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HR Coffee Time132 | Strategic Workforce Planning – Why It’s Important and How to Improve Your Skills, With Jen Allen JardineWhether you’d like to learn more about how to use Strategic Workforce Planning in your current role or considering whether specialising in Strategic Workforce Planning could be the perfect career option for you, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help.Host Fay Wallis is joined by Jen Allen Jardine, a Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) expert, who explains what SWP is, why it’s important, how it fits into HR, the partnership between SWP and HR, and the misconceptions about it. She also provides valuable advice for anyone looking to specialise in SWP, including prac...
2024-08-1639 min
Backyard Buckets BasketballEp. 75 Analisse Rios | Strength & Conditioning in the WNBA: Become a Better Defender, Pre-Game Warmups & Favorite Recovery Tools (Head S&C Coach, Connecticut Sun)Analisse Rios is the head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Connecticut Sun. She dives into her experience working with the world's best athletes in the WNBA along with a behind the scenes look into program structure, communication with coaching staffs and creating player buy in.Topics Discussed:- How she structures her training camp workouts- communicating with the coaching staff- Improving lateral movement- Closeout technique- Pre/Post Game warmups & lifts- Creating buy in amongst the group- The importance of sleep/nutrition...
2024-04-2842 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 74 Dave Severns | Important Characteristics of Assistant Coaches & Lessons Learned in the NBA (Former NBA Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development)Former NBA assistant coach and director of player development Dave Severns joins the podcast to discuss all things coaching and share many of the lessons he learned during his coaching career. One of the best sharers of the game, Coach Severns is the founder of the online basketball resource Jymratt basketball where he has thousands of notes and information he's collected over the course of his career.Topics discused:- Loyalty, trustworthiness and work ethic - Staff dyanmics- Addressing conflicts with players- Triple threat and permanent pivot feet...
2023-11-2448 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 73 Oney Harrison | How to Build Your Basketball Training Business (Owner of The Pack Basketball Training)Former college basketball player and founder of The Pack Basketball, Oney Harrison joins the podcast to discuss her journey as a player development and skills trainer. Oney has amassed a large audience on several social media platforms teaching essential basketball skills, footwork and drills for players of all ages. Her ability to teach and demonstrate is second to none and she shares some of her experiences and strategies that have allowed her business to flourish.Topics Discussed:Playing Career at Asbury & St. BonaventureOpening up her own gymGaining ClienteleStructuring Workouts
2023-10-1748 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 72 Steve Harney | Scheduling 101, Empowering Your Players & Developing Culture (Harvard WBB Assistant Coach)Harvard Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Steve Harney joins the podcast to discuss his first year on staff working for Head Coach Carrie Moore. Harney helped lead the Crimson to a 20 win season and has had multiple coaching stops at all levels. We discuss:- Building a competitive schedule - Taking over a new program- Staff retreats & developing relationships- Empowering players in the film room- Offensive concepts- In game coaching and how to help your head coach- Scouting reports & film analysis- Managing the demands...
2023-09-191h 05Backyard Buckets BasketballEp. 71 Aleksa Gulbe | Inside the Success of Indiana WBB, Meeting the Standards & Embracing CompetitionEntering year 2 of her Professional basketball career in Spain, Aleksa Gulbe had a standout career as a Hoosier at the University of Indiana. Hailing from Latvia, Gulbe scored over 1,000 points and grabbed over 600 boards in her college career. Aleksa shares some behind the scenes into the Indiana WBB program along with her journey as a international player and the adjustment to attending school in the US.Topics Discussed:- International recruiting and the learning curve- Individual position workouts & practice style at Indiana- Meeting high expectations - Team chemistry and NCAA tournament su...
2023-09-0458 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEP. 70 Juwan Brown | Coaching in the NBA G-League, Film Study Tips & Learning from Tyler RelphJuwan Brown is the head player development coach for the Texas Legends, NBA G-League organization. He is also working as an assistant coach for the Winnipeg Seabears in the CEBL. Topics discussed: - Differences between G-League & NBA- Bringing energy and commanding the floor- Film process and note taking- Presenting concepts to team- Starting workouts with 3s!?- Scouting Reports- P&R Concepts- Favorite actions and teams to watch- Learning from Tyler Relph- Daily disciplinesMore on Juwan he...
2023-08-1956 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 69 Day in The Life | Summer School Workouts, My Favorite Clinics & RecruitingJust a quick solo pod today catching you up to speed on what's been going on this summer! I discuss summer workouts at Quinnipiac, what i've been watching, listening to and reading along with some recruiting plans and getting more organized.For more content check out my YouTube channel where I document everything and share more basketball videos and behind the scenes of Quinnipiac Women's Basketballhttps://youtu.be/rOooIqj5prY
2023-07-2223 minBackyard Buckets BasketballHS Hoops Talk | 3 Keys to Get Recruited by College CoachesBringing a new series to the podcast "HS Hoops Talk" where I will answer commonly asked questions and discuss topics geared towards high school hoopers who are looking to play at the next level! In this episode I discuss 3 major keys to giving yourself the best opportunity to be recruited!For more content like this subscribe to my YouTube Channel
2023-07-1508 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 68 Joey Burton | Developing Shooters, Coaching Confidence & Chasing Your Goals (NBA Player Development & Shooting Coach)NBA Player Development and Shooting Coach, Joey Burton joins the podcast to discuss all things player development, the art of shooting and coaching at multiple levels. Joey shares a message to coaches in regards to chasing your goals and being persistent in what you love to do. Joey's Twitter
2023-06-2854 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 67 Calamity McEntire | Year 1 at Illinois, Recruiting, Staff Meetings & Embracing Change (Associate HC, Illinois WBB)A jam packed basketball conversation with Associate Head Coach, Calamity McEntire. Starting off as a manager for Pat Summit at Tennessee, Calamity has had coaching stops at Hawaii, Boise State, Dayton & Texas. She shares a wealth of knowledge with us in regards to career growth, skill development, recruiting, staff dynamics and more. You don't want to miss this episode!About Coach McEntireCoach McEntire's Twitter
2023-06-1158 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 66 Matt Elkin | Life as a D1 Director of Basketball Operations & Growing Your Network (Yale MBB)Coach Elkin dives into the nitty gritty of how to become an ELITE level Director of Baskebtall Operations at the Division 1 level. Having coached at all levels prior to his time at Yale, Matt shares what he's learned from the coaches he's worked under along with tips for building and maintaining a network within the coaching industry.Topics:- Benefits of coaching at various levels- Time as GA at Northeastern- Learning your head coach - Organization and being flexible- Do your job at an elite level- Growing...
2023-05-1957 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 65 Ben Lober | Inside Iowa Women's Basketball & The Role of Analytics (Iowa WBB Video Coordinator & Director of Analytics)Iowa Women's Basketball Video Coordinator and Director of Analytics Ben Lober joins episode 65 of the Backyard Buckets Podcast to discuss the run to the National Championship game and the role that analytics plays within the program. Ben discusses his journey as a video coordinator and his day to day responsibilities within scouting. He also provides some insight and advice for young GA's and managers on how to separate themselves and add value. Topics: - Final four run- Game prep in NCAA tourney- His film process- Caitlin Clark's stats
2023-05-1143 minBackyard Buckets BasketballSeason 2 Ep. 64 | Tips for Young Coaches: Growing Your Voice, Off Season Projects, Building Connections & Giving FeedbackKicking off season 2 with a mashup episode focused on tips for younger coaches. This episode includes 4 shortened segments spanning all areas of the game including on court coaching, work life balance, speaking up and networking. These are 4 clips from previously recorded podcast episodes, the full episodes are linked below. Segments1:20 Jordan McCann (Loyola Chicago) - Growing your voice & being a fly on the wall12:53 Brianna Finch (Boston University) - Feedback and the balance between competition and learning17:45 Carolyn Smalls (Johns Hopkins)28:35 Jess Jenkins (Akron) - work life balance, time blocking, off...
2023-05-0740 min
Unabridged: A Book PodcastRuth Reichl’s SAVE ME THE PLUMS - April 2023 Book Club
Are you looking for a food book to complete your Unabridged Reading Challenge for 2023? This memoir is a great pick for that category!
For our April Book Club pick, we're discussing Ruth Reichl’s Save Me the Plums (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm). We also share our pairings, including Kim Fay’s Love and Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) and Stanley Tucci’s Taste: My Life through Food (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm).
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2023-04-2639 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 3 NCAA Tourney Talk | Final Four Preview & Benefits of Attending the Final Four for Young CoachesQuick recap of the Sweet 16 & Elite 8 games along with final four predictions! We also touch on our experiences traveling to the final four and some of the benefits of attending for young or new coaches. Hope you enjoy the episode!Link to YouTube Video breakdown Carolyn's TwitterBackyard Buckets Twitter
2023-03-3129 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 2 | NCAA Women's Tourney Talk w/ Film Breakdown | Top seeds go down! Sweet 16 Matchups & Love for the gameJoined once again by Carolyn Smalls, we recap the first and second round games and discuss some of the best Sweet 16 matchups and more. The video version of this episode can be found on YouTube that includes clips from each of the games discussed. Click here to watch the episode w/ the video breakdown Backyard Buckets TwitterCarolyn's Twitter
2023-03-2340 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 1 | NCAA Women's Tourney Talk Ft. Carolyn Smalls | Thoughts on top seeds, favorite teams to watch, and who will be Cinderella?A casual conversation from two hoops junkies around this years NCAA Women's tournament. This first episode was meant to be more general, giving big picture thoughts on the seeding and potential matchups down the stretch. We discuss a few possible cinderella teams and our final four picks!Follow Backyard Buckets Basketball on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/backyardbball_Follow Carolyn on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/coach__smalls?lang=en
2023-03-1832 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 63 Season 1 Finale | Hoops Update, Day in The Life & Podcast PlansWrapping up "Season 1" of the podcast with a quick basketball update as we countdown the days until our first game. I give some insight into the daily schedule of our players during preseason and what recruiting looks like for coaches during the fall. Season 2 will feature some of the best moments in previous podcasts in a slightly different format. As always thank you for all of the support!
2022-10-2317 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 62 Quinn McDowell | Installing Offensive Systems, Flow Ball Screen Actions & Learning By Teaching (Longwood University MBB Assistant Coach)Entering his first season as an Assistant for Longwood University Men's Basketball, Quinn McDowell has published a number of courses and clinics on both the Princeton Offense and Ball Screen Continuity. After a stellar playing career at William & Mary and overseas, Quinn had several coaching stops including most recently Lehigh University. He is also the founder of Arete Hoops, a comprehensive basketball resource for coaches in players. Find out more about Quinn below.Quinn's Courseshttps://coachtube.com/users/coachmcdowell20Quinn's Twitterhttps://twitter.com/aretehoopsArete Hoops Websitehttps://www...
2022-09-1547 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 61 Mike Jagacki | Building a Defensive Philosophy, Personnel Driven Scouting & Seeking Continual Growth (New Paltz MBB Assistant Coach)Mike Jagacki enters his first season on staff with SUNY New Paltz Men's basketball after spending the last three years as a video coordinator and then promoted to assistant coach for the Hofstra Pride Women's Basketball program. Topics Discussed:- Handling feedback as a content creator- Making the switch between men's/women's basketball- Building a defensive philosophy from scratch- Aligning your general principles with your ball screen coverage- Matching your system to your personnel- Defensive protection plans- Improving individual defenders...
2022-08-2948 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 60 Carolyn Smalls | Takeaways From Year 1 as an Assistant Coach, Networking & Putting Yourself Out There (Johns Hopkins WBB Assistant Coach)Really enjoyed this open ended discussion with Johns Hopkins Assistant WBB Coach Carolyn Smalls. Carolyn and I met through zooms and online clinics and were finally able to connect in person at this years final four. She is an active learner and basketball junkie. It was awesome to hear about her experiences and what her takeaways from her first year as a college coach.More on Carolyn here...Follow Carolyn on Twitter
2022-08-0853 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 59 Scott Waterman | Defensive Principles, Coaching Networks & Practice Flow (Head Coach, Academy of Art MBB)Academy of Art Head Coach Scott Waterman joins the podcast. Fresh off the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance and 20 win season Scott discusses his path to the head chair. With stops at Dartmouth, Cal Fullerton, Long Beach State, Dominican and currently Academy of Art, Coach Waterman has had a vast amount of experience at all different levels. We focus mainly on the defensive side of the ball and game preparation while touching on the the habits and lessons he has developed along his coaching journey.More on Coach Waterman here...Follow Coach Waterman on Twitter
2022-07-1843 min
The unTITLED PodcastuT#103 : Wildcard Vol.68 – Tina Charles to Seattle, Liberty Turnaround, Jonquel Jones & Women’s Basketball Media + WNBA All-Star Picks w/ Jen FayEpisode No.103 of The unTITLED Podcast - Jen Fay returns for a follow-up conversation to episode No.102 before she heads out on the recruiting trail for the month of July with the rest of the Quinnipiac Women's Basketball staff. Jen and Shannon begin their chat discussing the Phoenix Mercury, including Tina Charles' surprise exit and move to the Seattle Storm (6:00); Catch up with the New York Liberty who are on the up, plus the Minnesota Lynx who are a few close games away from an impressive record, the Sparks coaching change, and the steadiness of Las Vegas (19:52); They then...
2022-07-0753 minThe unTITLED PodcastuT#102 : Wildcard Vol.67 – Phoenix, Liberty & Indiana Concerns, Aces Full Speed Ahead & WNBA Playoff Picks w/ Jen FayEpisode No.102 of The unTITLED Podcast - Jen Fay returns to chat about the first few weeks of the WNBA season, including concerns about the Phoenix Mercury, Indiana Fever and New York Liberty (5:35); Aces going full steam ahead behind balanced scoring and Becky Hammon (21:31); We then make our playoff team predictions and go off on a 6-minute tangent about rebounding (30:25); To close it out, the 102nd edition of "Player Voicemail" (46:55).Listen/Subscribe/Rate/Review : Apple + SpotifyFollow/Engage : Instagram @untitled.offic + Twitter @untitledofficSupport The Girls.*This podcast was recorded on...
2022-07-0747 min
Feel: This Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.The Big Power of Tiny Connections by Jen NashPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/176382to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Big Power of Tiny Connections
Author: Jen Nash
Narrator: Jen Nash
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins
Release date: 07-06-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings
Genres: Friendship
Publisher's Summary:
In this zippy listen packed with true-life stories, Jen Nash explains how the opportunity to connect is everywhere and how we can get more than we ever dreamed of out of life if we make the effort to lean in and say hello. Whether you want to go to more parties, get a better job, make more money...
2022-07-065h 13Backyard Buckets BasketballEp. 58 Jess Jenkins | St. Bonaventure's Sweet 16 Run, Time Blocking Your Day & Improving on Weaknesses as a Coach (Providence WBB Assistant Coach)Providence Friars Women's Basketball Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Jess Jenkins joins the pod to discuss her historic playing career and her transition from player to coach. Topics:Post Season WorkoutsPlayer DevelopmentThe importance of watching film at ProvidenceGrowing up as a gym ratDecision to commit to St. BonaventureSitting the bench as a Freshman Playing and working for Jim CrowleyGetting outside of her comfort zone speaking in front of the teamKeys to scouting and game preparationAsking older coaches for helpBecoming the Recruiting Coordinator Managing TimeWorking as a Spin instructor part timeJess' TwitterMor...
2022-07-0452 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 57 Jordan McCann | D3 to D1, Recruiting Coordinator Organization & Shaping Player Development to Your Offensive Philosophy (Loyola Chicago WBB Assistant Coach)Current Loyola Chicago Women's Basketball Assistant Jordan McCann joins the podcast to discuss his college coaching journey from the high school level to the division 1 level. With stops at the division 3 and division 2 level prior to getting his start in division 1 start at Iona College, Jordan talks about the differences in responsibilities and expectations. He credits the staff at Iona for helping to develop his coaching voice and organizational habits. A Chicago native, Jordan is headed back home to work for Coach Allison Guth as the newly formed staff begins their first season with the Ramblers.T...
2022-06-171h 08Backyard Buckets BasketballEp. 56 Sean Light | The Power of Persistence, Connecting The Mental & Physical for Optimal Performance & Developing Championship Habits (Former LA Lakers & AZ Diamondbacks Strength & Conditioning Coach)Sean Light is currently the CEO of Weight Room Wealth and former Strength & Conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Lakers and Arizona Diamondbacks. Sean played college basketball at West Virginia & Quinnipiac University and majored in journalism before entering the fitness landscape. He shares his journey of becoming a division 1 athlete and how he worked his way into the professional ranks as a strength coach. Topics:- Convincing John Beilein he was good enough to play at West Virginia- Transferring to Quinnipiac and falling in love with Strength & Conditioning- Pouring into your...
2022-06-071h 02
Unabridged: A Book PodcastShaffer and Barrows’s THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY - May 2022 Book ClubIn this Unabridged episode, Sara and Jen discuss Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows's The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. We also share our pairings, including works by Helen Hanff and Kim Fay.
Visit the Unabridged website for our full show notes and links to the books mentioned in the episode.
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2022-05-2525 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 55 Brianna Finch | Post Season Evaluations, Small Sided Games, The Value of Cutting & Developing Your Coaching Voice (Boston University WBB Assistant Coach)Recently completing her first season on staff at Boston University as Assistant WBB Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Brianna Finch has over 20 years of coaching experience and delivers some great advice and teaching points throughout this episode. Topics:- Adjusting to a new program and staff- Recruiting to your head coach- Post Season Evaluations and spring workouts- Planning with the end in mind- Small Sided Games and Constraint based learning- Cutting Actions and Creating Advantages- Developing Your Coaching Voice- Being a continuous learner
2022-05-1953 minUnabridged: A Book PodcastOur Historical Fiction RecsDo you need a recommendation for a historical fiction book? Listen to this episode to hear recommendations from Sara, Jen, and Ashley. We feature Ruta Sepetys’s The Fountains of Silence, Sarah Winman’s Still Life, and Kim Fay’s Love & Saffron, and we discuss what we loved about these picks.
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2022-05-1835 minThe unTITLED PodcastuT#99 : Wildcard Vol.64 - WNBA Season 26 is Here! First Weekend Action, Way Too Early Overreactions + Top 3 Franchise Expansion Cities w/ Jen FayOn episode No.99 of The unTITLED Podcast, Jen Fay joins to chat about the return of the WNBA - the first weekend of games, including a scary Aces, a healthy Elena Delle Donne, the cutthroat guard play across the league, potential scoring issues in Seattle, a confusing situation in Minnesota, and an upgrade needed in broadcast accessibility and quality (4:35); Plus, we share some way too early overreactions and make the case for the top 3 cities we would like to see the league expand to (33:48); To close it out, the 99th edition of "Player Voicemail" (53:00).Listen/Subscribe/Rate...
2022-05-1454 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 54 Erik DeRoo | Team & Personal Brand Building, Work Life Balance & Why Being Tik Tok's Most Followed Coach MATTERS (Texas Tech WBB Director of Player Development)An extremely informative episode with former Assistant Coach at Abilene Christian and current Director of Player Development for Texas Tech WBB Erik DeRoo. Erik discusses his journey from being a Graduate Assistant at Fresno State and how that role helped him earn his next position as the Creative Recruiting Coordinator at Abilene Christian. His efforts resulted in enormous growth for all of ACU WBB"s social media platforms along with the explosion of his own personal brand on Tik Tok. Erik goes into detail on his decision to leave ACU and take a support staff role at Texas Tech...
2022-05-091h 04Backyard Buckets BasketballEp. 53 Carter Caplan | Being Great Where You're At & Putting The Players First (Arizona State WBB Director of Basketball Operations)Newly hired Director of Basketball Operations at Arizona State University, Carter Caplan has worked his way up the ladder starting as a manager at Drexel. He has had stops at both Niagara University and the University of Delaware. We discuss...- Deciding to take a new job- Understanding your head coach- It's about the players- How to earn trust and take initiative - Separators between good and great- Roles and responsibilities- Being relationship driven- Organization and preparation- Loving what you do
2022-04-2242 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 52 Season in Review | My Scouting Process, Areas of Improvement & Post Season Workout PlansWhat's up guys! Officially making this the season 2 premiere of the podcast. After taking a couple months off in the heat of the season I'm more excited than ever to get back to posting consistently and having some valuable basketball conversations. In this solo episode I discuss...- Our season at Quinnipiac- How my scouting process has evolved- Post game reports and areas of improvement- Teams/leagues/concepts I'm studying- My struggle in creating routines during the season- Post Season workouts: basketball and strength/conditioning...
2022-04-1446 minThe unTITLED PodcastuT#94 : Wildcard Vol.60 - NC State/UConn, More Madness + Final Four Preview w/ Jen FayOn episode No.94 of The unTITLED Podcast, Shannon and returning guest Jen Fay connect to chat UConn and NC State's Elite 8 double overtime all-timer (1:32); recap some additional madness from the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 and preview the Final Four match-ups (29:47); to close it out, the 94th edition of "Player Voicemail" (40:49).Listen/Subscribe/Rate/Review : Apple + SpotifyFollow/Engage : Instagram @untitled.offic + Spotify @untitledoffic
2022-04-0141 minThe unTITLED PodcastuT#93 : Wildcard Vol.59 - NCAA Tournament First Weekend Madness! Sweet 16 & Elite 8 Lookahead, Caitlin Clark + A Women's Hockey Primer & Isobel Cup Preview w/ Jen Fay, Chloe Peterson & Michelle JayOn Episode No.93 of The unTITLED Podcast, Shannon and returning guest Jen Fay chat about the madness of the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament and lookahead to the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 (2:15); Then Shannon is joined by Chloe Peterson to talk about Caitlin Clark's impact since first stepping on the court for Iowa, and what makes her such a special player both on and off the court (47:40); Lastly, Shannon is joined by SB Nation's Michelle Jay to talk all things Women's Hockey, including its growth over the last two years, the rebranding of the PHF, the Olympics, the...
2022-03-251h 45The unTITLED PodcastuT#92 : Wildcard Vol.58 – 2nd Annual NCAA Tournament Bracket Picks, Casey Stoney Sideline Style Predictions + Women’s Frozen Four Mini Preview w/ Michelle Jay, Pardeep Cattry & Jen FayOn episode No.92 of The unTITLED Podcast, Jen Fay returns to join Shannon for the 2nd Annual NCAA Tournament Bracket Picks (1:40); Then two excerpts from conversations previously recorded, but not yet released: first, in honor of the NWSL Challenge Cup beginning today, Casey Stoney sideline style predictions with Pradeep Cattry (1:21:31); and a Women's Frozen Four preview with SB Nation's Michelle Jay (1:28:54); To close out the episode, the 92nd edition of "Player Voicemail" (1:37:26).Listen/Subscribe/Rate/Review : Apple + SpotifyFollow/Engage : Instagram @untitled.offic + Twitter @untitledofficSupport The Girls.
2022-03-181h 38The unTITLED PodcastuT#86 : Wildcard Vol.53 - UConn's Rollercoaster Continues, The NCAA Top 10, WNBA Free Agency + Quinnipiac's Big Comeback w/ Jen FayOn episode No.86 of The unTITLED Podcast, Shannon is joined by friend of unTITLED Jen Fay to chat Women’s College Basketball and WNBA coaching changes and early free agency signings. We begin our conversation by catching with how UConn is fairing in the continued absence of Paige Bueckers, Caroline Ducharne stepping up and Azzi Fudd returning (3:32); Jen then fills us in on a record-breaking performance from her Quinnipiac Bobcats, who erased a 26 point deficit to beat Niagara last Saturday (11:37); We then take a look at the NCAAW Top 10, look ahead to the tournament and discuss the pos...
2022-02-1050 min
No Off Season Podcast18. Jen Fay Quinnipiac University BasketballJen Fay is an assistant coach at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, she is also the founder of "Backyard Buckets" which in my opinion one of the most informative podcast out there. In this episode she shares so much information of the recruitment process, skill development and her background of grit and toughness that got her to where she is today. You can follow Jen on instagram at @jenfaybball, on YouTube @Jen Fay or Twitter @jenfay_QU
2022-02-0943 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 51 Jalen Powell | Coaching Mentors, Presenting Scouts & Being Self Aware (Ohio State Women's Basketball Assistant Coach)Ohio State Women's Basketball assistant coach Jalen Powell joins the pod to discuss her new position at OSU. We talk through her journey from being a manager at Ole Miss to a GA at Arkansas and a few of her other stops along the way. Growing up in Long Island and spending a large majority of her early basketball life in NYC, Jalen has been around the best of the best in terms of high level players and coaches in ultra competitive settings. We go way back and discuss our AAU days playing for Exodus NYC and when she k...
2022-01-0557 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 50 Mikayla Pivec | Opponent Game Prep, Ball Screen Reads & College Rivalry Games (Oregon State, Sedis Basquet)Washington native and Oregon State Women's Basketball alum Mikayla Pivec joins the pod to discuss her college experience playing in the Pac-12 and her present experience playing professionally in one of the top leagues in Spain. Mikayla was a significant contributor at Oregon State right from her freshman seasonFor more on Mikayla's playing career at OSU Follow Mikayla on TwitterTopics:- Having difficult conversations & adapting to new roles- Difference between European and NCAAw style of play- Ball Screen Reads and Watching Film- Scouting R...
2021-12-1248 minUnabridged: A Book PodcastL.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables - November 2021 Book ClubFor our November Unabridged Book Club pick, we had so much fun reading this classic novel, Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables (Amazon | Bookshop.org). We also shared our pairings including Alan Bradley’s The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, and Fannie Flagg’s Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man. Sara, Jen, and Ashley all have different levels of experience with this classic novel, so it was super fun discussing our personal experiences with it!
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2021-11-2449 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 49 Anthony Pugh | The Importance of Routine, Handling Player Frustration & Playing at Robert Morris University (Player Development Trainer)Founder of Clockwork Athletics, Anthony Pugh is a former college basketball player at Robert Morris University. After one year at RMU, he stepped away from playing and decided to go all in on his passion for training and helping other players reach their potential. Anthony currently lives and trains in Ohio.Topics Discussed - Decision to walk on at D1 level instead of playing D2/D3- Why Robert Morris- Relationship with Coach Andy Toole- His role on the team as a walk on- Decision to walk...
2021-10-2358 minThe unTITLED PodcastuT#70 : Wildcard Vol.42 - GOAT Talk + WNBA Playoffs w/ Jen FayOn episode No.70 of The unTITLED Podcast, Shannon is joined by friend of unTITLED Jen Fay to talk about the WNBA Playoffs. They start their conversation by reacting to the naming of Taurasi as the WNBA G.O.A.T. along with recent takes on the G.O.A.T. from legends Cynthia Cooper and Lisa Leslie (3:00); They then get into the playoffs, discussing the playoff format and why it needs to go and share the things that stood out to them from rounds 1 and 2 (10:40); Before diving into the two semifinal series with the Sun unable to get over...
2021-10-1443 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 48 Priscilla Edwards | Time Management, Recruiting Red Flags & NYC Basketball (Clemson WBB Assistant Coach)Priscilla Edwards enters her 1st season with the Clemson Women's Basketball team after spending time at Providence, St. Johns and her alma mater St. Bonaventure. Coach Edwards is the founder of PE Basketball, a grassroots skill development company started in NYC. She is also the owner of "Glow Cafe" in Providence, Rhode Island. Topics Discussed...NYC basketball then vs. nowPlaying career at St. BonaventureTime as an assistant coach at St. Johns & ProvidenceRecruiting Red Flags Owning multiple businessesManaging time and being ambitiousTaking RisksNew position at ClemsonFollow Coach Edwards on Twitter https://twitter.com/_PEbasketball?s...
2021-09-281h 06Backyard Buckets BasketballEp. 47 Brijesh Patel | How To Train Smarter, Get Outside Your Comfort Zone & The Power of Visualization (Quinnipiac University Head Strength & Conditioning Coach)Brijesh Patel has been the head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Quinnipiac University since 2008. Prior to Quinnipiac he was the assistant S&C coach at the College of Holy Cross. Coach B overseas all 21 sports but spends the majority of his time with men's and women's basketball/ice hockey. He is known for his all encompassing training philosophy which focuses on improving an athlete's ability to move functionally in different positions that they will encounter throughout their sport. Workouts include numerous types of exercises centered around flexibility, speed, power, balance and core strength. Coach B is known for his ability...
2021-09-0544 min
Flex ThisFlex This with Fay WolfThroughout this conversation with Fay, you will see a theme of looking at what a culture defines as valuable and all the ways, we as women, work to dismantle those narratives in our own hearts and minds. Self-love is the daily practice of undoing the layers that cloud the truth we are all inherently worthy and have immeasurable value just by existing on this planet. Fay and I share how we individual work to stand firm in that knowing and how to block out the noise that tells us otherwise. We unpack all the stories we tell ourselves and how...
2021-08-271h 05Backyard Buckets BasketballEp. 46 Chantel Osahor | Player Coach Trust, Team Chemistry & A Run To The Final Four (Oklahoma WBB Assistant Coach & Washington Alum)A jam packed episode featuring one of Washington's all time greats, Chantel Osahor. Chantel was a major part of the 2016 final four squad and played alongside Kelsey Plum, the NCAA WBB all time leading scorer. She discusses how impactful her coaches were in her development both on and off the court. Chantel recently took an assistant coaching position at Oklahoma after spending two years at Arkansas with her former coach, Mike Neighbors. This was a fun episode that gave some insight on Chantel's playing career and now coaching journey.Topics:- Recruiting for a brand new c...
2021-08-2651 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 45 Doug Brotherton | Taking a New Position, Practice Planning & Creating Buy In (Tulsa Women's Basketball Player Development)Long time girls high school basketball Coach at the Village School in Houston Texas and current Player Development Coordinator for Tulsa Women's Basketball, Coach Doug Brotherton joins the pod to discuss...- Transitioning from HS basketball to college- How he knew Tulsa was the right fit- Getting to know a new staff - Adjusting to a different role with new responsibilities- Player Development at Tulsa- His experience as a high school head coach - Practice Planning - Developing leaders and growing player/coach relationships...
2021-08-161h 01Backyard Buckets BasketballEp. 44 End of Summer Recap & My First Recruiting Trail | Quick HittersQuick episode recapping my first time out on the recruiting trail, our summer session 2 schedule/workouts and plans for the fall. Watch Our Summer School Recap VLOG herehttps://youtu.be/Ns-K1bIx52QFollow Backyard Buckets on Twitter for more X's & O's Backyard Buckets Basketball Newsletter
2021-08-1322 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 43 Aaron & Andrew Robinson | The Transfer Portal, Inequities in College Basketball and Starting All Facts MediaThis was a fun episode with two up and coming stars in the college hoops media business Aaron and Andrew Robinson. The faces behind All Facts Media and the Auto Bid Podcast, the twins bring the energy and passion in this pod as we dive into their high school and college basketball experience, how the game has changed over the past few years and some of the underlying issues that aren't addressed within the college game. We end the episode with their thoughts on starting All Facts Media/The Auto Bid and their long term goals to continue to...
2021-07-181h 27Backyard Buckets BasketballEp. 42 Kate Paye | All Things Stanford WBB & Reflecting on a National Championship (Stanford Associate Head Coach)Stanford Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach Kate Paye joins the pod! Coming off of a historic season that included winning a national championship, Paye and her family have been a major part of Stanford athletics success for years. Her brother was the quarterback for the football team prior to her time at Stanford where she walked on the women's basketball team and earned a scholarship after her first season. Paye just completed her 14th season on staff and her 5th as the Associate Head Coach. We discuss a wide range of topics which are outlined below!
2021-07-0437 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 41 Ugo Nwaigwe | Learning On The Job, Building Confidence & Valuing Relationships as a New Coach (Brown WBB Assistant Coach)First year Brown Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Ugo Nwaigwe joins the pod to discuss her first few months on the job along with her high school & college basketball experience. We have a really fun conversation centered around what we are learning as young assistant coaches, pushing through adversity and connecting with players.Follow Ugo on TwitterTime Stamps:Long Island Basketball - 3:00 Recruiting Process - 12:00Playing at Wagner - 19:00Transferring to Temple - 26:00 Instilling Confidence - 30:00First Few Months as a D1 Assistant Coach at Brown - 37:00 Bu...
2021-06-271h 13Backyard Buckets BasketballEp. 40 Zach Kancher | Driving Voter Turnout, Scouting Reports, & Recruiting Tips (Towson WBB Associate Head Coach)Towson Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach Zach Kancher joins the pod. We discuss his remarkable accomplishments in regards to voter education/registration initiatives within the Towson community along with the impact he has had on coaches and student athletes all over the country through his virtual town halls and "scouting reports". Shifting to basketball, we discuss his path to becoming a women's college basketball coach, his scouting process and some advice for recruiting as a young assistant. Read more about Zach's work on improving voter turnoutTime Stamps0:00 - Zach's Voter Education...
2021-06-211h 01Backyard Buckets BasketballPost Season Workouts, Player Development, Recruiting, Areas of Improvement, New Responsibilities | Quick Hitters Ep. 5Solo episode discussing a number of basketball topics! I share some thoughts on player development, areas I need to improve in, the anticipation to get out on the road and recruit and a couple changes for next season.
2021-06-0632 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 38 Greg Tarca | Embracing Your Role as a Player & Coach (Lehigh Men's Basketball Director of Ops)Greg Tarca just completed his 3rd season on staff with the Lehigh University men's basketball program. He was the volunteer video coordinator in his first season before being promoted to the Director Of Operations two seasons ago. Greg is a Quinnipiac Alum and basketball has always been a huge part of his life. We discuss...Playing HS basketball in New JerseyWalking on at Quinnipiac under Coach Tom MooreHis role in practice as a walk onBringing energy and being consistentWorking for Hoop Group and getting hired at LehighRole of a video coordinator - wearing many hatsTransitioning to t...
2021-05-2052 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 37 James Janssen | Teaching Points For the "Tagging Up" Philosophy (Davidson WBB Assistant Coach)Davidson Women's Basketball Assistant Coach James Janssen joins the podcast to discuss the "Tagging Up" philosophy first created by Aaron Fearne. Coach Janssen shares how and why they decided to implement the concept with their team a few seasons ago along with the emphasis being on transition defense and not solely on offensive rebounding. He explains how the staff introduced the philosophy to the team, drills they focused on in order to build the habit and evaluate the results they have seen over the last few seasons. If you enjoyed the episode be sure to leave a r...
2021-05-061h 08Backyard Buckets BasketballEp. 36 Tim Tamallanca | The Uconn Standard, Accountability & Role of a Manager (Uconn WBB Student Manager)Uconn Women's Basketball manager Tim Tamallanca has grown up around hoops his entire life! The nephew of Quinnipiac head coach Tricia Fabbri, Tim always thought he would attend QU but he ended up at Uconn and is reflecting back on his 3 years as a manager with the women's basketball team under Hall of Fame Coach Geno Auriemma.... We discuss- The COVID Year and how it impacted the role of a manager- Growing up a Quinnipiac Fan- The requirements to become a manager- Practice player tryouts & expectations- Being committed...
2021-04-2949 minBackyard Buckets BasketballClimbing The Coaching Ladder, Practical Tips & The Power of Relationships ft. Ryan Gensler | Dayton Women's Basketball Assistant CoachUniversity of Dayton Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Ryan Gensler joins the podcast! He discusses his coaching journey and we get into the details of each one of his stops leading up to his current position at Dayton. He offers a ton of advice for young coaches and shares some practical tips for how to be the best at the job you currently have & more....Topics:GA/DOBO at Providence - The role of a Director Of Basketball OperationsAssistant Coach at St. Bonaventure Coaching in a Sweet 16Shifting to a Recruiting Coordinator position at Loyola Maryland Delegating an...
2021-04-211h 04Backyard Buckets BasketballPlaying at Stanford, WNBA Journey & What Players Truly Need ft. Val WhitingFormer Pac10 Rookie and Player of the year Val Whiting joins the podcast! Val shares her experiences not just in college but playing professionally overseas, in the WNBA and as an alternate for the USA National Team. We discuss...- Tara Vanderveer's philosophy- Coach Val's Tik Tok Fame- Film & Scout at Stanford- Stanford Practice & Skill Development - Playing Through The Post- Post Players Shooting Jumpers- USA National Tryouts- Mental Health Struggles- Adjusting to Less Playing Time- How Coaches Can Help T...
2021-04-1256 minThe unTITLED PodcastuT#43 : Wildcard Vol.23 - Sue Bird Carmax Commercials, UConn/Baylor, Tara VanDerveer Gets Her 3rd Title, Draymond Green's Comments + Final Four Recap w/ Jen FayOn episode No.43 of the unTITLED Podcast, Shannon and Stacey run through "ODDS & ENDS" including a Paige Bueckers awards sweep, Sue Bird's trifecta of Carmax commercials, Black Bolden's signature stick, Sabrina on the cover of SLAM, WNBA reflections heading into the 25th season and "What Did Casey Stoney Wear This Week?" (1:30); In "FAIR" they have a lengthy discussion about the Women's NCAA Tournament, especially UConn and Baylor's thriller in the Sweet 16, Tara VanDerveer's 29 year wait for her 3rd title, and the tournament's TV ratings (17:32); In "FOUL" they give a brief follow-up in the NCAA Men's and Women's tournament inequities...
2021-04-081h 15Backyard Buckets BasketballBuilding a Championship Program ft. Former Fairfield University Coach Dianne NolanAfter 28 years at Fairfield University, legendary Coach Dianne Nolan knows what it takes to build a program from the ground up. We discuss....Her first day on the job as a head coach Recruiting back in the dayWhat Coach Fabbri (Quinnipiac Head Coach) was like as a player Playing Through The PostThe evolution of the 3pt line Making adjustments late in the season Advice for young assistantsHow to become a better public speaker Developing a work ethic Game Day Coaching AttireIf you enjoyed the episode be sure to leave a review! Sign up for the Bac...
2021-04-031h 06The unTITLED PodcastuT#42 : Wildcard Vol.22 - NCAA Women's Tournament Recap So Far + Final 4 Predictions w/ Quinnipiac Asst. Coach Jen FayOn today's 42nd episode of The unTITLED Podcast, Quinnipiac Assistant Coach Jen Fay re-joins Shannon on the podcast to recap the first four rounds of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament and make their Final Four predictions. Shannon and Jen start by reacting to the news of Paige Bueckers being named the Associated Press Player of the Year, the shocking first round exit of Arkansas and the Caitlin Clark/Paige Bueckers showdown in the Sweet 16 (3:50); Before moving onto the Elite 8 match-ups between South Carolina and Texas (15:59); Louisville and Stanford (20:23); Arizona and Indiana (24:35); and finish off with arguably the best game...
2021-04-0139 minBackyard Buckets BasketballRevolution Basketball & Micah Lancaster's Training Philosophy ft. Jenniqua Bailey & Jaquann StarksJaquann Starks and Jenniqua Bailey, skill enhancement trainers at the Revolution Basketball facility in Manchester Connecticut join the pod! We start the episode with the story behind Micah Lancaster and how he structures his I'm Possible training programs, certifications and workouts. Next we shift gears to talk about the most important elements to training such as terminology and footwork, along with advice for high school athletes who may have had their seasons cancelled and are struggling to gain exposure. We wrap up with our usual "Quick Hitters" rapid fire segment and talk stationary ball handling, the NCAA Tournament and...
2021-03-2729 minBackyard Buckets Basketball3 Takeaways From My First Season as an Assistant Coach | Quick Hitters Ep. 4What's up guys! Quick one for you as we get back in the swing of things and start to upload more regularly... we just wrapped up our season and I'm excited to share with you guys everything I've learned and what I continue to learn now as enter post season workouts, summer recruiting etc... If you're interested in seeing how my first season went as a college coach, I documented the whole thing on YouTube here! If you haven't already be sure to check out my brand new newsletter covering player and team breakdowns, x's & o's and...
2021-03-2117 minThe unTITLED PodcastuT#40.1 : BONUS POD - NCAA Women's Tournament Bracket Picks w/ Quinnipiac Asst. Coach Jen FayIn the first edition of the bonus podcast, I am joined by my friend and friend of unTITLED, Jen Fay to make our picks for the Women's NCAA Tournament. Jen is an assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Quinnipiac University where she spent her college career as a player, making four NCAA Tournament appearances and reaching the Sweet Sixteen her Sophomore year. Jen and I go region by region, making our picks, talking potential match-ups we are hoping to see and spotlighting players to watch.We start in the Alamo region where the Stanford Cardinal reign as the #1...
2021-03-2154 minBackyard Buckets BasketballJoe Ross | Player Development & Working At The NBA Replay CenterJoe Ross is a player development coach out of New Jersey. He trains players of all ages and skill levels from overseas professionals to youth players. We talk about the the importance of following your passion and how Joe has done just that. We wrap up with a fun Quick Hitters Segment where Joe talks about New Jersey Basketball and names a few people in the training industry that he looks up to...We also discuss...- His High School & D3 College Career- How He Got Started In Training- Quitting His Full T...
2021-02-2549 minBackyard Buckets BasketballQuick Hitters Q&A Ep. 3 | Season Update, Coaching Talk & MoreJust a laid back season update and q&a episode for you guys! Been a while since I just talked to the pod and Rachel asked some good questions that I had a lot of fun answering... We discuss how the season has gone up to this point, Rachel talks about her role as our head manager and her day to day duties and I answer a bunch of questions related to coaching and my first 6 months on the job!
2021-02-2038 minBackyard Buckets BasketballA Different Type of Grind | What It Takes To Be a D3 Basketball Coach ft. Mollie Kearns | William Patterson UniversityFormer women's basketball walk on and assistant coach at William Patterson University (New Jersey) Mollie Kearns joins the pod to discuss her ongoing journey in the basketball coaching world....we discuss the following - What it's like to be a walk on - Her role in practice as a walk on- Why she wanted to get into coaching- Balancing two full time jobs- Working campus and attending practices- Being willing to do the dirty work and sacrifice - Day in the life of a D3 coach
2021-02-1054 minBackyard Buckets BasketballRivalry Renewed | Marist vs. Quinnipiac After Hours ft. Rebekah Hand, Grace Vander Weide & Alana GilmerThe 2019-2020 All MAAC Conference Trio Alana Gilmer, Rebekah Hand & Grace Vander Weide join the podcast to discuss all things Marist basketball! We get insight into their college basketball experience as well as reminiscing on the "rivalry" with Quinnipiac....We discuss- Rebekah's GA positon at Texas Tech- Grace's High School Coaching Job- Alana's individual skill training position- Advice for high schoolers transitioning to college hoops- Life as a student athlete and takeaways from Marist- Film & Scout Prep For Big Games- Game day Shootarounds & W...
2021-02-021h 10Backyard Buckets BasketballEp. 14 MAAC CHAAT Podcast | Back To My Playing Days!Repost of an interview I did on the MAAC CHAAT podcast with hosts Coach Dianne Nolan and Chris Williams... Had so much fun going back in time with these two basketball junkies who watched my career and continue to invest their time and energy into college basketball, more specifically the MAAC conference! Love what they are doing over on their podcast so check that out here
2021-01-3041 minBackyard Buckets BasketballQuick Hitters: Life of a Coach vs. Player | Coaching UpdateQuick little update podcast for you guys today discussing my recent blog post on my takeaways 6 months into college coaching. I talk about the biggest differences from being a former player compared to now being on the sideline in a coaching role. I have a lot to learn and a long way to go but I'm loving the process of getting better every day and look forward to continue sharing the journey with you guys!
2021-01-2413 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 13 Evan Conti | First Time Head Coach | NYIT Men's Basketball & Quinnipiac AlumEvan Conti played 4 years of college basketball at Quinnipiac University for Coach Tom Moore. After graduating in 2015 he went on to play professionally in Israel and eventually had an opportunity to become an assistant coach for the men's basketball team at New York Institute of Technology in Long Island. We touch on the following topics throughout the episode and end with our new Quick Hitters segment where we bang out 5 rapid fire type questions!- Playing HS ball at Holy Cross- His college basketball experience at Quinnipiac- Playing Professionally in Israel...
2021-01-171h 05Backyard Buckets BasketballQuick Hitters: Q&A | Tips for Smaller Players, Dealing w/ Injuries, Varsity vs. JV & more..Bringing you a new series to the podcast! Every week (or two) I will be answering some of the most frequently asked questions and bringing on a variety of guests in a shorter form "quick hit" episode that will cover a number of random topics. Questions Answered- Tips for smaller players- What AAU team did you play for?- Tips for injured players to stay connected with team- Play varsity or JV as a freshman?- How much gear do you get as a college athlete?
2021-01-0310 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 12 Kevin Perez | The Benefits to Having a Scout Team & Practice PlayersKevin Perez was one of our practice players at Quinnipiac University during and leading up to our run to the Sweet 16 in 2017. I begin the conversation by asking him about his experience as a practice player for our team, more specifically, why he joined in the first place, what his takeaways were, and about the relationships he formed while being a part of the team. We then flip the script and he asks me about my high school and college basketball experience along with some of the big differences between mid major and power 5 level schools.
2020-12-2738 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 11 Tyler Leclerc | The Life of a Basketball Skills Trainer, Opening a Gym & Building a BrandFollow Tyler Leclerc on instagram @tjltraining Topics we discussed...- Tyler's playing career- His decision to drop out of college and start his own business- Struggles of being a young trainer - Daily Routine & Film Study- Importance of social media and personal branding- Saving Up To Open His Own Gym- Training and Teaching Style
2020-12-0739 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 10 Stella Johnson | 1 High School Offer to WNBA Draft Pick | Rider Women's Basketball2x NCAA Scoring Champion Stella Johnson joins the pod! Topics covered in order- High School, AAU, Recruiting Process- Freshman Year Struggles - Developing Her Game in The Off Season - Stella's Workout Routine - Moving Without The Ball- Predictions for last years potential Rider vs. Marist MAAC Tournament Matchup- WNBA Scouts at Games & The Draft Process - Being a Rookie in The Wubble- WNBA Film & Scout Prep- 25 Point Breakout Performance - Stella's Favorite WNBA Teammates/Players
2020-11-2248 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 9 Robyn Brown | Inside The WNBA's Social Media Content | Connecticut Sun Team ReporterRobyn Brown spent the summer pumping out content for last years WNBA runner up, the Connecticut Sun. She took on the job of several individuals as COVID restrictions limited the amount of media professionals that were allowed to travel into the "wubble" with the team. We got some good insight on what life was like on the campus of IMG Academy and the massive impact that social media has had on the growth of the WNBA.Topics Covered - Robyn's background and affiliation with Quinnipiac- Advice for students taking the journalism/social media ro...
2020-11-0745 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 8 Alana Gilmer | The Power 5 vs. Mid Major Experience & Advice For Transfers | Marist Women's BasketballAlana Gilmer started her college career at Virginia Tech playing in the ACC but ended up becoming one of the best to ever play at Marist College. She goes into depth on her decision to commit to VT, why she transferred out and how she adjusted to a new school and a redshirt season. This was a fun conversation to have with a former "rival" and I hope it helps anyone who may be going through a similar situation.Timestamps 2:00 - Upbringing, HS, AAU, Getting Recruited, Why Virginia Tech6:00 - What She Wishes Sh...
2020-10-2651 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 7 Sam Guastella | Life Lessons & Opportunities Through Basketball ft. Temple Assistant Coach & QU AlumSam Guastella is one of the best to ever play at Quinnipiac University. She went on the play professionally overseas and has stayed involved with the game even after her playing career. Sam has explored several different avenues within the game and is now in her 3rd season coaching at the Division 1 collegiate level. Time Stamps:1:15 - Intro - Upbringing, HS & AAU Basketball5:30 - New Jersey Girls High School Basketball - Earning Minutes in High School9:00 - Developing Her 3pt Shot & Loving Your Role12:15 - Playing Time vs Experience - J...
2020-10-111h 16Backyard Buckets BasketballQuick Hitters - Tryout Tips | How To Prepare For & Crush Your Basketball TryoutsWhat's up guys! Quick episode for you guys today on a question I've been getting all summer long. Here is my best advice for anyone who is trying out for a new team this season. Be prepared, know your strengths and push through the struggle! Good luck and I hope you get something from this episode of the Backyard Buckets Podcast
2020-10-0414 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 6 Bri Butler | The College Basketball Experience w/ McDonald's All American & Syracuse StandoutBrianna Butler ranks 12th all time in NCAA history and holds the Syracuse University record in made 3pt field goals. Leading her team to multiple NCAA tournament appearances and a national championship game in 2016 against Uconn, Bri has played against the best of the best and gives her take on college basketball and what it takes to play at the highest level. Time StampsIntro 1:40 - AAU Philly Belles & Transferring High Schools6:10 - Why Playing With The Best Competition Is Crucial 7:00 - Players That Had An Influence on Bri7:45 - Re...
2020-09-231h 13Backyard Buckets BasketballEp. 5 Paula Strautmane | Getting Recruited as an International Player | Tips & AdvicePaula Strautmane graduated from Quinnipiac University in 2019. She is a 3x MAAC champion and was a MAJOR contributor to the success of the program during her time at QU. This conversation taught me a lot about the international basketball scene along with the most important factors to put yourself in a position to be recruited to play college basketball in the United States. 1:00 Intro (Where she is from, club basketball & more)2:30 How often do international players go home? 3:30 Difference between a club team and national team7:00 National Team Process & Rules
2020-09-0453 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 4 Hoop Laude Part 2 | What It Really Takes To Play D1 Basketball & Dealing w/ InjuriesDivision 1 basketball isn't for everyone and it's important to really think about your priorities in terms of your love for the game and being part of a team. Here's some insight from part 2 of my interview over on the Hoop Laude YouTube channel on what it takes to be successful at the D1 level.
2020-09-0110 minBackyard Buckets BasketballQuick Hitters: When Things Don't Go As Planned See The Bigger PictureQuick little chat and rant for you guys on a topic that has been on my mind as we head into the final weeks of summer and life is still....WEIRD! Been a lot of ups and downs these past few months with everything going on but it's so important to be able to look long term and not let the current moment dictate your attitude & actions.
2020-08-2911 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp. 3 Brittney Jackson | STAY READY! No Offers to D1 - Making The Most of Every OpportunityAnother former college basketball feature... Brittney Jackson grew up in Brooklyn NY and attended one of the best basketball high schools in the country. She flew under the radar and was a senior with NO offers, but that didn't stop her from putting in extra work every day and staying motivated. She discusses her sudden opportunity to play at the D1 level and how important it was that she stayed READY!Time Stamps: Intro & Britt's Story 1:00 - NYC Kid, Switching AAU Teams & Playing Competitive High School Basketball- Making Sacrifices To Get To T...
2020-08-2650 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp 2. Girls in Sports, Dealing w/ Conflict & Finding Your Passion | Interview on The unTITLED PodcastI sat down with Shannon Hovan, high school basketball coach and host of the unTITLED Podcast to discuss the role of women in sports. I discuss my childhood experiences playing baseball and the challenges many girls face when participating in a male dominated sport. We also shift gears and discuss ways to handle conflicts that may arise as you get into more competitive settings, whether with a teammate or yourself. Lastly, I give my opinion on the role of the female athlete both in and out of her respective sport! Hope you enjoy. Check Out more of S...
2020-08-2122 minBackyard Buckets BasketballEp 1. Earning Your Opportunity & Never Giving In ft. Adily Martucci | Redshirt Freshman To Senior StandoutAdily Martucci led the charge for the Quinnipiac Women's Basketball teams historic Sweet 16 run in 2017, and is one of the winningest players in program history. She discusses her basketball journey, how she handled moments of adversity and was able to stay motivated even when she wasn't getting playing time. Time StampsIntro - 1:00 Upbringing, AAU, Recruiting Process, Why Quinnipiac?Making The Most of a Redshirt Season 8:30Teammates That Made an Impact on Adily - 9:50Freshman Weight Room Summer Workouts 14:10Gaining An Advantage! - 16:25Hardest Conditioning Wo...
2020-08-1758 minBackyard Buckets BasketballFinding Competitive AAU Teams & What It Takes To Be Successful | Part 1 Hoop Laude InterviewPart 1 of a 3 part series with Bel from the Hoop Laude YouTube channel. Discussing some of the sacrifices that need to be made in order to put yourself in a competitive setting to be successful and get necessary exposure, that will benefit you and your basketball career in the long term.
2020-08-1411 minBackyard Buckets BasketballQ&A With High School Players | Tips & Advice For Playing in CollegeIn this episode I chat with a girls high school basketball team and give them my best advice and tips for everything regarding college basketball. I introduce them to my story and then get into Q&A at the end. Apologies for the choppy audio at some points but this discussion needs to be heard!
2020-08-0944 minBackyard Buckets BasketballAcademics, Location & Campus Feel | The Recruiting Process Ep. 3I discuss 3 more factors to consider during the recruiting process that are not directly related to basketball. The importance of getting a feel for the environment, the proximity and location of the school from your home, and lastly the academic piece and why they might not necessarily need to be the ultimate factor in your decision.
2020-08-0112 minBackyard Buckets BasketballCollege Basketball Q&A | Life as a Student AthleteRepost from my YouTube channel Q&A a couple months back. Answering the most commonly asked questions I get around college basketball and what it's like to be a student athlete at the Division 1 level. Hope you enjoy!
2020-07-2512 minBackyard Buckets BasketballChoosing The Right Fit For YOU! | The Recruiting Process Ep. 2I discuss the importance of doing your research before committing to a school. Watching the team play and figuring out whether or not you fit that style is a crucial part of the recruiting process. Make sure you are aware of that coaches philosophy and where they see you contributing to their team. Also, knowing how many players on the roster are in your position can be another factor that may influence your decision. Hope you enjoy the episode!
2020-07-1607 minBackyard Buckets BasketballBuilding Relationships With Coaches | The Recruiting Process Ep. 1I discuss the importance of building relationships with not just one member of a coaching staff whether that be an assistant or the head coach. You want to be sure that you have established connections with all coaches on staff to ensure that they value not only your ability to play basketball, but you as a person as well. This is a crucial step in the recruiting process.
2020-07-0709 minBackyard Buckets BasketballFinding Your Role & Making The Most Of ItIn today's episode I talk about the process of finding your role on a team. I give 5 of my best tips on how you can find a role, embrace it and make the most of that opportunity. Starting over at a new program or team, or even switching positions can be overwhelming but try to look at it as a new found opportunity to enjoy the process of becoming a better player and person.
2020-06-2914 min
Backyard Buckets BasketballThe Road To D1 Basketball | My Story | Podcast IntroThe first episode of the new podcast! Get to know me and my story in the introductory episode as I discuss my path to and through four years of Division 1 college basketball at Quinnipiac University.
2020-06-2423 min