Hoops Through Life

Elsebeth Birman
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The Hoops Through Life Podcast discusses everything women's basketball player development and delivers recruiting tips DIRECTLY from college coaches. You won't want to miss out on tips from leading experts and the coaches that could be recruiting you! New episodes drop the first and third Wednesday of every month! If you're looking for 360 degree player development and individualized recruiting support lets have a conversation. Email me at el@hoopshthroughlife.com or head to www.hoopsthroughlife.com and schedule your complimentary 30-minute consultation with me today!The views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.

  1. Being in the present moment with Nicole Adach (Northeastern University)

    05/11/2025

    Being in the present moment with Nicole Adach (Northeastern University)

    Send us a text ANNOUNCEMENT: After this episode. We will be taking a break during the college basketball season. We will be back with more episodes in March / April of 2026. In the meantime, if you have any questions feel free to reach out! On today’s episode we have Nicole Adach. Nicole is a sport psychology professional and psychotherapist with over a decade of experience helping athletes and high-performing individuals strengthen their mental game, build resilience, and reach peak performance. Nicole currently serves as a Student-Athlete Support Clinician at Northeastern University, where she works with athletes to navigate the pressures of competition, balance their mental health, and develop skills that translate beyond sport. In her private practice, Nicole specializes in the intersection of mental health, wellness, and performance — bringing together her clinical expertise and her own background as a collegiate athlete. She’s particularly passionate about helping athletes explore their identity beyond sport and supporting them through the often challenging transition out of athletics. On this episode we discuss: The importance of expanding and understanding self identityThe importance of being in the present momentGrounding strategies to get into the present momentBuilding confidence + resilienceAnd much more! If you have any questions for me or our future guests email hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com If you're interested in connecting or working together, let's have a conversation - send me an email today - hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com Check out Hoops Through Life on: Hoops Through Life Website X Instagram Facebook The views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.

    36 min
  2. BEST OF: The Pillars of Player Development with Anthony Tucker (Hoop Habits)

    29/10/2025

    BEST OF: The Pillars of Player Development with Anthony Tucker (Hoop Habits)

    Send us a text On today’s "best of" episode we have Coach Anthony Tucker. Anthony played for the University of Iowa and Minnesota State University Moorhead; where he was named to the All-Conference and All-Region teams. After college Anthony had an 11 year professional career spanning nine countries and including four finals appearances, one MVP award, one scoring title, and three assist titles. He also played in the NBA G League for the Windy City Bulls. His coaching experience spans from AAU to high school varsity, and he is the founder and head trainer at Hoop Habits; whose training method is designed to not only develop skills, but to teach athletes how to apply their training techniques and concepts to live game situations. In the fall of 2025, he will enter his first season as the Head Coach of the Holy Family Catholic High School girls basketball program. On this episode we discuss: Coach Tucker’s 5 pillars of player developmentThe importance of building a plan and experimenting with developmentWhy consistency is keyImportance of open dialogue when trainingCreativity in developmentAnd much more! Hoop Habits Website Hoop Habits Instagram Anthony Tucker Instagram If you have any questions for me or our future guests email hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com If you're interested in connecting or working together, let's have a conversation - send me an email today - hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com Check out Hoops Through Life on: Hoops Through Life Website X Instagram Facebook The views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.

    40 min
  3. Creating a virtuous cycle with Iuri Melo (School Pulse)

    15/10/2025

    Creating a virtuous cycle with Iuri Melo (School Pulse)

    Send us a text On today’s episode we have Iuri Melo. Iuri is a licensed clinical social worker + therapist. He is the published author of "Mind Over Grey Matter," and "Know Thy Selfie," a national best seller for adolescents. Iuri specializes in treating Anxiety related disorders (Panic, OCD), Depression, & Trauma. His vision is to inspire youth and young adults everywhere to live deeply. On this episode we discuss: The importance of how you interpret eventsThe highs and lows of engaging in sportsThe virtuous cycle vs the downward spiralAnd much more! Video resources for adolescents School pulse website Know Thy Selfie - Book Mind Over Grey Matter - Book If you have any questions for me or our future guests email hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com If you're interested in connecting or working together, let's have a conversation - send me an email today - hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com Check out Hoops Through Life on: Hoops Through Life Website X Instagram Facebook The views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.

    29 min
  4. Communication + intangibles with Coach Shannon Bollhardt (Saint Michael's College)

    01/10/2025

    Communication + intangibles with Coach Shannon Bollhardt (Saint Michael's College)

    Send us a text On today’s episode we have Coach Shannon Bollhardt. Coach Bollhardt has spent her entire coaching career at Saint Michael’s College - her first 5 years as an assistant and she is currently entering her 13th year as the head coach. This past season Coach Bollhardt’s team registered their highest overall and league win totals in eight years while hosting their first postseason contest in 14 seasons. On this episode we discuss: How the college’s current roster affects recruitingFactors coaches consider as they look into the transfer portalQuestions to ask club / AAU coaches as you’re assessing if it’s the right fit for youWhat to include in an email to a coachHow Coach Bollhardt + their staff use social mediaReteaching the basics at the college levelThe relationship between athleticism and basketball IQHow to prepare for your first year of collegeAnd much more! Saint Michael's WBB Instagram Saint Michael's WBB X Saint Michael's WBB Recruiting Questionnaire If you have any questions for me or our future guests email hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com If you're interested in connecting or working together, let's have a conversation - send me an email today - hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com Check out Hoops Through Life on: Hoops Through Life Website X Instagram Facebook The views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.

    43 min
  5. Playing basketball with joy with Coach C White (Bentley University)

    17/09/2025

    Playing basketball with joy with Coach C White (Bentley University)

    Send us a text On today’s episode we have Coach C White. Coach White started her coaching career as a part time assistant at Bentley University; where she was also a standout player, scoring over 1000 points; currently 12th all time in assists, and 8th all time in three-pointers. She then spent 1 year as an assistant at Harvard University, but came back to Bentley as Bentley’s top assistant, where she remained until she was named the head coach in 2020. In the 24-25 season Coach White’s team notched an impressive 33-2 record, winning the NE-10 championship, for the 4th year in a row, and making it to the elite eight in the NCAA DII tournament. On this episode we discuss: The small details coach White watches for when at AAU tournamentsParents role in the recruiting processCommon misconceptions about NCAA DIIDII and scholarshipsQuestions coach White likes to ask student-athletes on visitsBreaking down the skill that is most difficult to translate from high school to collegeAnd much more! Bentley Women's Basketball Instagram Bentley Women's Basketball Recruiting Questionnaire If you have any questions for me or our future guests email hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com If you're interested in connecting or working together, let's have a conversation - send me an email today - hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com Check out Hoops Through Life on: Hoops Through Life Website X Instagram Facebook The views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.

    40 min
  6. Breaking Down the Recruiting Process - Decision Making + Transition

    03/09/2025

    Breaking Down the Recruiting Process - Decision Making + Transition

    Send us a text We are on our final episode of our 4 episode series where we are breaking down each phase of the recruiting process (Preparation, Communication, Visits, Decision Making/Transition). Today’s episode is all about the decision making process and transition to your first year. On this episode we discuss: Making your decision based on what is right for youAssessing each school using a different "lens"Understanding how to "weigh" what's important to youWhy your mentality matters in the decision making processHow to best prepare athletically and mentally for your first year of schoolAnd much more! If you have any questions for me or our future guests email hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com If you're interested in connecting or working together, let's have a conversation - send me an email today - hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com Check out Hoops Through Life on: Hoops Through Life Website X Instagram Facebook The views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.

    25 min
  7. Breaking Down the Recruiting Process - Visits

    20/08/2025

    Breaking Down the Recruiting Process - Visits

    Send us a text We are on episode 3 of our 4 episode series where we are breaking down each phase of the recruiting process (Preparation, Communication, Visits, Decision Making/Transition). Today’s episode is all about going on Visits. On this episode we discuss: The difference between + rules surrounding unofficial and official visitsHow to prepare for an unofficial and official visitWhat types of questions to ask coaches and players when on visitsWhat to consider as you visit a school for the second, third, or fourth timeTips for the car ride home after a visitAnd much more! If you have any questions for me or our future guests email hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com If you're interested in connecting or working together, let's have a conversation - send me an email today - hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com Check out Hoops Through Life on: Hoops Through Life Website X Instagram Facebook The views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.

    26 min
  8. Breaking Down the Recruiting Process - Communication

    06/08/2025

    Breaking Down the Recruiting Process - Communication

    Send us a text We are on episode 2 of our 4 episode series where we are breaking down each phase of the recruiting process (Preparation, Communication, Visits, Decision Making/Transition). Today’s episode is all about Communication. On this episode we discuss: What to include in your email / communication with coachesQuestions to consider when preparing for phone calls with coachesHow quickly you should respond to coaches and what you should say if you aren't interested in a school that's reaching out to youTips for your highlight filmWhat to include in your social media accountAnd much more! If you have any questions for me or our future guests email hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com If you're interested in connecting or working together, let's have a conversation - send me an email today - hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com Check out Hoops Through Life on: Hoops Through Life Website X Instagram Facebook The views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.

    31 min
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The Hoops Through Life Podcast discusses everything women's basketball player development and delivers recruiting tips DIRECTLY from college coaches. You won't want to miss out on tips from leading experts and the coaches that could be recruiting you! New episodes drop the first and third Wednesday of every month! If you're looking for 360 degree player development and individualized recruiting support lets have a conversation. Email me at el@hoopshthroughlife.com or head to www.hoopsthroughlife.com and schedule your complimentary 30-minute consultation with me today!The views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.

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  • Creator
    Elsebeth Birman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Hoops Through Life
  • Show Website
    Hoops Through Life