In this episode, I talk with the Mendocino College Head Basketball Coach, Billy Offill.

First, we learn about growing up in West County, Monte Rio Elementary open gyms, and his father and older brother's influence, on the game.

Then, Offill talks about summers at the Lavin Basketball Camps, battles in the Sonoma County League, El Molino High School coaches, and his senior year North Coast Section run.

Finally, Offill discusses his college playing experience, becoming a college head coach at 25 years old, surprise guests at the Mendocino College gym, and advice for young athletes, parents, and new coaches.

In this episode, I talk with Coach John Florance who played on the 1993-94 Sonoma Valley High School North Coast Section championship basketball team.

First, Florance tells us how he switched from soccer to basketball at a young age, developing as an athlete in Southern California, and his older brother's infludence on his competitiveness.

Then, we hear about his family relocating to Sonoma during his junior year, playing basketball for Sonoma Valley High School coach, Phil Rosemurgy, and the culture of the championship team.

Finally, Florance discusses his senior year basketball experience, Sonoma County League battles between Healdsburg High School, and the Sonoma Valley Dragons' post season run to the North Coast Section championship.

In this episode, I talk with author, business coach, and former Golden State Warriors' sports psychologist, Tom Mitchell.

First, we discuss his older brothers' influence with his obsession for the game of basketball- at a young age, playing high school and college basketball on the East Coast, and how he moved to Sonoma County.

Then, Mitchell and I chat about how he became the head coach at Santa Rosa Junior College, we review some of his former student-athletes, and how he became buddies with Chris Mullen.

Finally, Mitchell tells us how he got into sports psychology, an event he hosted with Phil Jackson, and advice for young athletes, parents, and coaches.