In this episode of Grit Won’t Quit, Tom sits down with Coach Nick of Nick Aldiero Basketball—a youth basketball coach who's taken his passion for teaching and turned it into a growing training program focused on skill development, confidence, and culture. Coach Nick started out as a phys ed teacher for 15 years before taking a leap of faith and diving into the business world with zero experience. He shares how hiring a business coach, running Zoom lessons, and leaning into his teaching background helped him build something that’s more than just basketball—it’s a space for kids to grow. They talk about attention to detail, building confidence through repetition, and what it takes to create a real program—not just training sessions. This one’s all about taking risks, trusting the process, and creating something that lasts.
