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Dropping Dimes
Mark Vear
33 episodes
3 days ago
A podcast to help educate and improve the state of Youth Basketball through real conversations and credible guests.
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A podcast to help educate and improve the state of Youth Basketball through real conversations and credible guests.
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Episodes (20/33)
Dropping Dimes
Season 4 - Episode #33: David President & Andre Owens

On this episode we discuss:

- their journeys to basketball and the early days

- importance of relationships

- skills training - the new norm?

- AAU pros and cons

- recruiting insight and what coaches look for

- current landscape of San Antonio basketball

- positive side of where basketball is today

- close on quick hitters

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2 months ago
49 minutes 38 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 4 - Episode #32: "Homeschool Edition" - SA Patriots

On this episode we discuss:

- Introduction to Homeschool athletics

- Role of parents

- Misconceptions

- Pros & Cons to the program

- Challenges of scheduling games and competition

- Socialization of homeschooling

- The future and growth

- Quick hitters to close


IG: @sapatriotsbasketball


Website - sapatriots.org

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2 months ago
57 minutes 9 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 4 - Episode #31: Art Vela & Lorenzo Anthony

On this episode we discuss:

- Coaching in a challenging district

- Fishing and family

- Current state of ball in SA

- Role of mentality

- TABC

- AAU vs HS

- Relationships in the game

- Responsibility of coaches in different settings

- Grassroot Development

- Advice for young coaches

- Q&A & Quick Hitters

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4 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 46 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 4 - Episode #30: Andrew Brewer & Brett Jewasko

On this episode we discuss:


  • The state of San Antonio basketball
  • Identity of basketball in the city
  • Impact of high school athletes transferring schools
  • Relationships with coaches, players and parents
  • AAU landscape, commitment and hardship
  • Load management and healthy schedule
  • The role of high school coaches in recruitment
  • Building relationships with referees
  • Referee retension and inconsistency
  • Quick Hitters
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4 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes 16 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Episode #29: "Content Creators" - Nikee Moore & Daniel Tavitas

On this episode we discuss:

- their personal journeys in this space

- what is a content creator

- the importance of media in SA

- navigating client relationships

- the positive and negative impacts

- the misleading aspects of highlight reels

- the time and sacrifices made

- quick hitter close out

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5 months ago
47 minutes 53 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 3 - Episode #28: Dr. Blakely

On this episode we discuss:

- Dr Blakely's background and her journey to becoming a sports psychologist

- common trends in athletes mental health

- advice for young athletes, coaches and parents

- building resilience through self-reflection

- different techniques to help with anxiety and stress

- navigating the fight or flight response

- balancing mental toughness and emotional engagement

- recognizing signs for professional help


Please see all of Dr. Blakely's links below:

Steve Magness -Do Hard things:

https://www.stevemagness.com/do-hard-things/

IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/dr.blakely?igsh=MWVpenp6ejVyeGxueg==


Monthly Newsletter: https://dr-blakely.kit.com/30ee5c7445


Parent Article: 

https://www.commandingperformance.com/post/the-performing-parent-how-to-crush-the-sidelines-like-an-elite-athlete-s-hype-squad


Dr. Blakely’s website:


http://www.dr-blakely.com

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6 months ago
1 hour 7 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 3 - Episode #27: Leslie Vorpahl, Kyra Lambert & Kiana Williams

On this episode we discuss:

- their basketball journeys and backgrounds

- the evolution of AAU ball

- importance of skill development vs games

- skills trainers

- Kyra's adversity and strength through injuries

- life beyond the game

- future aspirations when the ball stops bouncing

- importance of daily routines

- close on Quick Hitters

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7 months ago
56 minutes 34 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 3: Epsiode #26: Xavier Martinez & Gavino Ramos

On this epsiode we discuss:

- early basketball beginnings

- AAU journey

- high school experiences

- the recruiting process during COVID

- the importance of basketball IQ

- handling pressure in big moments

- X's journey through his ACL injury

- advice for young PG's

- Quick Hitters to close

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7 months ago
57 minutes 9 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 3 - Episode #25: Kingston Flemings & Camden Cowgill

On this episode we discuss:

- Kingston Gatorade Player of the Year

- their basketball journeys

- overcoming adversity during middle school years

- Importance of family

- the bond between them growing up together

- the impact of playing up

- recruitment journey and college decisions

- advice for young athletes

- Q&A's

- quick hitters closure

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7 months ago
48 minutes 38 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 3 - Episode #24: Bella Flemings & LA Sneed

On this is episode we discuss:

- their personal basketball journeys

- the role of family in the game

- the impact and differences between AAU & HS ball

- advice for young athletes

- balancing life outside of basketball

- daily routines and habits

- off season goals and development

- leadership styles

- importance of recovery and rest

- recruiting process

- quick hitter fun to close


Bella Flemings YouTube channel "The Journey":

https://www.youtube.com/@official.the.journey


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7 months ago
39 minutes 53 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 2 - Episode #23: Chris Dial & Forrest Blackwell

On this episode we discuss:

- The Basketball Embassy

- Current state of SA basketball

- Texas A&M San Antonio new program

- Recruitment landscape

- Skill gaps with US & European players

- Advice for young coaches

- Advice for unsigned seniors

- Quick Hitter closeout

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8 months ago
57 minutes 15 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 2 - Episode #22: Tim Littlefield & Michael Timmins

On this episode we discuss:

- Current state of basketball in San Antonio

- D1 aspirations and realities

- Impact of the transfer portal & JUCO rule

- Challenges in HS recruitment

- The role of media

- Media landscape between SA & Dallas

- The impact of storytelling in SA

- Creating a buzz

- Closed on Quick Hitters


NEXT GEN Registration link:


https://www.greatamericanshootout.com/project/next-gen-showcase/

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8 months ago
51 minutes 57 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 2 - Episode #21: The GASO guys

On this episode we discuss:

- The history, evolution, mission and goals of GASO

- Brennan and Kingston Flemings

- The art and science of player rankings

- Social media's role in recruitment

- Showcase camps and their importance

- Predicitions for state champions

All GASO links below:

https://open.substack.com/pub/gasofastbreak?r=1wz7xs&utm_medium=ios


https://recruitingsimplified.carrd.co/


https://www.greatamericanshootout.com/

Follow them on twitter:

x.com/texashoopsgaso?s=11

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9 months ago
55 minutes 12 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 2 - Episode #20: Fetima Jordan & Jessica Brown

"A Parent's Perspective"

On this epsiode we discuss:

- Current landscape of youth basketball

- The Gap in youth sports

- Sacrifices and balancing sports and life

- Navigating the right organization and coaches for your athlete

- The impact of the car ride home

- Values learned through youth sports

- Balance vs Burnout

- Life outside of sports

- Q&A

- Quick Hitters

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9 months ago
58 minutes 53 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 2: Episode #19: Jay Govan & Stacey Moore

On this episode we discuss:

- State of high basketball in the city

- Accountability and expectations for their coaches

- New Rules ans their impact

- Gym space and facility rentals

- Officiating challenges and solutions

- The path and hiring of coaches

- Player participation rules in MS

- Understanding eligibility and transfers

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9 months ago
54 minutes 35 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 2 - Episode #18: Raymond Briggs & Ky O'Dell

On this episode we discuss:

- Late Bloomers in the game

- Size in the city

- Value of JUCO ball

- Collaborative coaching for the cities success

- Focus areas for youth basketballs improvement

- Training in one gym vs multiple gyms

- Importance of physical development and recovery

- Understanding levels in the game

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10 months ago
57 minutes 45 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 2 - Episode #17: Mark Reed

On this episode we discuss:

- Mark's basketball journey and experiences

- Establishment of Strength n' Motion

- Comparing European and American styles of basketball

- The recruitment process

- Understanding the new JUCO rule

- Building community back to SA


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10 months ago
47 minutes 1 second

Dropping Dimes
Season 2 - Episode #16: Moe Harrison & Mitch Lewis

On this episode we discuss:

- current state of basketball in San Antonio

- importance of levels in AAU

- High school vs AAU ball

- Athletes leaving for Prep Schools or the city

- The art of recruitment and team placement

- Rankings in youth sports

- The evolving landscape of scholarships

- Solutions to improve our city

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10 months ago
45 minutes 6 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Season 2 - Episode #15: Behind the Scenes

On this episode, the BTS coaching staff — Tony Crocker, CJ Miles, Dom Johnson, and Lo'Ron Smith — discuss:

  • Their basketball backgrounds and experiences
  • The birth of BTS
  • The current landscape of San Antonio basketball
  • Training philosophies and mental resilience
  • Challenges in youth sports
  • The D1 dilemma in the city
  • Raising the bar of the current culture
  • Real conversations about commitment and readiness
  • Finding solutions to improve youth basketball
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11 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 7 seconds

Dropping Dimes
Episode #14: JaVasse Kearney & Eric Stewart

On this episode we discuss:

- The state of girls basketball vs boys basketball

- Building relationships with players and parents

- The importance of development over winning

- Navigating coaching challenges

- Q&A's from listeners

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11 months ago
46 minutes 38 seconds

Dropping Dimes
A podcast to help educate and improve the state of Youth Basketball through real conversations and credible guests.