Bout that Life (AAU Life and basketball talk) Podcast

"Bout that Life" AAU Baskteball and Life talk Episode 6

This episode Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ talk about the NBA, Courtside basketball facility staying open through the pandemic, AAU basketball getting a very extended season and the effects on High school basketball that will have, in addition, A Happy Birthday to Coach MJ as he turns 33 this weekend. Many other topics will be discussed and as always we pull no punches to bring you our truth in this game of AAU basketball. 
-Guest: Coach TJ Little trainer/Director of Clutch Elite training
  Coach TJ AAU basketball background started 7th grade for the "Oregon Magic".  He played Varsity all four years in High school in Portland. Afterwards he attended Siskiyous  Junior College,Weed CA, 
- He than went to North West Christian finished out New Hope Christian
- Currently Founder of Clutch Elite Training, 2017, and Director of Clutch Elite AAU program
- Been training since 2015 grew up in Portland and Florida
" No matter what you say about me I'm all about the kids; so you have to respect it" TJ Little-
 This episode we want to have fun as always but let TJ get the opportunity to speak his truth and set somethings straight as we want to have accountability on the show.
Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if Coach TJ is really Bout that Life!!!

"Bout that Life" AAU basketball and Life talk Episode 5

This episode the Coaches tackle the change in the lifestyle of basketball because of the pandemic with kids training and spending more time outdoors again, how has this affected them and who really wants it. Coach C. Collins also talks about the cultural differnces of Black AAU and White AAU along with events form the past weekend tournaments. Many other topics are discussed in the hard hitting episode so definitely a must listen...also both Coaches give shout outs to many other programs and teams. 
    Valuble insight this episode comes from guest Darion Townes "DT" ex High school phenom, D1 player at Arkansas and pro-athlete for 10 plus years. 
Guest: Darion Townes(Arkansas, Retiered Pro Player)
AAU teams started 8th grade DC Blue Devils, 16u “BO-Williams”
- HS TC Williams, Arch Bishop Carol, Hardgrave Prep
- HS Accolades Shot block record 16 in one game at TC Williams beat out Alonzo Mourning the previous record holder, total 186 blocks for the year
- College Arkansas University where he had great collegiate career, afterwards he got an agent than went overseas and played professionally
Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if DT is really Bout that Life

"Bout that Life" AAU Basketball and Life talk Episode 4

This episode we wanna address the NBA coming back July 30th and how that will look to the public and keeping the players safe. What happens when a kid Evolves past what your program can provide? Loyalty VS Growth, and for the segment "Hell Nah" parents including coach Chris nephew(Anthony) he acted a fool at this weekends tournament. We have guest Myron Amey a un-ranked player out of Vacaville High school with a deep hunger and drive for success, lets hear his journey.
Guest: Myron Amey(Scotland Campus College Prep)
 Myron started with Team Cali Stars and Team Rampage ,in the bay area, since 3rd grade through High school. He attended Vacaville High school, Vacaville CA, his senior year Myron lead his team in scoring and gave them a playoff birth his senior year. His Stat line 27PPG, 4asst, 5rebs, 2stls per game {unranked} 
Signed with Scotland Campus Prep in Pennsylvania 
 Topics of covid-19, parental actions, NBA predictions and more will make this a great show to check out so stay tuned!!!
Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if Myron is really Bout that Life

"Bout that Life" AAU Basketball and Life talk Episode 3

This episode we speak about Women's basketball culture, Tom-Foolery from parents and players, the Dark history of AAU origins and have another guest Jada Lewis a.k.a the walking bucket. 
Guest: Jada Lewis(Portland State University)
 Jada started With YBA(youth basketball academy) panthers 4th grade and Played much AAU through middle school and High school. She attended Whitney High school, Rocklin CA, where she broke records and left a legacy in the female Basketball community. Some of her accolades include 1500+pts, Most Pts in a season by a player,  Most 3pters made in a season and career, Most assts and steals in a season.
Signed with Portland State senior year
 This episode we want to really get in to the culture of women's hoop and hear from the perspective of a D-1 player the ups and downs of this Basketball life.
Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if Jada is really Bout that Life

"Bout that Life" AAU Basketball and Life talk Episode 2

This episode we speak about Women's basketball from the youth level up to the pro level,  discussions of Coaches that lie to kids and the overall experience of how we can do better to support women's Basketball. 
Guest: Coach "Tet"  (Imhotet Amen-Ra)
Not only is he a High level coach at William Jessup University in Rocklin CA he is an advocate for women's basketball and helping the community as a whole. Tet has his own training brand and is a NCAA Ref so the insight he brings to the show as the first guest will be great to hear. 
Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if Tet is really Bout that Life

'Bout that Life" AAU Basketball and Life talk Episode 1

First episode simply introducing who we are and the impact basketball has had on ours lives. Topics for this episode will be Introductions, Funny stories, segments and much more so feel free to check us out.