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ANNOUNCEMENT:

After this episode. We will be taking a break during the college basketball season. We will be back with more episodes in March / April of 2026. In the meantime, if you have any questions feel free to reach out!

On today’s episode we have Nicole Adach. Nicole is a sport psychology professional and psychotherapist with over a decade of experience helping athletes and high-performing individuals strengthen their mental game, build resilience, and reach peak performance. Nicole currently serves as a Student-Athlete Support Clinician at Northeastern University, where she works with athletes to navigate the pressures of competition, balance their mental health, and develop skills that translate beyond sport. In her private practice, Nicole specializes in the intersection of mental health, wellness, and performance — bringing together her clinical expertise and her own background as a collegiate athlete. She’s particularly passionate about helping athletes explore their identity beyond sport and supporting them through the often challenging transition out of athletics.

On this episode we discuss:

• The importance of expanding and understanding self identity
• The importance of being in the present moment
• Grounding strategies to get into the present moment
• Building confidence + resilience

And much more!

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On today’s "best of" episode we have Coach Anthony Tucker. Anthony played for the University of Iowa and Minnesota State University Moorhead; where he was named to the All-Conference and All-Region teams. After college Anthony had an 11 year professional career spanning nine countries and including four finals appearances, one MVP award, one scoring title, and three assist titles. He also played in the NBA G League for the Windy City Bulls. His coaching experience spans from AAU to high school varsity, and he is the founder and head trainer at Hoop Habits; whose training method is designed to not only develop skills, but to teach athletes how to apply their training techniques and concepts to live game situations. In the fall of 2025, he will enter his first season as the Head Coach of the Holy Family Catholic High School girls basketball program.

On this episode we discuss:

• Coach Tucker’s 5 pillars of player development
• The importance of building a plan and experimenting with development
• Why consistency is key
• Importance of open dialogue when training
• Creativity in development

And much more!

Hoop Habits Website
Hoop Habits Instagram
Anthony Tucker Instagram

If you have any questions for me or our future guests email hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com

If you're interested in connecting or working together, let's have a conversation - send me an email today - hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com

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On today’s episode we have Iuri Melo. Iuri is a licensed clinical social worker + therapist. He is the published author of "Mind Over Grey Matter," and "Know Thy Selfie," a national best seller for adolescents. Iuri specializes in treating Anxiety related disorders (Panic, OCD), Depression, & Trauma. His vision is to inspire youth and young adults everywhere to live deeply.

On this episode we discuss:

• The importance of how you interpret events
• The highs and lows of engaging in sports
• The virtuous cycle vs the downward spiral

And much more!

Video resources for adolescents

School pulse website

Know Thy Selfie - Book

Mind Over Grey Matter - Book

If you have any questions for me or our future guests email hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com

If you're interested in connecting or working together, let's have a conversation - send me an email today - hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com

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The views and opinions shared by coaches and other professionals on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hoops Through Life. Hoops Through Life is an independent entity, not affiliated with any school or coach, and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by these individuals.