The Discipleship Hoops Podcast

Jimmie L. Lucas
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The Discipleship Hoops Podcast is where faith and basketball collide to inspire, equip, and challenge athletes, parents, and coaches to grow on and off the court. Each episode dives into elite training insights, mental toughness strategies, faith-based encouragement, and real-life lessons from the game. Whether you're a player striving for greatness, a parent supporting the journey, or a coach leading the next generation, this podcast is your guide to training with purpose, playing with faith, and building a legacy beyond basketball. Believe...Build...Ball...

Episodes

  1. May 28

    It’s Not Coach Speak — It’s Purposeful Passion

    Season 2, Episode 10 of the Discipleship Hoops Podcast features Coach Boomer Roberts, head men’s basketball coach at Belhaven University, in a powerful Season 2 finale conversation centered around leadership, culture, discipline, and purpose. In this episode, Coach Roberts shares his perspective on what it truly takes to build a successful basketball program in today’s culture, not just through talent, but through accountability, structure, development, and leadership that extends far beyond the court. This is more than “coach speak.” It’s a real conversation about building men, building culture, and building programs the right way. We discuss: - Building culture at the college level - What today’s athletes are missing - Recruiting beyond talent and highlights - Leadership, accountability, and discipline - Developing men before developing players - The importance of purpose and passion in coaching - How basketball can shape character and life Coach Roberts brings honesty, wisdom, and experience from years of coaching and program building, making this a valuable conversation for athletes, parents, coaches, and leaders alike. Thank you to everyone who supported Season 2 of the Discipleship Hoops Podcast. Subscribe, share, and help us continue building leaders through the game. For sponsorship opportunities and partnerships, visit our website. Discipleship Hoops Podcast Support the show

  2. May 21

    Honor the Game and the Game Will Honor You

    Season 2, Episode 9 of the Discipleship Hoops Podcast is a solo episode centered around a powerful principle: “Honor the Game and the Game Will Honor You.” In this episode, I dive into what it truly means to respect basketball the right way — through discipline, preparation, consistency, sacrifice, and mindset. This conversation goes beyond wins, highlights, and exposure. It’s about understanding how the game can shape your character, open doors, build relationships, and impact your life both on and off the court when you approach it the right way. We discuss: Why discipline still matters in today’s basketball culture  The importance of preparation and daily habits  How the game exposes weak mindsets and poor habits  What it means to truly respect the process  How basketball can create opportunities far beyond the court  Why today’s athletes are chasing attention instead of development  The life lessons basketball teaches when honored correctly This episode is for athletes, parents, coaches, and anyone who understands that basketball is bigger than just the game itself. If you honor the game the right way, the game has a way of giving back. Subscribe, share, and help us continue building leaders through the game. For sponsorship opportunities and partnerships, visit our website. Discipleship Hoops Podcast Hebrews 12:11 Support the show

  3. May 14

    The Family Blueprint: Raising Athletes the Right Way

    Season 2, Episode 8 of the Discipleship Hoops Podcast features a special family conversation with Neal Broome and his twin sons, Max and Miles. This episode is about more than basketball. From Neal’s journey playing at Southern Miss to now raising and developing two young athletes with discipline, structure, and accountability, this conversation dives deep into fatherhood, leadership, sacrifice, and what it truly means to build young men the right way. In this episode, we discuss: Balancing fatherhood and player development  Raising athletes in today’s youth sports culture  Discipline, accountability, and habits at home  What separates athletes who grow from those who stay the same  The importance of structure, sacrifice, and consistency  Building confidence and character beyond basketball This is a powerful conversation for parents, coaches, and athletes who care about long-term development both on and off the court. If you believe in building leaders through the game, this episode is for you. Subscribe, share, and help us continue impacting the next generation through basketball, leadership, and discipleship. For sponsorship opportunities and partnerships, visit our website. Discipleship Hoops Podcast Support the show

    The Family Blueprint: Raising Athletes the Right Way

  4. May 7

    The Truth About Why Most Athletes Never Make It

    Season 2, Episode 7 of the Discipleship Hoops Podcast is a solo episode focused on one of the biggest issues in today’s youth sports culture: “The Truth About Why Most Athletes Never Make It.” In this episode, we take an honest look at the current state of youth basketball, AAU culture, player development, discipline, mindset, and the habits that separate athletes who succeed from those who fall short. This conversation is not about tearing athletes down — it’s about bringing awareness to what truly matters if players want to reach the next level. We discuss: Why exposure without development does not work  The lack of consistency hurting today’s athletes  Why mindset and discipline matter more than talent  The difference between playing games and actual skill development  What parents are getting wrong in youth sports  What truly separates athletes who make it This episode is for athletes, parents, coaches, and anyone serious about long-term development and leadership through sports. Subscribe, share, and help us continue building leaders through the game. For sponsorship opportunities and partnerships, visit our website. Discipleship Hoops Podcast Support the show

  5. Apr 30

    Full Circle: From Player to Program Leader

    Season 2, Episode 6 of the Discipleship Hoops Podcast features Coach LaDarrien Evans, Head Basketball Coach at St. Joseph Catholic School Greenville. In this episode, we sit down with a coach who has come full circle — from once being a player in the program to now leading it. Coach Evans shares his journey, the lessons he’s carried with him, and what it means to take ownership of something you were once a part of. We discuss: - Building culture from within the program - The transition from player to coach and leader - Holding players accountable and raising the standard - Developing young athletes on and off the court - The responsibility of leading the next generation This is a conversation about growth, leadership, and doing things the right way. If you’re a coach, parent, or athlete who cares about development and building something that lasts, this episode is for you. Subscribe, share, and help us continue building leaders through the game. For sponsorship opportunities and partnerships, visit our website. Discipleship Hoops Podcast Support the show

  • 5 Episodes

About

The Discipleship Hoops Podcast is where faith and basketball collide to inspire, equip, and challenge athletes, parents, and coaches to grow on and off the court. Each episode dives into elite training insights, mental toughness strategies, faith-based encouragement, and real-life lessons from the game. Whether you're a player striving for greatness, a parent supporting the journey, or a coach leading the next generation, this podcast is your guide to training with purpose, playing with faith, and building a legacy beyond basketball. Believe...Build...Ball...

Information

  • Creator
    Jimmie L. Lucas
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Discipleship Hoops Podcast
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