Welcome to The Hoop Haven Podcast where we dive into the untold stories of basketball that unfold on and off the court. Join us as we explore the lives, journeys, and experiences of basketball players, coaches, and enthusiasts beyond the confines of the game. In each episode, we'll bring you captivating narratives that transcend the basketball court, shedding light on the human side of people in the basketball world.
Micah Fraction, LA Lakers Video Coordinator | Hoop Haven Podcast Episode 005
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the head video coordinator of the Los Angeles Lakers, Micah Fraction. Micah shares all the stops in his basketball journey from playing high school basketball at Montrose Christian, working under legendary coach Jim Larrañaga at The University of Miami, working in the film room in the G League, and finally breaking into the NBA with one of the best franchises in all of sports, the LA Lakers.
His journey is just getting started as he works towards his goal of being an NBA head coach. With all of his stops from high school to the NBA, Micah's journey is a perfect example of staying the course and getting 1% Better Daily.
4 Mar 2024
Shelton Hawkins, Play In Color | Hoop Haven Podcast 004
Shelton Hawkins shares his inspiring basketball journey from Germany to the US, where he combined art and basketball to restore his local park and create Play In Color.
Brandon Heyen is a Pure Sweat Skills Coach in the Central Illinois area. Brandon graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2015. While at Illinois Wesleyan, Brandon was a part of teams that made 2 NCAA Division III Final Four appearances and won 2 CCIW Conference Championships.
Brandon’s passion for player development came from having to battle back from multiple ankle injuries in his college career. Working with players of all ages and skill levels, Brandon focuses on not only improving the on-court skill of his players, but also on using basketball to teach lessons and values that players can use to find success outside of basketball.
1 Feb 2024
Aaron Winshall, Haiti Basketball Foundation | Hoop Haven Podcast 002
Aaron Winshall's basketball origins go back to Boston, Massachusetts where he was introduced to the game at 6 years old. Since then he has had many unique stops along his basketball journey including coaching alongside Jim Boeheim, working in the Miami Heat video room, and NBA pre-draft training. He is now working to grow the game in Haiti as he builds the Haiti Basketball Foundation as well as getting his feet wet in the Los Angeles basketball scene.
16 Jan 2024
Shea Frazee, NBA Skills Trainer | Hoop Haven Podcast 001
Coach Shea started playing basketball in his hometown of Fairbanks, Alaska. He graduated with a degree in Kinesiology from Cal State East Bay (where he also played). It was during this transition into college basketball where he discovered his own need for mindful, adaptable training solutions both on and off the court.
He continuously studies literature in sports psychology, physiology, philosophy, nutrition and more with the intent of integrating well-rounded knowledge into his player development strategies.
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