A Hoops Journey

Episode 25 - Robert Sacre

A quarter-century worth of A Hoops Journey episodes! We travel to Spokane, Washington to talk with proud Handsworth Royal, Gonzaga Bulldog and LA Laker: Robert Sacre. Having his own podcast with Jack Ferris (Bleav in the Zags), he sits down and talks about the ballers he grew up with and that came from his era, the famous 2007 U17 BC Provincial Team, being recruited, his time at Gonzaga and being drafted by the Lakers; and so much more! Plus, the most unique ending to a podcast in the history of A Hoops Journey happens here. With a personality matched only by his laugh and sense of humour, this is a can't miss episode!

Episode 24 - Kyle Julius

Episode 24 of A Hoops Journey travels from Thunder Bay to Taiwan with current Formosa Dreamers Head Coach and Global Blueprint Basketball founder, Kyle Julius. A former Division I and National team player, Coach Julius outlines his unconventional journey into being one of Canada's best coaches. His road from being a real estate agent, losing his job through the Raptors 905, to playing with Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and to present day, Kyle Julius' story is a story like no other in the coaching ranks of Canada (or in this podcast). Plus, he chats about his time being the coach and GM of the Fraser Valley Bandits, lays out the most intelligent take on the GOAT, Royce White and more. Get out the pen and notebook, because this episode has so many takeaways!

Episode 23 - Novell Thomas

Episode 23 of A Hoops (Hot Mess) Journey travels all the way to a familiar place - Brandon University where we chat with current Women's Basketball Head Coach, former National Team player and proud Richmond native: Novell Thomas. From his path from Steveston High, to Simon Fraser University, to EA Sports, Novell outlines his journey through the highs and lows of his playing career and his transition into coaching. Plus, funny stories living and coaching with Aaron, a freestyle that never came to be, and a hot Kobe take; we got it all in this episode of the podcast.

Episode 22 - Tim Micallef

Labour Day brings in arguably one of the most recognizable names and voices in Canadian broadcasting; former TheScore broadcaster and current host of Tim and Sid on Sportsnet Tim Micallef joins the podcast. Tim and Aaron chat about calling USport games, their initial meeting during Aaron's playing days, quote walls, moving up in the broadcasting world and so much more! Plus, a definitive take on the ever growing ketchup-on-mac debate, dealing with tragedy, and the value of work ethic. We hope you enjoy this Labour Day special!
 

Episode 21 - Jonny Lee

Current Toronto Raptors Head Strength and conditioning Coach Jonny Lee is our guest for Episode 21. The Philippine-Born Canadian joins us from the bubble as the Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a playoff run, and he spends some time talking about his days as a proud Richmond Colt, starting a youth mentorship program, his time being a ball boy with the Vancouver Grizzlies, and much more! Plus, Jonny reflects on his journey from being a high school teacher and coach in Richmond, to an NBA Champion, and a long list of those who have helped shape his path. We hope you enjoy this special episode of A Hoops Journey!
 

Episode 20 - Kevin Hanson

For Episode 20 of A Hoops Journey, current UBC Men's Basketball head coach Kevin Hanson joins the podcast. The winning-est coach in CANWest history, the Seaquam alum and retired elementary volleyball coach talks about growing up in Regina, playing under legendary basketball and baseball coach Bill Stebbings, going up the coaching ranks, coaching Aaron at Langara College and their infamous recruiting story that highlights the importance of communication, his time coaching at UBC and so, so much more. Plus, the former player-coach duo discuss the development of their relationship, Aaron babysitting Kevin's daughter, and features a very, very unfortunate incident involving too much coffee for producer Corbin. For good measure (in case it wasn't clear), this is Episode 20 of A Hoops Journey.
 

Episode 19 - Doug Plumb

Episode 19 of A Hoops Journey enters The Swamp with Grit Performance Athletics and Vancouver Basketball, Inc founder, Doug Plumb. He talks about growing up under Rich Goulet, transferring to Minnesota, his experience on the U17 Provincial Team, getting cooked by Isaiah Thomas, his wild post-secondary career and jumping into the deep end with being a professional coach in Canada. Plus, he talks about Grit Day 2020, his relationship with the late Quinn Keast, and much, much more!

Episode 18 - Jeff Gourley

Episode 18 features the always entertaining head coach of the Sir Charles Tupper Tigers: Jeff Gourley. A two-time member of the Canadian National team, Jeff outlines his basketball career starting in Nova Scotia, hitchhiking across the Maritimes to attend camps, working camps in the states, and his foray into coaching high school basketball in Vancouver. Plus, we talk about his time coaching the provincial teams, fur coats, what coaching at Tupper means to him with a huge shout out to Pat Cumaual, and what Safeteen does for kids across Canada.
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Episode 17 - Joe Enevoldson

Episode 17 brings newly hired UFV Men's Basketball Head Coach Joe Enevoldson. Growing up in Kamloops Vernon and playing at UCC (now Thompson Rivers University), his hoops journey has taken him all across Western Canada. Joe touches on his entry into coaching at his alma mater, his time coaching against Gonzaga, his stint at Douglas College and much more! Plus, a new take on the heated "ketchup-on-mac" debate and a stinging jab at Aaron's pickle-ball skills.
 
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Episode 16 - Jay Triano

A very special moment for A Hoops Journey as legendary coaching icon, Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame inductee as a player and coach, the only Canadian to serve as a Head Coach in the NBA, long-time face of coaching in Canada, and current Charlotte Hornets lead assistant coach Jay Triano hops on the podcast. Hailing from Tillsonburg, Ontario and raised in Niagara Falls, Jay Triano talks about falling in love with basketball as a kid, playing for coaching pioneers like Stan Stewardson at Simon Fraser University and Jack Donahue for the Canadian Olympic Team and his relationship with Canadian Hero Terry Fox. Plus, Jay shares rare stories of the 2000 Olympic Team, EA Sports, admonishing the US Olympic Team, Damian Lillard and so, so many more amazing anecdotes and tidbits. We hope you enjoy this truly amazing episode!
 
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