Hosted by Mark Vear · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 33 episodes
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A podcast to help educate and improve the state of Youth Basketball through real conversations and credible guests.
Mark Vear hosts Dropping Dimes, a sports show with 33 episodes published.
On this episode we discuss: - their journeys to basketball and the early days - importance of relationships - skills training - the new norm? - AAU pros and cons - recruiting insight and what coaches look for - current l
On this episode we discuss: - Introduction to Homeschool athletics - Role of parents - Misconceptions - Pros & Cons to the program - Challenges of scheduling games and competition - Socialization of homeschooling - The f
On this episode we discuss: - Coaching in a challenging district - Fishing and family - Current state of ball in SA - Role of mentality - TABC - AAU vs HS - Relationships in the game - Responsibility of coaches in differ
On this episode we discuss: The state of San Antonio basketballIdentity of basketball in the cityImpact of high school athletes transferring schoolsRelationships with coaches, players and parentsAAU landscape, commitment
On this episode we discuss: - their personal journeys in this space - what is a content creator - the importance of media in SA - navigating client relationships - the positive and negative impacts - the misleading aspec
On this episode we discuss: - Dr Blakely's background and her journey to becoming a sports psychologist - common trends in athletes mental health - advice for young athletes, coaches and parents - building resilience thr
On this episode we discuss: - their basketball journeys and backgrounds - the evolution of AAU ball - importance of skill development vs games - skills trainers - Kyra's adversity and strength through injuries - life bey
On this epsiode we discuss: - early basketball beginnings - AAU journey - high school experiences - the recruiting process during COVID - the importance of basketball IQ - handling pressure in big moments - X's journey t
On this episode we discuss: - Kingston Gatorade Player of the Year - their basketball journeys - overcoming adversity during middle school years - Importance of family - the bond between them growing up together - the im
On this is episode we discuss: - their personal basketball journeys - the role of family in the game - the impact and differences between AAU & HS ball - advice for young athletes - balancing life outside of basketball -
On this episode we discuss: - The Basketball Embassy - Current state of SA basketball - Texas A&M San Antonio new program - Recruitment landscape - Skill gaps with US & European players - Advice for young coaches - Advic
On this episode we discuss: - Current state of basketball in San Antonio - D1 aspirations and realities - Impact of the transfer portal & JUCO rule - Challenges in HS recruitment - The role of media - Media landscape bet
On this episode we discuss: - The history, evolution, mission and goals of GASO - Brennan and Kingston Flemings - The art and science of player rankings - Social media's role in recruitment - Showcase camps and their imp
"A Parent's Perspective" On this epsiode we discuss: - Current landscape of youth basketball - The Gap in youth sports - Sacrifices and balancing sports and life - Navigating the right organization and coaches for your a
On this episode we discuss: - State of high basketball in the city - Accountability and expectations for their coaches - New Rules ans their impact - Gym space and facility rentals - Officiating challenges and solutions
On this episode we discuss: - Late Bloomers in the game - Size in the city - Value of JUCO ball - Collaborative coaching for the cities success - Focus areas for youth basketballs improvement - Training in one gym vs mul
On this episode we discuss: - Mark's basketball journey and experiences - Establishment of Strength n' Motion - Comparing European and American styles of basketball - The recruitment process - Understanding the new JUCO
On this episode we discuss: - current state of basketball in San Antonio - importance of levels in AAU - High school vs AAU ball - Athletes leaving for Prep Schools or the city - The art of recruitment and team placement
On this episode, the BTS coaching staff — Tony Crocker, CJ Miles, Dom Johnson, and Lo'Ron Smith — discuss: Their basketball backgrounds and experiences The birth of BTS The current landscape of San Antonio basketball Tra
On this episode we discuss: - The state of girls basketball vs boys basketball - Building relationships with players and parents - The importance of development over winning - Navigating coaching challenges - Q&A's from
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Dropping Dimes is hosted by Mark Vear. The show is categorised under sports (basketball) and has published 33 episodes.
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