We’re picking up right where we left off— toxic team dynamics, and mean girls who crushed my confidence. I share how those experiences shaped my mindset, what I wish I knew back then, and how you can find your voice and rise stronger. From lessons I learned the hard way to relationship advice that comes straight from the Bible, this episode is your go-to playbook for navigating conflict, setting boundaries, and keeping your joy intact.

Whether you’re a young player or a basketball parent wanting to support your kid through team drama, this one’s packed with tools to help you with confidence, confrontation and choosing your people.

🎙️ Episode 12: Mean Girls, Bad Teammates & Basketball Confidence: How I Overcame Toxic Team Culture PART 2

Release Date: July 15, 2025

Episode Type: Story / Teaching / Solo

🔑 Episode Highlights:

• How to discern your people so you’re not consumed with what others think
• How who you surround yourself with impacts your confidence
• Biblical conflict resolution tips that work on and off the court
• The difference between being kind vs. giving someone your energy
• How strong relationships can be built after conflict

💬 Quote Worth Remembering:

“Learn to love people without depending on them to meet your needs.”

– Teige Morrell

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In this episode of Pro Ball Buddy Mindset, I’m opening up about the real and raw experiences I’ve had with toxic teammates and mean girls in basketball—and how those moments made me feel insecure, small, and even question quitting. I share a breakdown of the type of bad teammates we all come across and how you can avoid becoming one! Whether you’ve had teammates who made you cry, question yourself, or just stole the joy from the game, you’re not alone. This is Part 1 of how I found confidence anyway.

Whether you’re a young baller or a parent cheering from the sidelines, you’ll walk away encouraged and equipped to keep going on and off the court.

🎙️ Episode 11: Mean Girls, Bad Teammates & Basketball Insecurity: How I Found Confidence Anyway (Part 1)

Release Date: July 8, 2025

Episode Type: Story / Teaching / Solo

🔑 Episode Highlights:

• Real stories of toxic teammates who made basketball harder than it needed to be
• 4 common types of bad teammates (and how to spot them!)
• A challenge to check yourself so you don’t accidentally become one
• The first steps to finding peace, confidence, and the right circle of people

💬 Quotes Worth Remembering:

“...you don’t want to be the mean girl, you don’t want to be the bad teammate, you don’t want to be the player who missed out on all the amazing friendships around you.”

– Teige Morrell

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Email me teige@proballbuddy.com or tag me @proballbuddy when you’re listening. I’d love to know what story or teammate description hit home for you 💬

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In this episode of Pro Ball Buddy Mindset, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my recent signing with the UC Capitals for the WNBL 2025/26 season—and using it as a real-life case study to answer one of your biggest questions: How do you choose what team to play for? Whether you’re dreaming of going pro, navigating college recruitment, or switching WABL clubs, you’ll walk away with wisdom, strategy, and clarity.

🎙️ Episode 010: Teige Morrell talks UC Capitals And How to Choose What Team You Play For!

Release Date: July 16, 2025

Episode Type: Q&A / Teaching / Story

🔑 Episode Highlights:

• The three key things I always consider before signing with a team: Coaching, Team, and Organization
• How to ask the right questions during recruitment or selecting a team to play for
• The honest emotional toll of leaving a city you love—and how I stay anchored in my values
• Why inappropriate recruitment at the junior level is a red flag
• A rapid-fire Q&A on free agency, nerves, faith, and more

💬 Quote Worth Remembering:

“Don’t just ask what you can get from joining a team—ask if you’re excited to grow with them.”

– Teige Morrell

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Grab my free mini-course: That Finishing Touch – a finishing skills touch builder series + goal-setting worksheet to keep you focused even through uncertainty.

The worksheet is the exact process I use to reflect and move forward with confidence.

Let’s build your confidence, clarity, and competitive edge together.

📲 Keep the Conversation Going:

Email me [teige@proballbuddy.com] or tag me [@proballbuddy] when you’re listening. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this one—especially if you’re facing a big basketball decision. 💬

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Send this episode to a teammate, coach, or basketball family in your circle. This could be the clarity they’ve been waiting for.

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In this episode of Pro Ball Buddy Mindset, I’m sharing how my early sparks of motivation in the driveway turned into purposeful, self-driven training—and how you can do the same. Whether you’re a young baller trying to train on your own or a parent supporting as best you know how, this episode will give you practical steps to build consistency and confidence through purposeful practice. I didn’t have a strict routine for when I worked on my game, but when motivation hit, I was out in the driveway grinding with purpose - something I’ve come to find doesn’t come naturally to a lot of players... I talk about the quiet beginnings of self-driven skill development and how following your own spark can lead to greatness—even when it’s inconsistent. And I dive into how YOU can actually practice with purpose… and discover your motivation sky-rocket!

🎙️ Episode 9: Motivation in Moments and Practicing with Purpose: Learn to Train Yourself Effectively!

Release Date: July 9, 2025

Episode Type: Solo / Story / Teaching

🔑 Episode Highlights:

• What to do when motivation shows up—and how to be ready for it
• Why having a specific plan makes all the difference in your training sessions
• How I used a mental checklist (even as a kid!) to challenge myself and grow
• The compound effect: why consistency > intensity every time
• A free Finishing Touch workout + Goal-Setting Practice Plan bonus just for you!

💬 Quote Worth Remembering:

“Being a professional means doing what you love even when you don’t feel like it—and learning to create your own motivation through purpose.”

– Teige Morrell

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Grab my gift to you: The FREE That Finishing Touch Mini-Course + Setting Goals Like a Pro Work Sheet

Read my blog post all about Setting Goals For Basketball.

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Let me help you with your confidence, motivation, and practice plan.

📲 Keep the Conversation Going:

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From hooping with my three brothers to competing with boys even to this day, in today's episode, I share how, as a young girl, it made me tough and continues to shape my skill set and mindset. We unpack the pros and cons around co-ed play in basketball—and why girls shouldn’t shy away from playing with the boys.

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Why is it so hard to let go and play free? In today's episode, I share my story of perfectionism, the fear of failure & disappointing others, and how it delayed my aggressiveness & play-making ability on the court. Discover what it really takes to shift from a mindset of fear to confidence. How to play your role and what beautiful basketball actually looks like!

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Girls Only Basketball Camp registration is officially OPEN!

3 days. Basketball. Fun. T-shirts. And serious skill building just for girls.

•Where: Girrawheen Senior High School | Perth Western Australia

•When: July 7–9

•Times: 9–11am (8–12yrs) | 12–2pm (12–18yrs)

•Price: $159 (incl. t-shirt)

•Registration closes July 5! (link below!)

In this episode, I open up about the internal chaos of loving everything—school, clubs, boys, music, and other sports—and how it pulled me away from fully committing to basketball. If you’ve ever struggled with being multi-passionate or “too well-rounded” to focus, this one’s for you.

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All Girls Basketball Camp registration is officially OPEN!

3 days. Basketball. Fun. T-shirts. And serious skill building just for girls.

•Where: Girrawheen Senior High School | Perth Western Australia

•When: July 7–9

•Times: 9–11am (8–12yrs) | 12–2pm (12–18yrs)

•Early Bird: $129 (incl. t-shirt)

•Price goes up after June 23, so get in quick [link below]!

I left you on a bit of a cliff hanger in the last episode… or maybe I’m just procrastinating sharing the embarrassment. ;) Here’s to vulnerability and truly becoming basketball besties - Welcome to Part 2 of the Truth about the System; Basketball Politics, Bias and Breaking Through…

The system isn’t always fair—favoritism, bad coaching, and recruiting confusion leave a lot of players frustrated and stuck. I’ll break down what’s broken in the basketball world and how you can thrive anyway with the right mindset and strategies.

Let's get it!

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