3. Don’t Chase Highlights: Coach Kim Davis-Powell on Building Real Players

What’s REALLY happening to youth basketball, NIL, and the future of athletes?In this episode of Athletes to Visionaries, Morgan Jones sits down with legendary girls basketball coach Kim Davis—leader in AAU basketball, Nike EYBL board member, McDonald’s All-American Selection Committee member, and founder of Essence Basketball.With over 30 years of experience, Coach Kim has:Sent 250+ athletes to college on scholarshipCoached 75+ All-AmericansDeveloped 15+ WNBA playersThis conversation breaks down the REAL issues in modern sports:01:16 – How she got into coaching & early beginnings12:15 – NIL era: Is education getting lost?16:31 – Why fundamentals are disappearing in basketball23:03 – Top 3 priorities for parents raising athletes33:04 – Fixing the transfer portal system39:22 – How to choose the RIGHT coach or program50:37 – Turning failure into opportunity58:40 – Coach Kim’s vision for the future of the gameCoach Kim also shares powerful stories about developing WNBA talent like Erica Wheeler, her experiences on the EYBL circuit, and what it really takes to succeed at the highest level.This episode is for athletes, parents, coaches, and anyone navigating the evolving world of sports.If you want to understand where the game is headed—and how to stay grounded in the process—this is the conversation you need.LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE for more conversations that help athletes transition into their next chapter.------------------------This podcast was produced and sponsored by Hi Hello Labs: www.hihellolabs.comConnect with Morgan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganjonesvision/Athletes to Visionaries Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/athletestovisionaries/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganjonesvision/Website: https://morganmjones.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganjonesvisionThis podcast was produced and sponsored by Hi Hello Labs: www.hihellolabs.com