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Think RBA. Real Ballers Adjust. A mindset centered around overcoming adversity without making excuses or taking shortcuts. Finding a way to GET. IT. DONE! Join hosts Hak and Ken as they take a deep dive and discuss all things sports culture…with an RBA twist. Our goal is to go beyond the boxscore and beyond debating GOATS, and explore non-typical aspects of sports and sports culture. Whether you like it, love it, hate it or debate it, follow us on your favorite social media platforms to join the conversation. #ThinkRBA
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Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Youth Sports
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Coaching youth sports can be a rewarding experience. It involves teaching young athletes not only the skills of the game but also important values like teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline. Effective communication, patience, and a focus on fun and skill development are key to being a successful youth sports coach.
Certainly, coaching youth sports comes with its own set of pros and cons. However, coaching youth sports can be incredibly rewarding, but it also demands dedication, patience, and the ability to navigate various challenges that arise when working with young athletes and their families.
Friday Sep 15, 2023
NBA In-Season Tourney
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
The NBA In-Season Tournament, some loved it, some not so much and some were indifferent. It has been a looooooooong time coming but it's finally here.
And we are about to witness it for the first time. Naturally, there will be many lessons learned, many tweaks and many critics along the way. However comma, the NBA is a global game; and to tap into the global market, you must produce a new shiny, pretty toy. Will this toy pan out? Will it have longevity? Will it impact legacies? Only time will tell.
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Trash Talk II
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
The guys are back with part 2 of their deep conversation on the art and boundaries of Trash Talk. Tune in and join the conversation. And remember…Trash Talk responsibly!
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Trash Talk
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Trash talk is an artful blend of wit, strategy, and psychological warfare within the arena of competition. Successful “artists” master the skill of destabilizing opponents through clever insults, mocking gestures, and strategic timing. Employing psychological tactics, trash talk aims to provoke doubt, distraction, and frustration in rivals, ultimately affecting their performance. Some rise to the occasion whereas others crumble beneath it.
However, striking the right balance is key; effective trash talk should push boundaries without crossing into unsportsmanlike conduct. The strategies behind trash talk reveal the intricate dance between competition, ego, and the human psyche on the battlefield of spoken AND unspoken words.
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Training With The Competition
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
On this week’s episode, Matt does his best to facilitate a 10 year argument between Hak and Ken. Would you train with your best friend if y’all were both in a professional sports league?? Who side you got??? Help us settle the debate once and for all…maybe!
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Origins
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Allow us to reintroduce ourselves….
Think RBA is back with Hak, Ken and Matt talking all things sports and culture. Listen in as they discuss the origins of “RBA - Real Ballers Adjust” and how this simple phrase has built long lasting friendship and become a way of life!