A Hoops Journey
A podcast that explores the journey of people whose lives have been shaped by basketball. Hosted by Aaron Mitchell.
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Sunday Jul 26, 2020
Sunday Jul 26, 2020
Bonus episode! Aaron and Corbin take on some NBA Trivia. Tough day in the office for producer Corbin as he struggles through a '90s quiz and sucks at finding questions for Aaron, and Aaron wishes he was back home. Welcome to the NBA Trivia Nightmare!
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Episode 15 of A Hoops Journey brings legendary basketball and rugby coach, Ian Hyde-Lay. A long-time teacher and coach at St. Michael's University School in Victoria, Coach Hyde-Lay talks with us about the 1975 Provincial Final against a Rich Goulet-led STM Team, falling in love with both rugby and basketball as a teen, playing for legendary Canadian coach Ken Shields on some historic UVic team, coaching Steve Nash, coaching against a young Aaron Mitchell in '95; and so much more. You can also find Coach Hyde-lay on his blog: A Life In Sport. Plus, a controversial take on the ketchup on macaroni debate.
This podcast is dedicated to the memory of Simon Ibell. You can read about his story HERE.
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Current Brandon University Men's Basketball head coach Gil Cheung joins A Hoops Journey today! A former badminton National Champion, Gil talks to former teammate and rommate Aaron Mitchell about playing for legendary BC coach Bill Disbrow, being recruited out of high school, his time playing for Langara and Brandon, transitioning into coaching; plus, some funny stories being Aaron's roommate.
Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing
Sponsored by: Parkside Brewery
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Sounds by: Zapsplat, AudioJungle and Finn Leahy
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
We have a treat for you today! Current Boston Celtics assistant coach Scott Morrison joins the pod. A 3-Time OUA Coach of the Year and CIS Runner-Up, he outlines his journey from the small town of Morell in PEI to sitting beside Brad Stevens in the NBA. He talks about his time learning under the late Carolyn Savoy at Dalhousie, head coaching at Lakehead University, and his stint in the NBA G-League as the Maine Red Claws head coach; plus, so much more!
Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing
Sponsored by: Parkside Brewery
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Sounds by: Zapsplat, AudioJungle and Finn Leahy
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Today we bring in one of the most decorated players in McMaster University history: Steve Maga. A four-time OUA West All-Star, three-time All-Canadian and was awarded the Ivor Wynne Award as McMaster Male Athlete of the Year an unprecedented three straight years, a Moser Award recipient and a Ken Shields award winner. Steve has excelled at every level possible in Canada, starting with a provincial title (Ontario) and a national title playing for the Ontario Provincial team. Steve talks about having his dad as his coach growing up, playing on the Junior National team, his time playing at Simon Fraser University and McMaster University, being inducted into the McMaster Hall of Fame; and so much more.
Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing
Sponsored by: Beat Parky by Michael Cheung
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Sounds by: Zapsplat, AudioJungle and Finn Leahy
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
A very special Canada Day episode features former Richmond Colt, Northern Arizona University Hall of Fame player and National Team Member Andrew Mavis. With a decorated basketball career, we sit down with the former Olympian and discuss growing up in Richmond, playing for legendary BC Coach Bill Disbrow, the 1994 Provincial Final playing against our very own Aaron Mitchell, playing for Ben Howland and being in the NCAA Tournament, playing with Steve Nash at the 2000 Olympics and much, much more.
Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing
Sponsored by: Beat Parky by Michael Cheung
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Sounds by: Zapsplat, AudioJungle and Finn Leahy
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Episode 10 of A Hoops Journey features Alexandra (Lexie) Der! A high school standout at St. Thomas More Collegiate, she went on to play on the BC Provincial team and Canadian Junior National teams, then earned a scholarship to play Division 1 Basketball at Boise State University. She talks about playing co-ed athletics, growing up as a multi-sport athlete, being named captain of the u17 National team, overcoming two ACL tears and the lessons that came with that; and much, much more! Plus, Aaron and Corbin talk briefly on the rising Black Lives Matter movement and their incredulity at people's thoughts.
Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing
Sponsored by: Beat Parky by Michael Cheung
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Sounds by: Zapsplat, AudioJungle and Finn Leahy
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Episode 9 of A Hoops Journey features our first non-BC guest: Blain LaBranche! We sit down with the Edmonton native and go through his journey from playing against Ben Gordon, being homeless in Arizona, playing in back-to-back national finals at UBC, finding purpose after finishing his playing career, and the founding of his own basketball program, Enhance Basketball Academy.
Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing
Sponsored by: Beat Parky by Michael Cheung
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Sounds by: Zapsplat, AudioJungle and Finn Leahy
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Episode 8 features Jordan Yu, current Duchess Park Senior Boys Head Coach. He talks about growing up in Prince George, playing on the Provincial team under Paul Eberhardt, breaking his hand before the National Final with UBC, playing overseas with his younger brother and his coaching journey that has led him up to multiple provincial appearances with Duchess Park. Plus, Aaron and Corbin talk briefly about the protests that are happening globally; A Hoops Journey staunchly opposes hate and racism of any kind.
Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing
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Sounds by: Zapsplat, AudioJungle and Finn Leahy
Saturday Jun 06, 2020
Saturday Jun 06, 2020
On the 7th episode of A Hoops Journey we have Steve Hanson, current SFU Mens Basketball Coach. He talks about what it was like being a teen dad, his days coaching kid's football and his transition from being a high school coach to an NCAA Head Coach. Also, we talk about the appropriate cooked level of bacon.
Sponsored by: Goodlad Clothing
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Sounds by: Zapsplat and AudioJungle