Halftime Break with Justin Wakefield

What's up, basketball trainers?

In our podcast episode today, I had a great conversation with Justin Wakefield, a basketball trainer and educator, where we explored a range of topics related to coaching and player development. We discussed the importance of having thick skin as an educator, effective techniques for teaching players of all ages, the ideal training schedule, and the concept of "your body is your level" in basketball. We even reflected on our experiences in industries like sales and hardwood flooring and how those lessons have influenced our coaching styles.

The conversation also touched on key themes like time management in training, using basketball as a tool for growth beyond the game, the importance of relationships and networking in the basketball community, and the different cultures of the sport in various markets. And towards the end, we emphasized the value of showing love, being a good person in the industry, and staying true to yourself through perseverance while building a successful training business.

00:00 Introduction and Thick Skin in Education
04:02 Effective Techniques for Teaching Basketball
10:12 The Ideal Training Schedule
12:24 Playing Off the Ball in Basketball
15:26 Your Body is Your Level in Basketball
19:10 Exploring Different Industries and Gaining Perspective
24:20 Efficiency and Time Management in Basketball Training
25:19 Using Basketball as a Tool for Building
26:04 Building Relationships and Networking in the Basketball Community
31:23 Understanding Different Basketball Cultures in Different Markets
37:25 Showing Love and Being a Good Person in the Industry
43:14 Perseverance and Staying True to Oneself in the Basketball Training Business

Overall, it was a deep, honest conversation about what it takes to be successful in basketball training and beyond. I hope you guys took away some solid gems from this episode. Thanks for tuning in, and as always, keep grinding and keep growing.

Until our next podcast episode!