Listen "Professional Basketball Trainer Sean Hardeman: If Your Good Enough They Will Find You W/Ball Hard Basketball "
Episode Synopsis
About The Guest(s):
Sean Hardeman is the founder of Ball Hard Basketball, a training facility in Austin, Texas. He has over 15 years of experience in training basketball players and has worked with numerous athletes who have gone on to play at the collegiate level.
Summary:
Sean Hardeman discusses the changing landscape of college basketball recruiting and offers advice for athletes and parents navigating the process.
He emphasizes the importance of doing research, asking questions, and finding the right fit for each individual player.
Sean also shares insights into his own journey as a trainer and the growth of his business, Ball Hard Basketball.
Key Takeaways:
The transfer portal has changed the recruiting game, and athletes need to be accountable for their decisions.
It's important for athletes to visit colleges, attend practices, and ask questions to get a better understanding of the program and coaching staff.
Juco can be a great option for athletes who need more development or want to improve their skills before transferring to a four-year school.
Parents should focus on the value of a free education and encourage their children to make the most of their college experience.
It's crucial for athletes to have a strong mentality and be mentally tough in order to succeed at the college level.
Quotes:
"If you can hoop, you best believe somebody going to find you because all you need is somebody lay eyes on me." - Sean Hardeman
"If you want to see what college practices look like, all you have to do is just get in contact." - Sean Hardeman
"Parents should focus on the value of a free education and encourage their children to make the most of their college experience." - Sean Hardeman
"It's crucial for athletes to have a strong mentality and be mentally tough in order to succeed at the college level." - Sean Hardeman
Sean on IG: ballhardbball
Ashley on IG: _thisisashleyr
Its Just Different Podcast on IG: itsjustdifferentpod
Sean Hardeman is the founder of Ball Hard Basketball, a training facility in Austin, Texas. He has over 15 years of experience in training basketball players and has worked with numerous athletes who have gone on to play at the collegiate level.
Summary:
Sean Hardeman discusses the changing landscape of college basketball recruiting and offers advice for athletes and parents navigating the process.
He emphasizes the importance of doing research, asking questions, and finding the right fit for each individual player.
Sean also shares insights into his own journey as a trainer and the growth of his business, Ball Hard Basketball.
Key Takeaways:
The transfer portal has changed the recruiting game, and athletes need to be accountable for their decisions.
It's important for athletes to visit colleges, attend practices, and ask questions to get a better understanding of the program and coaching staff.
Juco can be a great option for athletes who need more development or want to improve their skills before transferring to a four-year school.
Parents should focus on the value of a free education and encourage their children to make the most of their college experience.
It's crucial for athletes to have a strong mentality and be mentally tough in order to succeed at the college level.
Quotes:
"If you can hoop, you best believe somebody going to find you because all you need is somebody lay eyes on me." - Sean Hardeman
"If you want to see what college practices look like, all you have to do is just get in contact." - Sean Hardeman
"Parents should focus on the value of a free education and encourage their children to make the most of their college experience." - Sean Hardeman
"It's crucial for athletes to have a strong mentality and be mentally tough in order to succeed at the college level." - Sean Hardeman
Sean on IG: ballhardbball
Ashley on IG: _thisisashleyr
Its Just Different Podcast on IG: itsjustdifferentpod
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