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PREP Athletics Basketball Podcast

Cory Heitz
Basketball
Player Development
Prep School Basketball
Transfer Portal
NIL (name, Image, Likeness)
Basketball Recruiting
NCAA
Strength and Conditioning
College Basketball
Princeton University
American Basketball System
NIL
Choate Rosemary Hall
South Sudan
Foster Care
Blue Ridge School
Hargrave Military Academy
Mamadi Diakite
Youth Support
Link Year

PREP Athletics is a company that helps basketball players find the right fitting prep schools to help them meet their goals. This podcast features PREP Athletics founder Cory Heitz's valuable expertise and vast connections to share insights and stories about the past, present, and future of prep school basketball. It also features in depth interviews with prep school basketball coaches from all co... more

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Latest Episodes

Steve Turner—now Head of Basketball Operations and National Team Head Coach at Montverde Academy—breaks down the modern prep-to-college pathway with zero fluff. After 26 years at Gonzaga College High School, Turner explains why he chose Montverde, ho... more

In this episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast, Cory Heitz sits down with George White, former Division I player at Harvard, longtime college coach across D3, D2, D1, and the NBA/G-League, and founder of RecruitU. George brings unmatched perspective f... more

Coach Marcus O’Neil of Tilton School is back—and he’s got wisdom to share. With 15+ years at Tilton, a national prep championship, and a resume that includes NBA alumni like Wayne Selden, Nerlens Noel, Terance Mann, and Georges Niang, Marcus breaks d... more

Dan McHale—former D1 head coach at Eastern Kentucky and long-time assistant under Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith, and Kevin Willard—joins Cory Heitz to pull back the curtain on what college coaches actually look for in recruits. From his start as a student... more

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Recent Guests

Shavar Bernier
Coach at Taft School, former basketball player with a gap year experience
Taft School
Episode: Shavar Bernier of Taft School: Finding Your College Fit
Craig Carter
Head Coach at South Kent School
South Kent School
Episode: What D1 Programs Really Want: Coach Craig Carter of South Kent School on Basketball IQ & Decision Making
Jared Grasso
Head coach at the Knox School, former Division 1 point guard
Knox School
Episode: Preparing Players for the Next Level ft. Jared Grasso of Knox School
John Dorsey
Director known for his work on ESPN's 30 for 30 documentary series
ESPN
Episode: Inside ESPN’s 30 for 30: Director John Dorsey on Marinovich, SMU, and Documentary Making
Brian Fruscio
Coach at Canterbury School, with a background coaching at Albany Academy and experience in preparing players for college basketball.
Canterbury School
Episode: Competition vs. Hard Work in Player Development ft. Coach Brian Fruscio of Canterbury
Billy Thom
Head coach at Millbrook School and licensed clinical social worker
Millbrook School
Episode: How to Build Complete Student-Athletes ft. Coach Billy Thom of Millbrook School
John Zall
Coach at Vermont Academy with coaching experience at D2, D3, and NBA levels.
Vermont Academy
Episode: The College Recruitment Playbook ft. Coach John Zall of Vermont Academy
Connor Merrill
Head Coach at Deerfield Academy, former player at Skidmore
Deerfield Academy
Episode: Building Championship Culture at Deerfield with Coach Connor Merrill
Jon Stone
Head Coach at Hun School, experienced in both coaching and playing internationally
Hun School
Episode: Building a MAPL League Powerhouse feat. Coach Jon Stone of Hun School

Host

Cory Heitz
Host and founder of a company that assists basketball players in finding suitable prep schools, with extensive knowledge and experience in both basketball and education.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • A must listen for parents of student-athletes

    As a parent of a high school basketball player living outside of the US, I find the process of trying to navigate the college basketball recruitment daunting and overwhelming -this podcast has been a God-send! Cory and the guests he features really do a great job of helping parents and student-athletes understand the importance of picking the right school and the right coach. I’m learning so much about prep schools and enjoy hearing from people that have firsthand knowledge and insight on what... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BYO - 263
    Canada9 months ago
  • Prep Athletics Podcasts

    Cory does an excellent job providing content on all elements of the prep school athlete experience. A must listen if your an athlete or family looking to learn more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Archie McEachern
    United States4 years ago
  • The Basketball Information Library

    This podcast is the library of information for everyone with questions about basketball preparation, recruitment, routes to playing in college, and more. This library has expert-level information on every topic, and Cory’s hosting skills keep every episode just as entertaining as it is educational. This podcast is a resource to get to the truth about how the basketball world works.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WindomLn
    United States4 years ago
  • Prep is the best!

    One of the best basketball podcast to listen too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Averion Rawls
    United States4 years ago
  • Very helpful

    Cory is an expert in this field. He’s helped so many players through Prep Athletics, happy to see him sharing all of this knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evobball
    United States4 years ago

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Parents frequently highlight the podcast as a valuable resource for navigating the often challenging path of college recruitment for their student-athletes.
Listeners find the content to be incredibly informative and helpful, particularly in understanding the intricacies of prep school basketball recruitment.
Many appreciate the authentic insights shared by guests who have firsthand experience in coaching and athletics.

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#248
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Talking Points

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From Post-Grad to D1, From Player to Coach feat. Terrell Ivory, Head Coach of Andover
Q: What was the best part and worst part of your experience in England playing professionally?
The best part was being able to play basketball as my job while exploring new cultures; the worst part was adapting to the different cuisine.
From Post-Grad to D1, From Player to Coach feat. Terrell Ivory, Head Coach of Andover
Q: What does it take for a guard to play at the D1 level today, 2024?
A guard must be selfless, understand their role in the team dynamic, and contribute to winning in ways that often go unnoticed in statistics.
⚖️Taking a Holistic Approach to Athlete Development 📈 feat. Head Coach of Choate, Drew Dawson
Q: What do you do when kids come to you and they say, hey, I want to come to Choate. Also, my goal is to play D1?
Drew discusses the importance of educating players and families about the realities of college recruitment and setting expectations.
Making It to D1 Before & After The Transfer Portal feat. Rock Battistoni, Head Coach of Loomis Chaffee
Q: What does it take for a guard to play at the D1 level these days?
Being willing to defend full court and doing the things that others are not willing to do sets you apart.
Making It to D1 Before & After The Transfer Portal feat. Rock Battistoni, Head Coach of Loomis Chaffee
Q: What differences did you notice between D3 and D1, both in terms of play and intensity?
The level of commitment and the general culture within the D1 program was much more intense compared to D3.

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A compelling blend of expert insights and personal narratives, this series focuses on the prep school basketball experience, aimed primarily at players and their families navigating the recruitment landscape. It features interviews with coaches and experts who delve into various aspects of athletic development, recruitment strategies, and the importance of academic success alongside sports. Unique in its approach, the show provides firsthand accounts and practical advice tailored to aspiring student-athletes and their parents, emphasizing the holistic development of young athletes.

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Recent guests on PREP Athletics Basketball Podcast include:

1. Shavar Bernier
2. Craig Carter
3. Jared Grasso
4. John Dorsey
5. Brian Fruscio
6. Billy Thom
7. John Zall
8. Connor Merrill

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