
Jon Horford is a retired professional basketball player and now an active coach. He played four years with the Michigan Wolverines ending with the 2013–14 team and then transferred to the Florida Gators for the 2014–15 season. He was an All-State high school basketball player for Grand Ledge High School in Michigan.
Jon runs Blueprint Athletes Basketball which he created based on his deep-rooted knowledge and experience as both a player and later as a coach. While each player’s journey may look different, there are essential fundamentals at the core of every successful athlete. His goal is to offer a one-stop, affordable solution for student-athletes of all ages and all skill levels who are looking to improve their game.
Check out https://blueprintathletesbasketball.com for Jon's Training Guides & Programs
Today we have an incredible guest on the show. Oliver Prince. In the early 2000s Oliver was a top ranked high school basketball phenom in Toronto and overall in Canada. There was a single moment that changed the trajectory of his career and we touch upon that and more of his journey in this episode. Oliver Prince went on to play NCAA basketball for teams such as Florida A&M. Oliver has now transitioned to coaching youth basketball in the Greater Toronto Area. 00:00 Intro 01:15 Beginnings in Sports 04:10 Coaching Influences 08:05 High School Competition In Toronto 09:10 Transitioning to Basketball 10:46 Life Changing Moment 18:00 Learning How To Move Again 22:15 Mom & Brother's Support 26:00 Motivation To Play Again 32:00 Rehab 38:50 4 Long Years 43:45 Overcoming Adversity w/ A Positive Attitude 46:45 Basketball is a way out 49:15 Inspiring Young Athletes 55:30 Coaching Philosophy 01:00:00 Advice For Aspiring Basketball Players 01:00:42 Rapid Fire To connect with great coaches & pros visit, https://protip.app YouTube: https://youtube.com/@protip_conversations Instagram: https://instagram.com/protip_app Facebook: https://facebook.com/app.protip LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/protip-coaching
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