Outside The Arc

We had the opportunity to connect with ESPN's Mike Wells who has covered the NBA and NFL. Hear about his unique experiences working with professional athletes, advice for fellow sports parents, and much more.

In 2020, we caught up with Coach R-Jay Barsh of Boise State University. Coach Barsh has been involved with NBC Camps for years and uses the foundations he learned there to springboard him into a successful college coaching career. Coach Barsh is passionate about the game and takes pride in building the character of players. Hear about his personal formula for success.

Former college basketball coach Kerie DePell talks about her experiences as player and coach. She also addresses how aspiring high school players can get noticed by college coaches and the different levels athletes of college hoops.

At the start of the 2020 NBA Bubble Season we caught up with Brendan Bowman of the San Antonio Spurs training staff. Brendan is a longtime NBC'er and graduated from Washington State University. Hear about his experiences in the NBA and how his time at NBC influenced his career path.

Former Gonzaga Women's Basketball point guard Jessie Loera interviews with NBC Basketball Camps. A former camper herself, Jessie went on to play professionally overseas in 2020 and shares advice for aspiring athletes.

Coach Damion Jablonski of Division III Men's Basketball Program at Whitworth University interviewed by NBC Basketball Camps' John Fazio. Coach Jablonski gives advice to aspiring players and speaks about his hoop journey leading him to a head college coach.

NBC Coach and former camper Wallace Ungwiluk nicknamed by Maxpreps "The Stephen Curry of the Bering Seas" gives insights on life in his Native Alaskan Village, basketball, listening, and navigating culture in the context of peace, generosity, and courage.

NBC Basketball Chief Operations Officer and coach Jennifer Ferch outline the necessity of hope in these difficult times. Using storytelling and easy to grasp concepts, Ferch delivers a short inspiring message to help coaches, students, and parents find ways to choose hope right now.

Coach Barsh sits down with NBC COO Jennifer Ferch as they discuss coaching tactics, key leadership qualities, and motivation techniques. They talk about the difference between intent and impact, what makes someone an excellent leader, and the importance of coaching with love rather than anger. Want to know what it means to be “WOBI”? Tune in to find out! “I want my life to say, ‘Live in such a way you make others better.’ And that’s really, ‘Did I love people, did I make them stronger people, stronger players?’ And it really isn’t me deciding that. I don’t get to answer that question. The way that’s decided is by you.” - Jennifer Ferch Thank you for listening to Outside the Arc! For more information about NBC Basketball Camps, visit nbccamps.com and listen to other Outside the Arc podcast episodes available on iTunes. FOLLOW NBC Twitter: @nbccamps Facebook: NBC Basketball Instagram: NBC Basketball Camps Email: nbc@nbccamps.com Website: www.nbccamps.com

Coach Barsh sits down with Coach Tim Hays, women’s basketball coach at Southeastern University, and talks about the game of basketball as it pertains to coaching. They talk about what it means to be dedicated to your game, the difference between the three divisions, and the importance of understanding fundamentals. Want to know what Hays’ “Three P’s of Basketball” are? Listen in to find out, and stay tuned through the end of the episode to hear a special story about how losing is truly a part of winning. “Your purpose is what you invest every single day; the outcome is in God’s hands.” - Tim Hays Thank you for listening to Outside the Arc! For more information about NBC Basketball Camps, visit nbccamps.com and listen to other Outside the Arc podcast episodes available on iTunes and Soundcloud. FOLLOW NBC CAMPS Facebook: NBC Basketball Instagram: NBC Basketball Camps Email: nbc@nbccamps.com Website: www.nbccamps.com FOLLOW COACH BARSH Facebook: Rjay Barsh Instagram: coachrjaybarsh Twitter: @CoachRj

Coach Barsh talks with Detroit Pistons shooter Anthony Tolliver about the secret of consistency in shooting the ball, why reps build confidence, and what it means to trust a coach and play the position they want you to. Want to know why you should train with imperfect passes? Listen in to find out! “With any player on any team, you’ve got to find your niche. What can you do that nobody else can do? That can get you on the court. Because at the end of the day, that’s what really matters - getting on the court.” - Anthony Tolliver Thank you for listening to Outside the Arc! For more information about NBC Basketball Camps, visit nbccamps.com and listen to other Outside the Arc podcast episodes available on iTunes and Soundcloud. FOLLOW NBC Facebook: NBC Basketball Instagram: nbc.basketball Email: nbc@nbccamps.com Website: www.nbccamps.com FOLLOW COACH BARSH Facebook: Rjay Barsh Instagram: coachrjaybarsh Twitter: @CoachRjayBarsh FOLLOW ANTHONY TOLLIVER Twitter: @ATolliver44 Facebook: Anthony Tolliver I

Coach Barsh sits down with skills trainer Shawn Faust and talks about the difference between playing and teaching, how Faust trains and puts pressure on players, and how to translate training time to game time. Want to know how to help your players make the most of their summers and help them be in sync with their school coaches? Listen in to find out! “Player accountability is why some of these kids are where they are. Because they hold themselves accountable to always wanting to be better and they’re just starving to get better.” – Shawn Faust Thank you for listening to Outside the Arc! For more information about NBC Basketball Camps, visit nbccamps.com and listen to other Outside the Arc podcast episodes available on iTunes. Links from this episode: See Faust’s training in action at https://tinyurl.com/y8cjwgo8 FOLLOW NBC Twitter: @nbccamps Facebook: NBC Basketball Instagram: nbc.basketball Email: nbc@nbccamps.com Website: www.nbccamps.com FOLLOW SHAWN FAUST Twitter: @iHandleBball Facebook: IHandl

Outside the Arc is a podcast presented by NBC Camps. In this episode, Coach R-Jay Barsh introduces the goal of the podcast - to elevate your coaching in attitude, relationships, and culture. What does it take to turn your locker room into a winning locker room? What does it mean to cultivate relationships outside the game? Tune in to find out! Thank you for listening to Outside the Arc! For more information about NBC Basketball Camps, visit nbccamps.com and listen to other Outside the Arc podcast episodes available on iTunes and Soundcloud. FOLLOW NBC Facebook: NBC Basketball Instagram: nbc.basketball Email: nbc@nbccamps.com Website: www.nbccamps.com FOLLOW COACH BARSH Email: rbarsh@seu.edu Facebook: Rjay Barsh Instagram: coachrjaybarsh Twitter: @CoachRjayBarsh