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Matthew Van Pelt, Head Coach Of The Back To Back Champion Saigon Heat, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How He Created His Career On A Strong Foundation Of Hard Work, Playing And Coaching In 18 Countries In 6 Years, And The Saigon Heat’s Quest For An Illusive Three-Peat!!!
(1:16) - The Start Of A Passion For Basketball That Cultivated In A Journey Around THe World
(4:32) - Making It To The Next Level Despite Failing The Eye Test
(7:52) - Being Able To Score 40 On Any Given Night But Opting For The 15 Assists
(9:25) - Seeing A Plethora Of Differences In All These Different Leagues
(11:38) - Transitioning From Coaching To Playing Multiple Times A Year
(13:20) - Witnessing The Growth Of 3V3 Basketball Overseas
(15:16) - Having A Permanent Position As The Head Coach Of The Saigon Heat
(19:30) - Being Able To Relate To Players Easily As A Young Coach AND Recent Former Player
(21:12) - Starting Van Pelt Sports Management And Utilizing All These International Connections
(24:42) - Having A Passion For Writing Away From The Game
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