EP 177 | Gordon Hayward | Life After the NBA & Youth Sports Reform

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Entrepreneur Perspectives

Eric Kasimov | QuietLoud Studios

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Entrepreneur Perspectives is a podcast about leaders think right now. No prep. No rehearsed answers. Just real conversations about what’s on their mind when the mic goes on. Hosted by Eric Kasimov, founder of KazSource and creator of QuietLoud Studios, the show features founders, creatives, operators, and curious minds — all sharing what they’re working through, building toward, or rethinking in real time. I’m Eric, and I ask people what they’re seeing from where they stand — in this moment.

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EP 177 | Gordon Hayward | Life After the NBA & Youth Sports Reform

Entrepreneur Perspectives

51 minutes

11 months ago

EP 177 | Gordon Hayward | Life After the NBA & Youth Sports Reform

In this episode, Eric chats with NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward about his transition from professional basketball, his thoughts on youth sports in America, and his new ventures, including Form (a basketball training tool) and his movie "Notice to Quit."

We go over:

Youth Sports Development: Gordon shares his concerns about early specialization and the emphasis on games over skill development
From NBA to entrepreneurship: His experience adapting to life after professional basketball and staying active
International Basketball: Insights on the differences between American and international player development
Business Ventures: The story behind Form, his basketball training product, and producing an independent film

Chapters in 'Gordon Hayward | Life After the NBA & Youth Sports Reform'

00:00 Basketball Development and College Experience
01:20 Social Media and Mental Health in Sports
09:54 Managing Kids and Technology
11:04 Dealing with Sports Injuries and Mental Health
14:40 Business Ventures and Form Basketball Training Tool
23:19 Youth Sports in America
31:41 College Basketball and NIL Discussion
38:24 International Players in the NBA
42:28 Movie Production and Distribution
49:23 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Form

Resources Mentioned:

Basketball Form
Notice to Quit movie
U19 Team USA
Butler University
Podcast P with Paul George
Utah Jazz
Boston Celtics
Charlotte Hornets
OKC Thunder

Find Gordon Hayward on social media: Instagram | X | Facebook

This show is made possible by:

KazCM: A content production company that aims to create space where businesses can build assets and drive revenue through writing and talking. https://kazcm.com/

QuietLoud Studios: A podcast network where reflection and voice come together. https://quietloudstudios.com/

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Get in touch with Eric Kasimov:

X: https://twitter.com/eric_kaz

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickasimov/

Credits:

Music by Jess & Ricky: https://soundcloud.com/user-774649902/sets/jess-ricky