Through The Nets ~ It’s BIGGER Than Basketball
by Through The Nets ~ It’s BIGGER
Basketball has brought us together, but overall we’re just Moms! Our mission is to help parents and their children navigate the game of life while balancing the challenges of being a student-athlete. We provide insight through our diverse experiences and resources to support families in making informed decisions impacting their future endeavors.
Episodes
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For the Love of Our Community (Youth, Schools and Organizations)
The Ladies of TTN sit down with Mr. Dan Young, Executive Director of Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan. Mr. Young shares the necessary dialogue for our audience of coaches, players and parents to understand their goals and mission. For all coaches who are not members of BCAM, we…
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“For the Love of Our Community (Youth, Schools, and Organizations)” Episode 5 ~ Giving Back
One of our Most POWERFUL Episodes yet! The Ladies of TTN sit down with Coach Dejai Foster, head boys coach at Hamtramck HS and Founder of Change The Mentality Organization. We will explore his drive, his passion, his LOVE for children and how it all has helped him get through a very difficult…
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“For the Love of Our Community (Youth, Schools, and Organizations)”: Episode 4~Youth Football Part 1
The Ladies of TTN tap into the Community and reach out to Youth Football/Cheer Organizations starting with the West 7 Rams. The conversation gives a deep understanding about the history, the 2019 season, and their future plans.
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“For the Love of Our Community” (Youth, Schools and Organizations) ~ High School Football Part 3
Through the Nets Season 3 Episode 3 interviews Corey Parker, head football coach at River Rouge HS. We’ve witnessed him partake in transforming/building an entire school/program while supporting and investing in a community filled with history and pride!
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“For the Love of Our Community (Youth, Schools, and Organizations)” ~ HS Football Part 1
The Ladies of TTN start this season with Coach Ty Spencer of the defending State Champions, Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School! As they approach the start of their 2019 football season with an opening game on Aug. 31st against Catholic Central, we’ll discuss the history, success and future...
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Season 2 FINALE ~ The Offseason w/Special Guest Daniel Lyton Ferguson
The Ladies of TTN sit down with former Top 15 prep players in the country when there was NO SOCIAL MEDIA!!! One of Detroit Cooley HS Finest, Daniel Ferguson III aka “Big Dee” enlightens us on the pressure of Basketball, The Offseason, State Championships, NCAA experiences and POLITICS!!!
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AAU/Grassroots Basketball ~ The Legacy of REACH LEGENDS
The ladies of TTN sit down with Marcus “Coach Marc” Webster. Together we explore the good, the bad and the indifference of AAU, Rankings and MHSAA rules and regulations; but most importantly we will take a look inside the men, the mentors and the legacy of REACH LEGENDS organization!!
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Season 2 Episode 8: (SPECIAL EDITION) Is it about the kids or not? If we don’t stand for something..
“Is it about the kids or NOT? If we don’t stand for something, we will fall for anything!” Our special invited guests this week are Head Coaches of High School Boys Basketball Programs....Coach Brandon Barrett (UPREP) and Coach Juan Rickman (Ferndale). The ladies of TTN will engage in positive...
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Season 2 Episode 7 ~ Part 2 of “AAU/Grassroots...is it worth it?”
Episode 7’s special guest is Wendell Green Sr. owner/founder of Michigan Playmakers youth basketball organization. Tune in and engage with the ladies of TTN as we dive more into the culture and reasons for AAU/Grassroots basketball!
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Season 2 Episode 6 ~ “AAU/Grassroots Basketball- Is it worth it?” Part 1
Tune in as the ladies of TTN converse with Coach Julian Dozier, owner/founder of Detroit Elite Organization. He’ll take us down his road of truth, expertise and National Championships. Don’t miss it!!!
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Season 2 Episode 5 ~ The Offseason “A Coach’s Wife and so much more Part 2...”
Tune in as the ladies of TTN sit down with Mrs. Jillian Blackwell, creator of Brilliant in Business as we discuss the off-season, being a mommy, wife and entrepreneur! Episode 5 will also include a special off season Informational session on upcoming summer events that your children can benefit...
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Season 2 Episode 4 ~ “A Coach’s Wife and so much more..”
The ladies of Through The Nets sit down with special guest Tierra Haynes @mommyonthemove , creator of Mommyonthemove Podcast to discuss life as a mommy, wife of a coach and entrepreneur!
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Through The Nets Season 2 ~ Episode 3 “Special Mothers Edition”
The ladies of Through The Nets sit down with our special guests who include the hard working and dedicated Moms that started this journey on the same team together 6 years ago! Karla Woodland, LaTise Lemons, Jennifer Lind Manciel, and MeeMee Fisher. We engaged in memories, taking time for self…
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NCAA Rules and Interpretations w/special Guest Mari Rakijas, OU Assistant AD of Compliance
The Ladies of Through The Nets dive into Season 2 (The Offseason) with one of the most informative episodes ever! The Episode focuses on NCAA Rules and Interpretations. The information is geared toward helping parents and prospective student athletes as they work toward earning that scholarship...
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“The Beginning”
The Ladies of Through The Nets begin Season 2 (The Offseason) with a great episode of Reflection and Gratefulness with the man who started it all and is responsible for their connection, Mr. Michael “Beetle” Eaton. Former coach is The Family 3rd grade team, the coach and the ladies share their...
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Leadership, Having a Voice & Advocating for Self
Season 1 Finale ends with a BANG 💥💥On our most intriguing guest, Derrick Coleman #44 sits down with the ladies of TTN to talk about the significance of athletes becoming more than just an athlete! This 90 minute episode is a must hear for all (parents, athletes, coaches and more).
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Are you a Winning Parent?
The ladies of TTN sit down with first class referees Ray Kelser and Claude Wiley to discuss the behaviors and attitudes of parents at games, in the stands and off the playing field!
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Season 1 Episode 8 w/Kendall Lesure “Building Emotional Trust & Understanding in Young Adult”
The ladies of Through The Nets sit down with Kendall Lesure, NBA Life Skills Trainer and owner and operator of a male group home. The show digs deep in the topic of the social skills and thought process that it takes for young people to survive in the world of sports and life.
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Episode 7 ~ Prep School and Beyond with Spire Academy Basketball Coach, Jermaine Jackson
On this episode experience the fascinating and intriguing conversation with Head Basketball Coach of LeMelo Ball, Rocket Watts and other sensational players in the country at Spire Basketball Academy in Geneva, OH. The ladies of Through The Nets dig into the life and basketball practices and...
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Through The Nets Episode 6 ~ Reclassification Part 2
The ladies of Through The Nets Podcast dig even deeper on Episode 6 ~ Reclassification Part 2 w/Special Guest, NBA Mom Sylvia Crawford and NBA Dad Kahlil Felder
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Through The Nets ~ Episode 5 Reclassification
Through The Nets sits down with Shawn “Twig” Hill and Kevin “Puna” Glenn to talk about “Reclassification” and the end goal for families who choose the opportunity to do so.
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Through The Nets Episode 4 w/guests George Ward & LaMonta Stone
The ladies of Through The Nets sit down with two time state champ as a player at Cooley High School, George Ward and two time state champ as a coach at River Rouge High School, LaMonta Stone. The conversation focuses on maturation, character building and expectations for our young males whether…
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Through The Nets Episode 3 ~ Academics
The cast of Through The Nets discuss Academics on many levels from public vs private schools, adversities vs successes and the strategic and difficult decisions parents have to make in preparation of a good education.
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Through The Nets Episode 2 w/Special Guest Dr. Sabrina Jackson Author of “He Is NOT A Statistic”
Dr. Sabrina Jackson chats with the cast of TTN as she shares her experience, knowledge and 12 Laws for Single Mothers Raising Black Males.
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Through The Nets ~ It’s BIGGER Than Basketball Episode 1 “Purpose”
Basketball has brought us together, but overall we’re just Moms! Our goal is to share our experiences as mothers helping our children through the process of life and provide insight as to how we go through the trial and error process of playing sports and being academically sound.
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Basketball has brought us together, but overall we’re just Moms! Our mission is to help parents and their children navigate the game of life while balancing the challenges of being a student-athlete. We provide insight through our diverse experiences and resources to support families in making informed decisions impacting their future endeavors.
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