Lets get "Real" when it comes to the topic of AAU Basketball and how it effects the youth starting at the grassroots level. This show is about having fun conversation with Interviews, unique perspectives, debates, life experience and more. Your host's Coach C.Collins and Mark J. will ensure the conversation is never dry and we are sure anyone who is a fan of sports and basketball will love the show but also get to see what life is outside of the 4 lines.
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episode 5: "Bout that Life" AAU basketball and Life talk Episode 5
This episode the Coaches tackle the change in the lifestyle of basketball because of the pandemic with kids training and spending more time outdoors again, how has this affected them and who really wants it. Coach C. Collins also talks about the cultural differnces of Black AAU and White AAU along with events form the past weekend tournaments. Many other topics are discussed in the hard hitting episode so definitely a must listen...also both Coaches give shout outs to many other programs and teams.
Valuble insight this episode comes from guest Darion Townes "DT" ex High school phenom, D1 player at Arkansas and pro-athlete for 10 plus years.
Guest: Darion Townes(Arkansas, Retiered Pro Player)
AAU teams started 8th grade DC Blue Devils, 16u “BO-Williams”
- HS TC Williams, Arch Bishop Carol, Hardgrave Prep
- HS Accolades Shot block record 16 in one game at TC Williams beat out Alonzo Mourning the previous record holder, total 186 blocks for the year
- College Arkansas University where he had great collegiate career, afterwards he got an agent than went overseas and played professionally
Coach C. Collins and Coach MJ are going to see if DT is really Bout that Life