Podcasts by Hoopchalk Basketball Podcast

If We Could Start All Over... Do This! from 2020-04-17T13:48:19

If we could start all over again this is one of the things that we would have done.

During this down time we have been able to reflect on some of the things that we did along our youth ba...

Quarantine Talks Are FIYAH!!! from 2020-04-13T13:45:17

Quarantine Talks Are FIYAH!

Just talking with the kid is kinda fun. Quarantine has been a time of reflection and a time of growth! We looked back at all of the things that we have learned...

Quarantine Updates! - AAU Youth Basketball from 2020-04-06T07:56:14

Thank You All For Being A Part Of The Hoopchalk Family!

This quarantine has been crazy.

In this episode we talk about AAU basketball, Trae Young, NBA 2K20 and of course the Ball fa...

Bisi Johnson Minnesota Vikings - Hard Work Gets Drafted from 2019-11-01T13:57:44

Bisi Johnson Minnesota Vikings #81 Hard work gets drafted! This is one of our favorite interviews out there! Bisi was awesome! We are so grateful to him for taking the time to talk to us!

How To Pick The Best Team - I WAS CRAY from 2019-10-25T20:13:07

How To Pick The Best Team For Your Young Basketball Player Parents!!

Listen to a parent a little further down the road than you might be. In this podcast episode we talk about the real de...

How To Pick The Best Team - I WAS CRAY from 2019-10-25T20:13:07

How To Pick The Best Team For Your Young Basketball Player Parents!!

Listen to a parent a little further down the road than you might be. In this podcast episode we talk about the real de...

Episode 100!! Earl, Chauncey, and Kobe! (TikTok?) from 2019-10-11T15:16:15

EPISODE 100!

I can't believe that we are here! Thank you all for coming along with us on this AAU basketball journey! This has been an amazing ride and there is a lot more basketball left...

Episode 100!! Earl, Chauncey, and Kobe! (TikTok?) from 2019-10-11T15:16:15

EPISODE 100!

I can't believe that we are here! Thank you all for coming along with us on this AAU basketball journey! This has been an amazing ride and there is a lot more basketball left...

One Sport Myth Buster - Maleaque Washington from 2019-07-08T15:39:16

One sport athlete's have been getting a lot of hate lately.

Specialization has been all of the rage in the chat rooms and online Facebook groups despite players like James Harden, Ja Mora...

Coach Scott Fitch - Social Media Matters!! from 2019-07-05T03:54:21

Social Media Matters!

In this interview we talk to USA Basketball's Coach Scott Fitch! Coach Fitch was motivated to educate parents and players about social media after he had an experien...

Social Media And Coffee? from 2019-06-29T14:39:27

Today we talk about social media!

Does social media matter? YES! There was a time when social media didn't matter. There was a time when coaches wandered into gyms in the hopes of finding...

*SPECIALIZATION!!!* What We Know! from 2019-06-25T23:59:05

Specialization!!! The S WORD!

Everyone has an idea about specialization. They make videos about what sports young athletes should play. They talk about how many sports they should play. T...

Why They Go IN! The NBA DRAFT! from 2019-06-22T14:41:59

The NBA Draft has come and gone. In this episode we talk about the pics and give our opinions on what could be next. We also talk about the importance of parents and mentors.

Lastly the d...

Elite Camps and NONSENSE!! from 2019-06-17T06:13:35

Today we talk about Elite Camps and NBA NONSENSE! All of the camps were absolutely amazing and I loved the coaching staff at DU. Take a listen to todays episode!

The Last Episode Ever????? from 2019-06-14T13:45:48

This was almost our last episode!!

We have learned a lot and met a lot of people. To be honest, I was ready to focus on helping my son navigate the world of High School basketball. Let me...

Quick Summer Camp Report! from 2019-06-10T04:01:05

Quick camp update!

Predictions + SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENTS!!! from 2019-06-07T21:27:08

Hello Everyone! This episode is packed full predictions and surprise announcements! In this episode I surprise Moses with an elite camp invitation and we talk about the NBA finals!

We als...

University Of Memphis Was... from 2019-06-03T16:54:31

We got into the University Of Memphis Elite Camp!

It was absolutely amazing!!! If you have an opportunity to go to any camp there you should definitely make it happen. We want to send a b...

R.J. HAMPTON'S BIG NEWS!!! from 2019-05-31T13:06:04

R.J. Hampton is going to play pro over seas! In this episode we talk about the decision and what it means for college basketball. We also talk about the summer for an incoming freshman and sport...

Mix Tapes and MVPS!! from 2019-05-27T10:37:08

In this episode we talk about Mixtapes and MVPs. Moses plays some of the music that he is working on and we talk a little Basketball Summer Camp too. We also have a surprise! Take a listen to th...

HIS FIRST HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAMES! from 2019-05-24T16:27:16

Today we talk about the world of high school basketball!

This past week Moses played his first High School games and it was Uh-MAZING! Take a listen to today's show and hear about the fir...

The Snake Is A Bad Thing. (Who Knew?!?) from 2019-05-18T02:37:57

USA Camp is tomorrow, but the playoffs are today!

Today we talk a bit more high school basketball. We talk about the playoffs and we talk about the snake. By the way...calling KD the snak...

Hoopchalk.com/middleschool from 2019-05-13T15:03:38

Today we talk about what's coming up and get ready for our live call on Sunday! If you have questions that you want answered about youth sports be sure to join us at Listen

Top 3 AAU Questions Answered!!! from 2019-05-10T05:24:09

The Top 3 AAU Youth Basketball Questions Answered!

In this episode I shoot straight with you all. I wanted to take a moment to give candid answers to the top three questions that we get o...

D'Shawn Trackson Musical Hooper from 2019-05-06T12:06:45

Musical Hoopers! Today we have on D'Shawn "Trackson" Schwartz! We are so excited to have him on the show! We talk basketball and music. D'Shawn is quite the producer and his music is hot fire! T...

I'M GOING TO USA BASKETBALL CAMP!! from 2019-05-01T15:52:50

Middle School is officially in the books!

What a great ride this has been. We want to say thank you to all of you for being a part of this journey! Now on to high school! If you are a mid...

Fillaaaaaayyy... from 2019-04-22T05:28:19

High School is NOT a game! As we enter into the world of High School basketball we are beginning to find out how real the game gets once you cross the threshold into the world of High School bal...

Derrick White!!!! (San Antonio Spurs) from 2019-04-19T04:49:50

Derrick White of the San Antonio Spurs is on the show!!

During our interview he talks about his basketball journey and how he persisted through not being recruited and not being even look...

The Realest Episode EVAH!! from 2019-04-17T14:50:52

This is one of the most REALEST episodes we have ever done...EVAH!!!

In this episode we talk about the Lebron Effect, another 40 point game, the #1 piece of advice that we would love to g...

Five Star Basketball Camp Is Here! - Coach Anderson from 2019-04-12T08:47:26

Coach Anderson from Five Star Basketball Camp is on the show. We talk about what it takes to be elite and the legendary Five Star Basketball Camp!

This was one of the best interviews that...

NCAA Championship Picks For 2019! from 2019-04-08T19:08:16

In this episode we talk NCAA Championships and some protips on how to help your young athlete achieve more on the court. Also, apparently when moses was young I was a little cray. Let my mistake...

Cinderella! Cinderella! from 2019-04-01T09:52:59

March Madness! Cinderella is here and Cassius Winston is rolling it in! On today's show we talk about the upsets this weekend and the day of the guard. We also talk about the strength of being s...

Ronnie Degray - When Is Prep School Right For Your Athlete? from 2019-03-29T13:57:34

What do you do when you played college ball and pro ball and your son wants to follow in your footsteps? You do what you can to help them get there.

Take a listen to our podcast with Ronn...

March Madness - Taco Falls and Lebron from 2019-03-25T18:53:23

Monday Morning Talks!

Today we talk about March Madness, Duke and the future of basketball. We also talk a little about social media and its effects on the game at the pro level and at th...

#1 Defensive Back Mykael Wright! (Dad - Kevin Green) from 2019-03-22T06:00

I am so excited about this podcast interview. It was a great talk and really educational. Take a listen and learn what it takes to be #1 at your position in a different sport.

It's not as...

A PSA For The Peoples..:) from 2019-03-19T00:21:47

A PSA For The Peoples!!!!

In this podcast we are going to talk about what we learned this weekend. We were blessed to be able to watch a top EYBL team workout and we learned a few things ...

CJ Walker's Dad Fareed Ford from 2019-03-15T11:08:32

Today we have on Fareed Ford!

The father of CJ Walker! Today we talk about what it takes to be elite. Fareed talks about his journey with CJ and what it takes to be elite right now! We ta...

Is Joining A Super Team A Good Idea? from 2019-03-11T08:10:49

Is It Good To Join a Basketball Super Team?

In this episode we talk about elite basketball players and super teams. No judgement or emotion connected to this research, just something that...

KOBE BRYANT!!! - Wizards And Basketball? from 2019-03-08T10:00

Kobe Bryant is on The Hoopchalk Basketball Podcast today!

If you have ever had a chance to watch the mamba play you know that he personifies the word mental toughness. Want to learn how t...

Kobe Bryant Inteview Preview - Season 2 Hoopchalk from 2019-03-04T06:45

Welcome To Season 2 Of the #1 Youth Basketball Podcast On The Planet!

Hoopchalk is back and this year it is going to be HOT FIYAHH!!! In this episode we talk about the upcoming season and...

The BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! from 2018-08-13T22:57:12

Thank you all for your amazing support! Because of you we have been able to partner with some pretty amazing AAU basketball influencers. Because of you and your amazing support, we have been abl...

NCAA Dropped A Bomb And Other Stuff from 2018-08-11T05:13:26

In this episode we talk about how the NCAA has dropped a bomb on the NBA and the world of AAU. Elite players are now allowed to have agents and return to school if they are not drafted. It's get...

So Much Great News! from 2018-08-03T17:10:41

So much GREAT News in this episode!

We have been working for you our Hoopchalk family and the results are really exciting. After weeks of work, research and dedication we have put togethe...

Do You Have A Nutrition Plan? - Jason Celotto from 2018-07-20T06:52:18

In this podcast episode we talk with trainer and nutritionist Jason Celotto about how to use food to make the most out of your athletic career.

Do you want your young athlete to be left b...

NBA Champ Chauncey Billups! from 2018-06-29T13:18:08

Chauncey Billups Aka NBA finals MVP, Aka NBA Champion, Aka Mcdonalds All American Aka All Big 12 Conference first team, Aka Mr. Big Shot is on the show!

This was by far one of our favorit...

Is The NCAA Killing AAU Ball For Good? from 2018-06-25T05:57:02

Things are about to get interesting.

The NCAA is discussing making major changes to the recruiting process and the proposed change could kill AAU basketball. (Or at least drastically chan...

Breakthrough Basketball Camp Was... from 2018-05-08T01:02:59

Two words BREAKTHROUGH BASKETBALL CAMP!

Ok that's three, but man what a camp! Moses went to Breakthrough Basketball camp and had a great time! As a parent I would say that I can't say eno...

Kevin Love Didn't Foul!! New Playoff Predictions. from 2018-05-04T16:38:03

In this episode we talk about Kevin Love and the "Flagrant Foul" (That was not a foul), we talk about going to camp this weekend with Jim Huber and the Breakthrough Basketball and we talk about ...

NBA FINALS PREDICTIONS SOME NOT SO GOOD from 2018-04-30T05:57:28

Today we go in about the NBA championships.

We made some predictions that came true and some that didn't. In this episode here us and by us I mean Moses go all in on some of his future pe...

Steve Hess - Former Denver Nuggets Trainer from 2018-04-27T14:35:21

Today we are honored to have Steve Hess former Denver Nuggets trainer on the show. Coach Hess talks about training, nutrition, rugby, cricket and soccer.

He also gives us a sneak peak int...

Thal Woods Talk Diet and Training from 2018-04-24T08:32:04

In this episode we talk to Coach and Pro Athlete Thal Woods!

In this episode Coach Thal talks about fitness training, elite athlete workouts and elite athlete's diet. Listen to the show a...

Scott Jones From Athlete On FIre Is On The Show! from 2018-04-21T04:38:40

In this episode we talk to Coach, Trainer and Podcaster Scott Jones!

It's always fun to talk to professional trainers and athletes on this show. Scott Jones talks to us about what it take...

Des Wilford - T Mac and More from 2018-04-16T20:40:37

In this episode we talk to Performance Coach Des Wilford.

Coach Des has worked with professional football players, boxers, MMA fighters and basketball players. He knows a thing or two abo...

(Special Episode) JBA's 1st Tryouts - Nick Holmes from 2018-04-14T10:00

In this special Saturday Episode we talk with Nick Holmes! Today Nick is going to Houston to make basketball history.

Nick Holmes will be trying out for the JBA in their first tryout ever...

Amateur - Netflix Original Movie - Ketrick Copeland from 2018-04-14T04:05:56

This week we talk about the Netflix Original film Amateur. This film was a lot of fun to watch and a lot of fun to talk about with Ketrick "Jazz" Copeland who played Byron Lowe in the movie. Ket...

Mastery Beats Reps Every Time! from 2018-04-10T19:11:21

Trainers! In this episode we talk about training and the best kind of training per the experts. If you are used to doing a lot of reps then you are going to want to listen to this practice. As w...

NBA 2K 18 Draft And Parenting Fails from 2018-04-06T07:30:04

What if I told you that there would be a day when NBA 2k18 e-sports players would not only be drafted by the NBA (e-sports division) but they would make almost 10k more a year than the G league ...

Villanova NCAA Champions - The New Game from 2018-04-03T08:03:17

There is a new game in town and for those paying attention it doesn't require you to be extremely tall.

However, it does require you to be extremely skilled. Skilled means hard work and l...

Jason Richardson - 2x NBA Slam Dunk Champion from 2018-03-23T07:00

We are so honored to have 14 year NBA Vet Jason Richardson on the show.

Here is a little information about Jason Richardson: 2x NBA Slam Dunk Champion Drafted #5 in the 1st Round of the N...

What The HECK!! from 2018-03-21T15:19:47

March Madness is almost done! Is your bracket busted? Ours is! In this episode we talk about all of the craziness that is NCAA basketball. I also found out that Moses knows a LOT about this bask...

Our March Madness Bracket Predictions from 2018-03-12T15:21:19

March Madness is HERE!

Today we go talk to about our march madness predictions. Are you ready for the madness? Do you have your bracket filled out? If not take a listen to our predictions...

Your AAU Team Isn't Enough! You Need... from 2018-03-02T13:39:57

It's summer basketball camp time!

Today we go talk to Austin Kelley from Hoop Group Elite Basketball Camps! Coach Kelley runs basketball camps for Hoop Group! This camp is a hidden in pla...

Coach Matt Barnett - One For The Record Books! from 2018-02-26T14:15:07

It's summer basketball camp time!

Today we go talk to Coach Matt Barnett of the Elevation Flyers! Coach Barnett runs basketball camps for The Panorama Institute here in Denver Colorado. I...

Coach Jim Huber - Breakthrough Basketball Summer Camp! from 2018-02-23T17:24

It's summer basketball camp time!

Today we go talk to Coach Jim Huber of Breakthrough Basketball. Coach Huber runs Breakthrough Basketball Camps all over the country and in this podcast h...

Top 8 Basketball Summer Camps! from 2018-02-12T12:11:24

It's summer basketball camp time!

Today we go through our top 8 basketball camp list! If you are looking to go to summer camp this year then you want to check these camps out. We have bee...

Keiko Yoshimine Advantage Basketball Camp from 2018-02-05T06:45:15

It's summer basketball camp time!

Today we are blessed to have Keiko Yoshimine from Advantage Basketball Camp! This camp is for real ballers only!

If you are a gym rat and love the...

Trae Young Must Draft Or Bust Draft from 2018-02-02T14:19:57

Trae Young Must Draft or Bust Draft?

In this podcast we talk about the lights out shooter from OU. Trae Young. We talk numbers and you're going to be surprised just how good he looks when...

Mano Watsa - Point Guard College Is On The Show! from 2018-01-29T16:17:45

It's summer basketball camp time!

Today we are blessed to have Mano Watsa from Point Guard College on the show!

Coach Watsa is the President and Owner of PGC baske...

Is Duke The New Super Team from 2018-01-26T20:13:23

Is Duke The New Super Team?

In this podcast we talk about the perceived the new NCAA Super Team over at Duke University. It gets a little crazy and we do a little quick maff at the end. W...

Do You Want Superhandles? from 2018-01-22T20:43:51

Today on the show we have the man the myth the legend Jon SUPERHANDLES Hildebrand!

This show was absolutely amazing. We have been watching Superhandle's videos since Moses started playing...

Is Michael Jordan Overrated? from 2018-01-22T20:23:04

Is Michael Jordan Overrated?

In this podcast we talk about the perceived G.O.A.T. Mister Michael Jeffery Jordan. We run the numbers in an effort to substantiate or discredit the G.O.A.T. ...

Lavar Ball It! (Not For Gentle Ears!) from 2017-12-18T04:25:34

You have to believe it before you achieve it!

In this episode we talk about how every great player believed he/she was the best before the rest of the world said that they were the best. ...

Where Should You Play This Season? - Coach Wes Pifer Norther Arizona University from 2017-12-15T16:51:29

This week we have Wes Pifer from Northern Arizona on the show! Hear from a D1 Coach what it takes today to play D1. Also, learn how to get yourself in the best position to be seen by high school...

Derrick Rose Is Back!?! - What Do You Think? from 2017-12-09T16:32:01

What is the Hoopchalk Basketball Podcast?

The Hoopchalk Basketball Podcast is the best Youth Basketball podcast for young AAU basketball players and their families. Our motto is - NO MORE...

AAU Is On The Show! - Hoopchalk Basketball Podcast from 2017-11-27T16:35:16

We are so excited to have James Parker the Director of Sports for AAU.

This was a very informative interview. If you haven't ha a chance to learn about the actual AAU organization you wan...

Is It Okay To Run Up The Score? from 2017-11-24T00:55:24

In this episode we talk about the practice of running up the score on a team. Is it Unsportsmanlike or Nah?

We talk about the idea of what happens to the winning team who runs up the scor...

D1 Scholarship From A Dad's Perspective - Michael Schwartz from 2017-11-06T06:41:17

Today we have Michael Schwartz on the show! Michael is the father of D'Shawn Schwartz ranked #69 by ESPN. In this episode he talks about the basketball journey from a D1 father's perspective. Ta...

Hold Backs - Good Move Or Bad Move? from 2017-11-03T06:22:57

Did You know that John Elway was a hold back?

Did you know what being held back means? In one of our podcasts John Lucas talked about holding kids back or reclassifying. In this podcast w...

How To Deal With Losing Games - Moses and Troy Horne from 2017-10-24T11:20:15

How Do You Deal With Losing A Game!

This week was a bit of a tough week. Moses went to the playoffs with two of the teams that he was playing with and in both championship games they lost...

Point Guards are the New Big Men - Moses and Troy Horne from 2017-10-20T14:29:08

Point Guards Are The New Big Men!

This podcast is our analytical look at the game of professional basketball and it's so called height requirements. The game is changing and those who are...

USA Basketball Meets P.L.U.T.O. Basketball - Trey Harris from 2017-10-17T19:52:42

On the show today we have Trey Harris of P.L.U.T.O basketball.

Pluto stands for Players Like Us Take Over.

Trey gives a look into the world of elite high school basketball! He trai...

Dre All Day! - Will Yourself To Go Pro from 2017-10-06T16:11:18

On the show today we have Dre Baldwin from Dre All Day dot Com.

Dre's story is amazing! He didn't start playing basketball until he was fourteen and then averaged 2 points a game in high ...

John Lucas Interview! John Lucas Camp Was AWESOME! WE DID IT! from 2017-10-02T03:06:04

We DID IT! We were so lucky! We were able to interview the amazing John Lucas!

We loved this camp and Coach Lucas is one of the greatest mentors out there! This camp was unbelievable! The...

Sorry About.... & Final Tip! (Game Ready) from 2017-09-26T05:55:53

Meditate To Keep It Straight!

In this episode we talk about how practicing meditation will change your game and make your play better. So many players loose it on the floor because they a...

Game Ready Tip #4 - Watch The Pros and Not The Joes from 2017-09-15T15:21:01

Watch The Pros and Not the Joes!

In this episode we talk about how watching professional athletes perform the skill that you want to perfect can help you become more proficient at perform...

Game Ready Tip 3 - My Dad Kinda Loses It On This Episode! from 2017-09-11T03:19:12

Game Ready Is Coming Out Soon! Click Here To Be Notified First. http://hoopchalk.com/gameready

In this episode of Hoopchalk my dad kinda goes...

Gameready Tip #2 - Visualization from 2017-09-08T13:28:02

Game Ready Is Coming Out Soon! Click Here To Be Notified First. http://hoopchalk.com/gameready

In this episode we discuss the power of visual...

Top Secret Training That Nobody Uses! from 2017-09-04T13:33:04

About 4 Years ago Moses had the privilege of training with 10 year NBA veteran Samaki Walker. For him it was what's supposed to happen when you are 8 years old and training to be in the NBA, but...

Riot Police! At A Basketball Game?! from 2017-09-01T13:29:14

Ross Schraeder from Pro Skills youth basketball talks AAU as well as basketball in Spain, Italy, and China. One of his stories involves a little interaction with RIOT POLICE, but you'll have to ...

Riot Police! At A Basketball Game?! from 2017-09-01T13:29:14

Ross Schraeder from Pro Skills youth basketball talks AAU as well as basketball in Spain, Italy, and China. One of his stories involves a little interaction with RIOT POLICE, but you'll have to ...

Riot Police! At A Basketball Game?! from 2017-09-01T13:29:14

Ross Schraeder from Pro Skills youth basketball talks AAU as well as basketball in Spain, Italy, and China. One of his stories involves a little interaction with RIOT POLICE, but you'll have to ...

80 Dollar Personal Trainer? - Dribble Up Basketball from 2017-08-28T17:26:01

Dribble Up is the answer to those who want a personal trainer but can't quiet squeeze it into the budget! Eric Forkosh the inventor of Dribble Up created the Dribble Up Basketball as an answer t...

My B-ball Tryouts Results from 2017-08-25T19:15:06

Today we talk about Moses' tryout results. This week we saw a lot of happy players and a lot of not so happy players. Our hope is that the information from this episode will help you become one ...

This Is Why I Started Homeschooling - Easton Allred - Entrepreneur, Speaker, Podcaster from 2017-08-21T04:46:04

Easton Allred has been a big inspiration for me. (Moses) I remember meeting him for the first time at D1 working out before school. After I left the gym to go to school I remember being jealous ...

How To Make The Team - Eric Valerio from 2017-08-18T06:25:42

Coach Eric Valerio talks to us about what it takes to make your Middle School and High School Team. It's tryout season and you definitely want to hear this episode. A lot of players and parents ...

THE SUPER DELUXE EPISODE! from 2017-08-14T05:27:25

What is the Hoopchalk Basketball Podcast?

The Hoopchalk Basketball Podcast is the best Youth Basketball podcast for young AAU basketball players and their families. Our motto is - NO MORE...

West Coast Elite Basketball - Ryan Silver - Hoopchalk.com from 2017-08-11T06:27:50

Our guest on this episode of Hoopchalk is Ryan Silver the founder of West Coast Elite Basketball! This episode was really great for me to get a better understanding of when to start the whole ex...

From Non-Recruit To Basketball Pro - Augie Johnston from 2017-08-07T06:43:49

Our guest on this episode of Hoopchalk is Augie Johnston is the creator of Baller Bootcamp! This episode was one of my favorites because he did what people said couldn't be done.

My favor...

What AAU Was Like Back In The Day - Trainer Jazz Williams from 2017-08-04T03:58:38

Our guest on this episode of Hoopchalk is Jazz Williams of Heavens Playground Training! This episode was a trip down memory lane. We took a look back at the AAU basketball of the past and talked...