Episode 8: Ben Taylor | NBA Referee

In this episode, we break down the teams who didn't make it to the 2023 NBA Conference Finals and share our thoughts on Ja Morant's latest suspension. Watch this episode on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd9SRAmmgEg Follow Trainer 2 Trainer on socials: https://www.instagram.com/trainer2trainer_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@trainer2trainer_podcast Follow Jamal & Shaun on socials: https://www.instagram.com/jmrbasketball/ https://www.instagram.com/weworkhoops_shaun/

In this episode we talk to former pro basketball player & current 3HL radio host, Ron Slay. Ron talks about the history of Nashville / Tennessee basketball and playing at Pearl-Cohn, what it was like leaving home to play at Oak Hill Academy, finding success as a basketball player outside of the NBA and now working as a radio + podcast host and analyst on the SEC Network. Watch this episode on video: https://www.youtube.com/live/JZgfAW6Tw-s?feature=share Follow Ron on socials:  https://www.instagram.com/theeronslay https://www.instagram.com/theboomboomroom35 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFddiVEY3vFG7ORKYjGpywg Follow Trainer 2 Trainer on socials: https://www.instagram.com/trainer2trainer_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@trainer2trainer_podcast Follow Jamal & Shaun on socials: https://www.instagram.com/jmrbasketball/ https://www.instagram.com/weworkhoops_shaun/

In this episode we talk to current Tennessee State point guard, Marcus Fitzgerald Jr., as well as his dad & Cashville rap legend, Marcus Fitzgerald Sr. (aka Tha City Paper). Marcus Jr. talks about overcoming the pressure of playing college basketball in his hometown. Marcus Sr. shares the journey of leaving a successful rap career with the legend, Young Buck behind so that he could be there to support his kids & their dreams 100% of the time. They both discuss their unique father-son relationship. Watch this episode on video: https://youtube.com/live/myNtNGWEA7M?feature=share Follow Marcus Jr. & Sr. on socials:  https://www.instagram.com/marcusfitzgeraldjr https://www.instagram.com/marcusfitzgerald_sr Follow Trainer 2 Trainer on socials: https://www.instagram.com/trainer2trainer_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@trainer2trainer_podcast Follow Jamal & Shaun on socials: https://www.instagram.com/jmrbasketball/ https://www.instagram.com/weworkhoops_shaun/

We share what it's like to be real with kids & their parents when we identify where they're at with their skills, set goals & expectations together and when they compare themselves to some of the pros / elite college players we train. Watch this episode on video: https://youtube.com/live/j7Z5Aqdq3vk?feature=share Follow Trainer 2 Trainer on socials: https://www.instagram.com/trainer2trainer_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@trainer2trainer_podcast Follow Jamal & Shaun on socials: https://www.instagram.com/jmrbasketball/ https://www.instagram.com/weworkhoops_shaun/

We rate all the trades from the 2023 NBA trade deadline.  Follow Trainer 2 Trainer on socials: https://www.instagram.com/trainer2trainer_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@trainer2trainer_podcast Follow Jamal & Shaun on socials: https://www.instagram.com/jmrbasketball/ https://www.instagram.com/weworkhoops_shaun/

Christian Simmons is a basketball trainer who works with Shaun at We Work Hoops in Middle Tennessee. In this episode, he talks about his transition from player to trainer, the brotherly bond that he's developed with Shaun, the importance of building community with people who understand your goals and hosting camps for aspiring athletes. Follow Christian on socials: https://twitter.com/weworkhoops Follow Trainer 2 Trainer on socials: https://www.instagram.com/trainer2trainer_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@trainer2trainer_podcast Follow Jamal & Shaun on socials: https://www.instagram.com/jmrbasketball/ https://www.instagram.com/weworkhoops_shaun/

Bruce Massey and Reggie Upshaw play basketball overseas and both went to Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. In this episode they talk about what it was like to play for the legendary coach, Kermit Davis at MTSU, the challenges of playing overseas while family lives in the US, and they even talk some trash with each other. Follow Bruce & Reggie on socials: https://www.instagram.com/bamjr13 https://www.instagram.com/reggieup30 Follow Trainer 2 Trainer on socials: https://www.instagram.com/trainer2trainer_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@trainer2trainer_podcast Follow Jamal & Shaun on socials: https://www.instagram.com/jmrbasketball/ https://www.instagram.com/weworkhoops_shaun/

Ashlee McGee is the head video coordinator and player development coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. In this episode, she talks about her role as a video coordinator and player development coach, her desire to constantly learn & always be reliable, her respect for the game and the state of women in basketball (both the NBA and WNBA).  Follow Ashlee on socials: https://www.instagram.com/ashcan1214 Follow Trainer 2 Trainer on socials: https://www.instagram.com/trainer2trainer_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@trainer2trainer_podcast Follow Jamal & Shaun on socials: https://www.instagram.com/jmrbasketball/ https://www.instagram.com/weworkhoops_shaun/

Corey Frazier is a skills trainer at Overtime Elite, as well as a coach for USA Basketball and Brad Beal Elite. In this episode, he talks about starting out as a high school & AAU basketball coach, how he develops players at OTE and his thoughts on the current state of basketball. Follow Corey on socials: https://www.instagram.com/coreyfrazier32 Follow Trainer 2 Trainer on socials: https://www.instagram.com/trainer2trainer_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@trainer2trainer_podcast Follow Jamal & Shaun on socials: https://www.instagram.com/jmrbasketball/ https://www.instagram.com/weworkhoops_shaun/

*This episode was filmed live on January 16, 2023* Ben Taylor is an NBA referee from Middle Tennessee. In this episode, he talks about his journey from local referee to his decade-long career in the NBA, battling Crohn's disease, balancing his career with being a good husband & father and the player/coach relationship with refs.  Follow Trainer 2 Trainer on socials: https://www.instagram.com/trainer2trainer_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@trainer2trainer_podcast Follow Jamal & Shaun on socials: https://www.instagram.com/jmrbasketball/ https://www.instagram.com/weworkhoops_shaun/