Show notes
Sam Guastella is one of the best to ever play at Quinnipiac University. She went on the play professionally overseas and has stayed involved with the game even after her playing career. Sam has explored several different avenues within the game and is now in her 3rd season coaching at the Division 1 collegiate level. Time Stamps:1:15 - Intro - Upbringing, HS & AAU Basketball5:30 - New Jersey Girls High School Basketball - Earning Minutes in High School9:00 - Developing Her 3pt Shot & Loving Your Role12:15 - Playing Time vs Experience - JV or Varsity as a Freshman?16:10 - How Sam Got Recruited to Quinnipiac, Importance of Taking Visits!23:15 - Do Your Research on The School!25:00 - Playing as a College Freshman 28:30 - Being Prepared For The Weight Room30:15 - Playing With Teammates Who LOVE Basketball31:30 - My Experience Playing With Sam34:00 - Being Competitive and Bringing The Energy37:00 - Favorite Road Trip or Away Game Throughout Sam's Career38:45 - What It's Like To Play Professionally Overseas49:30 - Starting a Coaching Career - Balancing Grad School & Basketball54:30 - Presenting Her First Scouting Report as a Coach56:45 - What High School Players Can Expect in a Scouting Report1:00:00 - Adjusting To Different Styles of Play1:01:00 - Building Relationships as a New Coach1:03:50 - Interning With The Philadelphia 76ers1:09:53 - Life Lessons Outside of Basketball