Bout that Life (AAU Life and basketball talk) Podcast

Coaches Rize Time: Post Defense

Coach C. Collins is back at it to help give his experience of coaching methods and tactics that can hopefully help you to grow in the game of basketball.  After Coach Collins had his team play in the Oakland Soldiers E.Y.B.L invite tournament May 14-16, 2021 he noticed that the post defense is not as regulated like the rest of the game. 
For todays topic Coach Collins along with Guest Coach Tet(NCAA Official and William Jessup Coach) are going to analysis and try to make sense of how to protect the players in the post and teach the coaches how to communicate to the officials.  It should add some clarity or at least spark the conversation on how the game still needs to protect the guys that have there back to the basket.
 
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Coaches Rize Time: Rankings

Coach C. Collins is back at it to help give his experience of coaching methods and tactics that can hopefully help you to grow in the game of basketball.  Rankings is always an touchy subject for coaches because it can either motivate your team or be the catalyst to there down fall. In todays AAU how can ranking kids and teams matter when most are not loyal to any one program and the organizations have natural bias for "there kids". 
 
I will give my thoughts on the matter and let you know what I think of  the system and how they can be used to work for your team.
 
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"Bout that Life" AAU Basketball and Life talk Episode 22

Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are ready to talk more AAU basketball, life and everything in between. In this episode, the coaches have the opportunity to sit down with the founder/director Coach Brandon Bracy of Team Rampage in Vallejo CA.  Coach Bracy is very active in his community and has been involved with AAU basketball for 6 years. He also founded his training brand, Bracy Skills academy and actively works with the youth in his day to day life. Coach Bracy has some interesting perspectives on the state of AAU basketball today and his viewpoints are a welcome addition to the show.
 
The coaches discuss some current events, Russell Westbrook hit the all time Triple double record and the NBA draft coming soon. The coaches have an interesting perspective on Jalen Green and the Fan service people are having for Mikey Williams, the question is asked has AAU created a marketing machine that needs some checks and balances? Coach MJ talks about his first travel experience playing in a West Coast Elite event and the coaches get a few phone calls having the show go live now for those viewers that want to give there perspective.
 
The coaches talk about this episodes "Hot Take" about the recent Asian hate going on and the events of the assault that happened at the Grassroots tournament in Oakland CA. All this and much more so check it out.
 
Guest Coach Brandon Bracy:
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" The thing that stands out about my AAU program is myself"
-Coach Bracy
This episode we get to see the perspective of a hard working Director/Coach who is a pillar in his community trying to navigate AAU basketball. 
Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if Coach Bracy is really Bout That Life!!!
 
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"Bout that Life" AAU Basketball and Life talk Episode 21

Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are ready to talk more AAU basketball, life and everything in between. In this episode, the coaches have the opportunity to sit down with the founder/director of the Matt Barnes Elite AAU program, Danielle Barnes. If you didn't figure out the connection from her last name she is the sister of Ex NBA player Matt Barnes.  Her perspective is truly unique because she not only has family ties to Sacramento, the Bay Area and Northern California but she has seen the process amongst her family of the beginning to the end of chasing that pro athlete dream. With 4 boys of her own she has a very interesting vantage point and her story needs to be told.
 
Also the group talks about the Police in America Seem to be losing there minds with the recent death of Dante Wright, the terrible treatment of  LT. Nazario, in Chicago a 13 year old killed Adam Toldedo and the Sergeant from fort Jackson Johnathan Pentland harassing a black man walking on the sidewalk all while the George Floyd Trail is presently going on. This past month has been difficult for society and the coaches want to put there 2 cents in about the current status.
The NBA has its story lines, Kevin Durant going toe to toe with the media, referees not doing the job accurately, players taking to much time off and just watching the season unfold.
AAU and High school basketball are actively being played at the same time and now kids are having to choose which one to do is discussed and much more with a hot take fresh off the oven.
 
Guest: Danielle Barnes
Played and watched basketball her whole life
Has 2 brothers that were professional athletes
Mother of 4 Boys and a Realtor 
Got a chance to play basketball all through youth
" I don't look at his game for Matt's game; everyone is an individual "
-Danielle Barnes
 
Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_danni_barnes/
 
This episode we get to see the perspective of a hard working Director, mother, business woman and "Hood Celebrity" (that's a joke)  that gives some great advice and insight to the mothers trying to navigate AAU basketball. 
Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if Dani Barnes is really Bout That Life!!!
 
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" Bout that Life" AAU Basketball and Life talk Episode 20

Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are ready to talk more AAU basketball, life and everything in between. In this episode, the coaches have the opportunity to sit down with the director of the Matt Barnes Elites AAU program, Dwayne Childs and it was a long time coming. Coach Collins and Coach Childs go way back as far as not only coaching but hooping against each other and got to talk about topics like the YBA vs MBE history, the perceptions some teams and people might have of the organization and a feel for the man that puts the hours in to make things happen.  
The altercation that happened at Courtside Basketball is addressed along with talking about the NBA and other current events in AAU basketball.  One of the big topics the coaches take on is the high school vs AAU atmosphere that has seemed to be magnified due to Covid-19 and the overall perspective of the coaches and Coach Childs.  As always the coaches pull no punches and talk much more so please check out the episode for some great hot takes.
 
Guest: Dwayne Childs( Director Matt Barnes Elite)
Played High school ball in Las Vegas, Desert Pines, Varsity year made the all star game and won offensive player of the year
Played AAU for Vegas Select which is Vegas Prospects now
2 years at JUCO at CRC unfortunately tore ACL first year than played 10 games second year and was able to transferred to Waldorf College in Iowa
.First AAU team was Rocklin Jay hawks coached them for 2 years while at CRC
Sparked the interest of coaching
Came back from Iowa than Started helping Mike Kuethe at Hotshots Elite after a year Mike left and Dwayne took over
Danielle Barnes later approached him to start a AAU program for her son Jayden and that’s how Matt Barnes Elite was born
Coached of Granite Bay HS 2-3 years JV/Freshman
After a few years of MBE AAU had a opportunity to join with Sac Soldiers in 2018/2019 didn’t work out and branched off back to his own organization
"I don't care what people think I'm doing I love to have a target on my back for the organization" 
-Dwayne Childs
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_barneselite/
Website: https://mbelitebasketball.teamapp.com/?_webpage=v1
 
This episode we get to see the perspective of a hard working driven Director and friendly rival of Coach Collins who also works hard for his kids.
Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if Coach Childs is really Bout That Life!!!
 
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" Bout that Life" AAU Basketball and Life talk Episode 19

Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are ready to talk more AAU basketball, life and everything in between. In this episode, the coaches had to take the month of February 2021 off but now they are back and ready to talk AAU and updates on all the new changes happening in the grassroots landscape. The guest for the episode is YBA(youth basketball academy) coach Sarmento Gouvia who has great insight and presence in the AAU world and well respected in the community.  
The coaches give there insight to the strange landscape of the NBA this year, talking about the all star weekend, the Blake Griffin trade, and the effects Covid-19 is having on the gambling community of the NBA.  Coach MJ discusses his path of being an AAU coach and the take away so far. Yes, the coaches teams played and the result was crazy but the boys on his team hopefully learned from the experience and also the MBE(Matt Barnes Elite) incident.  Weekends at Courtside Basketball have been crazy this past weekend because the Number 2 player in the country of the class 2023, Jalen Lewis, was there and college and media attention all over.
 
The coaches also talk about for the first time ever High School and AAU at the same time…what do kids do? In addition Coach C. Collins steps away from Whitney High school basketball program and talks about the circumstance around it.  Of course the coaches do shot outs and much more so listen up!! 
Guest: Sarmento Gouvia(YBA Coach)
Coached at Bella Vista high school woman's basketball team
Coaches for the lady Spartans AAU program with coach Galloway
Has over 10 years experience
" My job is not to win as your coach. My job is to make sure you don't lose. "  -Coach Sam
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/samgoody11/
 
This episode we get to see the perspective of a hard working energy driven Coach who also works with YBA Kids.
Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if Coach Sam is really Bout That Life!!!
 
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Coaches Rize Time: Communicating Fouls

Coach C. Collins is back at it to help give his experience of coaching methods and tactics that can hopefully help you to grow in the game of basketball. Todays topic is what exactly is a "Foul" in the game of basketball, as defined by the standards of the NFHS handbook.  Also, how to communicate to official as as a coach in the correct way by using terminology to help advocate for your players to get notice of fouls happening on the court.  It would surprise you see how many parents, coaches and players do not actually have a firm grasp on the actual definition of a foul and hopefully this episode can help shed some light on the subject.
 
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"Bout that Life" AAU Basketball and Life talk Episode 18

Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are ready to talk more AAU basketball, life and everything in between. In this episode, following the theme of Jessup January the Coaches sit down with coach Bryce Jacobson the assistant coach for the men's side at William Jessup University. Bryce Jacobson officially joined the men’s basketball staff in a part-time position prior to the 2019-20 season. At the conclusion of the 2019-20 season, his first with Jessup, Jacobson was promoted to a full-time role as an assistant coach.
 
The coaches talk about Hardwood Palace opened back up and seems people are very happy to have the freedom of sports.  Coach Mark has decided to start an AAU club GGT basketball and the touchy subject of kids being held back is brought up as well. 
 
Guest: Bryce Jacobson (Assistant Men's Basketball Coach)
As a collegiate athlete, Jacobson played basketball for Peninsula College in Port Angeles, WA, a team coached by current Jessup head coach Lance Von Vogt. Jacobson served as a team captain for the Pirates, and played a key role in the team winning the NWAC championship in Von Vogt’s first season.
Basketball runs in Jacobson’s DNA, as he is the son of two former college basketball players in their own right. Originally from Palmer, AK, Jacobson began his coaching at the local junior high and high school in his hometown.
 
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.jacobson/
 
This episode we get to see the perspective of a hard working young Coach who also works with the kids at YBA
Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if Coach Bryce is really Bout That Life!!!
 
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Coaches Rize Time: Primary Break

Coach C. Collins is back at it to help give his experience of coaching methods and tactics that can hopefully help you to grow in the game of basketball.  The "Primary Break" for coach Collins is the most effective tool in his arsenal for quick scoring without the need for plays and sets. Coach is going to discuss how it can be best used for the advantage of any team and the practical ways to teach it.
 
This also being a year of the passing of Kobe Bryant coach wanted to say a few words and thoughts about that as well so please check it out and thank you for the support.
 
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Coaches Rize Time: Leaders

Coach C. Collins is back at it to help give his experience of coaching methods and tactics that can hopefully help you to grow in the game of basketball. We have new leadership in the white house with the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris so it is fitting that coach Collins talk about the roll of leadership not only as a coach but identifying these characteristics amongst players on your teams. 
Coaches are leaders and with that power we have a responsibility to try and help young men and women become better people so please take a listen for this historic day!!
 
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