Athletes To Visionaries

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/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganjonesvision/Website: https://morganmjones.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganjonesvision

From pro athlete dreams to a 20+ year career in sports broadcasting, Brooke Weisbrod shares the untold truth about what it takes to reinvent yourself after sports.In this powerful episode of Athletes to Visionaries, host Morgan Jones sits down with one of the most experienced voices in NCAA basketball and the WNBA to talk about identity, adversity, and building a career beyond the game.Brooke opens up about:Losing her athletic identity after a career-ending injuryThe mental health struggles athletes face post-careerHow she broke into sports broadcasting with ZERO experienceThe harsh feedback that changed her life foreverWhy authenticity is the key to winning in the NIL eraBehind-the-scenes moments covering college basketball & the WNBAAdvice for athletes who want to get into broadcastingThis episode is for athletes, creators, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to find purpose after a major life transition.If you're navigating life after sports, this is a MUST watch.COMMENT BELOW:What was your biggest takeaway from Brooke’s story?SUBSCRIBE for more conversations that help athletes transition into their next chapter.FOLLOW US:Athletes to Visionaries Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/athletestovisionaries/Morgan Jones: https://www.instagram.com/morganjonesvision/Connect with Morgan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganjonesvision/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganjonesvision/Website: https://morganmjones.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganjonesvision

The world of youth sports is changing fast. Early specialization. NIL deals. Social media pressure. Rankings at younger ages than ever before.In this episode of Athletes to Visionaries, Morgan Jones breaks down what’s really happening in today’s sports culture—and what athletes, parents, and coaches need to understand to navigate it.Drawing from her journey as a Top 10 nationally ranked basketball player, Division I athlete, and former professional, Morgan walks through the 4 key phases of an athlete’s development:Phase 1: Environment & Belonging (1:56)Phase 2: Trajectory & Exposure (10:00)Phase 3: Identity, Performance & Pressure (22:31)Phase 4: Transformation & Purpose Beyond Sport (32:00)This episode dives deep into:Youth sports development and athlete identityThe impact of NIL and early exposurePerformance anxiety and pressure in college athleticsLife after sports and athlete transitionHow parents and coaches shape confidence and identityWhy purpose matters more than performanceWhether you're a student-athlete, former athlete, parent, or coach—this episode will help you reframe what sport is really about.Sport is not the finish line—it’s the platform. Subscribe for more conversations on athlete mindset, identity, leadership, and life after sports.Follow Us:Athletes to VisionariesPodcast: https://www.instagram.com/athletestovisionaries/Morgan Jones: https://www.instagram.com/morganjonesvision/-----------------------------------------------------Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello LabsConnect with Morgan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganjonesvision/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganjonesvision/Website: https://morganmjones.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganjonesvision

In sports, the scoreboard tells you who won. But it never tells you who you’re becoming.In this opening episode of Athletes to Visionaries, Morgan Jones shares a deeply personal story from the NCAA Elite Eight—sitting on the bench while his team competed among the top teams in the country. From the outside, it looked like success. Inside, it sparked questions about identity, pressure, and purpose.Why do athletes tie their worth to performance?What happens when the role you built your identity around changes?And how can sport prepare you for life beyond the game?Morgan breaks down the critical transition from athlete to visionary—from executing within the system to interpreting experiences and using sport as a platform for leadership, purpose, and impact.This episode explores:The hidden pressure athletes carry when identity becomes tied to performanceWhy the scoreboard never tells the full storyThe difference between performance and purposeHow athletes, parents, and coaches can rethink success in sportsWhy sport should expand life—not define itIf you’ve ever felt the weight of expectations, struggled with identity in sports, or wondered what comes after the game, this conversation will change how you see athletics.Welcome to Athletes to Visionaries.-----------------------------------------------------Special thanks to our partners: Hi Hello Labs in Orlando, Florida, for powering and producing this show.Sponsored by: Hi Hello Labs Produced at: Hi Hello LabsConnect with Morgan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganjonesvision/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganjonesvision/Website: https://morganmjones.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganjonesvision