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A Hoops Journey

A podcast that explores the journey of people whose lives have been shaped by basketball. Hosted by Aaron Mitchell.

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01:59:37

Episode 60 - Steve Sir

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/06/18

We have reached Episode 60 of A Hoops Journey! Today we sit down with former Northern Arizona Lumberjack, Canadian 3X3 Player, and a professional bucket-getter, Steve Sir. Another incredible journey with both an American and Canadian perspective, playing at the renowned Ross Sheppard School in Edmonton, to playing with Joe Mauer in Minnesota, the recruiting process for D1 prospects, the FIBA 3X3 experience and so much more! Incredible advice and insight on how to become a great player, and loving

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01:15:51

Episode 59 - Steve Konchalski

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/06/12

The longtime St. Francis Xavier University Men's Basketball Coach; an icon in North American coaching circles, multiple-time AUS Coach of the Year, CIS Coach of the Year, Canadian National Team Coach and Nova Scotia Hall of Fame inductee (and probably more to come) Steve Konchalski sits down with us for a second time. So many great stories from the coaching legend, from his New York upbringing, the passing of legendary scout and brother Tom, his time at Acadia University, becoming a lifer in the

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01:12:48

Episode 58 - Chris Oliver

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/06/04

We travel down to California to sit down with current founder of Basketball Immersion and host of The Basketball Podcast - Chris Oliver. Another example of "A Hoops Journey", he chats with Aaron about his time growing up in Ontario, his growth mindset in developing his coaching during his years at Queens and Windsor, the jump to create Basketball Immersion and so much more. A McMaster graduate with a Masters from Brock University, the famous podcaster/consultant shares insight on parenting, the

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01:21:58

Episode 57 - Aislinn Konig

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/05/28

For Episode 57, we travel down to Tampa to chat with phenom baller Aislinn “Ace” Konig. The former 3-time provincial MVP, 3-time Provincial champ, NC State Wolfpack alum sits down with us just after landing in Florida to reflect on an already storied career. We talk about her family’s infamous pickup games, her time with Neil Brown at Brookswood, NCAA recruiting, WNBA tryouts and the role of women in important social issues. Coaches, get your young ballers, male or female, to listen to an incredibly

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01:42:12

Episode 56 - Bill Disbrow

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/05/21

We sit down with another legendary coach for Episode 56. Longtime Richmond High, St. George's, Vancouver College and current David Thompson coach Bill Disbrow sits down with us for what we can call "coaching church". What else can we say; an episode filled with amazing insight, fantastic stories about DeMatha High, Michael Jordan, and Coach K. If you don't know the name, you are about to find out why he's a legendary coach. He talks about his early days of coaching at Burnaby Central, building the

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02:11:09

Episode 55 with Don Van Os and Rich Chambers

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/05/14

Those two names speak for itself - the two iconic coaches of BC Basketball in the 90's sit down with us for Episode 55. What more can we say? A wildly entertaining episode filled with amazing insight, hilarious stories and incredible banter. We talk abou the '93 North Delta team, the '94 Richmond team, how the two became co-coaches, Rihanna, and so much more. Grab your favourite Parkside beer, enjoy the sun on this beautiful Friday afternoon and listen to two of the greatest coaches ever in BC chat

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01:28:02

Episode 54 - John McKeachie

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/05/08

You wanted stories? You got them, with storied broadcaster John McKeachie. While many in the lower mainland know him for his sports radio career at CKNW New Westminster, Hockey Night in Canada, covering the Barcelona Olympics for CTV and so forth, he sits down to talk about his basketball roots and how it eventually shaped his career. This episode is filled with lots of stories, tangents and hilarious anecdotes that could've gone on for hours. A double treat for hockey lovers and basketball hoopers,

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01:47:15

Episode 53 - James Derouin

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/04/30

Current Ottawa Gee-Gee's Men's Basketball coach and one-time roommate of Aaron's is none other than James Derouin. The Ontario native has an incredible journey from a hockey background, grinding his way to one of the best coaches in the country. Stints with the renowned late 90's Langara Falcons teams and the University of Ottawa is just the start of an incredible story. Get out the pen and notebook; the winningest coach in Gee-Gee program history, touches on recruiting, how the game has changed,

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01:03:03

Episode 52 - Gabrielle Laguerta

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/04/23

A Hoops Journey sits down with graduating UBC Thunderbird and former STMC Knight: Gabrielle Laguerta. A journey filled with overcoming adversity, she chats about her introduction to basketball through her brothers, overcoming multiple ACL tears, finding strength within her family and community, the recruiting process throughout her high school days, what a USport COVID season was like, and her future plans. A great story with a ton of takeaways, especially for our young female listeners. Carpools,

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01:24:44

Episode 51 - Lars Hansen

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/04/16

We return after a small break and sit down with another BC and Canadian basketball legend - Lars Hansen; a BC Sports Hall of Fame and Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. The former Centennial Centaur and University of Washington Husky chats about the basketball scene in the 70's in the lower mainland, playing at the UW, being a multi-sport athlete, being drafted into the NBA, being the top scorer in the Liga ACB (top Spanish league) in 1981 and so much more! Plus, a wild lightning round,

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01:31:16

Episode 50 -Aaron Mitchell with guest host Novell Thomas

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/04/03

A Hoops Journey celebrates the big 50 by bringing in former guest Novell Thomas to interview our host, Aaron Mitchell. We flip the script and put Mitch on the hot seat. One of the very few to win a provincial title as a player, a national college title, and a provincial title as a coach, Aaron has had a long storied basketball career, starting off with his time at Terry Fox and ending in Brandon University. Plus, the back story of Corbs and Aaron, deep reflections, hilarious anecdotes, tough

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01:19:46

Episode 49 - Fardaws Aimaq

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/03/26

Current Utah Valley Wolverine Fardaws Aimaq joins A Hoops Journey for Episode 49. The Richmond native and former Steveston-London Shark sits down with us during his quarantine back from the conclusion of his season to chat about his growing basketball journey. Some "scuffles" with us during his time at Steveston-London, growing up in Richmond, the Division 1 recruiting process, having Mark Madsen be his coach - all this and more in this great episode with the big fella!

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01:37:37

Episode 48 - Conor Morgan

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/03/19

For episode 48, we (metaphorically) hop on the plane to Spain to chop it up with current Club Juventut Badalona forward, Conor Morgan. The first guest that's still playing, the former Mount Douglas Ram and UBC Thunderbird sits down with us after practice to outline a growing professional and national career, some provincial team shenanigans, Spanish league stories and more! With many great tidbits and advice for the younger guys, get out the pen and paper folks!

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01:22:38

Episode 47 - Gerald Kazanowski

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/03/12

One of Canada's living basketball legends in Gerald Kazanowski joins us for Episode 47. The Nanaimo native has been a winner all throughout his career; starting with a provincial MVP in 1978 and parlayed that into a storied UVic, National team, and professional career. Multiple CANWEST All-Stars, a 2-time All-Canadian, multiple appearances representing Canada in the Olympics and World University Games, a Basketball BC Sports, Nanaimo Sports and Naismith Hall of Fame inductee. Now in the finance

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01:31:35

Episode 46 - Shawn Swords

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/03/05

Current Laurentian Voyageurs Men's Basketball Head Coach Shawn Swords gets on the hot seat for episode 46 of A Hoops Journey. Coach Swords reflects on a career that includes over 100 games representing Canada, a fork-in-the-road moment, a lengthy overseas professional career and entering the coaching ranks at his alma mater - as a player, he was a multiple OUA East all-star and All-Canadian player during his 5 years at Laurentian ('92-97). We touch on work ethic, social media, and the famous 2000

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01:38:35

Episode 45 - Jordie McTavish

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/02/27

Jordie McTavish joins us for Episode 45 of A Hoops Journey. He may not say it, but we will: he is one of the best guards to not just come out of BC, but to come out of Canada period. What a story we have for you folks, as he recaps a short but great playing career, starting with humble beginnings in the small town of Salmon Arm, winning a provincial MVP, playing for the controversial Rick Majerus, his National team experience, and dealing with injuries that ultimately ended his career. Despite that,

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02:09:28

Episode 44 - Paul Eberhardt

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/02/20

pisode 44 features current Langara College Men's Basketball Head Coach - Paul Eberhardt. A coaching career that has now spanned over 40 years at the high school, college and national team level, Paul Eberhardt has been a staple in BC Boys basketball, serving in various capacities, winning provincial titles at both the high school level and in the PACWEST. This episode could've gone on for 4 hours just about ketchup on hot dogs, the GOAT debate, and Ace of Base. Folks, if you love BC Hoops, this is

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01:48:32

Episode 43 - Ken Shields

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/02/13

THE Canadian coaching legend Ken Shields joins us for Episode 43. Get out the pen and notebook folks, as this episode was an absolute masterclass in coaching and team building. The Beaver Lodge born and Prince Rupert raised coaching icon sits down with us to reflect on an absolute prodigious career - developing an a dynasty on Vancouver Island, Canada Olympic coaching, coaching all over the world in various capacities and a cup of coffee in the NBA. An Order of Canada recipient, UVIc Sports Hall of

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01:34:48

Episode 42 - Michael Meeks

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/02/05

Jamaican born big man Michael Meeks joins us for Episode 42 of A Hoops Journey. The Ontario raised Olympian is another member of the iconic 2000 Canadian Men's basketball team, but his story is so much more than that; a prodigious pro career all over Europe and being a walking bucket at Division 1 and leading the Canisius College Golden Griffins to their only NCAA appearance. An ode to a Brazilian legend, crazy European stories, a technical mishap - the current Manager of Youth Player Development

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01:07:05

Episode 41 - Kim Smith Gaucher

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/01/29

With Episode 41 we chat with the most accomplished guest we've had so far, hailing from Mission, Kim Smith Gaucher. The Heritage Park Highlander is a 3-time Provincial Champ, 2-time Provincial MVP, a 4-time MWC Conference Player of the year, Associated Press All-American, a 3-time Kodak All-America HM; all at the University of Utah. She is the first female to have her jersey retired by the Utes, and currently is a professional overseas in the France women's league with USO Mondeville. With multiple

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