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The Basketball Parent's Journey

The Basketball Parent's Journey

By: BJ Mumford
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Welcome to The Basketball Parent's Journey Podcast, where we capture parent stories about their journey so far and what has worked, and not worked, for them. Listen as parents share their wisdom across a wide spectrum of experiences from beginners to college athletes and their recommendations for you as your player embarks on the next stage of their basketball journey from beginner to high school player and beyond!Hosted by BJ Mumford, Owner and CEO of Playpracticebasketball.com, and author of The Confidence Puzzle: A Parent's Guide To Charting A Course From The Rec League To High School Basketball

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Episodes
  • From Driveway Hoops to College Captain: Will Mollica's Basketball Journey

    From Driveway Hoops to College Captain: Will Mollica's Basketball Journey
    Jun 30 2026

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    In this heartfelt episode from Play Practice Basketball, young athlete Will Mollica shares his remarkable path from casual driveway games with his dad in Stratham, New Hampshire, to becoming a college team captain. He opens up about early rec league experiences, the nerves of travel team tryouts, middle school leadership lessons, navigating high school basketball during COVID at St. Thomas Aquinas, personal growth, overcoming physical challenges (including recent knee recovery), and the dedication that took him to the collegiate level.

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    We help your basketball player perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts!


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    More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media

    Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The making of the Confidence Formula program

    The making of the Confidence Formula program
    Feb 19 2026

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    Jodi interviews Coach BJ about the origin story of the Confidence Formula program and discusses the latest evolution for Spring 2026!


    We help your basketball player perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts!


    Fill out our Confidence Index to get started!

    https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com


    More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media

    Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893
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    20 mins
  • Coaching this year? How to be more credible to your players

    Coaching this year? How to be more credible to your players
    Dec 15 2025

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    Consistency is key to being a credible coach.

    Live what you teach, practice what you preach, and be a walking example.

    Establish principles, use short sound bites, and eliminate contradictions for maximum impact!

    Tryout the Confidence Index: https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com

    We help your basketball player perform at a high school level BEFORE their freshman tryouts!


    Fill out our Confidence Index to get started!

    https://confidenceindex.scoreapp.com


    More about us at www.playpracticebasketball.com or @playpracticebasketball on social media

    Have a quick question? Text us at 603-932-5893
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    27 mins
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