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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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01:17:41

Episode 40 - Scott Morrison (BC)

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/01/22

Two Scott Morrison's are always better than one; as Scott Morrison, the former Argyle Piper and Portland State Viking joins us for Episode 40. The North Shore native reflects on the impact of coaches like Glen Chu, the culture building and player development done at Argyle in the early 2000's and Scott's transition into Division 1 basketball at Portland State. Plus, he outlines a long and prodigious professional career all over Europe - from Hungary, to Estonia, to Okinawa - we can definitely call

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01:40:44

Episode 39 - Phil Ohl

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2021/01/15

We were in Nanaimo last week, so we hop in the car and drive down to Victoria to chat with former UVic Vike and national team player, Phil Ohl. The proud Vancouver Island native explicates a basketball career with humble beginnings, culminating in a national team and professional career overseas, and now using his experiences to foster leadership in small business leaders. A journey full of highs and lows, battling both personal and professional adversity; folks, we know you will enjoy this

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01:12:48

Episode 38 - Matt Kuzminski

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2021/01/09

We hop the ferry over to Nanaimo for Episode 38 to chat with current VIU Men's Basketball Head Coach, Matt Kuzminski. The former UVic and SFU player, hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, reminisces on a growing list of basketball achievements, both as a player and a coach. With two national championship rings (2013, 2019) and multiple PACWEST championships, Matt shares how he's built a successful program on the small Vancouver Island city. Plus, we touch on an overlooked coaching figure and culture

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01:28:04

Episode 37 - Gerald Cole

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/01/01

We kick off 2021 with a bang - by sitting down with former Capilano Blues and UBC Thunderbird, Gerald Cole. A proud Vancouver College alum, Gerald recaps a hoops journey filled with highs and lows - falling in love with the game with the late John Dumont, dealing with personal adversity, running camps with our favourite German and a certain Canadian player, and so much more. Plus, we touch on the impact of Bruce Enns and Bob Corbett and their coaching legacies. We know you'll enjoy this

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02:08:56

Episode 36 - Todd MacCulloch

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2020/12/18

A Hoops Journey enters the Arcade as we sit down with former Canadian National team, Philadelphia 76er and New Jersey Nets center, Todd MacCulloch. The Winnipeg native and Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame inductee reflects on his hoops journey; from the University of Washington and being a 2x All-Pac-10 First team, playing with Allen Iverson, battling against Shaq in the NBA Finals, and dealing with a premature end to his basketball career. Plus, Todd talks about the 2000 Olympics with Jay and Steve,

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01:52:10

Episode 35 - Ransford Brempong

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2020/12/11

BC's own Renaissance Man Ransford Brempong joins us for Episode 35. The Winnipeg, Manitoba native muses on a long and storied basketball career that has taken him all over the world, and mostly recently with the Fraser Valley Bandits. Stories about a walking bucket in Kevin Martin, some strong AOL game and a lot of lessons that he now shares with kids today, this is an episode for all kinds of hoop heads! ----more---- Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing Sponsored by: Parkside Brewery Follow

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01:38:04

Episode 34 - Barnaby Craddock

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2020/12/04

Current University of Alberta Head Coach Barnaby Craddock hops on A Hoops Journey for Episode 34. The former Lord Byng Grey Ghost and Lethbridge Pronghorn sits down to recap a great playing career and reflects on his early coaching years. Plus, a special guest pops into the pod; so you do NOT want to miss it!

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01:24:48

Episode 33 - Levon Kendall

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/11/27

Former Kitsilano Blue Demon, Pittsburgh Panther and National Team player Levon Kendall joins A Hoops Journey for Episode 33. The big man sits down with us to recap a long basketball journey starting in a hipster Vancouver neighborhood, all the way through representing Canada, playing overseas and dealing with personal adversity. Plus, we talk about an underrated coach, how music has played into his life and so much more. Episode 33 is here!

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01:05:25

Episode 32 - Carl English

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/11/21

Episode 32 of A Hoops Journey features a name known to many around Canadian hoops: Carl English. For many people, his name became synonymous with hard work, determination, and rising through adversity. The University of Hawaii alum and former national team and professional baller sits down with us to talk about an incredible career filled with plenty of highs and lows - both professionally and personally. The retired Patrick's Cove native relives some of his craziest stories on this episode as he

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01:42:33

Episode 31 - Peter Guarasci

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/11/13

Peter Guarasci joins us on the 31st Episode of A Hoops Journey as he outlines a prodigious basketball career. A member of the famous 2000 National Team, Peter reflects on his career, starting from Niagara, Ontario, to all over the world with the national team and as a professional in Europe. Another fantastic story for us to share on A Hoops Journey!

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01:29:00

Episode 30 - Rich Goulet

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/11/06

The man, the myth, the legend; on Episode 30 we sit down with BC coaching legend Rich Goulet to outline a storied coaching career spanning more than 50 years. If you love BC Basketball history, you do not want to miss this episode with arguably the greatest high school coach in BC history! ----more---- Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing Sponsored by: Parkside Brewery Follow @ahoopsjourney on Instagram! Send any mailbag questions to ahoopsjourney@gmail.com Sounds by: Zapsplat, AudioJungle and Finn

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01:53:10

Episode 29 - Trixie Cruz (Dumont)

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/10/30

The 29th episode of A Hoops Journey features our toughest guest, Trixie Cruz. She opens up about growing up as a female baller in the streets of Richmond, her transition into post-secondary ball, having 3 kids, dealing with tragedy and hardship, navigating and coaching young men in a male-dominated sport, the (in)famous Kerrisdale Co-Ed Rec League, and so much more! Plus, we talk about the role of club and high school coaches, and features arguably the deepest and fleshed-out Lightning Round

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01:29:49

Episode 28 - Jama Mahlalela

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/10/21

Episode 28 brings us to back to the Toronto Raptors; this time, with current Raptors 905 Head Coach Jama Mahlalela. The proud Swaziland (now Kingdom of Eswatini) native outlines his journey to the Raptors 905, falling in love with basketball, moving to Ontario at a young age, his time playing for Bruce Enns and Kevin Hanson at UBC; while also talking about his growth in the Toronto Raptors organization, shaking hands with world class coaches, his time in Hong Kong, and so much

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01:38:35

Episode 27 - Don Horwood

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/10/14

Episode 27 finds us sitting down with former Oak Bay High coach and legendary CIS/U Sport Head Coach for Alberta: Don Horwood. The proud Carbonear native reflects back on more than 40 years of coaching lessons, life stories and funny memories while manning the sidelines primarily at Oak Bay High School on Vancouver Island, and is perhaps more well-known for his tenure with the Golden Bears; winning three National Titles and is a three-time recipient of the Stuart W. Aberdeen Memorial Trophy as CIS

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01:15:24

Episode 26 - Al Whitley

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/10/08

Episode 26 brings us from Vancouver Island to Dallas, Texas with current Texas Legends GM, Vice President of Basketball Operations and Special Assistant to the Owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Al Whitley. A proud BC guy, he talks about being childhood friends with Steve Nash, the level of basketball on Vancouver Island during the early 90s, playing at the University of New Brunswick before transferring back to SFU, meeting Mark Cuban, transitioning into a marketing role, becoming the Head Equipment

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01:10:08

Episode 25 - Robert Sacre

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/09/30

A quarter-century worth of A Hoops Journey episodes! We travel to Spokane, Washington to talk with proud Handsworth Royal, Gonzaga Bulldog and LA Laker: Robert Sacre. Having his own podcast with Jack Ferris (Bleav in the Zags), he sits down and talks about the ballers he grew up with and that came from his era, the famous 2007 U17 BC Provincial Team, being recruited, his time at Gonzaga and being drafted by the Lakers; and so much more! Plus, the most unique ending to a podcast in the history of A

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01:43:15

Episode 24 - Kyle Julius

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/09/23

Episode 24 of A Hoops Journey travels from Thunder Bay to Taiwan with current Formosa Dreamers Head Coach and Global Blueprint Basketball founder, Kyle Julius. A former Division I and National team player, Coach Julius outlines his unconventional journey into being one of Canada's best coaches. His road from being a real estate agent, losing his job through the Raptors 905, to playing with Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and to present day, Kyle Julius' story is a story like no other in the coaching ranks of

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02:06:57

Episode 23 - Novell Thomas

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/09/16

Episode 23 of A Hoops (Hot Mess) Journey travels all the way to a familiar place - Brandon University where we chat with current Women's Basketball Head Coach, former National Team player and proud Richmond native: Novell Thomas. From his path from Steveston High, to Simon Fraser University, to EA Sports, Novell outlines his journey through the highs and lows of his playing career and his transition into coaching. Plus, funny stories living and coaching with Aaron, a freestyle that never came to be,

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01:23:26

Episode 22 - Tim Micallef

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/09/07

Labour Day brings in arguably one of the most recognizable names and voices in Canadian broadcasting; former TheScore broadcaster and current host of Tim and Sid on Sportsnet Tim Micallef joins the podcast. Tim and Aaron chat about calling USport games, their initial meeting during Aaron's playing days, quote walls, moving up in the broadcasting world and so much more! Plus, a definitive take on the ever growing ketchup-on-mac debate, dealing with tragedy, and the value of work ethic. We hope you

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02:07:20

Episode 21 - Jonny Lee

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/09/03

Current Toronto Raptors Head Strength and conditioning Coach Jonny Lee is our guest for Episode 21. The Philippine-Born Canadian joins us from the bubble as the Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a playoff run, and he spends some time talking about his days as a proud Richmond Colt, starting a youth mentorship program, his time being a ball boy with the Vancouver Grizzlies, and much more! Plus, Jonny reflects on his journey from being a high school teacher and coach in Richmond, to an NBA Champion,

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