In this episode, I talk with former Sonoma Academy High School shooting guard, Ellie Stearn.

First, we hear a story about Stearn's first intereaction with SAHS Basketball Head Coach, Kevin Christensen, how she focused on perfecting the little things of the game, the one hour drive to school each day, and building self-confidence in herself.

Then, Stearn gives insights to her SAHS back-to-back league champions and MVPs, her teammates, one of her favorite quotes, and researching four year universities that fulfilled her academic and athletic needs.

Finally, Stearn discusses attending and playing basketball at Colorado College, the unique academic block schedule, advice for young athletes, parents, and coaches.

In this episode, I talk with former Rancho Cotati High School and Santa Rosa Junior College shooting guard, Andrew Pengel.

First, we hear about Pengel's father being a Bay Area high school assistant basketball coach and Pengel watching practices at a young age, his family's support while playing CYO for St Elizabeth's in Rohnert Park, and some set backs that only fueled Pengel's motivation.

Then, Pengel talks about the summer before his ninth grade year waking up at 6 am and putting in multiple workouts a day, a breakout tournament in Corning, and shares his Rancho Cotati High debate with SRJC assistant coach, Maurice Thompson.

Finally, Pengel discusses his transition to playing at SRJC, a redshirt year that was a blessing, insights to motions offense, battles with teammate Spencer Langowski, and Emporia State University's connection with the University of Arizona and Coach McMillan.

In this episode, I talk with all-time great Piner High School shooter and former Windsor High Varsity Coach, Steve Kramer.

First, we hear about Kramer picking up the game of basketball in the second grade, learning to shoot using the carport as a target, getting his first hoop positioned under a street light, then his father's influence on making sure his feet were set and the rotation of the basketball on his follow through.

Then, Kramer talks about playing at Comstock Junior High- scoring 33 points in a game, a motivational talk with legendary Piner Coach Mike Gaddie before the start of his high school career, and recalls the top local teams and players he would watch.

Finally, Kramer dicusses playing at Santa Rosa Junior College, getting a full-ride scholarship and winning a NAIA national championship, beginning his coaching career at Piner High, becoming the first Windsor High School head varsity coach, the 2023 season, and advice for young athletes, parents, and coaches.