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Chop Talk

81 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings

Chop Talk is designed to help people get to where they want to be. There's no blueprint in life especially the sports world so we hope that people can take pieces of these conversations and apply it to their own journey. 

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#42 BACK AT IT - Ivan Thomas Georgetown Men's Basketball

August 31, 2023 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Guest: Ivan Thomas is the Associate Head Coach for Georgetown Men's Basketball. Coach Thomas started as a High School / AAU Coach where he won multiple state titles before breaking into the business at Providence College. After spending 9 years there he made the move back home to Georgetown a few months ago. His journey is different which makes this episode a great listen. Enjoy! 

#41 Sean Hoehn - Pro Basketball in Kosovo

February 09, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Guest: Sean Hoehn is a stand out basketball player who now plays  professionally  in Kosovo. He also graduated from Sacred Heart University where he earned first team all conference honors. Sean shares his journey on how he got to where he is now.  Here are some of his career highlights  College  Named to the All-NEC First Team Named to NABC All-District First Team 185 made career three-pointers places him fifth all-time in program's Div. I history Ended SHU career with 1,366 points, w...

#40 Danny O'Connor - Delaware Men's Basketball

February 09, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Guest: Danny O'Connor is the Director of Player Development for Delaware Men's Basketball. Before graduating from Indiana University, Danny worked numerous camps. One of those camps was Hoop Group where we met. After graduating he got on at UDEL and has been a part of their growth ever since.  Enjoy! 

#40 Danny O'Connor - Delaware Men's Basketball

February 09, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Guest: Danny O'Connor is the Director of Player Development for Delaware Men's Basketball. Before graduating from Indiana University, Danny worked numerous camps. One of those camps was Hoop Group where we met. After graduating he got on at UDEL and has been a part of their growth ever since.  Enjoy! 

#39 Cole Dewey - Head Coach (Garden City Community College)

February 03, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

Guest: Cole Dewey is the Head Coach of the Men's Basketball program at Garden City Community College in Kansas. Cole is a young star in college basketball and has worked his way to being one of the younger head coaches in the basketball world. I look forward to following his journey as he returns to Garden City. Coach Dewey's Resume:  -Head coach Garden City  -Head Coach Otero  -Assistant Coach Indian Hills  -Assistant Coach South Plains -Assistant Coach Garden City  -GA Campbell University 

#39 Cole Dewey - Head Coach (Garden City Community College)

February 03, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

Guest: Cole Dewey is the Head Coach of the Men's Basketball program at Garden City Community College in Kansas. Cole is a young star in college basketball and has worked his way to being one of the younger head coaches in the basketball world. I look forward to following his journey as he returns to Garden City. Coach Dewey's Resume:  -Head coach Garden City  -Head Coach Otero  -Assistant Coach Indian Hills  -Assistant Coach South Plains -Assistant Coach Garden City  -GA Campbell University 

#38 NJ Hoop Recruit

January 27, 2021 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Guest: Justin Delaney. If you haven't check out NJ Hoop Recruit on Instagram, you need to know. Justin has grown the brand from a small 3,000 follower account to over 100k now. I remember when I was at St. Benedict's he was grinding and going to games everywhere. Five years later he has one of the strongest brands in basketball and THE strongest in NJ.  Breakdown:  Background  3:15 - What is NJ Hoop Recruit?  12:30 - Contacting media guys   15:30 - Building a BRAND  20:50 - Creating mom...

#38 NJ Hoop Recruit

January 27, 2021 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Guest: Justin Delaney. If you haven't check out NJ Hoop Recruit on Instagram, you need to know. Justin has grown the brand from a small 3,000 follower account to over 100k now. I remember when I was at St. Benedict's he was grinding and going to games everywhere. Five years later he has one of the strongest brands in basketball and THE strongest in NJ.  Breakdown:  Background  3:15 - What is NJ Hoop Recruit?  12:30 - Contacting media guys   15:30 - Building a BRAND  20:50 - Creating mom...

#37 Luke St. Lifer - Bryant Men's Basketball DOBO

January 25, 2021 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

Guest: Luke St. Lifer is the Director of Basketball Operations for Bryant University Men's Basketball. Luke started his career out as a student manager before working his way to Bryant and then LeMoyne.  Breakdown:  Background  3:55 - Landing a job at Bryant   6:30 - Subject line  12:55 - What have you learned?  15:00 - Staff Dynamic  20:01 - Being on the road  22:17 - Working your way back to Bryant  25:00 - Connect with kids  30:20 - Staying organized  36:30 - DOBO life 

#36 Connor Clark - Bubbleville

January 21, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Guest: Connor Clark works for a company called The Gazelle Group where he helps put on different types of events. A lot of those events are college basketball tournaments including the most recent one, Bubbleville. In this episode we talk about what went into setting up a bubble at Mohegan Sun and the challenges for college teams to play.  Breakdown Background  3:30 - Securing a job in sports  7:20 - Gazelle Group  9:45 - Bubbleville  13:45 - Operations of running a bubble  20:00 - Bi...

#36 Connor Clark - Bubbleville

January 21, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Guest: Connor Clark works for a company called The Gazelle Group where he helps put on different types of events. A lot of those events are college basketball tournaments including the most recent one, Bubbleville. In this episode we talk about what went into setting up a bubble at Mohegan Sun and the challenges for college teams to play.  Breakdown Background  3:30 - Securing a job in sports  7:20 - Gazelle Group  9:45 - Bubbleville  13:45 - Operations of running a bubble  20:00 - Bi...

#35 Marc Mitchell: You have to love them

January 13, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Guest: March Mitchell is the Head Women's Basketball Coach at St. Peter's University.  I met Coach Mitch at FDU Florham where we both worked together.  During his time at FDU Florham he had tremendous success including a D3 National Championship. He is the winningest coach I've ever been around and I appreciate him sharing his journey on Chop Talk. 

#33 Adam Virgile - Sports Science

January 05, 2021 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Guest: Adam Virgile is a sports scientist who is working on his PHD at The University of Vermont. He also worked with the New York Rangers for 4 years before making the move to UVM. This conversation was not only very informative but it opened my eyes to some things coaches don't think about.  Breakdown Background  3:45 - How you got into sports science  5:45 - What data do you look to track?  11:12 - How can you track power?  18:35 - Assign them values 23:40 - Load management  30:02...

#34 - "1,000 likes and I'll quit my job"

January 05, 2021 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Guest: Justin Krompier is a New Jersey based adventure and lifestyle photographer.  Justin has traveled all around the country taking photos and has a great story. I've known Justin since high school where we played lacrosse together.  Check out his photos on Instagram or his website.  https://www.justinkrompier.com/ Instagram: @just_passinthrough Breakdown:  Background  3:00 - Figuring out what he wanted to do  10:35 - In that moment  13:00 - Working at UPS  19:15 - Leaving the comfo...

#33 Adam Virgile - Sports Science

January 05, 2021 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Guest: Adam Virgile is a sports scientist who is working on his PHD at The University of Vermont. He also worked with the New York Rangers for 4 years before making the move to UVM. This conversation was not only very informative but it opened my eyes to some things coaches don't think about.  Breakdown Background  3:45 - How you got into sports science  5:45 - What data do you look to track?  11:12 - How can you track power?  18:35 - Assign them values 23:40 - Load management  30:02...

#32 Nick Hopkins - Grad Transfer

December 30, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Guest: Nick Hopkins is a guard for the Siena College Men's Basketball team. He started his career at Belmont University before deciding to use his grad transfer year at Siena. While at Belmont Nick earned his degree and also played in the NCAA Tournament. Nick has some great habits that younger players can learn from.  Background  1:30 - NCAA Tournament  5:25 - Consistent work ethic  8:20 - Being on time  10:00 - Graduate transfer  15:00 - Bring a teammate to the gym  19:00 - Watch fi...

#31 Matt Gambino - $Invest In Sports Cards$

December 19, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Guest: Matt Gambino is a former college athlete who has a career in sales but also has a serious side hustle that involves sports cards. Over the last year sports cards have exploded, Matt and I have invested in cards and discuss how there is still time to make money. For all my basketball people that listen to this please use the knowledge you already have to make some extra cash.  Breakdown:  3:30 - Door to door sales  7:45 - How did you get into sports cards?  11:30 - How do you know how...

#30 Anthony Pelliccia - Have Confidence

December 05, 2020 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Guest: Anthony Pelliccia is an admissions counselor at Siena College and also an alum. He is one of the most passionate people I have met and really dedicates himself to his craft. In this episode we dive into the similarities between coaching and admissions. We also look at some techniques he uses when recruiting on the road. Enjoy!  ·      Background  ·      Day to day in admissions – 1:45  ·      Strategies to engage students when recruiting - 5:35 ·      Representing a brand – 8:15  ...

#30 Anthony Pelliccia - Have Confidence

December 05, 2020 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Guest: Anthony Pelliccia is an admissions counselor at Siena College and also an alum. He is one of the most passionate people I have met and really dedicates himself to his craft. In this episode we dive into the similarities between coaching and admissions. We also look at some techniques he uses when recruiting on the road. Enjoy!  ·      Background  ·      Day to day in admissions – 1:45  ·      Strategies to engage students when recruiting - 5:35 ·      Representing a brand – 8:15  ...

#29 Athan Katsantonis - Nebraska Men's Basketball

December 03, 2020 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Guest: Athan Katsantonis is a Graduate Assistant for Nebraska Men's Basketball. He is also the former Head Manager of the Syracuse Men's Basketball team. I met Athan when he was a 17 year old kid at a workout and it's been fun to watch him rise.  Breakdown  ·      Background  ·      2:40 – Landing a manager job  ·      6:32 – Working up to head manager  ·      11:45 – Building relationships on staff  ·      16:00 – Favorite part about the ACC  ·      19:45 – What did you do to land GA ...

#27 Bob Gallager - IMG Academy

December 03, 2020 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Guest: Bob Gallager is a former college basketball manager for St. Bonaventure Men's Basketball. After earning his undergrad and masters degree there he jumped into the prep school basketball world. He spent two years at Massanutten Military Academy before getting his job now at IMG. Bob is one of the hardest workers I know and continues to climb.    ·      Background  ·      2:30 – Prep school route  ·      6:22 – Interview process  ·      8:00 – Typical prep school day  ·      11:10 ...

#27 Bob Gallager - IMG Academy

December 03, 2020 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Guest: Bob Gallager is a former college basketball manager for St. Bonaventure Men's Basketball. After earning his undergrad and masters degree there he jumped into the prep school basketball world. He spent two years at Massanutten Military Academy before getting his job now at IMG. Bob is one of the hardest workers I know and continues to climb.    ·      Background  ·      2:30 – Prep school route  ·      6:22 – Interview process  ·      8:00 – Typical prep school day  ·      11:10 ...

#28 Matt Goldsmith TCNJ - Be Uncommon

December 03, 2020 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Guest: Matt Goldsmith is the head coach at TCNJ for the Men's Basketball team. Since taking over the program Coach Goldsmith has brought TCNJ to the NCAA tournament and also won the NJAC. The program's mantra is "Be Uncommon" which we talk about in this episode. Matt continues to rise in the basketball world and I'm really excited for everyone to listen.  Breakdown ·      Background  ·      3:25 – What makes a powerhouse?  ·      6:10 – Ready to become a young head coach  ·      12:00 – ...

#28 Matt Goldsmith TCNJ - Be Uncommon

December 03, 2020 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Guest: Matt Goldsmith is the head coach at TCNJ for the Men's Basketball team. Since taking over the program Coach Goldsmith has brought TCNJ to the NCAA tournament and also won the NJAC. The program's mantra is "Be Uncommon" which we talk about in this episode. Matt continues to rise in the basketball world and I'm really excited for everyone to listen.  Breakdown ·      Background  ·      3:25 – What makes a powerhouse?  ·      6:10 – Ready to become a young head coach  ·      12:00 – ...

#29 Athan Katsantonis - Nebraska Men's Basketball

December 03, 2020 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Guest: Athan Katsantonis is a Graduate Assistant for Nebraska Men's Basketball. He is also the former Head Manager of the Syracuse Men's Basketball team. I met Athan when he was a 17 year old kid at a workout and it's been fun to watch him rise.  Breakdown  ·      Background  ·      2:40 – Landing a manager job  ·      6:32 – Working up to head manager  ·      11:45 – Building relationships on staff  ·      16:00 – Favorite part about the ACC  ·      19:45 – What did you do to land GA ...

#26 Major Mac - United States Marines

December 03, 2020 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Jake MacDonald is a lead instructor for a company called The Program. This company works with a variety of teams on building leadership, toughness, and more. Jake also served in the United States Marine Corps. In this episode we dive into his experiences in the Marines, how to become tougher, leadership, and more.  Check out his book called The Program!  ·      1:30 – The Program  ·      3:30 – How do we become tougher?  ·      11:00 – Being emotionally tough  ·      13:30 – Planning a m...

#26 Major Mac - United States Marines

December 03, 2020 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Jake MacDonald is a lead instructor for a company called The Program. This company works with a variety of teams on building leadership, toughness, and more. Jake also served in the United States Marine Corps. In this episode we dive into his experiences in the Marines, how to become tougher, leadership, and more.  Check out his book called The Program!  ·      1:30 – The Program  ·      3:30 – How do we become tougher?  ·      11:00 – Being emotionally tough  ·      13:30 – Planning a m...

#25 Ryan Pedon - Ohio State Basketball

November 29, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Guest: Ryan Pedon is an assistant  coach for THE Ohio State Men's Basketball team. In this podcast Coach Pedon discusses topics such as positivity, being invaluable, work ethic, and his journey to Ohio State.    ·      Background ·      Working in an administration role 2:40  ·      Networking – 8:30 ·      Be invaluable – 16:00  ·      Reputation – 22:50  ·      Blue collar work ethic – 30:45  ·      Making the most of your time – 34:55  ·      Hiring questions – 44:10 

#25 Ryan Pedon - Ohio State Basketball

November 29, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Guest: Ryan Pedon is an assistant  coach for THE Ohio State Men's Basketball team. In this podcast Coach Pedon discusses topics such as positivity, being invaluable, work ethic, and his journey to Ohio State.    ·      Background ·      Working in an administration role 2:40  ·      Networking – 8:30 ·      Be invaluable – 16:00  ·      Reputation – 22:50  ·      Blue collar work ethic – 30:45  ·      Making the most of your time – 34:55  ·      Hiring questions – 44:10 

#24 Rob Ferrara - Las Vegas & DraftKings

November 27, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Guest: Rob Ferrara is a Senior Manager of VIP Development for DraftKings. Rob and I have known each other since college and he has had a great journey in the gaming world so far. Once graduating college he picked up his stuff and moved to Las Vegas to work in the gaming industry. In this episode Rob talks about the Vegas lifestyle, working with high end clients, his role now at Draft Kings, what he looks for when hiring people and more.  Breakdown:  Background  2:30 - How he got his job at ...

#24 Rob Ferrara - Las Vegas & DraftKings

November 27, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Guest: Rob Ferrara is a Senior Manager of VIP Development for DraftKings. Rob and I have known each other since college and he has had a great journey in the gaming world so far. Once graduating college he picked up his stuff and moved to Las Vegas to work in the gaming industry. In this episode Rob talks about the Vegas lifestyle, working with high end clients, his role now at Draft Kings, what he looks for when hiring people and more.  Breakdown:  Background  2:30 - How he got his job at ...

#23 Dr. Atur Turakhia - Mental Health #2

November 11, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Guest: Dr. Atur Turakhia is an experienced leader, educator, and team builder. After graduating from UC Berkeley with a Bachelors in Molecular & Cell Biology, he obtained his medical degree at the University of California, Irvine. He currently serves his community as the Associate Medical Director for Children, Youth, & Prevention Behavioral Health Services within the County of Orange Health Care Agency. Atur has also worked with multiple professional athletes.  Breakdown:  ·      1:15 Back...

#23 Dr. Atur Turakhia - Mental Health #2

November 11, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Guest: Dr. Atur Turakhia is an experienced leader, educator, and team builder. After graduating from UC Berkeley with a Bachelors in Molecular & Cell Biology, he obtained his medical degree at the University of California, Irvine. He currently serves his community as the Associate Medical Director for Children, Youth, & Prevention Behavioral Health Services within the County of Orange Health Care Agency. Atur has also worked with multiple professional athletes.  Breakdown:  ·      1:15 Back...

#22 Matt Elkin - Yale University Basketball

November 08, 2020 18:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Guest: Matt Elkin is the Director of Basketball Operations at Ivy league power Yale University. Coach Elkin started as a student manager and has climbed his way up in the basketball since graduating. In this episode he talks about coaching prep school, moving across the country to LA, his time in AAU basketball, and much more. Enjoy! Breakdown:  •1min - Background  •2min – Manager at Wisconsin  •5:20min – Coaching D3 in college  •9:15 min – Vermont Academy  •15min – Prep School Route  •18mi...

#22 Matt Elkin - Yale University Basketball

November 08, 2020 18:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Guest: Matt Elkin is the Director of Basketball Operations at Ivy league power Yale University. Coach Elkin started as a student manager and has climbed his way up in the basketball since graduating. In this episode he talks about coaching prep school, moving across the country to LA, his time in AAU basketball, and much more. Enjoy! Breakdown:  •1min - Background  •2min – Manager at Wisconsin  •5:20min – Coaching D3 in college  •9:15 min – Vermont Academy  •15min – Prep School Route  •18mi...

#21 Kyle Young - Siena Basketball

November 04, 2020 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Guest: Kyle Young is a sophomore on the Siena Men's Basketball team. In this episode Kyle and I talk about his adjustment to college hoops, mindset during the pandemic lockdown, and investing as a college student. Enjoy!  Breakdown:  -Background  2:13- Adjustment to college  6:02- Pandemic Mindset  14:00- Control what you can control  18:00- Changing weights  21:02- Goals  24:40- Controlling your emotions  31:50- Continue to grow  33:20- Investing 

#21 Kyle Young - Siena Basketball

November 04, 2020 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Guest: Kyle Young is a sophomore on the Siena Men's Basketball team. In this episode Kyle and I talk about his adjustment to college hoops, mindset during the pandemic lockdown, and investing as a college student. Enjoy!  Breakdown:  -Background  2:13- Adjustment to college  6:02- Pandemic Mindset  14:00- Control what you can control  18:00- Changing weights  21:02- Goals  24:40- Controlling your emotions  31:50- Continue to grow  33:20- Investing 

#20 Dwayne Killings - Marquette University Men's Basketball

November 01, 2020 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Guest: Dwayne Killings is the Associate Head Coach at Marquette University for the Men's Basketball team. Coach Killings and I met about five years ago and he's always been willing to help the next generation. I appreciate him taking time to join the podcast!  Breakdown:  :30 - Background  4:00 - Connecting with people  9:30 - Learn from everyone  14:50 - Building trust  19:30 - First impression of Marquette  23:45 - Culture  30:10 - Show what your thing is  34:02 - Go visit schools 35:00 -...

#20 Dwayne Killings - Marquette University Men's Basketball

November 01, 2020 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Guest: Dwayne Killings is the Associate Head Coach at Marquette University for the Men's Basketball team. Coach Killings and I met about five years ago and he's always been willing to help the next generation. I appreciate him taking time to join the podcast!  Breakdown:  :30 - Background  4:00 - Connecting with people  9:30 - Learn from everyone  14:50 - Building trust  19:30 - First impression of Marquette  23:45 - Culture  30:10 - Show what your thing is  34:02 - Go visit schools 35:00 -...

#19 Drew Flanagan - Tell Your Story

October 28, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Guest: Drew Flanagan is a former Villanova Men's Basketball student manager. I met Drew while working camp at Lehigh University. Since graduating Drew has climbed the ladder in the fundraising world. He currently works as the Director of Business Development at George Washington University. Enjoy!  1:00 - Background  3:45 - Working camps  9:20 - His time at Stanford 13:20 - Be authentic  18:10 - Willing to do anything  20:15 - Attention to detail  25:20 - Relationships / Coaching HS  29:50 ...

#19 Drew Flanagan - Tell Your Story

October 28, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Guest: Drew Flanagan is a former Villanova Men's Basketball student manager. I met Drew while working camp at Lehigh University. Since graduating Drew has climbed the ladder in the fundraising world. He currently works as the Director of Business Development at George Washington University. Enjoy!  1:00 - Background  3:45 - Working camps  9:20 - His time at Stanford 13:20 - Be authentic  18:10 - Willing to do anything  20:15 - Attention to detail  25:20 - Relationships / Coaching HS  29:50 ...

#18 Josh King - Germany Basketball

October 26, 2020 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Guest: Josh King coaches for MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg a professional team in Germany. He's our first overseas coach on Chop Talk and has taken a unique route to get to where he is today.  1:00 - Background  3:00 - Getting bumped up  6:00 -Hoop Group  8:00 - Working in the real world  13:30 - Getting a job in sales  17:00 - Marshall vs UNH  18:24- Recruiting JUCO  20:45- Getting involved with a job in Europe  23:38- Environment in Europe  28:00- Understanding European Basketball  32:45- Adjust...

#18 Josh King - Germany Basketball

October 26, 2020 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Guest: Josh King coaches for MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg a professional team in Germany. He's our first overseas coach on Chop Talk and has taken a unique route to get to where he is today.  1:00 - Background  3:00 - Getting bumped up  6:00 -Hoop Group  8:00 - Working in the real world  13:30 - Getting a job in sales  17:00 - Marshall vs UNH  18:24- Recruiting JUCO  20:45- Getting involved with a job in Europe  23:38- Environment in Europe  28:00- Understanding European Basketball  32:45- Adjust...

#17 Carmen Maciariello -Head Coach Siena College

October 20, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Guest: Coach Carm is the head coach at Siena College for the Men's Basketball team. Before coming to Siena he had stops at George Washington, Boston University, Providence, Fairfield, and Siena as an operations guy. He is also our FIRST D1 head coach to come on Chop Talk. Hope everyone enjoys!  2:25- Coaching in the community your grew up in  3:45- Getting your foot in your door  5:30- Pick the right fit  8:25- How do you find minutes to get on the floor?  10:45- Winning a MAAC Championship...

#17 Carmen Maciariello -Head Coach Siena College

October 20, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Guest: Coach Carm is the head coach at Siena College for the Men's Basketball team. Before coming to Siena he had stops at George Washington, Boston University, Providence, Fairfield, and Siena as an operations guy. He is also our FIRST D1 head coach to come on Chop Talk. Hope everyone enjoys!  2:25- Coaching in the community your grew up in  3:45- Getting your foot in your door  5:30- Pick the right fit  8:25- How do you find minutes to get on the floor?  10:45- Winning a MAAC Championship...

#16 Jared Czech - Air Force Academy Basketball

October 18, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Guest: Jared Czech is an Assistant Basketball Coach at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado. Coach Czech has worked his way up from Graduate Assistant, Director of Operations, Hoop Group, and finally got his break as an assistant at Columbia. This episode is filled with tangible advice that people can go out and apply right now. Enjoy!  Breakdown:  1:00 - Background  4:00 - St. Patricks High School  7:00 - NJ High School Basketball  13:35- Process of landing GA job at University ...

#16 Jared Czech - Air Force Academy Basketball

October 18, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Guest: Jared Czech is an Assistant Basketball Coach at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado. Coach Czech has worked his way up from Graduate Assistant, Director of Operations, Hoop Group, and finally got his break as an assistant at Columbia. This episode is filled with tangible advice that people can go out and apply right now. Enjoy!  Breakdown:  1:00 - Background  4:00 - St. Patricks High School  7:00 - NJ High School Basketball  13:35- Process of landing GA job at University ...

Kevin Hoehn - Mental Health

October 15, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Guest: Kevin Hoehn is a walk-on for the Villanova basketball team. Kevin was 14 years old when I met him coaching a local AAU program called NJ Thunder. In this episode he takes us through the process of walking on, Villanova culture, and most importantly his Mental Health Struggles.  Breakdown:  1:46 - Decision to not pursue D3/D2 opportunities 8:30 - Learning from the older guys  14:30 - COVID adjustments   16:00 - Mental Health Struggles  18:03 - Knowing when to say something  20:30 - Ch...

#15 Kevin Hoehn - Mental Health

October 15, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Guest: Kevin Hoehn is a walk-on for the Villanova basketball team. Kevin was 14 years old when I met him coaching a local AAU program called NJ Thunder. In this episode he takes us through the process of walking on, Villanova culture, and most importantly his Mental Health Struggles.  Breakdown:  1:46 - Decision to not pursue D3/D2 opportunities 8:30 - Learning from the older guys  14:30 - COVID adjustments   16:00 - Mental Health Struggles  18:03 - Knowing when to say something  20:30 - Ch...

#15 Kevin Hoehn - Mental Health

October 15, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Guest: Kevin Hoehn is a walk-on for the Villanova basketball team. Kevin was 14 years old when I met him coaching a local AAU program called NJ Thunder. In this episode he takes us through the process of walking on, Villanova culture, and most importantly his Mental Health Struggles.  Breakdown:  1:46 - Decision to not pursue D3/D2 opportunities 8:30 - Learning from the older guys  14:30 - COVID adjustments   16:00 - Mental Health Struggles  18:03 - Knowing when to say something  20:30 - Ch...