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Prep School Basketball Summit: Strategies and Advice from Leading Coaches
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In this episode, Coach Cory is joined by Coach Trey Morin of Phelps School, Coach John Zall of Vermont Academy, and Coach Lamar Reddicks of Milton Academy. They discuss current trends in the prep school world. They highlight the importance of prep school as an option for players, especially with colleges trending older and the need for advocates in the recruiting process. The coaches emphasize the exposure and connections they have to college coaches, which helps their players get placed in college. They also discuss the importance of finding the right fit for players and how prep schools prepare students for college both academically and personally. The coaches share their criteria for potential student-athletes, including a desire to be at the school, a willingness to work hard, and a commitment to improving as a basketball player. They also highlight the benefits of living on campus and having easy access to gym facilities. The coaches emphasize the importance of access to facilities and the opportunity to play with and against talented players. They highlight the benefits of AAU basketball for exposure and the value of the scholastic period in prep schools.
Takeaways
-Prep school is an important option for players, especially with colleges trending older and the need for advocates in the recruiting process.
-Prep school coaches provide exposure and connections to college coaches, helping players get placed in college.
-Finding the right fit is crucial, considering factors like academic reputation, location, and coaching staff.
-Living on campus provides easy access to gym facilities, allowing players to work on their skills and improve.
-Prep schools also prepare students for college life by teaching life skills and providing a supportive community. Quality over quantity is important in basketball training
-AAU basketball provides opportunities for exposure and playing against good competition
-Prep schools offer a unique experience and the chance to play against high-level competition
Connect with Coach Trey Morin:
Email | tmorin@thephelpsschool.org
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/phelpshoops/
Twitter | https://twitter.com/treymorin
https://twitter.com/phelpshoops
Connect with Coach John Zall:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/VermontAcadHoop
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/vermontacadhoop/
Email | jzall@vermont
Connect with Cory:
Website | https://www.prepathletics.com
Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prep.athletics/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PrepAthletics
Email | coryheitz@gmail.com
Phone | 859-317-1166
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