Episode Summary:This week on the It’s Just Different Podcast, Ashley sits down with Zoderick Green — pro trainer, former hooper, and father of WNBA athlete Zay Green — to talk real about why athletes aren’t getting recruited and how parents may be unintentionally holding them back.From Zay’s inspiring story to the shift in parental roles in youth sports, Zoderick shares what every basketball parent needs to hear about training, camps, recruiting, and expectations. This is your behind-the-scenes blueprint to preparing your child for next-level basketball — mentally, physically, and emotionally.Key Takeaways:- Parents aren’t the problem… but they could be the pressure.You’ll learn how today’s parents unintentionally impact a coach’s ability to develop players — and what to do instead.- Real recruiting looks different than you think.Handwritten letters. Direct convos. Clear evaluations. Not all “interest” is real interest.- Not every camp is for your kid.Zoderick breaks down the difference between team camps, exposure camps, and developmental ones — and how to choose what fits.- Ask better questions.Parents should ask trainers who have they developed? What’s the plan for your kid? What results can they show?- More rest, less rush.Burnout is real. Pushing too early can backfire. Trust your child’s pace.

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