The Youth Hoops Pod presented by Pro Skills Basketball

In this episode of the Youth Hoops Pod we take a deep dive into the SportsRecruits platform. We have 3 guests offering advice on how to use the tool and get recruited. Matt Wheeler - SportsRecruits Co-Founder Nick Jones - Team Coach and SportsRecruits user Jeff VanGorder - PSB National Recruiting Director and College Coach Listen now to learn more! __________ The Youth Hoops Pod covers topics such...

In this episode, we talk with Collin Wade about his best story during his time ballin abroad. Collin played at Steven F. Austin and then went on to have a great overseas career followed by a coaching career at the high school level. This episode features a few mini-stories from Collin's time overseas but the highlight is the story he gives us from his time playing in Iceland. [REPLAY from 3/16/20]...

In this episode of the Youth Hoops Pod we are joined by Founder, CEO, and President of the United Entertainment Group, Jarrod Moses. Jarrod sat down with us to discuss the new Name Image & Likeness rules in the NCAA. Jarrod's uses his expert experience In the space of advertising to break down the true impact that NIL is having now and will have in the future! Listen now to learn more! _______...

This is a replay of the Youth Hoops Pod from 8/3/21 There are countless stories of top high school players that never end up making it to the NBA. In these situations, all the rankings, media attention, and recruiting end up being wrong. With the amount of emphasis some players and their parents currently put on exposure and rankings at a young age, the stories of high school stars that don’t make...

On this episode of the Youth Hoops Pod we are back with another episode of the Bitcoin & Basketball Series. Today we are breaking down just how complicated it is to mine a bitcoin... Listen now to learn more! ---------------- The Youth Hoops Pod covers topics such as: High school & AAU basketball College basketball recruiting NCAA basketball NBA & professional overseas basketball Menta...

In this episode of the Youth Hoops Pod, Sean Harris joins the podcast to discuss his journey to Bitcoin. Sean played high-level college basketball before his professional hoops career. Sean is now a fellow hooper who loves Bitcoin! Listen now to learn more! ---------------- The Youth Hoops Pod covers topics such as: High school & AAU basketball College basketball recruiting NCAA basketball NBA...

In this episode of the Youth Hoops Pod, we have special guest Yusuf Abdul-Ali join the podcast. Yusuf is the founder of “The Bitcoin Classic” which is the first-ever basketball tournament that rewards the winners in bitcoin. We wanted to know Yusuf’s basketball and bitcoin journey… how did he come up with such an awesome and crazy idea? Listen now to learn the story! ---------------- The Youth Hoo...

In this episode of Bitcoin & Basketball, we announce our partnership with Strike! Strike is going to allow our PSB employees to get paid any portion of their pay in Bitcoin if they choose to do so. Why would they do this? In this episode we take a deeper dive into the current economic state and why inflation is pushing more people to Bitcoin. Listen to learn more! ---------------- The Youth Ho...

In this episode of the Youth Hoops Pod we discuss the ABC's of College Recruiting. To break down these ABC's we are joined by new PSB Miami Director, Harrison Singer! Harrison has over 18 years of college basketball coaching experience and through all of that has created the ABC Coaching Mentality. A - Academics B - Basketball C - Character These are the Top 3 Things College Coaches are looking fo...

In this episode of the youth hoops pod we get a new perspective on Bitcoin. Special guest Andrew Lovedale joins the podcast to give us this unique perspective. Andrew grew up in Nigeria before making his way to the States to play basketball. Andrew now has founded Access 2 Success and is now giving back to his community in Nigeria. If you are looking to support please check out the website or foll...

In this episode of Bitcoin & Basketball we discuss the brand new partnership between Coinbase and the NBA and the effects this will have on Bitcoin becoming a legit commodity In our society. We also discuss the launch of Bitcoin Futures ETF and how this legitimizes Bitcoin on the market. ---------------- The Youth Hoops Pod covers topics such as: High school & AAU basketball College basket...

(REPLAY 10/29/21) In episode two of Bitcoin & Basketball, we take a deeper dive into what exactly a bitcoin is and why it has become so valuable. If you are as interested as we are please check the episode out! ---------------- The Youth Hoops Pod covers topics such as: High school & AAU basketball College basketball recruiting NCAA basketball NBA & professional overseas basketball Men...

Please let us know if you enjoy this new episode on our Social Media! In this episode, we explore a brand new topic to the youth hoops pod... Bitcoin! Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that has become very popular for many different reasons. We discuss why Bitcoin is a Demonotized wealth and what that means. We talk about what the Bitcoin Network is and how it is different from a bitcoin token. Lastly,...

This episode features special guest Brendan McKillop who works for the NBA and closely with the NBA Academies. NBA Academies are a year-round elite basketball development initiative that provides top high school-age prospects from outside the U.S. with a holistic approach to player development and a predictable pathway to maximize their potential. The NBA Academy program includes six academies acr...

In this episode of the Youth Hoops Pod, host Cristian Barber is joined by the founder & executive director of Head Start Basketball who also happens to be the founder of the Hoop Heads Pod, Mike Klinzing. Mike discusses his division 1 college basketball career at Kent State and what he learned from his recruitment process. The conversation then moves into Mike's very successful Hoop Heads Pod...

In 2012, a 5th and 6th-grade youth basketball game took a violent turn. It was a Catholic Youth Organization league game in Springfield, Massachusetts. The incident started during the post-game handshake lines when Timothy Lee Forbes and Jose Feliciano exchanged words. Words quickly turned into action and the resulting fight unleashed chaos in the gym. At the end of the incident, Feliciano would h...

In this episode, we talk with BallerTV EVP and founding team member, Sandeep Hingorani , about the business of BallerTV and live streaming, the challenges of live streaming, how the pandemic impacted the market, and the future of youth sports live streams. [Replay from 2/11/21] __________ The Youth Hoops Pod covers topics such as: High school & AAU basketball College basketball recruiting...

In this episode, Seth Eilberg (HC at Hill School in PA), Landry Losmalski (HC at Swarthmore College in PA) and Steve Ongley (AC at Howard University) lead a discussion around prep/college recruiting for HS athletes. Some topics they discuss include what factors you should consider when looking at a post-graduate year, what student-athletes should look for in schools other than the basketball progr...

In this episode, Lem and Malik have a conversation with Andrew Fleming. Andrew played at Oak Hill before playing at Lipscomb University and after in the NBA G League. Andrew is Nashville’s hottest up and coming player development coach. His brand, Pro Performance, is all about helping the athlete from a holistic approach on and off the court. [Replay from 2/5/21] The "Always Open" is a show on the...

In this episode, Denison head coach Chris Sullivan joins us to talk through his coaching career at Denison, how COVID has affected his team, and what his recruiting strategy/philosophy is. The "Recruiting Roundtable" with Jeff Vangorder and Paul O'Connor will cover all things college basketball recruiting from advice for high school players to interviews with college coaches & other experts to...

Check out Part 2 of our podcast with NBA superstar, Stephen Curry! This is a previously recorded zoom call between Stephen and all of the Team Curry Players and Coaches. Listen as Stephen talks about how is he working out during the coronavirus and more! The Youth Hoops Pod covers topics such as: High school & AAU basketball College basketball recruiting NCAA basketball NBA & professional...

Check out our newest episode featuring Stephen Curry! This is a previously recorded zoom call between Stephen and all of the Team Curry Players and Coaches. Listen as Stephen talks about how is he working out during the coronavirus and more! [Replay from 6/2/20] The Youth Hoops Pod covers topics such as: High school & AAU basketball College basketball recruiting NCAA basketball NBA & profe...

On this episode of the Youth Hoops Pod we have a special guest PSB 17U Rise Elite Coach, BJ Spencer. BJ found himself on a Syrian military base just trying to get his money for his time playing. After he finally got his cash his next task was to get it back to the states. Listen to hear how he got it back, it's worth it, we promise. [Replay from 2/19/20] The Youth Hoops Pod covers topics such as:...

In this episode of the Youth Hoops Pod we have part two of our conversation with, SC30inc President, Bryant Barr. This is a two-part conversation where we cover first Bryant's relationship with Stephen and their time together as both college basketball players and roommates. Bryant gives us an inside look at what it was like being Stephen's roommate and best friend as he rose to the top of the bas...

In this episode of the Youth Hoops Pod we have another episode of our Triangle Podcast series with guests, PSB Co-founder Brendan Winters and SC30inc President, Bryant Barr. This is a two-part conversation where we cover first Bryant's relationship with Stephen and their time together as both college basketball players and roommates. Bryant gives us an inside look at what it was like being Stephen...