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They Knew Coach Barrs Would Take Care of Them

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:20:44 +0000

They Knew Coach Barrs Would Take Care of Them

Coach Calvin Barrs shares how his role at Blake High School went far beyond basketball.

When young men needed guidance, stability, or even a place to stay, they knew Coach Barrs was someone they could count on. His impact wasn’t just about developing players — it was about taking care of people.

#hoopphipsi #calvinbarrs #blakehighschool #mentorship #basketballcoach #youthdevelopment #communityimpact #basketballpodcast #basketballshorts #episode36

David Robinson Was Calling His Blocks Before He Made Them

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:01:58 +0000

Calvin Barrs remembers battling David Robinson and Navy while playing at Saint Leo — and just how dominant Robinson was.

Barrs says Robinson was so locked in defensively that he would actually call out his blocks before making them, allowing his teammates to start the fast break before the shot was even rejected.

#hoopphipsi #calvinbarrs #davidrobinson #navybasketball #saintleobasketball #collegebasketball #basketballhistory #basketballpodcast #basketballshorts #episode36

What UCLA Looks for First in a Recruit

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:13:15 +0000

What UCLA Looks for First in a Recruit

Coach Trey Doty breaks down what UCLA looks for first when evaluating a recruit — and it starts with one simple question: Do you play hard?

Talent matters, but effort, basketball IQ, and fit can separate a good player from the right player for UCLA.

#hoopphipsi #treydoty #uclabasketball #collegebasketball #recruiting #basketballiq #playerdevelopment #mickcronin #basketballshorts #episode35

I Worked 50–60 Hours a Week Unpaid

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:33:38 +0000

I Worked 50–60 Hours a Week Unpaid

Coach Trey Doty explains why he was willing to work 50–60 hours a week unpaid as a UCLA student manager — because getting his foot in the door mattered more than the paycheck.

That sacrifice, along with saying yes to the unglamorous work, helped open the opportunities that eventually led to his role on UCLA’s staff.

#hoopphipsi #treydoty #uclabasketball #basketballcareer #studentmanager #coachingjourney #basketballoperations #workethic #basketballshorts #episode35

Xen at Soccer

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:21:37 +0000

Xenilyas at Klondike Wasaga Beach hanging with her siblings.
Xenilya is Ontarios bronze medalist in the OFSAA Triple Jump.

Before I Had Kids, I Had Kids

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:29:07 +0000

Before I Had Kids, I Had Kids.

Aesha Brown Bailey explains what she means when she says, “Before I had kids, I had kids.”

She shares how coaching and mentoring young athletes shaped her life, the impact those relationships still have today, and why giving back to the next generation means so much to her.

#hoopphibeta #aeshabrownbailey #coaching #mentorship #youthathletes #basketball #lifelessons #impact #basketballshorts #episode34

How basketball saved my life and led me to college

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:58:27 +0000

How basketball saved my life and led me to college

Aesha Brown Bailey shares how basketball became much more than a game for her — it gave her direction, opened the door to college, and helped change the course of her life.

From Robinson High School to Florida Southern, Aesha explains why she can truly say, “Basketball saved my life.”

#hoopphibeta #aeshabrownbailey #womensbasketball #basketballsavedmylife #robinsonhighschool #floridasouthern #collegebasketball #basketballjourney #womeninsports #basketballshorts

The Miami Heat Were Going to Draft Me… My Agent Said No

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:48:30 +0000

Raheim Brown Sr. shares a wild NBA Draft night story — the Miami Heat were prepared to draft him, but his agent advised them not to because of the situation surrounding the pick. 🏀🔥

It’s a great example of how one decision can completely change the direction of a basketball career.
#hoopphipsi #raheimbrownsr

#miamiheat #nbadraft #basketballjourney #basketballpodcast #hoops #overseasbasketball #basketballshorts #nba

Larry Brown Cut Me 3 Days Before the Season

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:47:16 +0000

Raheim Brown Sr. shares the heartbreak of being cut by the Detroit Pistons just three days before the season started — after believing he had done enough to make the team.

He opens up about how that moment affected him, what he learned from Larry Brown and the experience, and how the disappointment ultimately became part of a much bigger basketball journey.

#hoopphipsi #raheimbrownsr #larrybrown #detroitpistons #basketballjourney #nbadreams #overseasbasketball #basketballpodcast #basketballshorts #hoops

How I broke my leg _ the full story

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:45:20 +0000

My Tibia & Fibula Snapped in Half

Raheim Brown Sr. takes us back to his senior year at Colonial High School in Orlando, when one play changed everything. He suffered a devastating injury, breaking both his tibia and fibula at a time when his basketball future looked brighter than ever.

He shares what happened, the uncertainty that followed, and how he fought his way back from one of the lowest moments of his career.

#hoopphipsi #raheimbrownsr #colonialhighschool #basketballinjury #comebackstory #basketballjourney #adversity #basketballpodcast #basketballshorts #hoops

Watching LeBron & Bronny as Father and Son

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:05:37 +0000

Watching LeBron & Bronny as Father and Son

Coach Peyton Mortellite shares what it was like watching LeBron James and Bronny share the floor as father and son.

Beyond the history of the moment, Peyton talks about the relationship, respect, and unique dynamic of seeing a father and son compete at the highest level together.

A special look at basketball, family, and legacy from someone who witnessed it up close.

#hoopphipsi #peytonmortellite #lebronjames #bronnyjames #fatherandson #basketballfamily #legacy #lakers #basketballshorts #nba #hoops #basketballpodcast

This Is Why LeBron Is Still LeBron

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:38:44 +0000

This is Why Lebron is still Lebron!

Coach Peyton Mortellite shares what stood out most from being around LeBron James every day — his routine, discipline, preparation, and willingness to be coached.

Even after all the success, LeBron still attacks the simple things with consistency. That’s a big reason why he’s still performing at an elite level.

#hoopphipsi #peytonmortellite #lebronjames #lakers #basketballmotivation #workethic #discipline #playerdevelopment #basketballshorts #hoops #nba #greatness

From Blueberry Farm to Basketball Bloodline

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:49:28 +0000

Coach Peyton Mortellite shares the unique roots of his basketball journey — growing up on a blueberry farm while also being surrounded by the game through his family.

From a fourth-generation farming family to a basketball bloodline that helped shape his love for the game, Peyton’s story shows how two completely different worlds helped build the coach he is today.

#hoopphipsi #peytonmortellite #basketballjourney #basketballfamily #uclabasketball #coachingjourney #basketballcoach #hoops #basketballshorts #basketballculture

How a Random Text Got Me a Lakers Role

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:29:36 +0000

How a Random Text Got Me a Lakers Role

Coach Peyton Mortellite shares how one unexpected text message changed the direction of his career — and eventually opened the door to a role with the Los Angeles Lakers.

What started as a simple connection turned into multiple interviews, a move to L.A., and an opportunity to work at the highest level of basketball.

Sometimes the opportunity you’re waiting for comes when you least expect it.

#hoopphipsi #peytonmortellite #lakers #losangeleslakers #basketballcoach #basketballjourney #careeropportunity #playerdevelopment #basketballshorts #hoops #nbabasketball #keepshowingup

Why player development is boring _Kobe example_

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:32:07 +0000

Why player development is boring: Kobe example

Coach Peyton Mortellite explains why real player development is boring — because getting better comes from mastering the same fundamentals over and over again.

No secret drills. No shortcuts. Just repetition, discipline, game-speed work, and staying committed long enough for the results to show.
Even Kobe’s greatness was built on doing the “boring” things longer than everybody else.

#hoopphipsi #peytonmortellite #playerdevelopment #basketballtraining #kobebryant #basketballmotivation #uclabasketball #hoops #basketballshorts #workethic #basketballcoach #developmentoverhype

Miraclebabyjosiah plays basketball

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:41:55 +0000

Miraclebabyjosiah plays basketball

Basketball Was Part of Our First Date

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:09:11 +0000

Basketball Was Part of Our First Date

Rachel Ellison Lewis shares how basketball was part of her very first date with Fred Lewis.

What started as hours of comparing their basketball journeys became a connection that still shapes how they approach family, parenting, and raising their children today.

#hoopphibeta #rachelellisonlewis #basketballfamily #loveandbasketball #athleteparents

My Sister Was a Pro — I Never Saw Her as My Rival

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:50:40 +0000

My Sister Was a Pro — I Never Saw Her as My Rival

Rachel Ellison Lewis shares why she never saw her older sister Tina as a rival, even though both became high-level basketball players.

Tina was always a step ahead—high school, college, then the pros—so Rachel looked at her as a role model, mentor, and someone she could learn from.

#hoopphibeta #rachelellisonlewis #sistersinbasketball #womensbasketball #basketballjourney

I Beat a Duke Commit One-on-One

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:31:56 +0000

I Beat a Duke Commit One-on-One

Rachel Ellison Lewis went to Blue Star Camp with something to prove—and ended up winning the one-on-one championship against a Duke commit.

That moment changed everything, helping open the door to recruiting interest from U.S. college programs.

#hoopphibeta #rachelellisonlewis #bluestarbasketball #womensbasketball #collegerecruiting

Inside Ontario_s MDP_JDP and Back-to-Back Nationals

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:59:12 +0000

Inside Ontario's MDP/JDP and Back-to-Back Nationals

Rachel Ellison Lewis breaks down Ontario basketball’s MDP/JDP development system and how that pathway helped lead her to Team Ontario.

The journey paid off in a big way—back-to-back national championships and memories that lasted far beyond the game.

#hoopphibeta #rachelellisonlewis #teamontario #womensbasketball #basketballjourney