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Playmaker Podcast

Playmaker Podcast

By Myson Jones

This podcast is for parents of the upstate of South Carolina who want to help their kid reach their full basketball potential. We talk about the life of the basketball student-athlete: academics, character, basketball training, college recruitment, mental toughness, playing time, and more.
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PLAY 14 - Real Talk With My Trainees

Playmaker PodcastFeb 04, 2021

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PLAY 14 - Real Talk With My Trainees

PLAY 14 - Real Talk With My Trainees

This episode is a little different. I am fresh off of a training session where we did not give 100% effort and here are my thoughts that I want to share with my trainees and fellow Playmakers.
Feb 04, 202110:30
Play 13 - The Mindset That Will Make 2021 Great

Play 13 - The Mindset That Will Make 2021 Great

Hey Playmakers! Listen to this 2 or 3 times. And keep in mind, it doesn’t matter how well you know it, it matters how well you do it. Hope you all have a happy holidays and I can’t wait to see you in the gym again soon!
Dec 22, 202005:29
Play 12 - The Importance of Mental Health Within Sports with Sawyer Nix
May 22, 202031:34
Play 11 - The Real Deal About Basketball Recruiting From Former Division I Coach - Coach Aram Parunak

Play 11 - The Real Deal About Basketball Recruiting From Former Division I Coach - Coach Aram Parunak

During this episode, Coach Myson Jones and Coach Aram of hoopscollege.com sit down to discuss the best methods for prospective college athletes to get noticed by the ideal college sports program.

This conversation takes a brief look behind-the-scenes of the recruitment process.

Are you confused as to whether you're using social media the right way or wasting your time?

Then this podcast episode is the one for you.

Here's what you'll hear:

Before The Internet: Then And Now - :50

When And How Should You Seek Exposure? - 3:10

In Recruiting, Fortune Favors The Prepared  - 5:20

How Do Programs Prospect Young Players? - 11:14

What Does Effective Help Look Like From Parents? - 15:13

The One Thing That Recruiting Services Don't Have - 28:47

Nov 18, 201938:21
Play 10 - The Best 🏀 Training Program In The Upstate Of South Carolina
Nov 20, 201812:34
Play 9 - 6 Tips Before 🏀 Tryouts

Play 9 - 6 Tips Before 🏀 Tryouts

Here are 6 (Oops Did I Say 10 😜 ) of the best tips I’ve seen given before basketball tryouts! Enjoy and please rate this podcast if it has given you any value :)
Oct 26, 201808:16
Play 8 - Why I'm Only Training 20 In 2019

Play 8 - Why I'm Only Training 20 In 2019

I'm only training 20 clients in 2019. I explain in detail during this play (which I call episodes). Thank you for listening!! If you have any questions, please email us at info@hoopsuniversitytraining.com


Update as of May 6th, 2020.

This is still a goal in the future, but at the moment, COVID-19 has hindered many of these plans. 

Oct 26, 201803:01
Play 7 - Follow A Coach Not A Team

Play 7 - Follow A Coach Not A Team

Next time you ask someone about any AAU teams or Fall League teams, make sure that you are asking the right question. Listen as to why...
Sep 26, 201804:36
Play 6 - How To Speed Up Your Kids Basketball Development

Play 6 - How To Speed Up Your Kids Basketball Development

This is the #1 tip I can give you if you want to see your kid transform sooner than later. I hope you enjoy!
Sep 18, 201813:50
Play 5 - Be Faithful Over Few and Play Over Many

Play 5 - Be Faithful Over Few and Play Over Many

I got 7 minutes per game during my freshman year of college. And I was too immature to red-shirt.

But, this little nugget that I learned helped me earn double my playing time.

And it's a nugget that is there for anyone who wants to grab it.
Sep 13, 201811:47
Play 4 - You Need A New Fall League Coach If...
Sep 11, 201807:23
Play 3 - Your Kid Needs To Play Basketball In The Hood...
Aug 26, 201805:53
Play 2 - The #1 Way Your Kid Can Reach Their Hoop Dreams...

Play 2 - The #1 Way Your Kid Can Reach Their Hoop Dreams...

Listen to this if you want to learn how your son/daughter can reach their basketball dreams faster.

It's actually the key that helped me get my full ride.

Hope you enjoy!
Aug 24, 201808:35
Play 1 - What Is This Podcast About?

Play 1 - What Is This Podcast About?

First episode! I’ll explain what this podcast is about and why it’s worth your time and attention to listen!
Aug 07, 201806:46