Jason Unruh is a graduate of South Salem HS where he played for legendary coach Barry Adams. After spending a few years as an assistant, he went on to help found The Hoop as well as the Hoopla 3 on 3 basketball tournament.

Alex Hartman had a successful college and overseas pro career as a basketball player and has used his experiences to springboard his next professional chapter. We discuss his journey as a player as well as the NIL scene for athletes. Be on the lookout for a second episode with Hartman in the future. Check out his work at heartlandcreative.net

Greg Plater became a first-team all-state player at McKay HS while helping to take the program from the bottom of the league to state contenders. He credits his hours in the gym to building his game on the court, but also his confidence in himself to be great.

Jack Martino has over 30 years of coaching experience. His experiences have enabled him to get the most out of his teams. In 3 years at McKay HS, he took them from last place in the Valley League into state contenders.

Mike McShane is a basketball legend in Salem. He is coming off a successful 2-year run as the head girl's basketball coach at McNary High School. He breaks down how he developed his team and what he has learned through his life in the game.

Joined today by my high school coach, Jim Litchfield. Coach Litch has decades of experience in the game of basketball and was a huge part of my development. We discuss his history as well as what he sees in today's game.

1:37. Reflecting on Success at Lake Oswego

5:05.  Pivotal moments for the development of a player

10:00. Mental challenges for youth

16:39. Dangers of workout culture

20:34. Surrounding yourself with the right people

27:20. Coach Cho’s top 5 opponents in his 8 years at Lake Oswego

We are joined by Malik Leaks, a North Salem HS grad. We discuss what made him a great player and how is passing it on the youth he trains.

00:30 Earliest basketball memory

01:14. Developing a love for the game

01:50. The work Malik put in

03:00. Success at North Salem High School

03:55. Becoming the #1 option

06:08. North vs McKay - clutch moment

07:33. Developing basketball IQ

10:50. Transition to the college game

12:15. Biggest impacts to his development

14:44. Malik is the most underrated player from Salem

17:34. Transitioning to a coach

21:55. Importance of pick up basketball

25:05 Balance of weightlifting and on-court work

27:25 Who Malik watched as a kid

28:55. High School playoff experience