In this episode of The Gametime Guru, I interview Anthony Tucker, the founder of Hoop Habits and former professional basketball player who competed overseas and in the Big Ten.
From winning a high school state championship to building a training facility focused on mindset, recovery, and development, Anthony shares powerful insights on how to navigate the transition from athlete to entrepreneur.
TOPICS COVERED:
The mindset required for professional basketball
Overcoming being cut and bouncing back stronger
How AAU basketball has changed (and where it’s headed)
Building a youth basketball training business from the ground up
The role of nutrition, recovery, and sports psychology in long-term athletic success
Life after sports: translating athletic skills into the business world
RESOURCES & LINKS:
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✅ Learn more about Anthony’s elite training program: https://www.hoophabits.com
✅ Follow Hoop Habits on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoophabitstraining
✅ AAU Info: https://www.hoophabitselite.com
📩 Contact: info@hoophabits.com
Whether you're an aspiring college athlete, basketball parent, or someone looking to build mental toughness in life or sport, this interview delivers value-packed takeaways that apply on and off the court.
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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 – Intro to Anthony Tucker
03:00 – Playing in the Big Ten & Overseas
07:00 – AAU Basketball Evolution
10:00 – Mental Health & Performance Pressure
15:00 – Life Lessons from College Hoops
22:00 – Professional Basketball Realities
30:00 – Starting Hoop Habits
38:00 – Business Challenges in Sports Training
44:00 – Nutrition, Recovery & Mindset for Young Athletes
50:00 – Final Thoughts on Goals & Grit
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