The Player's Podcast

The Player's Podcast gives current and former players and coaches the chance to give advice to young basketball players on leadership, character development, and maximizing your potential as a basketball player.

The Player's Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Matt Espinoza, with 47 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matt Espinoza hosts The Player's Podcast, a education show with 47 episodes published.

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  Episode #46

  Episode 46: Q&A #1 WITH WILLIE FREEMAN

  Dec 1, 202550 minS0

  <p >Coach Freeman joins me to answer some of your questions about the game. If you have questions that you want answered send one in at salemhoopsproject@gmail.com </p><p >00:48 How do you balance team expectations with personal goals during the season?</p><p >10:57 What’s something you wish you had learned earlier about taking care of your body, physically or mentally?</p><p >23:53 As a parent, how do you encourage your child during a tough season?</p><p >32:30 What was the moment you realized your basketball career was over and how did you process it?</p><p >38:17 What do...

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  Episode #45

  Episode 45: NELSON LOMAX - - Building life long relationships through the game

  Aug 6, 20251h 23mS0

  <p >Nelson Lomax played at Chemeketa CC and Willamette University in the early 90’s. Coming from New Orleans, LA, he made Salem his home and has become a fixture in the Salem basketball community. He shares stories and lessons from his lifetime as a player, coach and parent. </p><p ></p><p >00:19 Growing up in New Orleans, LA and making his way to Salem</p><p ></p><p >06:34 Getting into basketball as a child</p><p ></p><p >07:38 Switching high schools as a sophomore</p><p ></p><p >10:41 Finding his way to Chemeketa Community College</p><p ></p><p >17:12 Playing in...

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  Episode #44

  Episode 44: BJ DOBRKOVSKY - - Coaching with purpose and passion

  Aug 5, 20251h 4mS0

  <p >“The Dobber“ talks through his career as a high school basketball coach at Sprague HS and, most recently, at Cascade HS. Now a father or athletes, he also shared some valuable insight on being a parent while also being a coach at heart. </p><p >00:54 Transitioning from coaching 6A basketball to 4A basketball </p><p ></p><p >02:20 State tournament experience at a high school campus </p><p ></p><p >07:12 Growing up in Lebanon, OR and competing against the Salem schools</p><p ></p><p >11:31 Moving on to Willamette University and playing for Coach Gordie James</p><p ></p><p >19:00 Play...

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  Episode #43

  Episode 43: WILLIE FREEMAN - - Experiencing the game at all levels

  Jun 24, 20251h 16mS0

  Willie Freeman coached North Salem High School to two league titles. Through a huge life lesson, he had to find his next steps in his basketball journey. Listen in as Willie talks about his international playing career and all the way to coaching the NBA G league and drops some valuable advice to young players. 00:25 making his way from Atlanta to Salem 02:36 The life of a traveling international pro 10:42 Getting a late start in basketball 16:00 Comparing high school basketball in the east coast to the west coast 18:58 The quality of today’s off-season basketball 25:33 JUCO world 33:17 Getting hired at North Sa...

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  Episode #42

  Episode 42: JADEN NIELSON-SKINNER - -The journey of a city legend

  Jun 12, 20251h 11mS0

  Skinny talks about growing up at The Hoop and putting in a lifetime of work to become the player he was. He holds many records at South Salem HS and went on to become the all-time assists leader at St. Martin's University. 00:20 His place in the list of Salem point guards 02:15 Being around the game at a young age 04:55 Learning from his dad 06:01 Players he came up with 07:53 Getting to South Salem HS and starting as a Freshman 10:53 Developing his Point Guard IQ 14:52 Becoming a leader and leading by giving his teammates confidence 23:13 Growing as a player from his freshman...

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