Best Cory Heitz Podcasts (2024)

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The Making of The Spoils feat. Director Mike Nicoll 58:05

3h ago58:05

58:05

▶️Show Notes In this episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast, director Mike Nicoll discusses his new movie, The Spoils, which peels back the layers of corporate influence to paint an honest, foundational portrait of America’s basketball infrastructure. Nicoll shares his love for basketball and how it has been the focal point of his life. He explains …

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The Changing Basketball Landscape feat. Joe Scott, Head Coach of Air Force 44:41

5d ago44:41

44:41

Welcome to another episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast! We’re thrilled to have Joe Scott, head coach of Air Force, join us for an insightful conversation. Joe dives into his extensive coaching journey, the evolution of his strategies, and the profound impact of the Princeton offense on modern basketball. We discuss the unique challenges of recrui…

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Secrets to Peak Performance with Alan Stein Jr., Speaker, Author, and Performance Coach 54:53

19d ago54:53

54:53

Join host Cory Heitz on the PREP Athletics Podcast as he interviews renowned basketball performance coach and motivational speaker, Alan Stein Jr. In this engaging episode, Alan shares his incredible journey from being a college basketball player to becoming a sought-after performance coach for elite athletes. With years of experience working with …

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Building a Basketball Powerhouse from Scratch feat. Adam Donyes, Founder of Link Year Prep 35:18

2M ago35:18

35:18

Welcome to another episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast! This week, we’re thrilled to host Adam Donyes, who shares the story behind founding Link Year Prep, a unique post-graduate program designed to help student-athletes bridge the gap between high school and college. He discusses the importance of developing character and leadership skills along…

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From Post-Grad to D1, From Player to Coach feat. Terrell Ivory, Head Coach of Andover 52:36

2M ago52:36

52:36

Join us as we dive into the incredible journey of Terrell Ivory, the head coach at Phillips Academy Andover. In this episode, Terrell shares his inspiring story, from his post-graduate year at Andover, to playing at Davidson College, to his professional basketball career in England. He also opens up about his coaching experiences at Blair Academy a…

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What Separates DME Academy From The Rest? feat. Mike Panaggio, Co-founder of DME 57:44

3M ago57:44

57:44

Mike Panaggio discusses his experience at prep school, his career in the financial industry, and the founding of DME Academy. He emphasizes the importance of effort, excellence, and sacrifice in achieving success. He also shares his thoughts on the value of college education and the unique aspects of DME Academy, including its focus on character de…

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There Is No Crystal Ball in Prep School Basketball 7:31

2M ago7:31

7:31

In this bonus episode of the Prep Athletics Podcast, Cory Heitz discusses the lack of a crystal ball in prep school basketball and the importance of making the best decision possible. He emphasizes the role of the coach in choosing a prep school and advises families to do their due diligence and research. He also shares his own experience of attend…

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Prep School Basketball Summit: Strategies and Advice from Leading Coaches 58:38

3M ago58:38

58:38

In this episode, Coach Cory is joined by Coach Trey Morin of Phelps School, Coach John Zall of Vermont Academy, and Coach Lamar Reddicks of Milton Academy. They discuss current trends in the prep school world. They highlight the importance of prep school as an option for players, especially with colleges trending older and the need for advocates in…

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My Trip to The 2024 Final Four 6:52

4M ago6:52

6:52

Summary In this bonus episode of the Prep Athletics podcast, Coach Cory recaps his experience at the 2024 Final Four. He flew down to Phoenix to support his cousin Brad Miller, who played for Purdue. He describes the mix of fans from each school, with Purdue, NC State, UConn, and Alabama all showing strong support. Cory shares his experience at a p…

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From Prep School Admissions to College Placement feat. Joe Busacca, Head Coach of Hotchkiss School 38:52

4M ago38:52

38:52

Summary In this episode of the Prep Athletics Podcast, host Cory Heitz interviews Joe Busacca, the head coach of Hotchkiss School. They discuss the unique aspects of Hotchkiss as a high academic prep school, including its location, boarding program, and extensive facilities. Busacca emphasizes the importance of building personal connections with hi…

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NIL Deals: How the Landscape is Changing feat. Tom Bower of Athlete Advantage 55:51

5M ago55:51

55:51

In this conversation with Tom Bower, President of Athlete Advantage, we cover the changes in the NIL landscape, including mistakes and risks, finding an attorney for deals, donor fatigue, the employee model for college athletes, and NIL in the Ivy League. On top of that, we discuss hiring an agent for NIL deals, capitalizing on marketability, creat…

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Training Kobe and Other NBA Legends feat. Former Lakers Head Strength Coach Dr. Tim DiFrancesco 46:41

5M ago46:41

46:41

Summary In this conversation, Tim DiFrancesco, former head strength coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, shares insights and experiences from his time in the NBA. He talks about working with Kobe, Pau, Steve Nash, Metta Sandiford-Artest, and other NBA legends. He emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset and open-mindedness in achieving success. T…

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From Prep School to Division I with Hollman Smith 20:49

6M ago20:49

20:49

Description: In this podcast episode, Cory interviews Hollman, a former prep school basketball player who is now a walk-on at James Madison University. They discuss Hollman's decision to do a post-graduate year, his experience at Tilton School, the benefits and challenges of prep school basketball, dealing with homesickness, and how prep school pre…

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Legendary Oak Hill Coach Steve Smith Talks National Championships, Building a Powerhouse + Coach Pros Such as Durant and Carmelo 59:33

6M ago59:33

59:33

Summary Former Oak Hill Academy coach, Steve Smith, discusses his experiences coaching NBA players, the importance of work ethic and desire, the impact of specialization in sports, changes in the game, recruiting and placing players, and the opportunities he had as a college coach. He also discusses his career decisions, coaching against LeBron Jam…

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The Differences Between Boys and Girls in Prep School Basketball w/ Coach Thomas Adams-Wall 32:37

6M ago32:37

32:37

Summary In this episode of the Prep Athletics Podcast, host Cory Heitz interviews Coach Thomas Adams-Wall from Western Reserve Academy. They discuss various topics, including growing up on a prep school campus, the benefits of playing multiple sports, choosing the College of Wooster, coaching at Western Reserve Academy, recruiting and college expos…

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Prep School Winter State of the Union 16:29

7M ago16:29

16:29

🔗 Connect with Cory: Website | https://www.prepathletics.com Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prep.athletics/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PrepAthletics Email | coryheitz@gmail.com Phone | 859-317-1166 🔖 Subscribe to the PREP Athletics Podcast: iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p…

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Find Out How Former College Coach Steve Schafer Places Basketball Players in College Programs 56:29

8M ago56:29

56:29

On this podcast episode we are excited to have former college coach Steve Schafer join us. He currently works for College Athlete Advantage which is a company that helps athletes with college placement. In this conversation Steve breaks down the differences between D2, D3 and NAIA, the challenges in placement in 2023, how his company’s placement pr…

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Oprah Recommend Author + Former Irish Hooper Níall Ó Murchú Talks Breathing + The Cold 53:23

8M ago53:23

53:23

This week we welcome author Níall Ó Murchú. Níall and I connected in Poland in early 2020 at the Wim Hof retreat in Southern Poland. Níall was my group leader and he spent the week teaching us the power of breath and how you incorporate it with the cold. Níall and I are both former hoopers who have wives named Josie! In this conversation we discuss…

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Cory's Basketball Pre-Game Music from 8th Grade to Senior Year of College (EXPLICIT LANGUAGE) 18:09

9M ago18:09

18:09

In this mini episode I share my pre-game songs from 8th grade all the way to my senior year at the United States Air Force Academy. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AwdczK0cSXqpdiMNxDMeY?si=917a1d99688249bb 🔗 Connect with Cory: Website | https://www.prepathletics.com Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics Instagram | https…

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Colonel Lawrence Yazzie's Inspiring Story: From Navajo Reservation to Division 1 Basketball 1:03:33

9M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

In this podcast I am proud to have my prep school roommate joining us. Colonel Lawrence Yazzie and I met on the first day of basic training at the United States Air Force Academy Prep School back in July of 1995. We stayed up too long that first night w/ me asking Yaz about growing up on a reservation. He was just as enthralled w/ me being a Cathol…

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Fork Union Military Academy Boys Basketball Coach Bob Williams Talks Prep Schools + NAIA Basketball 47:42

10M ago47:42

47:42

On this episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast, we welcome Fork Union Military Academy Boys Basketball Coach, Bob Williams. Bob shares with us his background as a player and starting out as a coach at a New York junior college. From there he had a successful career at both Glenville State and West Virginia Tech. Now in his third season at Fork Union…

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Inside the Winning Basketball Culture of La Lumiere School feat. Coach Pat Holmes 40:26

10M ago40:26

40:26

In this episode we welcome La Lumiere School's Head Boys Basketball Coach, Pat Holmes. Pat has been the head coach since 2017 and has continued its national dominance. The previous two coaches are now D1 head coaches. Pat talks about the formula for turning La Lumiere into a national power and how he maintains it. We dig into how he chooses elite p…

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Coaching at the D1, D2, D3 + Prep School Levels feat. Northfield Mount Hermon Coach Michael Shelton 47:42

11M ago47:42

47:42

On this week's podcast we welcome Northfield Mount Hermon Head Boys Basketball Coach, Michael Shelton. Michael grew up in Indiana and was a top player in the state. He played college basketball at Bellarmine before coaching at D3 Weslyan, D2 Univ of New Haven, and D1 Winthrop. He shares a lot of valuable insight on all three levels. He has also coa…

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Hear From A Division 1 Referee Who Is Also A Parent To A Prep School Athlete feat. Jason Bradwell 47:40

11M ago47:40

47:40

In this week’s episode we welcome Jason Bradwell. Jason is a former college football player who is now a Division 1 basketball referee. We discuss why he got into this job, the differences in levels and tips for players, coaches, and parents. Jason also has two sons who played basketball at prep schools. He shares how they initially found schools a…

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JUCO, D3, D1, NBA, Prep Schools + more w/ Andrews Osborne Academy Basketball Coach Eli Gore 1:03:50

12M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

In this week's episode we welcome Andrew Osborne Academy Head Basketball Coach, Eli Gore. Eli has been around the game. He started his college career at a JUCO before transferring to D3 Salisbury to play for eventual D3 National Championship Coach Josh Merkel. After being an assistant at Salisbury he then went to Texas A&M - Corpus Christi. From he…

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Prep School Summer Road Trip + Latest Updates on Prep School Questions 10:46

1y ago10:46

10:46

We took a week 10 state road trip and visited 6 prep schools along the way. (Kiski, Andrews Osborne, Western Reserve, La Lumiere, Link Year, and Sunrise Christian.) We share some quick thoughts about each school. Then we talk about the following topics: -Should families promote their child and/or hire a college placement consultant even if you are …

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Parent Shares Their Story on Placing Two Sons at Prep Schools + College feat: Kirsten Jones 55:06

1y ago55:06

55:06

In this podcast we have the pleasure of being joined by former D1 athlete Kirsten Jones. Kirsten played volleyball and transferred colleges before the portal was a thing. She also had both of her sons attend prep schools. She shares the process for finding the right school for each son, and then the steps taken to choose the right college. Her olde…

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Prep School State of the Union 14:05

1y ago14:05

14:05

On this mini podcast we talk about some of the trends/concerns we have seen in the last 6-12 months in the prep school world. In this episode we discuss: 1) Expectations vs Reality 2) A real life prep school vs High Academic vs D1 Walk On decision 3) Being Transparent w/ players and families doing their due diligence 4) Summer programs for Internat…

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Former Ivy League Assistant + Current Cushing Academy Head Basketball Coach, James Cormier 59:36

1y ago59:36

59:36

In this episode of the PREP Athletics podcast, we welcome Cushing Academy's head boys basketball coach James Cormier. James spent two years at Proctor Academy before playing at Le Moyne College. After his college career he got into coaching and worked at Northfield Mount Hermon under legendary coach, John Carroll. From here he worked as an assistan…

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My Cold Water Experiences w/ Wim Hof, Laird Hamilton, + Gabby Reece 14:34

1y ago14:34

14:34

In this mini episode we discuss my experiences w/ cold water. It started when I went to train w/ Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece at their home in Malibu. From here I was hooked. I bought a chest freezer for my home in DC and now where I live in Colorado I take advantage of the frigid mountain streams. In February 2020 I went to Poland to train w/ th…

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Former George Washington/Siena/Mt St Mary's D1 Head Basketball Coach Jamion Christian 1:08:30

1+ y ago1:08:30

1:08:30

In this week’s episode we are joined by former D1 Head Coach Jamion Christian. Jamion was a D1 assistant at Bucknell, William & Mary, and VCU before becoming serving as head coach at Mount St Mary’s, Siena, then George Washington. Jamion played D1 at Mount Saint Marys. In this episode we talk about the transition from an assistant to head coach, hi…

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2 Sport D1 Athlete who is the Head Coach at NEPSAC AAA, Newman School feat. Jackson Johnson 35:26

1+ y ago35:26

35:26

On this week's podcast I am joined by Newman School Head Coach, Jackson Johnson. Jackson played baseball at Tulane for 2 years before switching over to play basketball for the Green Wave. We talk about how he chose Tulane, what he learned playing two sports at the D1 level, coaching at the Newman School and more. Connect w/ Jackson Twitter | https:…

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From D1 Special Assistant to Prep School feat. Western Reserve Academy's Coach Matt Garvey 19:55

1+ y ago19:55

19:55

In this episode we welcome one of Western Reserve Academy's coaches: Matt Garvey. Matt went to prep school at New Hampton before attending Providence where he was a manager. After this he was a special assistant to Coach Ed Cooley where he worked in the video department. Now at Western Reserve Academy in Hudson Ohio, Matt talks about the program, t…

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How Spending 14 Hours a Weekend on a Tractor During My Teenage Years Helped Me in Sports + Life 7:41

1+ y ago7:41

7:41

For six years I lived on a ten acre farm in Central Kentucky. We did not have animals or crops, but we had grass. My father wanted the ten acres to look like a golf course. It took fourteen hours to mow the ten acres and another 2-3 to weedeat around all of the trees and fences. While this felt like a burden and punishment as a teenage, I reflect i…

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Hollywood Actor Josh Hopkins Talks UK Basketball, Hanging w/ Leo DiCaprio, Jerry Maguire + Much More 1:02:45

1+ y ago1:02:45

1:02:45

On this week’s episode we welcome Hollywood actor Josh Hopkins. I went to the same school as Josh in Lexington Kentucky in the late 80s. I was in 6th grade while he was a senior. In this episode we talk about the passion among the University of Kentucky basketball fans, getting into acting, hanging out with Leonardo DiCaprio, reading with Tom Cruis…

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USA Today Sports Journalist Josh Peter on Donda Academy, Interviewing Michael Jordan, Magic + More 53:30

1+ y ago53:30

53:30

In this week's episode we welcome USA Today's Josh Peter to the podcast. This was our first time having a sports journalist on the show and Josh shared some good advice and stories. In this episode we talk about Josh's path to ending up at USA Today, some of his biggest stories, dream interviews, top sporting events he has seen live, interviewing M…

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From Prep School to D1 to Regularly Playing Basketball w/ President Obama feat. Romone Penny 53:53

1+ y ago53:53

53:53

On this week’s episode we welcome Romone Penny. Romone went to Mercersburg Academy for a post-grad year before playing at Florida State. He then transferred to American University where he last game as a senior was in the NCAA tournament. While living in DC he was invited to play basketball with President Obama and became a regular at those weekly …

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Top Prep School + College Recruiting Questions Answered feat. South Kent's Coach Raphael Chillious 36:18

1+ y ago36:18

36:18

On this episode we welcome Coach Raphael Chillious of the South Kent School back to the podcast. I wanted to have Coach Chillious back to go over some of the most asked questions in the prep school and college recruiting world. In this episode we answer the following questions and more: -Is it better for a player to leave high school early to go to…

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Conversation With a Former D1 Walk On + Current International Basketball Agent - Kevin Tarca 52:02

1+ y ago52:02

52:02

On this week’s episode we welcome agent Kevin Tarca. Kevin is the founder of Kreation Talent Agency and a former D1 basketball walk-on at Quinnipiac University. In this episode we talk about the pros and cons of being a D1 walk on, why Kevin became an agent, traveling the globe, making in person connections, the confusion about “playing overseas” a…

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Meet the Psychologist Who Is Also the Head Coach at The Frederick Gunn School feat. Dr. Brian Konik 1:02:42

1+ y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

This week we welcome Dr. Brian Konik to the podcast. Brian is a psychologist and also the head boys basketball coach at The Frederick Gunn School. Brian has a unique background that most basketball coaches don’t. In this episode we talk about: -the benefits of Brian being a psychologist and a coach -mental health trends he is seeing with today’s te…

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Visiting 17 Prep Schools, College Placement, Exposure Events, College Coaches - Fall 2022 Update 11:06

1+ y ago11:06

11:06

In November 2022 I took my annual New England road trip. During this week I visited 17 prep schools and attending the National Prep School Showcase. In this mini podcast I share my observations which include: -New prep school coaches -Schools owned by the Chinese -What college coaches are saying about recruiting -Parents concerns about college plac…

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Navy Seal + NCAA Lacrosse Champion + Hollywood Actor - CDR Rorke Denver 58:41

1+ y ago58:41

58:41

On this podcast we had the pleasure to speak with Navy Seal Commander, Rorke Denver. Rorke is a neighbor of mine in Colorado and we have gotten to know each other over the past few years. We both love dipping in cold creeks and have done so down the canyon in Cleark Creek. Rorke is a dynamo! An NCAA national champion lacrosse player at Syracuse, an…

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Update on the State of Basketball Academies (Fall 2022) 11:26

2y ago11:26

11:26

This short podcast is a refresher on the basketball academy world. Each week a family asks me about these options, and I wanted to put out a current video on the present state of this world. As I always say, "Do your due diligence." Here are some links that are mentioned in this podcast: > Prep Schools VS Basketball Academies: What Are The Differen…

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High School Champ, NCAA Champ, Bronze Medal Winner, + NBA Champ Feat. Former KU Big Man Sasha Kaun 36:57

2y ago36:57

36:57

In this episode we welcome High School, NCAA, and NBA champion Sasha Kaun. Sasha came from Russia at the age of 16 to Florida Air Academy. He didn’t speak any English. Within three years he learned to speak the language, won a state title and got a scholarship to Kansas. After winning an NCAA title he was the last draft pick in the history of the S…

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From D1 Assistant to the NEPSAC AAA to a Southern Prep School feat. Coach Nick Whitmore 44:28

2y ago44:28

44:28

On this week’s episode we welcome Coach Nick Whitmore. Nick is the son of a former D1 head coach and spent his college years as a student assistant at both Rhode Island and Boise State. Nick then went to coach under Rex Walters at the University of San Francisco. Nick went back to his home state to be an assistant at NEPSAC AAA school New Hampton. …

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Playing at Prep School + For Your Hall of Fame Father, Coach John Calipari at UK feat. Brad Calipari 31:51

2y ago31:51

31:51

On this episode we welcome Coach Brad Calipari. I have known Brad since I coached him at the Lexington Christian Academy in Lexington Ky. He went from there to play at MacDuffie which is a New England prep school. From here he played for his father, Hall of Fame coach, John Calipari at the University of Kentucky. He then transferred to play at Detr…

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Everything You Need to Know About NCAA Eligibility Feat: Holly Smith Abbott 59:16

2y ago59:16

59:16

On this week’s podcast we are joined by Holly Smith Abbott. Holly ran track and cross country at Wofford University before working in compliance at the University of Richmond. From here she went to work for the NCAA as the Assistant Director of International Academic Certification in the Eligibility Center at the NCAA National Office. She was respo…

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What Are The 5 Things A Basketball Player Needs to Include On Their Highlight Video (+ 5 to Exclude) 10:17

2y ago10:17

10:17

In this mini podcast Coach Cory talks about the top 5 things you need to include in your basketball highlight video, as well as what to leave out. Your highlight video is a prep school or college coaches first look at you and first impressions are important. In this Coach Cory will talk about: -length, bio page, grouping skills together, having gam…

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What is a Post-Grad Year for Basketball? Who Should/Should NOT Look Into Doing One. 11:12

2y ago11:12

11:12

In this mini episode Cory talks about the basics of a post-grad year. He mentions the four benefits which include growth in basketball, academics, and emotional maturity. There are also cultural benefits as well. He also talks about what kind of players prep school coaches and admission departments are looking for. Prep school is not for everyone a…

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How Louis Tang Went From Not Speaking English to 3 Years Later Playing D1 at VMI 6:59

2y ago6:59

6:59

In this mini-episode we start our series on PREP Athletics success stories. First is highlighting VMI forward Louis Tang. Louis came to the US from Taiwan and didn't speak any English. He sacrificed a year of team basketball to learn the language and the US culture. His last two years of high school he played in the WCAC which is the best high scho…

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