In this episode of the Stay On The Court podcast https://stayonthecourt.com/podcast/, we feature Paul Vitelli, a former Yale University basketball player who scored nearly 900 points from 2000 to 2004 and played professionally in Italy for four years.

Paul shares stories about his time playing in Italy, his transition to life after professional sports, and his current role as the Chief Operating Officer of Swish House https://www.swishhouse.com/our-story, a basketball fitness business. Full show notes https://stayonthecourt.com/paul-vitelli-yale-house-to-swish-house-coo/

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Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yale-hoops-to-basketball-entrepreneur-with-paul/id1721425472?i=1000661698934

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6DYb9vokzkl1D6baVgSGLb?si=FhmiW8ZzTaCK52cDOXQYtA

YouTube https://youtu.be/hbmExS_chOE?si=U-ILePdWsIPoQeg_

Key Highlights:

Paul's exciting and hilarious stories from playing in Italy 🇮🇹 (25:00)

Adjusting exercise routines after 40 and dealing with arthritis 🏋️‍♂️

Turning a passion for basketball into a successful business with Swish House 🏢

Lightning Round

Rapid-Fire Questions: Paul answers fun, rapid-fire questions about his basketball preferences, underrated skills in pickup games, and more.

Coaches and Players: He shares which NCAA coaches he’d like to have a beer with and the best player he’s ever had to guard, providing insights into his basketball influences and experiences.

Time Stamps

00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - Meet Paul Vitelli
25:00 - Playing Basketball in Italy (Must Listen!)
40:00 - Lightning Round
45:00 - Fitness After 40
1:05:00 - The Birth of Swish House

Resources Mentioned:

• Swish House: https://swishhouse.com
• Jonathon Dues, Swish House CEO, Podcast Episode https://stayonthecourt.com/swish-house-founder-and-ceo-jonathan-dues-2/
• Paul Vitelli LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvitelli
• Paul Vitelli Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulvitelli/
• Paul Vitelli Stats at Yale https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/1527/paul-vitelli
• Swish House NYC Instagram https://www.instagram.com/swishhouse

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🌟 Welcome to the Stay On The Court podcast! In this episode, host Troy Wallace chats with the most statistically decorated basketball player in Colgate history, Tucker Richardson! 🏀 Join us as we dive into Tucker's incredible journey from college basketball to playing professionally in Finland for BC Nokia. 🇫🇮. Full show notes https://stayonthecourt.com/tucker-richardson-from-colgate-ncaa-tournaments-to-professional-championships-in-finland/

BC Nokia did end up winning the championship after we recorded the podcast!

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• Spotify
• YouTube
• IHeartRadio

Here’s what you’ll learn:

1. Did Tucker ever close down the most famous college bar in Hamilton, NY? 🍻
2. What was it like to play in four NCAA tournaments? 🏆
3. Tucker’s #1 tip for young basketball players. 🏅

Plus, Tucker shares insights into his youth development, Finnish sauna culture, and his go-to breakfast as a pro player! 🥞

Make sure and listen to the lightning round question around the 34-minute mark

Check the description for chapter timestamps and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring basketball stories! 👍

Time Stamps

0:00 - Introduction
1:33 - Tucker Richardson’s accolades
3:06 - Playing professionally in Finland
4:35 - Tucker’s basketball journey
9:13 - High school and prep school experiences
14:45 - Choosing Colgate and balancing academics
23:02 - Game day routines at Colgate
27:26 - Road games and recovery
29:02 - NCAA tournament experiences
34:37 - Lightning round questions
44:23 - Professional basketball in Finland
52:07 - Finnish sauna culture
54:42 - Nutrition and staying healthy
59:57 - Hacking Hoops and YouTube channel
1:07:13 - Tips for young players
1:10:00 - Closing thoughts and thank you

Resources Mentioned:

• Tucker Richardson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TuckerRichardson
• Hacking Hoops website (mentioned as being in beta): https://hackinghoops.com
• Whoop Band Fitness Tracker https://fave.co/3u3KISO
• BC Nokia https://www.bcnokia.fi/
• Colgate University Athletics: Official Site
• Tucker's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tucker-richardson-a3ba7819b/
• Colgate Athletics Fight Song https://www.youtube.com/wat

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We built a custom GPT Chatbot to help you generate the best bracket name for you office pool or bracket name:

https://stayonthecourt.com/marchmadness/

You will be the envy of your office pool. This "shortisode" introduces the specially trained March Madness Bracket Name Generator GPT we created for you.

You can find the video version and demo over on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/KsxciqYlegw

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• The business of basketball, what's missing from pickup basketball,
• The origins of Swish House, and how listeners can get involved, either as members or as licensees in their area.
• Jonathon shares his journey from a scholarship basketball player to founding Swish House, the challenges of maintaining basketball fitness post-college
• How Swish House offers a unique fitness experience while also creating a new basketball economy through job opportunities and small business ownership.

• Introduction to Jonathan Dues and Swish House.
• The unique concept of Swish House: A blend of basketball fitness classes and organized pickup games.
• Expansion plans across the United States and the goal to create the biggest, most dominant fitness franchise globally.
• Insights into the challenges and successes of running Swish House, including navigating through the pandemic.
• The importance of community, accessibility, and creating new opportunities in the basketball world.
• Jonathon’s personal fitness routine and how Swish House fits into his life.
• Future aspirations for Swish House and its potential impact on the basketball community and small business ownership.
• How listeners can get involved with Swish House, either by joining as members or exploring opportunities to open a location in their city.
• Closing thoughts and where to find more information about Swish House online.

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In this week's "Injury Of The Week" episode of the "Stay On The Court" podcast, host Troy Wallace interviews Al Peterson III, a PGA-certified golf pro and the Director of Golf for the Field Club of Omaha. The discussion revolves around Al's recent injury, his recovery process, and his transition from basketball to golf.

Make sure and listen to the Rapid Fire Quiz I give Al at the 42-minute mark

Al shares the story of breaking his fibula and ripping out tendons during a pickup basketball game in late November 2023, resulting in a surgery known as the tightrope procedure to repair torn tendons and screws to repair the break. He talks about the immediate aftermath, the recovery journey, and the challenges he faced, including mobility issues and the impact on his professional and personal life. Al also shares insights into his passion for golf, his approach to coaching, and the importance of playing basketball age-appropriately.

See the full blog post with pictures.

Show Notes:

• Introduction to Al Peterson III (AP3): A high-level high school basketball player who transitioned to becoming a PGA-certified golf pro.
• Injury Discussion:
  • Details of the injury: Occurred during a pickup basketball game, leading to a broken fibula and the need for a tightrope procedure.
  • Recovery process: Challenges faced during recovery, including mobility issues and the impact on his work and family life.
  • Importance of checking out the associated YouTube episode and blog post for visual insights into Al's injury and recovery.
• Transition to Golf:
  • Al's journey from basketball to pursuing a career in golf.
  • Insights into the PGA golf management program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and its benefits.
• Life and Lessons:
  • The role of basketball in Al's life for exercise, camaraderie, and social connections.
  • The impact of the injury on Al's professional life, particularly during a clubhouse renovation at the Field Club of Omaha.
  • Al's advice on staying active and engaged in sports while playing age-appropriately.
• Final Thoughts: Al emphasizes the importance of passion for whatever sport or activity one pursues, whether it's basketball or golf, and the necessity of adapting one's play style with age.

Resources Mentioned:

Al Peterson III

Basketball Ankle Braces

PGA Golf Management Program at

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Certified Laser Therapist, Wendy Zelmer (RMA), conducts a masterclass on how to use red light therapy and other light therapies for recovery and to heal from injuries more quickly.

Show Notes:

Wendy Zelmer's Contact Points:

YouTube

LinkedIn

https://www.inflammationcoach.com (Wendy's Website)

Facebook

Resources Mentioned:

Curavi Red Light Therapy Belt

Eat To Beat Disease (Great Book Shown in Wendy's Background)

Red Light Therapy: Miracle Medicine (Book Troy Mentions)

Knee Injury Protocol For Basketball (scroll to the bottom of the page)

Wendy's Free Red Light Treatment Guide

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Inspirational Gretna High School Head Basketball Coach, Brad Feeken, succumbs to cancer at age 48. He is survived by his wife, Jenny, and three kids – Rylinn (13), Maylee (11), John (6).

Support The Feeken Family Through The Gretna Public Schools Foundation

I did not know Coach Feeken (aka "Feeks") personally, but his story was extremely impactful on me. This podcast is only a brief summary of the impact he has had as a teacher, basketball coach, and father.

I weave in audio clips from his oldest daughter, Rylinn's (13 same age as my daughter), wonderful speech at his memorial service. There are also clips from Feeken himself as well as our local news station recapping the last-second shot his team hit to win a game on the same day that he died.

There are so many lessons. I encourage you to read Dirk Chatelain's excellent article on the Flatwater Free Press website. Not only is Chatelain an excellent journalist he was a neighbor of coach Feeken.

Resources I used for the podcast:

Feek’s Fight: He’s changed a team, a town and many lives. Now Coach Feeken fights for his own by Dirk Chatelain

A Tribute To Coach Feek Remembering The Man Who Led Gretna Basketball For Two Decades by Peter Burtnett

Neuroendocrine Tumors May Clinic Article

Hundreds Attend Memorial Service For Gretna Basketball Coach Brad Feeken by Stu Pospisil

Brad Feeken's Memorial Service on YouTube

PERFECT ENDING: Gretna Boys Basketball Wins On Buzzer Beater After Coach Dies From Cancer - Kelsey Mannix KMTV 3 News Now

Rylinn's Poem:

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In this week's "Injury Of The Week" hear about the $1000 elbow that smashed my tooth clean through my lip .

Learn what a through and through laceration is. Should you get stitched up at Urgent Care or spend the $$$ and have a Plastic Surgeon do it.

See the pictures over on the YouTube channel

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Perry Johnson MD (Plastic Surgeon)

Mouthguards For Basketball

Through and Through Lacerations Defined With Pictures

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