Pablo Torre Finds Out Why JJ Redick Rejected the NBA to Coach 9-Year-Olds Instead
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Jan 11, 2024 JJ Redick, a professional basketball player turned middle-school basketball coach, discusses his passion for the game and why he rejected the NBA to coach a fourth-grade travel team in Brooklyn. He shares insights on coaching youth basketball and balancing competitiveness and discipline. He also talks about a controversial call in a basketball game and the importance of playing for each other and building confidence in players.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Speaker's Experience with His Suit and a Discussion on Podcasting and Shooting Workouts
03:14 • 2min
Love for the Craft of Basketball
05:20 • 8min
Rejecting the NBA to Coach Fourth-Grade Travel Team
13:32 • 4min
Coaching Youth Basketball: Balancing Competitiveness and Discipline
17:09 • 16min
Controversial Call and Comeback
33:38 • 6min
Playing for Each Other and Building Confidence
39:34 • 9min
Coaching First Graders and Kindergarteners on a Nine-Foot Hoop
49:03 • 2min