Cedric Turner has been around sports at all levels from youth to professional. Originally from Oklahoma his journey has led him to playing basketball in the Dominican Republic then playing college basketball in his home state to fast forward helping the Sendai 89ers in Japan while teaching English at the same time!

Marco van den Berg Scholten is the former head coach of the Dutch National Basketball Team. He has been a professional Basketball Coach in the Netherlands and Germany as well as in European Cup leagues from 1988 up until 2021. He is a multiple Championship winner and the first Dutch Basketball Coach to work in Germany’s highest league, the Bundesliga. . He has studied journalism and History at the University of his hometown of Groningen and has always been a writer. All his playbooks –for each new season— he has written by hand, and he has published a textbook on his coaching philosophy “No Prima Donnas” with Tirion publishers in 2011. . In his capacity as NT Coach, he has written numerous columns in national newspapers and media outlets. “In Search of Achilles” is his debut novel.

Bill Schuffenhauer has seen the highs and lows of life. Growing up with a checkered past, to being homeless, to becoming one of the best track and field athletes in the country to winning an olympic medal in a completely different sport , he has been through a lot!

Darnell Jones is an entrepreneur & investor, athlete and sales professional. In November of 2013, he became CEO and Founder of his next business venture, POWERHANDZ Inc., an athletic training sporting goods provider of performance enhancing multi-sport training products. He developed these products based on training techniques used throughout his basketball career and as a skills trainer for several elite athletes over the last five years. POWERHANDZ products are used by youth and professional athletes in more than 58 countries, including professional organizations such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, WNBA, WBO and PGA. . As an athlete, Darnell was a team captain and academic all-conference basketball player at Mesa State College. After college, he pursued a lifelong dream of playing professional basketball for the Utah Eagles of the former Continental Basketball Association. Darnell served as a team captain in college and at the Professional level, which has been instrumental in developing his management and leadership skills. . In addition to his role as CEO with POWERHANDZ Inc., Darnell serves on the Board of Directors for the Power To Give Foundation, which launched in July of 2014. Its mission is to build legacies of service that increase a commitment in athletic excellence.

Dr. Shaun M. Anderson is the Department Chair, award-winning Associate Professor of Organizational Communication, and Advisor for Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainability at Loyola Marymount University. He is an internationally recognized scholar that examines how sport has influenced business, politics, and society. He is also the founder of CSR Global Consulting, LLC, which assists organizations in developing and implementing their social responsibility initiatives. . His first book, The Black Athlete Revolt: The Sport Justice Movement in the Age of #BlackLivesMatter (Rowman and Littlefield, 2023) examines the revitalization of athlete activism since the BLM movement began. Further it explores how athletes have shifted their activism from protest to conversations on policy reform. . #Drshaunanderson #Blackathleterevolt #Ball2books

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker chats with Andrew Heath, a seasoned basketball coach and founder of Andrew Heath Basketball. Drawing from his professional coaching experience in China and his current role as a high school coach, Andrew shares his rich history in the sport. This includes his unique opportunity to coach under NBA legend Yao Ming and play professionally for the Beijing Panthers. Returning to the States, Andrew explains how he founded Andrew Heath Basketball, offering individualized coaching sessions for players of all levels. Tune in to hear Andrew’s take on the evolution of basketball and upcoming summer activities at Andrew Heath Basketball.

On this weeks episode, we come back with the season premiere! My guest is Andrew Heath of Ball2Books podcast, and we have a great conversation about his time playing basketball and now coaching and training the sport! Great episode and we even give you our top 10 Men and Women basketball players!! You can follow me for updates: TikTok @cedricturner15 Instagram @cedric.turner.90 SC @ct-ls1990 You can follow Andrew for updates on Ball2Books on Instagram @andrewheathbasketball and @ball2books Please enjoy!!

Journey from Beijing to The Drew School: Drew Heath's Unique Coaching Path Learn about Drew Heath's incredible journey from Beijing to the Bay in the world of sports and education. From his time in independent schools to his work in athletics and basketball administration, Drew's story is truly inspiring. Join Drew Heath of The Drew School (@drewschoolsfathletics2767) as he shares his incredible journey from coaching basketball in Beijing to becoming the Director of Athletics in the San Francisco Bay area. In this insightful episode, Drew discusses the challenges and triumphs that marked his path, including his time in China, his transition back to the U.S., and the intricacies of balancing multiple roles within an independent school. Learn about the importance of multi-sport participation, the nuances of athletic recruitment, and the essential strategies for cultivating a thriving athletic culture. Whether you're a coach, educator, or sports enthusiast, Drew's experiences and reflections offer valuable lessons and inspiration. Don't miss this deep dive into the world of high school athletics and beyond! 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:14 Drew Heath's Journey to the Drew School 00:38 Life and Basketball in China 03:37 Returning to the Bay Area 04:31 Navigating the Independent School System 07:35 Balancing Multiple Roles and Responsibilities 13:50 Encouraging Multi-Sport Participation 18:37 Managing Playing Time and Role Definition 23:15 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Athletes 24:41 Building Team Culture Through Retreats 28:40 The Importance of Tracking Performance 30:53 Learning from Other Sports and Coaches 34:29 The Role and Challenges of Team Captains 38:25 Lessons from Coaching and Personal Growth 43:11 Balancing Work and Personal Life

Andrew Heath is a basketball coach based in San Francisco. He got passed over for jobs early in his coaching career... Making it as far as the final two candidates before ultimately missing out. He needed overseas experience to plug the gaps in his CV... And so began a three-year adventure in China. There, he coached an NBA academy... While also playing professional basketball in the minor leagues. He now directs and coaches at a school in San Francisco... And runs his own coaching program - Andrew Heath Basketball. Quote: "I had a mindset of just say 'yes' to everything. Every opportunity that comes up, just say 'yes' to it. Try new food. Hang out with new people. Experience new stuff" - Andrew Heath. Andrew Heath Reveals: - Why he doesn't tell every child he coaches they are capable of playing at college or professionally... and saves that conversation only for those genuinely able to play at a higher level! - How he began coaching immediately after graduating from college... and his surprise at professional players taking on board the advice he gave them! - His frustration at losing out to the other candidate at the final round of job interviews... which lead to a three-year stint in China to plug the gaps in his CV! - His mantra of "say yes to everything" when living in China... where he didn't know anybody or speak the language! - Playing in China's second-tier pro-basketball scene... including shooting television commercials, appearing on posters and getting paid! - Coaching the San Francisco Power in the WUBA on his return from China... and guiding them to play-offs in their first season! - How his Ball to Books program grew from a simple month-long social media challenge... to running free basketball camps over the past two years for children who can't afford them, providing free educational resources and donating to organisations affected by the recent pandemic! Resources From Andrew Heath: Check out Andrew's coaching here: http://www.andrewheathbasketball.com Follow Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewheathbasketball/ For more details on Ball 2 Books, visit: http://www.ball2books.com Resources From David Walker: If you enjoy Engage, please show your support here: http://www.engagersclub.com Check out the Engage with David Walker website here: http://www.engageshow.com Check out David's blog for more free content and training: https://www.davidwalker.net Engage with David Walker socials: YouTube: https://eng.show/yt Facebook: https://eng.show/fb Music by Peyruis : https://www.youtube.com/c/Peyruismusic

🎙️ Performance Pulse Podcast - Episode 5: A Journey Through the Courts: Andrew Heath's Impact on Basketball and Beyond Dive into Andrew Heath's inspiring journey on this episode of Performance Pulse, as we explore his profound impact on basketball from his collegiate days to his roles beyond the court. Andrew's dedication to the sport and his community showcases the powerful blend of personal growth and societal impact achievable through basketball. Episode Highlights: Starting at Emmanuel College, Andrew Heath shone in basketball and track, laying the groundwork for a career that spans various influential roles in the sport. As a highlight of his comprehensive understanding of basketball, he is currently the Director of Athletics and head varsity basketball coach at The Drew School and founder of the non-profit Ball2Books. Andrew leverages basketball for social good, proving his commitment to using the sport as a vehicle for positive change. This episode celebrates Andrew Heath as a key figure in the sports industry, showcasing basketball's expansive growth and the opportunities it provides for making a difference. Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HpBYHgqKrdHWy9rGBdMAS?si=b08eb6015f41414b 🔗 Connect with Andrew Heath: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-heath-30a90441/ Instagram: @andrewheathbasketball Facebook: Andrew Heath Basketball YouTube: Ball2Books Website: https://www.andrewheathbasketball.com/

Nikhil Panu is the founder of Squadz, an app and platform that is changing the way pick up sports are being played! . A San Francisco Bay Area native who spent some time in Baltimore, playing basketball at Johns Hopkins University, Nikhils gave us some great insight on the ever changing scene of sports and technology and how those two will go hand in hand in the future! . Make sure to subscribe and go download the Squadz app! . #ball2books #squadzapp #nihkilpanu

What cant Quinn Redmond do! He received a golf scholarship to Lewis University, and was an NCWA Nationals qualifier and NCWA Go Greco All American for wrestling at the University of North Texas. Currently he is training for his first MMA competition this spring! In addition to his athletic pursuits, he runs an outdoor company that provides landscaping, lawn mowing, and snow removal services, and he has a clothing brand called Born 2 Win. His life up until now has driven him to want to make a difference in the lives of others. He believe that everyone is "born 2 win," and wants to use his platform to spread that message far and wide, and to help as many kids as possible follow in the path of sports instead of gangs.

Former College Football player Stephen Lampkin stops by Ball2books spotlight to tell us about his journey from catching touchdown passes to becoming a published author, a curriculum developer for International schools in Beijing, China and now currently getting his PHD at Michigan State University!

Nelson Maxwell stops by Ball2Books spotlight sharing his journey from growing up in Cleveland,Ohio to playing high level college basketball, winning a championship in England hooping to a career in art, education and business. Many gems dropped in this great conversation! Make sure to catch the full episode!

Chris Singleton is a former minor league baseball player drafted by the Chicago Cubs. He became a nationally-renowned speaker with a message of resilience, forgiveness and unity following the loss of his mother in the 2015 Mother Emanuel Church Tragedy in Charleston, SC. Chris now shares his message with over 80 organizations annually and his clients include: Boeing, The Houston Texans, Microsoft, Biogen, Volvo, The Washington Wizards and over 100,000 students and educators across the world. You do not want to miss this one!

His playing career has taken him all over the world from Cameron Indoor Stadium to Lithuania to Canada and now as a business owner of NODAT (No Days off Training) he is doing the same whether it be coaching in China or running clinics with world renowned NBA Skills trainers DJ Sackman and Drew Hanlen, Steve Johnston has had quite a career and journey. We appreciate him lending his time to come share his unique and inspiring story of never giving up and always believing in yourself!

Former Harlem Globetrotter Xavier Everson stops by Ball2Books Spotlight and drops some gems!! From being a college athlete, to a globetrotter to having a playing career overseas and now starting his own clothing line while selling his own art and tattooing "X" has done a lot!! Make sure you subscribe to the page so you dont miss out one any of these great conversations

From being born in Haiti, to growing up in Connecticut, to now running his own company, Derisk Venture Studio, Marc Guirand has had quite a journey. We appreciate the knowledge, advice and words of wisdom he bestowed upon us in this conversation. Make sure to subscribe to the page to stay up to date with everything that ball2books is doing!

Former WNBA and overseas basketball pro Jene Morris stops by Ball2books Spotlight to share her journey of being one of the best players to come out of the San Francisco Bay Area to playing in the WNBA and overseas to finding a career in the tech industry and now education. . Amazing conversation with an amazing person, make sure to subscribe to the page to stay up to date on all of our content! . #wnba #jenemorris #ball2books #ball2booksspotlight

Certified NBPA/ FIBA Agent and Founder of Big Game Management Eddie Kim joins Ball2books Spotlight to talk about his career as a Division 1 Swimmer at West Point and how he transitioned into a sports and entertainment agent representing some of the top talent across the globe. Ball2books spotlight highlights individuals who have played sports at a high level and how have transitioned into another career or industry. Make sure to subscribe to the page and follow us on IG! @ball2books