Welcome to the latest installment of the Bout That Life Podcast, broadcasting from the YBA Phenix Fitness 24-7 Basketball Facility in Rocklin, California. In this episode, Your host, Coach C. Collins, dives into the riveting journey of Kobe Byrd, a former AAU basketball player, now thriving as a director, producer, and musical artist. Kobe shares his inspiring transition from basketball dreams to finding his path in media and music after a career-altering injury. Explore his ventures and insights, from mentorships under famed director Deon Taylor, to his burgeoning career in music with his upcoming EP release. Listen as Kobe discusses the impact of mentorship, the evolution of AAU basketball, and how athletes can harness skills off the court. Join us for an engaging discussion on staying true to one's vision, evolution in the sports and entertainment industry, and the importance of community support. Coach Collins and Kobe also speak on the time as coach and player with all the fun of the aau journey and how it shapes the man he is today. ------------------------------ If you wish to support the show Podbean Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/boutthatlifeaau Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/join/Boutthatlife? Cash App: https://cash.app/$phenixfitness23 PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XKVLCD8U3MC36 Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/CoachCCollins ------------------------------- Follow Kobe Bryd Journey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/kobeebyrd/ ----------------------------- This episode we get the perspective of a content creator, athlete and up and coming artist. Coach C. Collins is going to see if Kobe Bryd is really Bout That Life!!! -------------------------------   ------------------------------- Please Support the Show Podbean Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/boutthatlifeaau Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/join/Boutthatlife? Cash App: https://cash.app/$phenixfitness23 PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XKVLCD8U3MC36 Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/CoachCCollins   Sponsors   Dr. Dish the best shooting machines on the market https://www.drdishbasketball.com/   Hardwood Palace Rec/Tournament Basketball facility http://www.hardwoodpalace.com/     Click Here to follow  IG: https://www.instagram.com/hoopstariam/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.collins.106 Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Christo53408073 Feel free to check out other episodes on our Main show "Bout that Life" Training Site: https://www.phenixfitness23.com/contact-us AAU Club Information: http://www.ybadawgs.com/ Thank you for your support and time and as Rize to Prime!!!   Coach MJ(God Given Talent) IG: https://www.instagram.com/ggtbasketball/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=mark%20jeffries   Mirrorless Media Group(Johann Tate) Video production IG: https://www.instagram.com/nocapyog/