The Basketball Parent's Journey

BJ Mumford
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Welcome to The Basketball Parent's Journey Podcast, where we capture parent stories about their journey so far and what has worked, and not worked, for them. Listen as parents share their wisdom across a wide spectrum of experiences from beginners to college athletes and their recommendations for you as your player embarks on the next stage of their basketball journey from beginner to high school player and beyond!Hosted by BJ Mumford, Owner and CEO of Playpracticebasketball.com, and author of The Confidence Puzzle: A Parent's Guide To Charting A Course From The Rec League To High School Basketball

  1. 12/15/2025

    Coaching this year? How to be more credible to your players

    Send us a text Consistency is key to being a credible coach.  Live what you teach, practice what you preach, and be a walking example.  Establish principles, use short sound bites, and eliminate contradictions for maximum impact! We help 7th-grade basketball players perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts! (94.6% of our players make their HS team - if they start working with us before sophomore year) Fill out our Confidence Index to get started! https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

    28 min

  2. 12/11/2025

    The Alex Tavares Interview

    Send us a text Listen to the story of Alex Tavares -  a Portsmouth native who came up from Little Harbour Elementary, to Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth High, Great Bay Community College, and finally UNH as a walk-on before turning his aspirations to play overseas! We help 7th-grade basketball players perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts! (94.6% of our players make their HS team - if they start working with us before sophomore year) Fill out our Confidence Index to get started! https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

    1h 15m

  3. 12/08/2025

    Measuring anything and everything to prove your player's progress

    Send us a text Start with measuring your current state, not just goals.  Key points: • Establish a Baseline for everything and move it up!  • Decide what to measure in Games vs. Practice • Balancing Consistency vs. Variability in practice to make sure it translates to games  We help 7th-grade basketball players perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts! (94.6% of our players make their HS team - if they start working with us before sophomore year) Fill out our Confidence Index to get started! https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

    31 min

  4. 12/01/2025

    How we measure scoring efficiency

    Send us a text Evaluating basketball efficiency boils down to points per shot value. Understand how contested vs. uncontested shots, free throws, and fast breaks impact team scoring. Discover the math behind smart shot selection!  We help 7th-grade basketball players perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts! (94.6% of our players make their HS team - if they start working with us before sophomore year) Fill out our Confidence Index to get started! https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

    56 min

  5. 11/24/2025

    Designing a learning environment

    Send us a text In Designing for learning, discover how focusing on learning, not just teaching, can transform coaching. Understand how to keep players engaged, avoid boredom and overwhelm, and foster a lifelong love for the game. Study learning! We help 7th-grade basketball players perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts! (94.6% of our players make their HS team - if they start working with us before sophomore year) Fill out our Confidence Index to get started! https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

    52 min

  6. 11/17/2025

    How we approach defense - Contain, Contest, Rebound & Win!

    Send us a text Coaching Credibility Week 4 - Defense - Contain, Contest, Rebound In Defense we cover: - How to get better at individual skills of containing, contesting and rebounding - How to utilize all 3 of these as a team strategy - Basketball math behind why defense wins games when you connect rebounding to fast break opportunities We help 7th-grade basketball players perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts! (94.6% of our players make their HS team - if they start working with us before sophomore year) Fill out our Confidence Index to get started! https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

    40 min

  7. 10/04/2025

    Coaching Credibility Week 3

    Send us a text In this podcast, we cover: How accountability is essential to maintaining credibilityWhy owning your mistakes increases trustHow coaching with purpose (why, not just what) strengthens influenceThe importance of consistency in both actions and messagingWhy coaches should lead from a growth mindsetHow vulnerability paired with competence builds deeper respect We help 7th-grade basketball players perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts! (94.6% of our players make their HS team - if they start working with us before sophomore year) Fill out our Confidence Index to get started! https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

    1h 3m

  8. 09/28/2025

    How we get better results by simplify instructions

    Send us a text Coaching Credibility Week 2 In this episode, we explore: What builds and sustains credibility as a coach The difference between positional vs relational authority Why doing what you say matters more than saying what you’ll do How consistency over time forges trust The role of vulnerability and humility in building connection How feedback, listening, and being coachable increase your credibility -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We help 7th-grade basketball players perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts! (94.6% of our players make their HS team) Get started here: https://playpracticebasketball.com/co... More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893 We help 7th-grade basketball players perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts! (94.6% of our players make their HS team - if they start working with us before sophomore year) Fill out our Confidence Index to get started! https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893

    58 min
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Welcome to The Basketball Parent's Journey Podcast, where we capture parent stories about their journey so far and what has worked, and not worked, for them. Listen as parents share their wisdom across a wide spectrum of experiences from beginners to college athletes and their recommendations for you as your player embarks on the next stage of their basketball journey from beginner to high school player and beyond!Hosted by BJ Mumford, Owner and CEO of Playpracticebasketball.com, and author of The Confidence Puzzle: A Parent's Guide To Charting A Course From The Rec League To High School Basketball

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  • Creator
    BJ Mumford
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The Basketball Parent's Journey
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