U Can B Mo

In this episode you’ll hear David Carlino and Chi Town Marcus West share their opinions and thoughts on these questions - What is like being a parent and trying to help your child gain college exposure & scholarships? - What's the silver bullet to having a successful basketball community? (Many Facebook Basketball Gurus have the answer) - How much does a parents play a role and how much does high school coaches play a role in helping players get to the next level?

U Can B Mo Podcast: Episode 8 Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 9pm CST Host: Brandon Morris Co-Host: “The Bench” Greg Leech, Corey Ciesielczyk, Jason Attanosoft, Sed Young, Jon Atkins ** Segments 1 & 2: Basketball Coaches discussing what life throws at all of us currently in May of 2020: 1. George Floyd being murdered in the streets of Minnesota by a police officer, kneeling on his neck until long after George was lifeless. 2. The long life of injustices all over the country for as long as any of them can remember. 3. Systemic Racism exists and how the focus has to be about Systems Change 4. Sharing lived experiences from different races 5. How they would “Address The Country” if they were the President of the United States of America. 6. Sharing a powerful speech from actor Jesse Willams. 7. The ultimate change is in the Systems ** Closing Segment: Final thoughts from all of the coaches about this episode. Advice for potential protesters: - Be Calm in your mind - Study with a purpose - Strategize with a purpose - Organize with a purpose - Plan with a purpose - Execute with a purpose - Mobilize with a purpose - Backup Plan / Plan B with a purpose - Seek Legal Counsel with a purpose - Check for personal warrants - Bail out money - Action Commitments after protest - This work is a LIFETIME commitment Tips from former President Barack Obama Protest and Vote: Highlight a problem and make people in power uncomfortable but also have to translate that into practical solutions and laws that can be implemented that we can monitor and follow up 1. Specific evidence base reforms 21st Century Police Task Force Report 2. EVERY Mayor review your use of force policy with members of your community and commit to report on planned reforms 3. Every city should be My Brothers Keeper Community reduces barriers and expand opportunities

U Can B Mo Podcast: Episode 7 Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 9pm CST Host: Brandon Morris Co-Host: “The Bench” Greg Leech, Corey Ciesielczyk, Michael Holden, Guest: “The Starters” Jeff Nordgaard, Alex Marzette, Sharif Chambliss, Jason Atanasoff Basketball Trivia Guru: Jon Atkins 1st Segment (45 minutes) 1. What did you feel was the high point of your basketball career as player and/or as a coach? 2. Is there a difference between working hard and work ethic? Give your definition. 3. How do you channel your frustration when the referee’s decision doesn’t go your way as player & as coach? 2nd Segment (45 minutes) Referring to “The Last Dance” 4. What was most interesting to you from “The Last Dance” and which person or player would you trade places with? 5. Which Jordan-era Bull was most overlooked? 6. Did it live up to the hype? 7. What was missing? Closing Segment Each player/coach gives advice to young up and coming Basketball players. Expressing overall thoughts about this episodes and what opportunities basketball can create.