Building Leaders Through the Next Play Mindset

In Episode 7 of The Words Matter Podcast, CoachRivers sits down with longtime Northwest basketball leader Brant Minor to introduce an exciting new initiative launching this spring: The Next Play Mindset Workshops.

Designed specifically for high school athletes, thisleadership series is built to help players develop the tools that too often get overlooked in today’s development culture. Athletes are training harder than ever physically, but many are not being taught how to lead, communicate, handleadversity, or stay mentally prepared when things do not go their way.

The Next Play Mindset Workshops will focus onbuilding confident leaders who know how to prepare, stay accountable, and respond to challenges during the most important development window of the year.While many athletes focus only on workouts and highlights during AAU season, this program helps them develop a clear mindset, structure, and leadership approach that can change the way they compete all summer long and beyond.

Coach Rivers and Brant share why this program was created,what athletes and parents can expect from the sessions, and how leadership development can become a true separator for players preparing for their next season.

The episode also offers a deeper look at Brant Minor’sjourney from competing in the Oregon High School State Championships at Grants Pass High School to walking on at the University of Portland, an experience that shaped his belief that discipline and perseverance can unlock opportunity.

Today, Brant continues to impact the Northwest basketballcommunity through Max Hoops events, the G.R.I.T. AAU program, and his work at Pacific University helping students pursue higher education.

This conversation is about leadership, preparation, andhelping the next generation of athletes grow beyond the game.

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