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What are you afraid of? In this episode, I want to challenge you to think about your biggest fears on and off the court. You'll leave this episode with a step by step plan on how to face those fears so that you can hoop like you're capable of.

Mistakes are inevitable. They happen everyday, on and off the court! In this episode, I want to show you a 5-step process that will help you bounce back from making mistakes. If this is helpful, share with a friend!

Jaevyn Montgomery is a senior at East Kentwood High School. She is committed to hoop at Lawrence Tech University this fall. As a senior, Jaevyn is poised to take over the leadership role in hopes of The Lady Falcons winning a conference championship, and more. Enjoy a great conversation about leadership, mental health, and more!

All hoopers go through a slump of some kind. I bet you've been in one before. You'll probably be in another again. Let me help you prepare for the next one! Take a listen and please share with a friend!

Enjoy episode 28, as we sat down with Grand Rapid's Christian's Donovan Thames. Always one of the smallest on the court, Dono never lacks heart. This kid has always played with a chip on his shoulder and he is looking to help his squad go on a deep run in March. Make sure you subscribe to our channel and give us a rating!

This is part III of the 'How to Grow Your Confidence' series! We hope the first 2 were helpful for you! Make sure you tune into this entire episode to learn how truly powerful your mind is! If you enjoy this episode, make sure you share it with someone! Enjoy!

Jaylan Ouwinga is a future D-1 hooper! He plays with Grand Rapids Christian, and he played on the EYBL circuit with The Family last spring and summer. Last year, Jaylan helped GR Christian to an 18-5 record and a district championship. The team is ready to build off of last year's success and make a deeper run in the tournament this year. What makes Jaylan the standout player that he is? Tune in t...

Last week, we talked about growing our confidence with our words. Positive self-talk is a strong way to increase your confidence almost immediately! If you haven't listened to part I, check it out ASAP! Week two is just as important. Take a listen to see how else you can grow your confidence! If you enjoyed this episode, please share this with friends, teammates, and other athletes that you know!&...

Do you struggle with your confidence? When you make mistakes, do you get down on yourself so much that it effects you and the team? If so, this is a great episode for you to check out! This is part 1 of the How to Grow Self-Confidence series. This step is the MOST important and will make an immediate impact on your mindset! Please share this with every athlete that you know! Thanks for listening!

Maddie Petroelje is a senior at Hudsonville and is considered one of the best shooters in the state of Michigan. Coming off of a state championship in the 2020-21 season, Maddie and the Lady Eagles fell short in the 2021-22 season. They come back for the 2022-23 season ready to make another deep run in March. Maddie had an amazing discussion with us about her story, what makes Hudsonville basketba...

Join me as I go into the 5 myths about confidence! If you are an athlete that has low confidence, then this is the episode for you! Please share this episode with every athlete that you know! Thanks for the support.

Jah Hatchett had a successful freshman season individually for the East Kentwood Falcons. He showed that he could hang with the best guards around West Michigan. This season? He's expecting to be on that list as one of the best guards in the city.    In this interview we reflected on last season, and looked forward to this season. We also talked about how his strong relationship with his...

Season 2 kicks off with one of the best players in the state of Michigan, Durral "Phat Phat" Brooks!   Phat Phat is a junior point guard for Grand Rapids Catholic Center. He and KK Brown form, in our opinion, the best back court in the state!   In this interview, we reflected on last season and looked forward to the 2022-23 season. We also talked about his experience in the recruiting pr...

Darryl Thompkins junior is a rising sophomore who is highly ranked in his class in the state of Michigan. He played varsity as a freshmen for Michigan Collegiate. Darryl announced earlier this month that he is coming back home and transferring to East Kentwood High School! In this episode, we talked about Darryl's story, his family, and what he is looking forward to in his first season with the Fa...

Gabby Reynolds is a 2024 guard from Holland West Ottawa. She is one of the best players in her class in the state of Michigan. She already holds offers from Michigan, Pittsburgh, Miami-Ohio, Monmouth, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, and more! Gabby just finished her sophomore year and she sounds more like a senior. If you are a team leader, or would like to like to become a leader, this would...

EJ Ryans is a division I level point guard for Northview High School. He stands 6'4'' and is only entering his junior year! He is playing AAU with the powerhouse squad The Family, out of Detroit. We caught up with EJ to reflect on a great sophomore season at Northview and talked about his mindset going into next year. We also talked about his views on mental health and how he personally approaches...

Chris Warner is a former Division II basketball player at Northern Michigan University. He was born and raised in Ontario, Canada.   Chris earned his master of Social Work from Grand Valley State University and is currently a probation officer for Kent County. He works with teenagers, helping them get their lives back on track.   Chris also coaches freshman girls basketball at North...

Rob Carlisle was raised in Detroit, MI. He has a unique football story that will motivate athletes everywhere! Playing at the height of GVSU Football's success, Rob worked his way up the depth chart as a defensive back, helping the Lakers win two national championships. Currently, Rob is a Director of Student Athlete Development at Appalachian State University in North Carolina. We talked to him a...

Jillian Brown is a former East Grand Rapids star. Now playing at Northwestern, we talked about her successful freshman season playing in the Big Ten. She earned a starting spot on the team and started in almost every game that she played.  We picked Jillian's brain to learn what playing ball at the D-1 level is really like. We were impressed by her approach to the game and her mindset as a fr...

Join us in this episode as we talk to Brady Titus about his recent championship! Brady really put the team on his back and helped Tri Unity Christian redeem last year's loss and turned a heart break into one of life's greatest achievements. Brady has continuously had to prove himself as he has always been overlooked and underrated. We're giving Brady his flowers and hopefully more people do too! D...

Byron Center super sophomore Lily Zeinstra joined the show for episode 17. Lily is a humble competitor that is getting recruited by Big Ten schools and other D1 programs around the Midwest.   We sat down with Lily to talk about her story and the 2021-22 season!

Grand Rapids Basketball Legend Thomas Kelly (TK) joined the show to share his story.  TK is a starred at Grand Rapids Union, played at Michigan State, and had long career overseas.  Currently TK serves as the top assistant for Western Michigan University, where he helped pull in a amazing 2022 class including JaVaughn Hannah (Orchard Lake St. Mary's) and Max Burton (Williamston).  ...

Alaina Diaz one of the most accomplished athletes around. The dual sport athlete has 3 school records in track & field (100m, 200m, and long jump), and she is a state champion in basketball. She is on her way to run track AND play basketball at Purdue Fort Wayne University (Division I school). What makes Alaina who she is? What makes her such a great athlete, competitor, and all around person?...

Do you want to know what it takes to be a good leader? What is the culture like on a state championship team? What does it take to be a great squad? Learn from Grand Rapids Catholic Central's Jack Karasinski as we discuss his story, leadership, and a healthy team culture. Jack is one of the top players in the state and is heading to play for William & Mary in the fall! Jack had 17 total schola...

Do you struggle with performance anxiety? Are you usually really hard on yourself while you're competing? If yes, then you do NOT want to miss this episode of WAWM! Emily Perrin of Perrin Wellness & Performance is a Performance Coach out of Durham, NC. She works with sports programs at Duke, NC State, and UNC. She also works individually with professional athletes. Emily also competed in socce...