Pickup Hoops in Marin: Community, Culture and Competition

Season 2 Episode 3

The Run TMC podcast showcasing the rich basketball culture of Marin County, CA with a focus on youth and high school competition, coaching and coaches, player development, and how basketball can change the world. Thank-you Marin IJ!

Recent Episodes

  • Season 2 Ep. 3: Pickup Hoops in Marin: Community, Culture and Competition

  • Season 2 Ep. 2: The "Prodigy" with Stanford-Commit Carly Amborn

  • Season 2 Ep. 1: The Warrior Poet and Hoosier: Michael D’Aloisio

  • Navigating College Basketball Recruitment

  • Season Finale with Comedian Mike Pritchard

  • Ep. 037 - Jazz Juice. The Penultimate Episode with Dave, Duffy and Friends

  • Ep. 036 - GOATs in a Tree! Hoops News and a Remaster of Our Interview with Mike & Ashley Saia

  • Ep. 035 - The Warrior with Melissa Boyle

Listen While You Get Some Shots Up

Join hosts, Dustin (Duffy) Ballard and David Levine, as they discuss Marin County basketball the top teams and match-ups, players and coaches to watch, and more. Along the way you’ll hear from local legends, gain perspective on the storied history of Marin ball, and get empowered with actionable insights to improve your (and your players’) hoops. Coaches to learn from, players to emulate, games you won’t want to miss... It’s all here in Marin. Big thanks to Derek Wilson of the Marin IJ for this article!

Who Else is Passionate About Marin Basketball? Our Sponsors!

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