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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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01:37:53

Episode 15 - Ian Hyde-Lay

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/07/25

Episode 15 of A Hoops Journey brings legendary basketball and rugby coach, Ian Hyde-Lay. A long-time teacher and coach at St. Michael's University School in Victoria, Coach Hyde-Lay talks with us about the 1975 Provincial Final against a Rich Goulet-led STM Team, falling in love with both rugby and basketball as a teen, playing for legendary Canadian coach Ken Shields on some historic UVic team, coaching Steve Nash, coaching against a young Aaron Mitchell in '95; and so much more. You can also find

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01:38:12

Episode 14 - Gil Cheung

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2020/07/21

Current Brandon University Men's Basketball head coach Gil Cheung joins A Hoops Journey today! A former badminton National Champion, Gil talks to former teammate and rommate Aaron Mitchell about playing for legendary BC coach Bill Disbrow, being recruited out of high school, his time playing for Langara and Brandon, transitioning into coaching; plus, some funny stories being Aaron's roommate. Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing Sponsored by: Parkside Brewery Follow @ahoopsjourney on Instagram! Send any

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01:17:43

Episode 13 - Scott Morrison

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2020/07/15

We have a treat for you today! Current Boston Celtics assistant coach Scott Morrison joins the pod. A 3-Time OUA Coach of the Year and CIS Runner-Up, he outlines his journey from the small town of Morell in PEI to sitting beside Brad Stevens in the NBA. He talks about his time learning under the late Carolyn Savoy at Dalhousie, head coaching at Lakehead University, and his stint in the NBA G-League as the Maine Red Claws head coach; plus, so much more! Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing Sponsored by:

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01:24:08

Episode 12 - Steve Maga

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2020/07/09

Today we bring in one of the most decorated players in McMaster University history: Steve Maga. A four-time OUA West All-Star, three-time All-Canadian and was awarded the Ivor Wynne Award as McMaster Male Athlete of the Year an unprecedented three straight years, a Moser Award recipient and a Ken Shields award winner. Steve has excelled at every level possible in Canada, starting with a provincial title (Ontario) and a national title playing for the Ontario Provincial team. Steve talks about having

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01:36:03

Episode 11 - Andrew Mavis

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2020/07/01

A very special Canada Day episode features former Richmond Colt, Northern Arizona University Hall of Fame player and National Team Member Andrew Mavis. With a decorated basketball career, we sit down with the former Olympian and discuss growing up in Richmond, playing for legendary BC Coach Bill Disbrow, the 1994 Provincial Final playing against our very own Aaron Mitchell, playing for Ben Howland and being in the NCAA Tournament, playing with Steve Nash at the 2000 Olympics and much, much

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01:15:13

Episode 10 - Alexandra (Lexie) Der

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2020/06/25

Episode 10 of A Hoops Journey features Alexandra (Lexie) Der! A high school standout at St. Thomas More Collegiate, she went on to play on the BC Provincial team and Canadian Junior National teams, then earned a scholarship to play Division 1 Basketball at Boise State University. She talks about playing co-ed athletics, growing up as a multi-sport athlete, being named captain of the u17 National team, overcoming two ACL tears and the lessons that came with that; and much, much more! Plus, Aaron and

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01:19:17

Episode 9 - Blain Labranche

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/06/15

Episode 9 of A Hoops Journey features our first non-BC guest: Blain LaBranche! We sit down with the Edmonton native and go through his journey from playing against Ben Gordon, being homeless in Arizona, playing in back-to-back national finals at UBC, finding purpose after finishing his playing career, and the founding of his own basketball program, Enhance Basketball Academy. Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing Sponsored by: Beat Parky by Michael Cheung Follow @ahoopsjourney on Instagram! Send any

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01:42:28

Episode 8 - Jordan Yu

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/06/10

Episode 8 features Jordan Yu, current Duchess Park Senior Boys Head Coach. He talks about growing up in Prince George, playing on the Provincial team under Paul Eberhardt, breaking his hand before the National Final with UBC, playing overseas with his younger brother and his coaching journey that has led him up to multiple provincial appearances with Duchess Park. Plus, Aaron and Corbin talk briefly about the protests that are happening globally; A Hoops Journey staunchly opposes hate and racism of

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01:37:41

Episode 7 - Steve Hanson

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2020/06/07

On the 7th episode of A Hoops Journey we have Steve Hanson, current SFU Mens Basketball Coach. He talks about what it was like being a teen dad, his days coaching kid's football and his transition from being a high school coach to an NCAA Head Coach. Also, we talk about the appropriate cooked level of bacon. Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing Follow @ahoopsjourney on Instagram! Send any mailbag questions to ahoopsjourney@gmail.com Sounds by: Zapsplat and AudioJungle

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58:14

Episode 6 - MEGA Mailbag

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/05/25

This is the mailbag episode! We answer some emails and DM's that have been sent to us through the first 5 episodes here and take a crack at them. Thank you to Jalen Jana, Kyle Madden, Andrew Wu, Joey Balzer, Kyle Turris, Jeff Winslade, Lexie Der, Thomas Tassone, Chayze Deza, Chrispect Ducharme and Dominic Kully for the awesome questions! Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing Follow @ahoopsjourney on Instagram! Send any mailbag questions to ahoopsjourney@gmail.com Sounds by: Zapsplat and

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01:24:26

Episode 5 - Denzel Laguerta

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2020/05/18

Episode 5 brings someone with an iconic laugh: Denzel Laguerta, a teammate of Corbin's and a player of Aaron's at STMC. He talks about how basketball has impacted his life after immigrating from the Philippines, his time at STMC, how his Team BC coaches have affected him, and playing at Quest University. We also touch on some mailbag questions, and much more! Denzel Laguerta's Instagram: @denzellaguerta Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing Follow @ahoopsjourney on Instagram! Send any mailbag questions

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01:20:13

Episode 4 - Randy Nohr

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2020/05/13

Episode 4 brings one of B.C.’s greatest point guards, Randy Nohr. From his early life in Aldergrove all the way to Antigonish, Nova Scotia, tune in and hear the story of a player who excelled at all levels - including high school, university and professional, coached at the U Sport level and now enjoys devoting time to his young family! Randy Nohr's Instagram: @randynohr Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing Follow @ahoopsjourney on Instagram! Send any mailbag questions to ahoopsjourney@gmail.com Sounds

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01:26:28

Episode 3 - Sean Shook

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2020/05/08

Today we have current UBC Men's Basketball Assistant Coach and former Quest University Men's Basketball Head Coach Sean Shook. He talks about growing up in small town Ferndale, his journey from a small Washington high school to the ABA, the current state of coaching in British Columbia - and much more! Before that, we answer some more mailbag questions. Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing Follow @ahoopsjourney on Instagram! Send any mailbag questions to ahoopsjourney@gmail.com Sean Shook Twitter:

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01:00:41

Episode 2 - Bal Dhillon

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2020/05/06

Today we have Bal Dhillon, educator and Sr. Boys Coach at Byrne Creek Secondary. He talks about growing up in East Van, his role at Byrne Creek, and many other things involving hoops. Before that, we touch up on Episodes 3 & 4 of The Last Dance documentary. Bal's Twitter: @baldhillon2 Sounds by: Zapsplat Sponsored by Goodlad Clothing - Website @goodladclothing @thefoldgroup on IG

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Episode 1 - Dominic Zimmermann

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2020/04/29

The first ever episode of A Hoops Journey! Today we have a small mailbag segment, and then we bring in Dominic Zimmermann for our first ever guest! We listen to Dom and follow his journey from high school, all the way to playing professionally in Germany.

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23:36

Introduction

A Hoops Journey ·

2020/04/22

Welcome to A Hoops Journey! Introductory episode for the new listeners. We talk about the Jordan documentary, the COVID-19 Situation, and outline why we started this podcast.

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