Ep.11 - Hoops, Healing, and Hope with Larry & Angela Simmons

Описание: Larry and Angela Simmons share their journey from their love for basketball to owning the Sherman Stampede professional basketball team. They discuss the challenges faced by young players, the unique experience of basketball in Thailand, and the process of selecting a city for the Sherman Stampede.

Their insights shed light on the impact of basketball on personal growth, mental health, and global connection. The conversation covers the behind-the-scenes of game day operations, Larry's basketball background and coaching journey, the importance of mentoring and mental health in sports, and the formation and vision of the Sherman Stampede team.


Takeaways

Basketball as a Catalyst for Global Connection
Challenges Faced by Young Players and the Ecosystem of Sports
The Impact of Basketball on Personal Growth and Mental Health
The Unique Culture and Experience of Basketball in Thailand
Selecting a City for the Sherman Stampede and Its Infrastructure Startup challenges
The impact of sports on mental health


Chapters

00:00 The Love for Basketball
10:32 The Experience in Thailand
21:44 Selecting a City for the Sherman Stampede
28:03 Larry's Basketball Background and Coaching Journey
37:38 A Ball and a Chance: Mentoring and Mental Health in Sports
44:20 Sherman Stampede: Team Formation and Vision


Connect with Larry & Angela Simmons:

Instagram: @thedallasstampede
Website: http://www.thedallasstampede.com/
Co-owners email: [email protected]
[email protected]


Connect with Angela Lewis:

Instagram: @TheAngelaRLewis
LinkedIn:   / angela-lewis  
Substack: https://angelarlewis.substack.com/
Website: https://angelarlewis.com
Email: [email protected]