a young age 》The basketball culture in Canada 》Turning pro & playing overseas & the CEBL 》Transition from Player to coach 》Thoughts on the evolution of basketball & more. Be sure to follow his journey as head coaches NAIT Mens baske...

In this episode I'm joined by a very talented player from London,England now playing over in the US for St Francis Basketball Khaleah Edwards. We discussed her first sport being Netball then transitioning into basketball 》The impact City of London Academy had on her 》Playing AAU basketball in the summer 》Adjusting to the level in the States 》Similarities & differences between UK & US basketbal...

In this episode I'm joined with Assistant Coach Steven Ongley from Howard University. Had the opportunity to discuss his early involvement in basketball | Understanding & embracing your role as a player | Having effiecent practices during the season | Teaching concepts to teams & then allowing them to explore | Developing Culture | Coaching philosophies & more. Huge thanks to Coach Steven Ongley f...

In this episode I'm joined by the 6ft 5 center out of Ohio Sakima Walker!! We discussed the influence her Dad being a former NBA Champion with the Lakers 》Early success in HS 3x State Champion 》The Role of a center on the court 》Knowing when to roll on screens 》Importance of knowing your team mates 》Angles when setting screens & more. Be sure to follow her college journey https://instagram.co...

In this episode I'm delighted to have associate head coach of Fresno State Coach Tarvish State. With over 20+ years of experience Coach Tarvish discusses his early introduction into basketball 》The moment he knew he was born for basketball 》What made him transition from player to coach 》Importance of having a basketball culture 》Had to read the pick & roll as a guard 》How to have effiective t...

In this episode I'm delighted to have the well travelled & extremely talented player Chima Moneke. Had alot of fun as we discuss his journey of getting into basketball》Travelling between different countries 》His 1st love being soccer 》The basketball culture in Australia 》Playing for Nigeria in the Olympics 》Unseen grind of college/professional athletes 》Importance of staying in your lane & m...

In this episode I'm joined by former Utah All Pac 12 college player & now pro Emily Potter!! Had a good talk as we discuss her intro into basketball 》Her player development from a young age 》Her huge growth spurt & how she managed that 》The experienced gained from playing for the Canadian National Team 》What does a good basketball culture look & sound like 》 Embracing the journey not the dest...

In this episode I had skills trainer from I'm Possible Training Mertzie Klein! Was very excited to have her own as we discussed her introduction into basketball 》Importance of skill development》Working with athletes & building from thier weaknesses 》Top 3 qualities of a leader 》 Unseen grind of a skills coach 》The art of creating space as a shooter & more. Be sure to follow her on IG: https:/...

In this episode I'm joined with shooting Coach Dave Solano!! Had a blast speaking with him about his early introduction into basketball 》 Competing at the HS level 》The importance of getting shooting reps up 》Form shooting techniques 》Transitioning from player to coach 》Importance of giving back to developing players 》Importance of watching film 》Top 3 qualities of a good shooter 》How he d...

In this episode we have a returning special guest to the show Coach David! We catch over how things have been since our last talk 》The growth of ATG & more athletes becoming aware of it 》Personal accomplishments I have achieved doing the program 》How to make ROKP a lifestyle 》Top 3 exercises to get into ROKP 》The importance of consistency when working out 》Ben Patricks upcoming book on build...

In this episode I'm joined with a skillfull 6ft 1 guard out of Selma,North Carolina Tayanna Jones. We discuss growing up in the basketball town of North Carolina 》Getting into basketball at the age of 5 》Early development she went through as guard 》Competing at the college level & what that comes with? 》 Top 3 qualities of a leader? 》Top 3 things every basketball player should have 》The impo...

In this episode I am joined with Queens' very own Power Forward who plays at the University of Minnesota Klarke Sconiers! We discusses her growing up in New York 》The impact of the city developing her playing style 》Competing in the AAU tournaments 》Winning the state championshions in HS 》Tips for athletes making the transition from HS to college 》The unseen grind of a D1 Athlete 》Top 3 qual...

In this episode I'm joined with NY own Cori Coleman!! We discuss her growing up in the heart of New York 》 The famous basketball culture in the city 》The toughness of players out there 》 Her HS school career & being state champions 》 Turning Pro & playing overseas 》What a daily routine of an athlete looks like & more. Be sure to follow her journey as she starts her season in Luxembourg. IG: h...

In this special episode I'm joined with high flyer Dunk Coach Connor Dykes. In this episode we discuss his intro into basketball 》Learning the technique of how to play 》Leaning into his athleticism at an early age 》The story of his 1st dunk at AAU 》The moment he realised he was made for basketball 》Becoming apart of the ATG Family 》Meeting Ben Patrick & Coach David on lessons he learnt from...

In this episode I had chance to sit down with the former 2017 West Seattle Player of the year Jasmine Gayles! We discuss her intro into basketball 》Growing up in Seattle & the basketball culture 》The unbreakeable bond of a team mates that became family 》The role of a PG & how that looks 》Playing at the college level & how she adjusted 》Importance of adding new skills to your arsenal & more. B...

In the very special episode I'm humbled & excitied to have someone who I've been listening to call play by play on the Fiba 3x3 stage Kyle "The Voice" Montgomery!! We discuss his background growing up in Kansas 》Playing basketball with this older brother 》Early signs of his animated voice coming to life 》The challenges moments & unseen grind of being a anchor,commentator & producer 》The lesson...

In this episode I spoke with the guard out of Houston,Texas Alecia Whyte!! We discuss her coming from a diverse sports background Basketball,Volleyball & Track 》The impact her parents had on sports 》 The culture of sports in Texas 》Balancing Track & basketball in HS 》Experiences gained from AAU 》Adjustments she had to make transitioning to college 》Tips for athletes going to college 》The im...

In this episode I'm joined by Detroit's very own Jasmine Powell!! We discuss her first time playing basketball 》The basketball culture of Detroit 》Working twice as hard being a small guard 》The importance of self discipline & purpose 》The moment she realised basketball was for her 》The grind behind the scenes that people don't see 》Tips for athletes transtioning into college 》The mindset of...

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with professional player from The Netherlands, Janis Ndiba! We discuss her starting basketball around 11 years old 》Playing against older girls & how that developed her game 》Importance of discipline as a player 》Playing for her regional team The moment she knew basketball was for her 》 The experiences playing at the national level 》How basketbal...

In this episode I'm joined with the a guard out of Lexington, Kentucky, pro player Vincent "Vee" Sanford. We discuss growing up in Kentucky》 Getting into basketball from the age of 3》The work ethic he had from a young age 》His experience at College & how he developed 》Tips of how to prepare for college basketball 》Playing pro overseas in different countries as well as what each country taught...

In this special episode I'm excited to share this great conversation I had with thee one & only Lenworth Anderson. who has taken his personal training all over the world, having taught in the UK, Holland, Brazil & the US. He has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years & during that time has developed a  philosophy of finding the mind, body, balance, we can create optimum performance for our...

Joined with the podcast crew Shawn & Dre as we discuss everything that has been happening in the Playoffs 》Early team exits》Lakers prioritising saving money over talent 》Clippers chances 》Suns & the CP3 effect 》Fans getting banned from stadiums & more. Follow me on IG https://instagram.com/coach_dee7?igshid=1q0mhehpuluy4 & Twitter @Coach_dee7 to stay up to date with weekly episodes & posts ba...