Building a Legacy: Kenny Gaines on Coaching, NIL, and the Power of Community

In this jam-packed episode of Dawg Talk Podcast, host J Mac and co-host KCP, aka Mr. Two-Time, sit down with a very special guest, Kenny Gaines—a UGA legend, former pro basketball player, and now head coach at The Academy Prep.-Kenny opens up about his journey from being a standout at UGA to playing pro ball overseas and transitioning into a coaching and entrepreneurial role.-Hear about the ups and downs of running a nonprofit basketball program, instilling values in young athletes, and building a culture of excellence both on and off the court.-Kenny shares heartfelt stories about his faith, lessons learned on the hardwood, and his vision for making The Academy Prep a nationally recognized powerhouse.- Plus, the crew dives into hilarious high school throwbacks, the NIL era’s game-changing potential, and how faith and hustle can redefine success.Don't miss:-This week's Dawg of the Week, James Phillips Jr., and the inspiring story of how he became the cornerstone of Kenny's program.-Insights on adapting to new roles, from high school star to college player, to pro athlete and coach.-A behind-the-scenes look at Kenny’s transition from hoops to entrepreneurship and the impact of his nonprofit work on at-risk youth.Tune in for inspiration, laughs, and a whole lot of Dawg Talk energy! Available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe!Find out more on our guest at:The Academy Prep: https://theacademyprepga.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theacademyprepga/?hl=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennygaines12/?hl=enFollow Us:Dawg Talk Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thedawgtalkpod/Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: https://www.instagram.com/caldwellpope/Jordan McGruder: https://www.instagram.com/wordsfrommac/Available on all podcast platforms and YouTube.Podcast produced by Hi Hello Labs.Episode 6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.