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It's More Than a Game

It's More Than a Game

By: Jalen Harris
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Basketball is more than a game—it’s identity, process, and purpose. Hosted by former Division I player and Elite Fit Connect founder Jalen, this podcast explores how the game shapes not only athletes but also leaders, families, and communities.

Each week, Jalen shares motivational insights, stories from legends like Steph Curry, and his own journey of leaving the court, rebuilding, and finding purpose again. Listeners will learn how the discipline of the game translates into real-life growth, resilience, and leadership. Whether you’re a player, parent, or coach, this is where basketball meets life, no matter what the next level is.

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Episodes
  • #2 - Loving the Process When Progress Feels Invisible

    #2 - Loving the Process When Progress Feels Invisible
    Sep 17 2025

    Most athletes quit when progress feels invisible. But the truth is — that’s when the process is working. In this episode, Jalen breaks down the realities of basketball politics, the Law of Thirds, why your circle matters more than raw talent, and how building community and mentorship can change an athlete’s entire journey. Whether you’re a hooper, coach, or parent, this episode gives you tools to stay consistent, find purpose, and create impact beyond the game.

    It’s More Than a Game is powered by Elite Fit Connect — the digital platform designed to free coaches from admin headaches so they can focus on developing players and building real legacies.

    Join our Elite Fit Connect community by following us on our other platforms!

    IG: elitefitfconnect

    TikTok: jluv22ihoop

    FB: elitefitconnect

    X: EliteFit24

    LinkedIn: elite-fit-connect

    📧 info@elitefitconnect.com | 💻 Home - Elite Fit Connect
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    39 mins
  • #1 - Steph Curry Proves It’s More Than a Game

    #1 - Steph Curry Proves It’s More Than a Game
    Sep 10 2025

    Welcome to the first episode of "It's More Than a Game" where we discuss Steph Curry’s story proves basketball is more than a game.

    In this debut episode, Jalen dives into Curry’s on-court greatness, his Google partnership, and his purpose-driven work with Eat. Learn. Play. — plus, Jalen’s own journey of finding identity and vision beyond basketball.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • Why identity must be bigger than your role or stats
    • How Steph Curry’s process built the greatest shooter of all time
    • The power of purpose in shaping legacy
    • My story of leaving the game, rebuilding, and creating Elite Fit Connect

    It’s More Than a Game is powered by Elite Fit Connect — the digital platform designed to free coaches from admin headaches so they can focus on developing players and building real legacies.

    Join our Elite Fit Connect community by following us on our other platforms!

    IG: @elitefitconnect

    TikTok: @jluv22ihoop

    FB: Elite Fit Connect

    X: @EliteFit24

    LinkedIn: Elite Fit Connect

    📧 info@elitefitconnect.com | 💻 Home - Elite Fit Connect
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    32 mins
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