Prep Schools, Player Development, and College Readiness feat. Coach Thomas Baudinet of Perkiomen

Summary:
Thomas Baudinet discusses his experience playing basketball at Taft School and the benefits of attending a prep school. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of playing multiple sports and the pros and cons of sports-specific schools. Thomas then talks about his college career at St. Anselm and his journey to the professional level, including playing in the G League and overseas in Germany and Japan. He highlights the challenges of playing overseas, such as being away from family and the high level of professionalism required. Thomas Baudinet discusses his experience as a professional basketball player and coach, as well as his role at Perkiomen School. He emphasizes the importance of player development and preparation for college basketball. Baudinet also explains the structure of Perkiomen's basketball program, which includes a national team and a prep team. He shares insights on the recruiting process and the challenges of navigating the transfer portal. Baudinet highlights the qualities that make a successful Division 1 guard, such as basketball IQ and decision-making. He concludes by discussing the benefits of a prep year for student-athletes.

Chapters:
00:00 Growing Up and Choosing a Prep School
01:30 The Benefits of Attending a Prep School
06:24 The Importance of Quality Training
23:08 Playing and Practicing in Different Basketball Environments
24:07 The Importance of Detail and Organization in Running a Program
25:03 Learning from Different Coaches and Playing Styles
26:44 Player Development and Being Prepared for College Basketball
29:27 The Structure of Perkiomen's Basketball Program
33:29 Navigating the Recruiting Process and the Transfer Portal
39:14 Qualities That Separate Division 1 Guards
43:00 The Benefits of a Prep Year for Student-Athletes

Connect with Thomas:
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Email | [email protected]

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Email | [email protected]
Phone | 859-317-1166

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