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Jake Rauchbach is a world renowned High-Performance Mindfulness Coach who has consulted for NBA, Olympic, College, European Professional and All-American teams and players. He is the founder of the MindRight Pro® Program. MindRight Pro® is the Leading-Edge of High-Performance Mindfulness training and has been proven repeatedly to help players at the highest-levels of basketball statistically improve their games. On this episode we talk about how the Mind is the most important aspect of player development. We break down some of Jakes methods to helping players get out of shooting slumps. Jake also explains how his program and being mindful has helped coaches coach their teams better.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

This weeks guest Amy Kenny is Yoga teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas where I was the Head Basketball Coach and we worked together for 4 years. Amy’s very passionate and educated about yoga and she would teach yoga to my players during the season. Ive always implemented yoga into my program to help my players recover from long work weeks, prevent injury and most importantly help with mental focus. Majority of our athletes are single sport athletes that play year round and on this episode Amy helps break down why and how Yoga can help your basketball players and your team mentally and physically. She’s an ex basketball player her self so she knows how to relate the yoga practice to the court. Yoga could be the one thing to get your team over the hump in that big game whether its keeping your players fresh physically or laser sharp focus in a pressure situation.     Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

We Chalk it Up with Florida St Associate Women’s Head Coach Brooke Wyckoff. She sparked the rise of the Florida State women’s basketball program as a standout player on the court from 1997 to 2001. Ten years later, Brooke Wyckoff returned to the Seminoles as a coach in 2011-12 season. We Talk a little bit about her playing career, but the bulk of our conversation is on how the Lady Seminoles play defense. From Half Court, Pick and Roll to how they box out, we break it all down. You will see in our convo how passionate Brooke is on the defensive side of the ball where she has helped anchor 3 seasons of holding opponents to under 60 points per game and 2 Elite 8 appearances in her tenure with the Lady Seminoles. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

On this episode we sit down and Chalk it Up with Shooting Coach Mike Dunn. Mike teaches shooting to players all over the world from kids to NBA players. He also will share some of his shooting philosophies that he teaches to his clients thru his Keep Shooting Subscription. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

This episode we wrap up season 1 of the McCorvey and Cytryn Show and let our listeners know that we are rebranding our podcast to the Chalk it Up Podcast. Chalk it Up will share interviews within all areas of basketball from coaches, players, team trainers, skill trainers, etc. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

We sit down and talk with Author of Dear Self and Co-Host of the Unsolicited Opinions Podcast Ryan Weems. Ryan is a former player of mine at Broward College and we talk about his hoop journey from childhood all the way to him graduating from Augusta St where he finished his college career. Ryan wasn't the 5 star recruit that everyone wanted on their team and he earned all of his basketball accomplishments because of his confidence, work ethic and drive to never give up! We also talk about some of the currents events that have happened in the last week with George Floyd and how can we move forward together and make our country better!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

We sit down and talk basketball with our guest Brandon Reese. Brandon was a hooper down in the South Florida area playing along side Detroit Piston Guard Brandon Knight in high school at Pine Crest and later played for Jim Boheim at Syracuse for four years. We reflect on his early years of basketball and how he's transitioned into life after basketball. Currently Brandon is living out in LA and hosting the Bus Driver Experience Podcast and is the Bus Driver for The Hoop Bus.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

We sit down and talk hoops with Former West Virginia Mountaineer Point Guard Truck Bryant. He shares some stories as a kid growing up in NYC playing with guys like Kemba Walker, Kyrie Irving and Lance Stephenson. Truck also talks about playing for legendary Coach Bob Huggins, his IG live videos where Kyrie challenged Kemba Walker to 1 on 1 and playing ball overseas. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

We sit down with Kenny Boynton Jr. and talk about his basketball career. Kenny was the first McDonald's All American to come out of the South Florida area in 2009. Kenny moved onto the University of Florida and became the 2nd all time leading scorer, all time leader in three pointers made, 3 Elite Eight Appearances, and 2 SEC Championships. Great basketball player that shares his hoop journey from a kid to now a pro in China.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

We talk basketball with Vernon Carey Sr. and University of Memphis Graduate Assistant Coach Yoni Afework. Yoni was an Assistant Coach at Nova Southeastern University School for 2 years coaching players like Vernon Carey Jr. and Scottie Barnes and helping the team win two State Championships.  Yoni will share some of his experiences working under Penny Hardaway and the rest of the staff at Memphis. Vern shares some of his football experience at University of Miami and with the Miami Dolphins, but he uses a lot of that knowledge to help his son progress in his basketball career as he's about to get drafted into the NBA. Big Vern also gives some great advice for parents and players who have college aspirations. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

Orlando and Austin invite a friend on to talk Episode 1 & 2 of the Chicago Bulls Documentary "The Last Dance." We talk about Jerry Krause and his role as the GM of the Bulls, MJ and his legacy and the type of teammate he was, Scottie and his deal and more!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

We sit down the talk with FSU Associate Head Coach Stan Jones. We talk life during the Corona Virus and the affects on recruiting, his 25 years working with Coach Leonard Hamilton, FSU basketball and more!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

We sit down an talk about the current state of life during the quarantine and basketball with Ganon Baker. Ganon has over 30 years of basketball coaching and training experience and has trained players like Kobe, KD, Maya Moore and more! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

We interview Mike Kaufman aka Better Bounce who is a content creator for the big sports media company Overtime. Mike was a college player who played pro ball in Israel for a little bit and is a serious dunker! With basketball Mike developed a passion for film and it landed him into his position today with overtime. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

We sit down and interview Raymond Taylor who was big time High School Basketball player in the South Florida Area. Raymond won a State Championship with Monsignor Pace High School, won AAU National Championship with Team Breakdown, and was Sun Belt Freshman of the year at FAU. Raymond has played with players like Brandon Knight, Kenny Boynton Jr. and others and has competed against some of the biggest names in the NBA. Standing 5'5, "Lil Ray" is one little guy with a HUGE heart!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

How good are the Miami Heat come playoff time? - 2:00Who's the MVP? - 11:00Clippers are finding a groove - 18:15Rookie of the Year Race, has Zion passed Ja yet, or has Ja locked it up? - 25:13Who would you start your franchise with? Tatum, Luka, Ja, Zion, or Trae - 30:06Billy of the Week - 40:00Team of the Week - 43:33Hooper of the Week - 44:46Sleeper of the Week 48:55Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

1:00 - Is Jayson Tatum the new Superstar in Boston?11:26 - Who's Real and Who's Fake, What NBA teams are for real Contenders and what teams are Pretenders as we approach the playoffs  Are Sixers in trouble? Lakers in a groove? Bucks got it on lock?  Can small ball "pocket rockets" get thru the playoffs? Are the Heat in trouble?39:15 - "Hooper" of the week: we shout out a player who we thought had the best week. Lebron, Giannis, Harden, Beal, or who?42:18 - Team of the Week: we highlight a team that's playing at a high level this past week, is it the Lakers, Bucks Rockets or someone else?47:27 - "Billy" of the week is our version of Shaqtin a Fool50:37 - Sleeper of the Week: we give a shout out to someone hoopin thats not your everyday all starSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

1:10 - All Star Recap8:20 - Mid Season Awards (MVP, DPOY, 6MOY, MIP, and ROY)27:38 - All NBA Selections33:58 - Is Russell Westbrook having his best season42:49 - Did Kawhi pick the right teamSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

- Houston Rockets and their Small Ball Lineup- We break down who we think the best Center is- After 9 games, is Zion already top 25 player?- Trade Deadline winners- Austin giving us a breakdown of the missed call in the Portland and Utah gameSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)

Orlando and Austin pay tribute to KobeTalk about the Super BowlDamian Lillard's 10 game tearIs defense that bad or are these players that good offensively?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mccorveyandcytryn)